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Garnica and Tecnalia Innovate in Sanding Dust Valorization
SPAIN – The Garnica Group and Tecnalia have teamed up for an R&D project to transform waste from wood panel production into high-value materials for construction, focusing on valorizing sanding dust from plywood-type panels. Sustainability policies promote waste...
Hexion Acquires Smartech to Boost AI Manufacturing
USA – Hexion Inc., a global leader in adhesives and performance materials, has acquired Smartech, an AI-driven technology company specializing in autonomous manufacturing solutions. This marks Hexion’s first acquisition in a decade and is a key move in the company's...
Eduardo Cosentino Appointed Chairman of NKBA Board
USA – Eduardo Cosentino, EVP of Cosentino Group and CEO of Cosentino Americas, will become the new Chairman of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) Board of Directors on January 1, 2025. He succeeds Ken Williams, President of Caesarstone Canada, who will...
Pantone Reveals Mocha Mousse as 2025 Color of the Year
USA - Pantone has officially announced its 2025 Color of the Year: Mocha Mousse, a warm, rich brown hue described as "earthy sophistication." The color is designed to capture a global mood of connection, security, and harmony, reflecting a collective desire for...
Slight Drop in Peruvian Particleboard Imports in 10M-2024
PERU - Peru’s particleboard/MDP imports from January to October 2024 (10M-2024) saw a modest overall decline of 2.6%, with total imports falling from USD 121.01 million in 10M-2023 to USD 117.92 million in 10M-2024. Among the countries of origin, Ecuador experienced a...
Masterbrand Closes Two Cabinet Manufacturers
USA - Two major cabinet manufacturers, Dura Supreme and Norcraft, are set to close plants in North Carolina, resulting in a combined loss of 274 jobs. Both companies are subsidiaries of MasterBrand, one of the largest kitchen cabinet manufacturers in the U.S. Dura...
Kronospan Launches New OSB Production Line
UKRAINE - Kronospan, one of the largest producers of wood panels in Ukraine, has launched a new OSB production line in the Rivne region. The investment in this new facility amounts to EUR 200 million, with approximately 60% of the production expected to be exported to...
Pfleiderer Earns EcoVadis Platinum Medal
GERMANY - The Pfleiderer Group, one of the leading wooden panel manufacturers, has further solidified its position as a sustainability leader by earning the prestigious Platinum Medal in the annual EcoVadis sustainability rating. This marks the first time the...
Egger Wins German Sustainability Award for EcoBox
GERMANY - Egger has won the German Sustainability Award in the Resources category for its innovative EcoBox construction solution. The award was presented during Sustainability Day on November 29 in Düsseldorf. The EcoBox optimizes timber frame construction by using a...
Ikea Opens ‘Hus of FRAKTA’ Pop-Up Store on London’s Oxford Street
UNITED KINGDOM - Ikea has opened the ‘Hus of FRAKTA’ pop-up store on Oxford Street, London, celebrating its iconic blue FRAKTA bag. The pop-up, located at 216 Oxford Street, is a playful tribute to the world-famous bag and is situated next to luxury brands in one of...
Novopan Promotes Responsible Tourism in the Community of Zuleta
ECUADOR – Novopan, the leading wooden panel manufacturer in the country, and the Zuleta Community have joined forces to promote sustainable tourism and environmental conservation. Over the past year, they’ve implemented practices that balance social, biological,...
Egger and Wren Implement Closed-Loop Waste Management System
UNITED KINGDOM - Egger, a top wooden panel manufacturer, and Wren, a leading kitchen furniture manufacturer, have implemented a closed-loop waste management system as part of their ongoing commitment to sustainability and waste reduction. This innovative...
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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).
Colombian Imports of Particleboard Decline by 26.6% in 9M-2023
COLOMBIA – The value of Colombian imports of particleboard (PB/MDP) reached USD 102.64 million in the first nine months of 2023 (9M-2023), marking a decrease of 26.6% compared to the same period in 2022 (9M-2022: USD 139.79 million).
Egger Commits to Achieving Net Zero by 2050 for Climate Protection
AUSTRIA – The Egger Group, one of the largest global wooden panel producers, is at the forefront of climate protection, committing to achieve Net Zero by 2050.
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