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Ecuador: Sharp Decrease in Decor Paper Imports in 6M-2023
ECUADOR – The value of Ecuadorian imports of decorative papers for wood panel surfaces reached USD 15.12 million in the first half of 2023 (6M-2023).
Proteak’s Sales Decline in 2Q-2023
MEXICO – Proteak, Mexico’s largest forestry company, reported its results for 2Q-2023.
Nobia State-of-the-Art Factory Progressing
SWEDEN – Nobia, one of the largest kitchen companies in Europe, has selected ABB Robotics to supply robotic automation solutions for the new factory in Jönköping, Sweden.
Xylexpo Returns to May for 2024 Edition
ITALY – The 28th edition of Xylexpo, the biennial international exhibition of woodworking and furniture technology, is moving back to May.
Weinig Acquires 50% of Essetre Shares
GERMANY – Essetre s.r.l. and Michael Weinig AG (Weinig) have formalized the strategic alliance, already presented during Ligna Fair 2023.
Sharp drop in Brazilian Particleboard Exports
BRAZIL – The value of Brazilian particleboard exports (PB / MDP) reached USD 41.44 million in the first six months of 2023 (6M-2023).
Panamanian Wood Furniture imports Down 5.6% in 5M-2023
PANAMA – The value of Panama’s wood furniture imports in the first 5 months of 2023 (5M-2023) fell 5.6 percent from USD 20.46 million in 5M-2022 to USD 19.32 million in 5M-2023.
Roseburg Names New President and CEO
USA – Roseburg Forest Products, the largest family-held wood products company in the United States, announced that Grady Mulbery will retire from his position as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Sept. 30, 2023.
World’s First Plant for MDF Production from Palm Fronds
GERMANY – Weser Industrie- und Anlagentechnik GmbH and Dieffenbacher GmbH are supplying a new pioneering and eco-friendly plant for the manufacturing of high- and medium-density fiberboards (HDF/MDF) to Egypt’s National Service Projects Organization (NSPO).
Chilean plywood exports fall 24.4% in 4M-2023
CHILE – The value of Chilean plywood exports in the first four months of 2023 (4M-2023) was USD 129.61 million.
Ecuadorian Particleboard Exports Resume Positive Trend
ECUADOR – The value of Ecuadorian particleboard exports (PB/MDP) in May 2023 was USD 16.96 million, representing an improvement of 12.9 percent compared to the same month of 2022 (USD 15.01 million).
European Industries Invest Heavily in Robotics
GERMANY – Industrial robots in Europe are on the rise: The European Union´s (EU) 27 member states installed almost 72,000 units in 2022 – up 6% year-on-year. According to preliminary results, presented by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
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Ecuadorian Imports of Decorative Papers up 74.9% in 4M-2022
ECUADOR - Ecuadorian imports of decorative papers for wood panel surfaces reached USD 19.17 million in the first four months of 2022 (4M-2022), a relevant 74.9 percent above the same period of 2021 (4M-2021: USD 10.96 million). Likewise with respect to 4M-2019,...
Turnout Beyond Expectations for the Return of the Salone del Mobile
ITALY – The Salone del Mobile, back in its traditional guise and with a message of welcome from the President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella, has come to an end with a very positive result confirming the event’s great drawing power and immense worldwide outreach.
interzum 2023 Will Focus on New Ecology
GERMANY – In 2023, interzum is once again starting as the world’s leading trade fair of the furniture supplier and interior design industries.
German Woodworking Machinery with Record level of Demand
GERMANY – The gap between global demand and the production of woodworking machinery is widening.
Ecuadorian Particleboard Exports continue at Record Levels
ECUADOR – Ecuadorian exports of particleboard (PB/MDP) reached USD 56.7 million in the first quarter of 2022 (1Q-2022), a growth of 33.7 percent compared to 1Q-2021 (USD 42.4 million) and 84.5 percent compared to 1Q-2019 (USD 30.7 million).
IWF 2022 Challengers Awards Contestants Announced
USA – There are 86 entries in the IWF 2022 Challengers Distinguished Achievement Award competition, submitted by 67 companies exhibiting at IWF 2022.
Solid 1Q-2022 for Italian Woddworking Technology
ITALY – The first quarter 2022, despite significant differences from the previous one, reaffirmed the good health conditions of the Italian wood and furniture technology industry.
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