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SCM Group Will Not to Participate in Holz-Handwerk 2024
ITALY – According to a recent press release by SCM Group, global leader in woodworking technology, this choice is in line with the group’s investment strategy, which emphasizes enhancing the direct organization of open houses and tech tours at SCM’s global facilities.
Trends and Prospects in the European Office Furniture Market
ITALY – According to the CSIL report “The European market for office furniture“, the office furniture market in Europe continues to resume and is above the pre-pandemic level.
Ecuador’s Particleboard Exports Down 8.8% in 9M-2023
ECUADOR – The total export value for particleboard (PB/MDP) from Ecuador amounted to USD 151,97 million in the January – September period 2023 (9M-2023), marking an 8.8% drop from the previous year’s figure of USD 166,62 million in 9M-2022.
Significant Drop in Brazilian Particleboard exports in 9M-2023
BRAZIL – BRAZIL – The value of Brazilian particleboard (PB/MDP) exports in the first nine months of 2023 (9M-2023) amounted to USD 57.85 million. This figure represented a substantial decline of 38.2% when compared to the USD 93.55 million exported in the same period of the previous year.
Biesse Reports 9M-2023 Results
ITALY – The Biesse Group, a world leader in wood processing technology, has reported results for the first nine months of 2023 (9M-2023).
Peruvian Particleboard Imports Decline by 13.1% in First Nine Months 2023
PERU – Peruvian imports of wood particleboard (PB/MDP) reached a total value of USD 110.90 million during the period from January to September 2023 (9M-2023), reflecting a 13.1% decrease compared to the same period in 2022 (9M-2022: USD 127.63 million).
Colombian Furniture Imports Decline 13.1% in 7M-2023
COLOMBIA – The value of Colombian imports of wooden furniture saw a 13.1% decrease in the first seven months of 2023 (7M-2023), dropping from USD 19.09 million in 7M-2022 to USD 16.59 million in 7M-2023.
Siempelkamp to Provide Particleboard Manufacturing Equipment to Australian Panels
AUSTRALIA – Australian Panels, has entered into a fifth collaboration with Siempelkamp to establish a particleboard production line scheduled for construction from 2025.
Homag Plans Production Capacity Adjustments
GERMANY – In response to a significant decrease in order intake at Homag, coupled with reduced gross margins in new business and a projected 15% drop in sales for 2024, the company is experiencing capacity underutilization.
Lamex Signs Threespine License
SERBIA – The interest in Välinge Innovation’s revolutionary Threespine click furniture technology continues its global growth. The latest addition to their base of licensees is the well-respected Serbian furniture manufacturer, Lamex d.o.o.
Kronospan Expands its Portfolio of Products
AUSTRIA – Kronospan, the worlds largest wooden panel manufacturer, and Pyrus Panels have solidified their comprehensive collaboration, paving the way for a significant enhancement of Kronospan’s product offerings.
Välinge Joins German Kitchen Manufacturers Association
GERMANY – Välinge Innovation is pleased to announce its membership in the Association for Modern Kitchens (AMK), demonstrating a commitment to sharing their groundbreaking Threespine Click Furniture technology with the German kitchen industry.
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interzum Award is Back in 2023
GERMANY – In the interzum award, the best products of the international supplier industry for furniture and interior design are selected by an international jury of experts.
Suspension of PEFC Russia extended
SWITZERLAND – The PEFC International Board has extended the suspension of the Russian National Voluntary Forest Certification System (FCR), with the national system now suspended indefinitely.
China overtakes USA in robot density
GERMANY – China’s massive investment in industrial robotics has put the country in the top ranking of robot density, surpassing the United States for the first time.
German Furniture Industry Sales up 10.7%t in 9M-2022
GERMANY – The German furniture industry increased its sales in the first nine months (9M-2022) of this year by 10.7 percent to around 14 billion euros.
Chilean Particleboard Exports Up 41% in 9M-2022
CHILE – The value of Chilean exports of Perticleboard / MDP (PB/MDP) had a significant improvement of 41.0 percent in the first nine months of 2022 reaching USD 89.06 million, which compares to USD 63.16 million in the same period of 2021.
Feria Hábitat València Sets 2023 Dates
SPAIN – Dates have now been announced for the next edition of Hábitat.
Forestry Sector Plants 1.5 million Trees per Day in Brazil
BRAZIL – Ibá (Brazilian Tree Industry) recently released an update on the number of productive trees planted by the sector. Every day, the forestry industry plants 1.5 million trees for industrial purposes, such as eucalyptus, pine and teak, among other species.
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