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Taiwan Achieves 100% FSC Certification for Public Forests
TAIWAN - Taiwan has become the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to achieve 100% Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for its public forests, covering nearly 1.6 million hectares—71.5% of the country’s total forest area. The Forestry and Nature...
Rolls-Royce Powers Egypt’s First Rice Straw MDF Plant
EGYPT - Rolls-Royce has installed ten mtu gas gensets at the Egyptian Wood Technology Company’s (Wotech) production plant in northern Egypt. The facility, which has no access to the public grid, relies entirely on the 20-cylinder mtu gensets, providing a total output...
CSIL Publishes a New Edition of “The Furniture Industry in Europe”
ITALY - Europe, the world’s second-largest furniture market with a consumption value of EUR 106 billion, remains a key player in global production and trade. However, according to a recent CSIL report, the sector faced significant challenges in 2024, with most...
Matthias Bulla Appointed President of Grass America
USA - Matthias Bulla has officially taken on the role of President at Grass America, effective January 1, 2025, marking a key milestone as the company advances its growth and innovation strategy. Bulla succeeds Tom Kipp, who held the position for nearly 12 years, from...
Koleksiyon Chooses Välinge’s Innovative Click Technology
TURKEY - Turkish furniture manufacturer Koleksiyon Mobilya A.Ş., one of the largest in the country, has chosen Välinge Innovation’s groundbreaking Threespine Click Furniture Technology to elevate their product line with innovative, easy-to-assemble furniture. “We are...
Ruben Desmet Elected EPLF President
BELGIUM - The European Producers of Laminate Flooring (EPLF) has entered a new era with the election of Ruben Desmet (Unilin) as president and Fabian Kölliker (Swiss Krono Group) as a new board member. This follows the departure of Max von Tippelskirch (Swiss Krono...
Fiplasto Expands with Acquisition of Cuyoplacas
ARGENTINA - Fiplasto, recently acquired by a group of investors, has completed its first major acquisition by purchasing 81.83% of Cuyoplacas, a Mendoza-based manufacturer of "Platinum" branded furniture and melamine particleboards. This acquisition will enhance...
Chile’s Wooden Furniture Imports Rise 25.4% in 10M-2024
CHILE - Chile’s wooden furniture imports totaled USD 104.95 million from January to October 2024 (10M-2024), marking a 25.4% increase compared to same period of the previous year. Brazil remained the top supplier country with USD 35.74 million, up 14.8%, followed...
Guararapes Celebrates 40 Years with Two Prestigious Brazilian Awards
BRAZIL – Guararapes, one of the largest MDF manufacturers in the Americas, is closing 2024 with two major accolades in the Brazilian market: the POPAI Brasil 2024 Golden Trophy and the 2024 Retail Design Award, both recognizing excellence in retail design and...
Hettich and FGV Open Joint Subsidiary in Vietnam
VIETNAM - In January 2025, Hettich and FGV opened their first joint subsidiary, Hettich Vietnam. Following Hettich's acquisition of FGV in 2024, the two companies are offering tailored hardware solutions for Vietnam's growing furniture industry. Jana Schönfeld,...
Ingka will invest EUR 1 billion to boost recycling infrastructure
NETHERLANDS - Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group—the largest Ikea retailer—has announced a EUR 1 billion commitment to companies enhancing global recycling infrastructure. The move supports the transition to a circular economy, a key focus of Ingka’s...
Masisa Ranks 4th in Global Sustainability Index 2024
CHILE - Masisa has been included in the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability MILA Pacific Alliance Index 2024, a recognition that underscores the company’s commitment to sustainable management and social responsibility on a global scale. The company ranks 4th within...
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Ecuadorian Imports of Decorative Paper Experience a 34.5% Decline in 2023
ECUADOR – The total value of decorative paper imports for wood panel surfaces in Ecuador amounted to USD 31.94 million in 2023. This represented a noticeable decrease of 34.5%% compared to the previous year (2022: USD 48.81 million).
Sharp Decline in Brazilian Particleboard Exports in 2023
BRAZIL – The value of Brazilian particleboard (PB/MDP) exports in 2023 reached USD 80.74 million, marking a substantial drop of 25.9% compared to the USD 108.94 million exported in the previous year.
CAF Invests USD 25 million in Reforestation in Latin America
Ecuadorian Particleboard Exports Decline 8.9% in 2023
ECUADOR – Ecuador witnessed an 8.9% decline in the export value of particleboard (PB/MDP) in 2023, totaling USD 198.16 million (2022: USD 217.54 million).
Brazilian Wooden Furniture Exports See a 14.3% Decline in 2023
BRAZIL – The export of wooden furniture from Brazil encountered a significant decrease of 14.3% in 2023, totaling USD 561.77 million compared to the USD 655.66 million recorded in 2022.
Chilean Particleboard Exports up 15.5% in 10M-2023
CHILE – The value of Chilean particleboard exports (PB/MDP) in the first ten months of 2023 (10M-2023) was USD 90.27 million which represented an increase of 15.5% compared to the same period last year (10M-2022: USD 78.18 million).
Homag to Participate in FIMMA + Maderalia in May 2024
SPAIN – Homag España is confirmed to exhibit at the 2024 edition of FIMMA + Maderalia, scheduled from May 14-17, 2024, as announced by the event organizers.
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