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Surface in Motion Conference Sold Out
GERMANY – The Technology & Design Conference Surface in Motion in Wiesbaden is completely sold out.
Koskisen Invests in Thin Plywood Production
FINLAND – The wood products company Koskisen is investing in a new thin plywood press at its plywood production unit in Hirvensalmi.
Unilin and Wood Loop will Recycle Surplus Lumber
Masisa Reports Strong Sales Decrease in 6M-2023
CHILE – Masisa, one of the leading regional manufacturers of wooden panels, reported that its sales in the first half of 2023 (6M-2023) amounted to USD 180.2 million, representing a decrease of 29.7% (USD 76.1 million) compared to the same period of the previous year.
New appearance for the RAL mark of origin “Furniture Made in Germany”
GERMANY – Since August 1, 2020, the RAL geographical guarantee of origin “Furniture Made in Germany” (RAL-RG 0191) has been used by consumers as a decision-making aid when buying furniture.
MillerKnoll Brings Solar Power to U.K. Operations Facility
UNITED KINGDOM – MillerKnoll is progressing to reduce its carbon footprint from operations and products by 50% by 2030. One of the ways the company plans to meet this goal is by investing in renewable energy.
Raute, Record Orders in the Second Quarter 2023
FINLAND – Raute, the foremost producer of veneer, plywood, and LVL manufacturing technologies, reported order intake of EUR 112 million during the second quarter.
Pfleiderer Obtains EcoVadis Gold Level for Sustainability
GERMANY – The Pfleiderer Group has achieved significant success through its dedicated focus on sustainable business practices.
The EU Commission Probes Possible Anti-dumping Evasion on Russian Birch Plywood
BELGIUM – The European Commission has launched an official probe into potential evasion of EU anti-dumping rules by Russian birch plywood producers and traders.
Arauco Reports 2Q-2023 Results
CHILE – Arauco, one of the largest global manufacturers of wooden panels, reported that revenues reached USD 1,408.9 million in the second quarter of 2023 (2Q-2023), a decrease of 2.1% when compared to the previous quarter, and of 24.5% compared to the 2Q-2022.
Brazilian Wood-Based Panel Consumption and Exports Down in 6M-2023
BRAZIL – As reported by IBA (Brazilian Tree Industry), in the second quarter of 2023 (2Q-2023) the consumption of wood-based panels (PB/MDP, MDF/HDF and Hardboard) in Brazil reached 1.72 million m3, a slight drop of 1.4 percent compared to the 1.74 million m3 reached in 2Q-2022.
Brazilian Furniture Exports Down 18.5% in First Half 2023
BRAZIL – Brazilian wood furniture exports witnessed a significant decline of 18.5% in the first half of 2023 (6M-2023), reaching a value of USD 272.33 million compared to USD 334.18 million in 6M-2022.
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Peruvian Particleboard imports up 27.3% in First Half 2022
PERU – Peruvian imports of particleboard (PB / MDP) reached USD 93.51 million in January – June period 2022 (6M-2021: USD 73.44 million). A record for the first six months of the year and a year-on-year growth of 27.3 per cent compared to same period 2021.
Brazilian Wood Panel Consumption falls 16.7% in 6M-2022
BRAZIL – As reported by IBA (Brazilian Tree Industry), in the first six months of 2022 (6M-2022) the consumption of wood-based panels (Chipboard/MDP, MDF and Hardboard) in Brazil reached 3.40 million m3, a sharp drop of 16.7 percent compared to the 4.09 million m3 reached in 6M-2021.
imm 2023 to be hosted in June
GERMANY – Koelnmesse, organizers of the prestigious furniture fair imm cologne, informed that it is is moving the 2023 edition of the fair from January to June 4th to 7th.
Volatile Scenario for the German Furniture Industry
GERMANY – Business scenario uncertain and exceptionally challenging for the German furniture industry according to Jan Kurth, Managing Director of the Associations of the German Furniture Industry (VDM/VHK).
Colombian Furniture Exports up 38.6% in 6M-2022
COLOMBIA – Colombian wood furniture exports maintained a good level of growth in the first half of 2022 (6M-2022).
Ecuadorian Particleboard Exports Exceed USD 100 million in 6M-2022
ECUADOR – The value of Ecuador’s particleboard exports (PB/MDP) totaled USD 101.73 million in the first half of 2022 (6M-2022), an increase of 20.7 percent compared to the same period last year (6M-2021: USD 84.27 million).
Canada Invests in Wood Manufacturing Study
CANADA – The Government of Canada is investing in a clean energy future while strengthening its forest sector from coast to coast. By finding innovative ways to leverage new market opportunities, Canada is ensuring the global competitiveness of its forest sector.
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