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RoyOMartin Opens Largest OSB Site in North America

RoyOMartin Opens Largest OSB Site in North America

USA - Roy O. Martin, a U.S. manufacturer of OSB and plywood, has officially launched the second production line at Corrigan OSB LLC in Corrigan, Texas. This expansion makes their oriented strand board facility the largest of its kind in North America. Texas Governor...

Chile’s Particleboard Exports Down 5.1 in 8M-2024

Chile’s Particleboard Exports Down 5.1 in 8M-2024

CHILE – In the first eight months of 2024, Chile's particleboard exports totaled USD 69.1 million, reflecting a decrease of 5.1% compared to USD 72.8 million in the same period of 2023. Chile's exports in the period 2024 reveal contrasting trends across different...

Surteco Performance Within Forecast in 9M-2024

GERMANY – In the first nine months of 2024 (9M-2024), the Surteco Group’s sales revenues increased by 4% to EUR 662.2 million, compared to EUR 637.3 million in 9M-2023. This growth was primarily driven by the consolidation of the acquired Omnova divisions for nine...

Dexco Orders Steam Recovery System for MDF Plant

Dexco Orders Steam Recovery System for MDF Plant

BRAZIL - Dexco Brazil, the largest manufacturer of wood-based panels in the country, has placed an order for the world’s largest EVOfuge steam recovery system from Sunds Fibertech, set to be installed at Dexco’s MDF plant located in Agudos. This advanced system is...

Metro-Ply Orders New MDF Line from Siempelkamp

Metro-Ply Orders New MDF Line from Siempelkamp

THAILAND – Metro-Ply Group, a leading producer of wood-based panels in Southeast Asia, has ordered its sixth wooden panel line from Siempelkamp Group for its Surat Thani facility in Thailand. This new MDF line, featuring the advanced ContiRoll Generation 9i press, is...

Latin America’s Wooden Furniture Imports Up by 34% in 6M-2024

COLOMBIA - In the first half of 2024, wooden furniture imports in Latin America reached a total of USD 368.49 million, marking a significant growth of 34% compared to USD 274.97 million in the same period of 2023. Mexico led the region with the highest import value at...

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NYRIA is Impress Decor’s Color of the Year 2025

BRAZIL - Impress Decor has revealed its Color of the Year for 2025: Nyria. Chosen after extensive research into global trends and the emotions shaping our daily lives, Nyria represents the search for stability and calm amid today’s uncertainty. In a time of global...

Hettich’s Innovative Fitting Recognized in Japan

GERMANY - Hettich's FurnSpin turn-and-swivel fitting has won the "Good Design Award 2024" from the Japan Institute of Design Promotion (JDP).   This is the seventh time Hettich has received this award since 2014. The "Good Design Award" is Japan's premier...

Sustainable Design, New Red Dot Award Meta-Category

GERMANY - The Red Dot Award, recognized worldwide for its excellence in design, has broadened its scope by introducing a new meta-category focused on sustainable design. This category aims to highlight products that are not only aesthetically pleasing and functional...

Red Dot Design Award for FurnSpin by Hettich

GERMANY – At Hettich, innovation is integral to both their DNA and product line, consistently recognized by numerous prestigious awards.

Surface in Motion Conference Sold Out

GERMANY – The Technology & Design Conference Surface in Motion in Wiesbaden is completely sold out.

Viva Magenta is Pantone  Color of the Year 2023

USA – Pantone’s Color of the Year, Viva Magenta 18-1750, vibrates with vim and vigor.

Valencia: Design Capital of the World this Week

ESPAÑA –  This is a landmark year for Valencia, with the city celebrating its designation as World Design Capital 2022.

Schattdecor launches new 2022 collection “Global Essentials”

GERMANY – GERMANY – The new Decor Selection 2022 from Schattdecor reflects the trends and surface designs that are currently in high demand worldwide and also have the potential to become international bestsellers.

Double win for Hettich in iF Design Awards

ALEMANIA –  Two product developments from Hettich have received the renowned iF Design Award this year.

Partnership between Schattdecor and Guararapes wins iF Design Awards 2022

BRAZIL – The Perspectives MDF collection, the result of a collaboration between Schattdecor and the panel manufacturer Guararapes, was awarded the iF Design Awards 2022, the world’s leading Design award.

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Brazilian Cultivated Tree Sector Surpasses 10 Million Hectares

BRAZIL - According to the latest Ibá (Brazilian Tree Industry) Annual Report, the cultivated tree sector in Brazil has surpassed 10 million hectares for the first time. These trees produce renewable, biodegradable, and recyclable bioproducts for over 2 billion people...

Koelnmesse Cancels imm cologne 2025 Trade Show

GERMANY - imm cologne 2025 programed for January has been canceled. Koelnmesse, in collaboration with the Association of the German Furniture Industry (VDM) and the Furniture and Kitchens Trade Association (BVDM), made this decision due to significant economic...

Mixed Trends in Regional Particleboard Imports in 6M-2024

COLOMBIA - In the first half of 2024 (6M-2024), particleboard imports in Latin America demonstrated varied trends across different countries. The total imports in the region amounted to USD 266.3 million, showing a slight decline of 2.6% compared to USD 273.5 million...

LIGNA 2025: Circular Transformation in Wood Processing

GERMANY - A new format debuts at LIGNA’s anniversary edition in 2025: LIGNA.Circular. From May 26 to 30, 2025, Hall 12 at the Hannover Fairground in Germany will spotlight a pressing topic for the woodworking industry: circular transformation in wood processing. Under...

Top Ecuadorian companies’ sales and profits fall in 2023

ECUADOR - The main companies in Ecuador´s wood and furniture sector experienced a decline in sales and profits in 2023 compared to the previous year. Total sales among the main companies in this sector amounted to USD 410.2 million, a decrease of 3.4% from USD 424.8...

FSC Appoints Dr. Subhra Bhattacharjee as New Director General

GERMANY - The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) International Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Subhra Bhattacharjee as the new Director General, effective October 1, 2024. With over 20 years of experience in public policy, climate change, and sustainable...

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