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Bürkle Chooses Homag Denmark as New Sales Partner
DENMARK – Robert Bürkle GmbH, a global leader in presses and coating technologies, has restructured its sales in Denmark, ending its partnership with Nicholaisen A/S.
Ikea Expands with Small Store Format on Fifth Avenue in New York
USA – Ikea, the Swedish furniture giant, is establishing a small-format store in a significant retail and office project on Fifth Avenue in New York City, an area where luxury brands have faced challenges post-pandemic, deterring shoppers.
MasterBrand Finalizes Acquisition of Supreme Cabinetry Brands
USA – MasterBrand, a leading manufacturer of residential cabinetry in North America, has completed the acquisition of Supreme Cabinetry Brands Inc. from GHK Capital Partners LP for USD 520 million in cash.
Arauco Successfully Completes FSC Forest Management Monitoring Audit
CHILE – On July 3, the FSC Forest Management follow-up audit (FSC-C108276), conducted by the Soil Association certification house, was successfully completed.
European Decorative Paper Manufacturers Unite for Anti-dumping Inquiry
BELGIUM – BELGIUM – Felix Schoeller and other leading European decorative paper manufacturers have expressed strong support for the European Commission’s decision to launch an anti-dumping investigation into decorative paper imports from China.
Rehau Unveils New Lamination Line at Michigan Facility
USA – Rehau America recently inaugurated a 33-meter assembly line at its Sturgis, Michigan plant.
Top Colombian Furniture Manufacturers’ Sales grew by 6.5% in 2023
COLOMBIA – In 2023, sales from Colombia’s top 12 furniture manufacturers reached COP 1,028.5 billion, up from COP 965.8 billion in 2023, marking a 6.5% growth.
Mexican Particlebord Imports Down 12.2% in 1Q-2024
MEXICO – Mexico’s imports of Particleboard / MDP declined notably in the first quarter of 2024 (1Q-2024) compared to the same period last year.
Biesse Presents The 2023 Sustainability Report
ITALY – Biesse, a global leader in the production of integrated lines and machines for processing wood, has unveiled its 2023 Sustainability Report, a comprehensive overview highlighting achievements in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.
Kastamonu Entegre Invests EUR 70 Million in Renewable Energy
TURKEY – Kastamonu Entegre, a global leader in wood-based panels, is enhancing sustainability with substantial investments in renewable energy.
Mekong New MDF Plant Produces First Board
VIETNAM – On June 3rd, Mekong Wood MDF Joint Stock Company achieved a significant milestone by producing its first board at its new facility in Cam Khe district, Phu Tho province.
Hiteco Inaugurates a New Facility to Enhance Productivity
ITALY – Hiteco, an SCM Group company specializing in high-tech mechatronic components for machine tools, recently inaugurated its new facility in Rimini, Italy.
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Slight Increase in Value of Peruvian Particleboard Imports in 2022
PERU – The value of Peruvian particleboard imports (PB / MDP) reached USD 161.96 million in 2022 (2021: USD 159.45 million). An annual record and a slight year-on-year increase of 1.6 percent.
China, Main Foreign Market for Brazilian Particleboard in 2022
BRAZIL – The value of Brazilian exports of particleboard (PB / MDP) reached USD 108.94 million in 2022 (5M-2022).
Arauco Concludes the First Pulp Production of the MAPA Project
CHILE – Underway since 2018, the investment in the project was USD 2.35 billion and should increase production capacity by an additional 1.56 million tons per year.
Ikea Increases Transparency about Origin of Wood in Products
NETHERLANDS – Ikea uses wood more than any other material, and for the very first time, shares all of the 45 markets suppliers sourced wood from in Fiscal Year 22.
interzum 2023 turns the spotlight on green issues
GERMANY – interzum 2023, to take place in Cologne from 9 to 12 May 2023, will place even greater emphasis on key issues of the future, such as sustainability, climate protection and resource efficiency, in order to drive forward the conversation about these matters.
LIGNA.Preview Set for February 16
GERMANY – LIGNA.Preview the most important press event for Ligna will take place on February 16, at the Hannover fairground.
Robert Bierfreund of Interprint new Chairman of DIPA
GERMANY – Robert Bierfreund is taking over the chairmanship of the Digital Printing Association (DIPA) with immediate effect, replacing Ali Özyilmaz of MB Digitalprint.
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