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Wilsonart Releases Its 2023 Sustainability Report
USA - Wilsonart, a world-leading engineered surfaces company, recently announced the release of its 2023 Sustainability Report. This report, now available on the company’s website, highlights Wilsonart’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and transparency in its...
Koelnmesse Cancels imm cologne 2025 Trade Show
GERMANY - imm cologne 2025 programed for January has been canceled. Koelnmesse, in collaboration with the Association of the German Furniture Industry (VDM) and the Furniture and Kitchens Trade Association (BVDM), made this decision due to significant economic...
Mixed Trends in Regional Particleboard Imports in 6M-2024
COLOMBIA - In the first half of 2024 (6M-2024), particleboard imports in Latin America demonstrated varied trends across different countries. The total imports in the region amounted to USD 266.3 million, showing a slight decline of 2.6% compared to USD 273.5 million...
Digital Innovation in European Furniture Manufacturing
ITALY - A recent article by CSIL Market Research highlights that the European furniture industry is in the early stages of digital transformation, with only a few leading manufacturers fully integrating digitalization into their processes. CSIL’s research shows that...
LIGNA 2025: Circular Transformation in Wood Processing
GERMANY - A new format debuts at LIGNA’s anniversary edition in 2025: LIGNA.Circular. From May 26 to 30, 2025, Hall 12 at the Hannover Fairground in Germany will spotlight a pressing topic for the woodworking industry: circular transformation in wood processing. Under...
Novopan Takes First Place for Industrialized Goods Exporting
ECUADOR - Due to its pioneering work in the export industry, Novopan was awarded first place in the "Large Exporting Company of Industrialized Goods" category at PremioeXpor 2024, organized by the Ecuadorian Federation of Exporters (Fedexpor). Ignacio Bustamante, CEO...
SCM Inaugurates New Subsidiary in Slovenia
SLOVENIA - SCM has inaugurated its new subsidiary, SCM Adria, in Slovenia, aimed at providing specialized sales and service support to woodworking businesses in Slovenia and Serbia. The opening ceremony on September 26 featured local dignitaries, highlighting the...
Top Ecuadorian companies’ sales and profits fall in 2023
ECUADOR - The main companies in Ecuador´s wood and furniture sector experienced a decline in sales and profits in 2023 compared to the previous year. Total sales among the main companies in this sector amounted to USD 410.2 million, a decrease of 3.4% from USD 424.8...
FSC Appoints Dr. Subhra Bhattacharjee as New Director General
GERMANY - The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) International Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Subhra Bhattacharjee as the new Director General, effective October 1, 2024. With over 20 years of experience in public policy, climate change, and sustainable...
Over 2,000 Visitors Experience Latest Trends at Homag Treff 2024
GERMANY - Under the motto "Where sawdust flies and inspiration lands," Homag Treff 2024 attracted over 2,000 visitors from more than 30 countries. After a six-year hiatus, the renowned in-house exhibition took place simultaneously at two southern German...
European Commission Proposes One-Year Delay on Deforestation Regulation
BELGIUM - The European Commission announced a proposed one-year delay for a law banning imports linked to deforestation (EUDR), responding to widespread concerns from industries and governments worldwide. While the law is seen as a crucial measure in the fight against...
Refopanel Unveils New Plywood Plant in Colombia
COLOMBIA - Refopanel has announced the opening of its new plywood manufacturing plant in Zambrano, Bolívar. The inauguration event took on September 27, 2024. As part of the Refocosta group, this new production facility will have an annual capacity of 27,500 cubic...
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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.
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).
Sales of leading Colombian furniture manufacturers up 10.5% in 2022
COLOMBIA – Sales of the top 12 Colombian furniture manufacturers totaled COP 955.1 billion in 2022, which compares to COP 864.7 billion in 2021. This represented a growth of 10.5 percent.
Brazilian Furniture Exports to Latam Down 6.4% in 5M-2023
BRAZIL – The value of Brazilian wood furniture exports to the Latin American region reached USD 73.78 million in the first five months of 2023 (5M-2023).
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