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LIGNA with New Dates From 2027 Onwards
GERMANY – From 2027, LIGNA will undergo a strategic shift in its schedule.
CSIL Publishes Report on The World Market for Height Adjustable Tables
ITALY – The recently released CSIL Report titled ‘The World Market for Height Adjustable Tables (HAT)’ is now accessible.
Slight Increase in Chilean Particleboard Exports in 9M-2023
CHILE – Chile experienced a marginal 1.8% increase in particleboard (PB/MDP) exports during the first nine months of 2023 (9M-2023), totaling USD 79.55 million compared to USD 78.13 million in the corresponding period of 2022.
Swiss Krono Chooses Dieffenbacher to Enhance Wood Recycling
FRANCE – Swiss Krono S.A.S., the French subsidiary of the Swiss Krono Group, is dedicated to enhancing environmental sustainability.
Ingka’s EUR 7.5 billion Commitment to Support the Transition to a Renewable Future
NETHERLANDS – Ingka Investments, the investments arm of Ingka Group, the largest Ikea retailer, commits to an additional EUR 1 billion for investments in innovation and transitional technologies, bringing its total commitment to the renewable energy sector to EUR 7.5 billion by 2030.
Spanish Particleboard Exports Up 5.6% in 9M-2023
SPAIN – The value of Spanish particleboard (PB / MDP) exports reached USD 366.04 million in the first nine months of 2023 (9M-2023), registering an increase of USD 19.40 million or 5.6% compared to 9M-2022 (USD 346.63 million).
interzum Forum Italy, a new trade fair event in Bergamo
ITALY – More than 290 Italian companies played a crucial role in the global success of interzum 2023, featuring 1,600 exhibitors.
Exports of Brazilian Wooden Panels Decline in 9M-2023
BRAZIL- Brazilian wood-based panel exports experienced a decline in the third quarter of 2023 (3Q-2023), according to the Brazilian Tree Industry (IBA).
FIMMA + Maderalia 2024 with Emphasis on Timber Construction
SPAIN – The Spanish trade exhibition FIMMA + Maderalia has partnered with consultancy World Wood Future (WWF) to orchestrate a series of initiatives not only promoting timber construction but also advocating for a shift in the social, economic, and environmental paradigm.
Ingka Group report: people are taking more climate action but consider insufficient
NETHERLANDS – In a recent global survey by Ingka Group, over 33,000 individuals across 30 countries revealed an increasing trend of integrating climate-related actions into daily routines.
German furniture industry’s sales down in 3Q-2023
GERMANY- In the 3Q-2023, the German furniture industry saw a turnover decrease of 8.6%, reaching 4.2 billion euros.
Spanish Furniture Exports Grew 4% in 9M-2023
SPAIN – The Spanish National Association of Furniture Manufacturers and Exporters (ANIEME) has published the Spanish furniture sector’s foreign trade report for January-September 2023 (9M-2023).
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Strong Increase in Brazilian Particleboard Exports
BRAZIL – The value of Brazilian exports of particleboard (PB / MDP) reached USD 8.39 million in January 2023.
Ecuadorian Particleboard Exports fall 29.3% in January
ECUADOR – Ecuadorian exports of Particleboard / MDP reached USD 13.7 million in January 2023, a fall of 29.3% compared to the same month of the previous year (USD 19.3 million).
Brazilian Wood Panel Consumption down 15.2%.
BRAZIL – As reported by IBA (Brazilian Tree Industry), in 2022 the consumption of wood-based panels (Chipboard/MDP, MDF and Hardboard) in Brazil reached 6.99 million m3, a significant drop of 15.2 percent compared to the 8.25 million m3 reached in 2021.
2022: A Challenging Year for the Laminate Flooring Industry
BELGIUM – After a series of successful years, the market of laminate floorings suffered in 2022.
Ikea to Use Bio-based Glue for Reduced Climate Footprint
NETHERLANDS – To reduce the climate footprint of board production, Ikea is switching from fossil-based to bio-based glues.
Spanish Furniture Exports grew 13% in 2022
SPAIN – According to data provided by Estacom, from January to December 2022 Spanish furniture exports show an increase of 13%, exceeding 2,954 million euros.
German Furniture Industry Sales up Almost 7% to EUR 18.8 billion in 2022
GERMANY – GERMANY – According to official statistics, the German furniture industry increased its sales by almost 7 percent last year to around 18.8 billion euros.
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