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Uniboard Invests USD 5.5 million in Robotic Technology
CANADA – Uniboard, Canada’s largest producer of particleboard and value-added products for a range of interior and exterior applications, has announced a USD 5.5 million investment in a cutting-edge robotic material handling system at its Val-d’Or facility. This...
Colombian Particleboard Imports Up 25,5% in 2024
COLOMBIA – Colombia’s imports of particleboard / MDP saw a notable increase in 2024, rising by 25,5% compared to the previous year, reaching a total of USD 172.19 million. This surge highlights the demand for wood-based products in the country, driven by several...
Masisa Cuts Losses Despite Sales Drop in 2024
CHILE – Masisa, a leading company in the regional wood-based panel industry, has released its financial results for 2024, showing a slight decrease in sales but a significant improvement in its net loss compared to the previous year. The company posted USD 294.5...
Homag Achieves Stability in Orders, Cuts Costs in 2024
GERMANY – The Homag Group has met its targets for the 2024 fiscal year, navigating a difficult market environment. While order intake remained stable at EUR 1.357 million, slightly down from EUR 1.395 million in 2023, the company faced a significant drop in sales....
JYSK Expands to Uruguay, Opening First Store in South America
URUGUAY – On Saturday, 22 March 2025, Danish home furnishings retailer JYSK will open its very first store in South America, marking a historic milestone in the company’s global expansion. The new store will be located in Canelones, a city just north of the Uruguayan...
Ligna 2025 with Over 1,300 Exhibitors
GERMANY – As Ligna approaches its 50th anniversary edition, the trade fair for the woodworking and wood processing industry has seen an impressive surge in exhibitor registrations. 1,337 exhibitors have signed up so far, surpassing the 1,288 exhibitors from the 2023...
Kronospan Expands Romanian Presence
ROMANIA – Austrian wood products manufacturer Kronospan has announced the acquisition of the ZG Timber Sebes plant from the insolvent Ziegler Group. The agreement, signed on March 1, 2025, is expected to be finalized by mid-year, pending regulatory approvals. With...
E-Commerce Drives Growth in Europe’s RTA Furniture Sector
ITALY – The ready-to-assemble (RTA) / flat-pack furniture sector continues to hold a major share in the European furniture market, accounting for more than 20% of total consumption on average. This growth is largely driven by the rapid expansion of e-commerce, which...
Surteco Unveils Sustainable Edgebands
PORTUGAL – Surteco, a global leader in surface technology, has announced the launch of Circular Edge, a new line of sustainable polypropylene (PP) edgebands designed to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly materials in the furniture industry. Based on the widely...
Arauco’s 2024 Performance Marks Significant Improvement
CHILE – Arauco, the Chilean forestry and wood products company, reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024, showing notable growth in sales and profitability. In 4Q-2024, Arauco achieved sales of USD 1,661.6 million, a 5.9% increase...
Lowe’s Exceeds Expectations Despite Market Challenges in 2024
USA – Lowe's Companies, Inc., one of the largest global home improvement retailer, reported net earnings of USD 1.125 billion for the fourth quarter ending January 31, 2025, a 10.3% increase from USD 1.020 billion in the same period last year. Total sales for the...
Mexico and Colombia Drive Chile’s Particleboard Export Growth in 2024
CHILE – Chilean particleboard (MDP) exports experienced an important increase in 2024, reaching USD 123.08 million, a 22.6% increase compared to the previous year. The growth was driven primarily by strong demand in key markets such as Mexico, Colombia, and the United...
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FIMMA + Maderalia 2024 With More Exhibitors
SPAIN – Preparations are complete for FIMMA + Maderalia, the major Spanish biennial trade fair for technology, machinery, and solutions in the wood, furniture, carpentry, and contract industries, which celebrates its 40th anniversary.
Koelnmesse Partners with La Feria De Diseño Medellín
GERMANY – As part of its internationalization strategy, Koelnmesse has partnered with La Feria De Diseño Medellín, positioning it as a premier design and lifestyle event in Latin America and the Caribbean.
LIGNA 2025 Explores Three Keys to Wood Processing
GERMANY – LIGNA 2025 in Hannover will center around three key topics: LIGNA.CONNECTIVITY, LIGNA.SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION, and LIGNA.ENGINEERED WOOD.
Salone del Mobile 2024: Record-Setting Edition
ITALY – The Salone del Mobile.Milano 2024 saw an impressive turnout, with over 1,950 exhibitors from 35 countries.
Dieffenbacher Joins EcoReFibre Research Efforts
GERMANY – In May 2022, Dieffenbacher and 19 organizations from seven countries launched the EcoReFibre project, funded by 12 million euros from the EU, to recycle end-of-life fiberboards.
Masonite Shareholders Approve Acquisition by Owens Corning
USA – Masonite International Corporation has announced that its shareholders have overwhelmingly voted in favor of the proposed acquisition by Owens Corning during a special shareholders meeting.
Industry 5.0 Takes Center Stage at Xylexpo 2024
ITALY – From May 21 to 24, 2024, Xylexpo will be held in Halls 1 and 3 of FieraMilano Rho. The biennial event, focused on wood and woodworking machinery, has already attracted more than 260 exhibitors, with a third of them coming from the international scene.
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