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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 – 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...
Italy Establishes National Furniture Consortium to Drive Sustainability
ITALY - FederlegnoArredo has announced the establishment of the National Consortium of Furniture Systems (Consorzio Nazionale Sistema Arredo) to enhance sustainability in the furniture sector. Supported by 15 leading companies, the consortium will focus on managing...
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
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
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...
Record-Breaking Attendance at the 13th European Wood-Based Panel Symposium
GERMANY - The 13th European Wood-Based Panel Symposium, held from October 9-11 in Hamburg, welcomed a record number of delegates from over 30 countries, according to the European Panel Federation (EPF). This biennial event gathered experts, researchers, and industry...
Colombian Particleboard Imports Up 22% in 8M-2024
COLOMBIA - From January to August 2024 (8M-2024), Colombia's imports of particleboard / MDP totaled USD 114.12 million, reflecting a notable increase of 22% compared to USD 93.53 million in the same period of 2023. In terms of volume, Colombian imports of...
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...
Unilin Invests EUR 20 Million to Initiate Industrial MDF Recycling
BELGIUM - Unilin is investing EUR 20 million to launch industrial-scale MDF recycling at its Bazeilles, France, facility. Previously, MDF items like decorative panels and flooring were incinerated due to the glue binding the wood fibers, which posed a recycling...
Hawa Sliding Solutions Expands with Klein Acquisition
SWITZERLAND - On October 15, 2024, Hawa Sliding Solutions AG acquired the Klein group, headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. Both companies are leaders in the sliding door solutions market, and this acquisition strengthens Hawa's global position. Founded in 1931, Klein...
Egger Plans Major Investment for New Plant in Germany
AUSTRIA - The Egger Group, headquartered in St. Johann in Tirol, Austria, is embarking on significant investment plans for its new plant in Markt Bibart, Germany, which became part of the group in November 2023. With over EUR 200 million allocated for projects by...
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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...
European Commission Proposes One-Year Delay on Deforestation Regulation
BELGIUM - The European Commission announced a proposed one-year delay for a law banning imports linked to deforestation (EUDR), responding to widespread concerns from industries and governments worldwide. While the law is seen as a crucial measure in the fight against...