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Mixed Results for Italy’s Top Furniture Companies
ITALY – The latest available data (2023) shows that Italy’s top furniture companies experienced mixed results, with some achieving growth while others faced setbacks. Friul Intagli remained at the top with EUR 865.8 million in sales, although it saw...
Unilin to Open EUR 40M Insulation Board Plant in Poland by 2026
POLAND – Belgium-based building materials firm Unilin has announced plans to build a fully automated polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation board plant in Leśnica, Poland, with operations set to begin by late 2026. The EUR 40 million facility will produce 8 million square...
Homann Holzwerkstoffe Reports Stable 2024 Results
GERMANY – Homann Holzwerkstoffe GmbH, a leading European supplier of thin, refined wood fiberboards (THDF), reported solid financial results for 2024, with revenue rising to EUR 369.9 million, exceeding forecasts by EUR 15.4 million. Despite market pressures and...
Egger Haus Network Opens 42nd Store
ARGENTINA – Egger Haus has expanded its network with the opening of a new La Casa del Carpintero store in San Juan, located at 2152 Mendoza Sur. Inaugurated on March 20, this marks the company’s first location in the province and brings its total to 42 stores...
Ecuador Backs Genetic Innovation to Boost Sustainable Forestry
ECUADOR – As the construction industry seeks more sustainable materials, wood stands out as a key alternative to traditional options like cement and steel, thanks to its ability to store carbon and its lower environmental impact. In this effort, Ecuador is emerging as...
Russian Furniture Industry Calls for Higher Tariffs
RUSSIA – More than USD 430 million worth of European furniture is expected to flood the Russian market in 2025, prompting the Furniture Association of Russia (FER) to call on President Vladimir Putin to raise import duties and protect domestic manufacturers. The...
Formica Rebrands DecoMetal as Homapal
USA – Formica Corporation has officially rebranded its popular DecoMetal Laminates collection under the Homapal name, aligning the North American offering with the renowned German manufacturer of premium real metal and magnetic laminates based in Herzberg am...
GreCon Launches Monitoring System for Particleboard Production
GERMANY – Variations in wood particle size continue to pose a major challenge in particleboard manufacturing, affecting board strength, surface quality, and adhesive efficiency. To address this, Fagus-GreCon has introduced the 2D PARTICLEVIEW, an inline measurement...
Vietnam Top Buyer of Chinese Woodworking Machinery
CHINA – According to data from the Acimall Studies Office based on ISTAT figures, China’s exports of woodworking machinery (excluding tools) reached EUR 2.52 billion in 2024, marking a 9.3% increase compared to 2023. Vietnam became China’s top...
Salone del Mobile 2025 Draws Over 300,000 Visitors
ITALY – Despite global economic challenges, the 63rd edition of Salone del Mobile.Milano welcomed 302,548 attendees underscoring the event’s international significance. The fair showcased 2,103 exhibitors from 37 countries, reinforced by a strong cultural program and...
Novopan Opens New Experience Center in Peru
ECUADOR – Novopan, the leading exporter of particleboard in Latin America, has inaugurated a new Pelikano Experience Center in Trujillo, Peru, reinforcing its regional expansion strategy and commitment to innovation in interior design and construction....
Sunds Fibertech to Install Resin Injection System at Korean MDF Plant
SOUTH KOREA – Sunds Fibertech has signed an agreement with Unidbtplus to install its advanced Internal Resin Injection System at Unidbtplus’ MDF manufacturing facility in South Korea. This next-generation technology is expected to...
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Ecuador Sees 5.4% Drop in Particleboard Exports in 6M-2024
ECUADOR - Ecuador's exports of particleboard / MDP recorded a decrease in the first half of 2024 (6M-2024). The total value of particleboard exports in 6M-2024 fell to USD 99.4 million, representing a 5.4% decrease compared to the same period in 2023 (6M-2023: USD...
EU’s New Environmental Standards Are Shaping the Wood Industry
BELGIUM - The EU's new sustainability regulations are significantly affecting industries both within and beyond its borders. The wood industry, in particular, is facing increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices in wood production, processing, and sales. While...
IWF 2024 Lived Up To Expactations
USA - The International Woodworking Fair (IWF), which concluded earlier this month, attracted a global audience of professionals from various segments of the woodworking industry. Held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta from August 6 to 9, the event was a...
Significant Growth in Panama’s Particleboard Imports in First Half 2024
PANAMA - In the first six months of 2024, Panama's particleboard/MDP imports increased by 48.3% compared to the same period in 2023, totaling USD 7,122,364. The leading supplier countries were Ecuador, with an 18.3% increase (USD 2,263,045 ), compared to the same...
Commercial Mission Chile: 35 Brazilian Firms and Buyers from 7 Countries
CHILE - On July 23-24, 2024, Santiago, Chile, hosted the Missão Comercial Chile 2024, an event aimed at boosting the Latin American furniture market through the Brazilian Furniture Project. Organized by ABIMÓVEL (Brazilian Association of Furniture Industries) in...
All Set For 13th Edition of the European Wood-based Panel Symposium
GERMANY – The 13th European Wood-based Panel Symposium will take place on 9 – 11 October 2024, at the at the Grand Elysée Hotel in Hamburg.
Valmet Finalizes Acquisition of Demuth in Brazil
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