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New Catas Website Ensures Authenticity of Test Reports
ITALY – Certification body Catas has launched verify.catas.com to combat the misuse of its name through fraudulent or altered test reports.
Omnova Films and Laminates Rebranded to Surteco
USA – Omnova Films and Laminates will rebrand as Surteco effective August 1, 2024, following Surteco’s acquisition of Omnova in 2023. This change marks a strategic shift towards operational consolidation and a unified brand identity.
Manufacturers of Wood Based Panels Gather for Dieffenbacher’s First Technology Symposium
GERMANY – More than 80 global wood-based panel manufacturers gathered at the NH Collection Hotel in Heidelberg, Germany, July 2-4, 2024, for the first Dieffenbacher Technology Symposium.
Central America Sees Significant Growth in Wooden Furniture Imports
CENTRAL AMERICA – During the first four months of 2024, Central America experienced robust growth in the importation of wooden furniture, reflecting a strong demand for these products across the region.
CabinetWorks to Close Two Manufacturing Plants
USA – Cabinetworks Group, the largest privately owned cabinet maker in the U.S., recently announced the closure of its manufacturing facilities in Marshall and Jefferson, Texas.
Blum Reports Stable Turnover Compared to Previous Year
AUSTRIA – Blum, headquartered in Höchst, Austria, will close the 2023/2024 financial year on June 30, 2024 with a turnover of EUR 2.29 billion, marking a slight decrease of -1.2% compared to the previous financial year.
Strong Increase of Brazilian Particleboard Exports in 5M-2024
BRAZIL – Brazil’s exports of Particleboard / MDP (Medium Density Particleboard) from January to May 2024 showed significant growth compared to the same period in 2023.
New FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Peru
PERU – FSC is pleased to announce the official publication of the new FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Peru, which covers all categories of Management Units in natural forests and plantations, including small and low intensity managed forests, as well as Non-Timber Forest Products.
Succesful ForMobile Participation for SCM Group
BRAZIL – The ForMóbile international trade fair for the wood and furniture industry took place in Sao Paulo, Brazil, from July 2 to 5.
Tafisa Starts Selection Process for New CEO
CANADA – The Board of Directors of Tafisa Canada has recently begun the search for a new CEO to succeed Mr. Louis Brassard.
Henkel Achieves Renewable Energy Goal in Middle East and Africa
GERMANY – Henkel Adhesive Technologies, a global leader for adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has achieved a major sustainability milestone: all of its manufacturing sites in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) now operate on 100% renewable electricity.
Roland Auer Steps Down as CEO of Schattdecor
GERMANY – Following Schattdecor’s recent announcement of Roland Auer’s resignation from his position due to personal reasons effective July 15, 2024, the CEO bid farewell to employees in an emotional letter.
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German Furniture Industry Sales up Almost 7% to EUR 18.8 billion in 2022
GERMANY – GERMANY – According to official statistics, the German furniture industry increased its sales by almost 7 percent last year to around 18.8 billion euros.
Alejandro Roda, New Director of FIMMA + Maderalia
SPAIN – Alejandro Roda is, since last January, the new director of FIMMA + Maderalia, the international biennial of materials, technology and components for furniture, interior design and contract projects that will hold its next edition next year 2024 at Feria Valencia.
Ligna Ticket Shop is Open
GERMANY – The ticket shop for Ligna, the world’s leading trade fair for the woodworking and wood processing industry, which takes place in Hannover from 15 to 19 May, is now open.
Interprint joins the Colombian Association of Interior Architecture
COLOMBIA – Interprint do Brasil started the year as an Allied Supplier of ACAI, Colombian Association of Interior Architecture.
Ecuadorian Decor Paper Imports up 39.2% in 2022
The value of Ecuadorian imports of decorative papers for wood panel surfaces reached USD 48.10 million in 2022.
Strong Decrease of Russian Wooden Panel Industry in 2022
RUSSIA -According to the information from Association of Furniture and Woodworking Industries of Russia, in 2022, the production of particleboard and OSB in Russia was down by 10.5%, to 10.3 million m3, and the production of fibreboard and MDF fell by 12.1%, to 6.4 million m3.
Brazilian Wooden Furniture Exports Down 15.1% in 2022
BRAZIL – The value of Brazilian wooden furniture exports reached USD 655.66 million in 2022.
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