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Consumption of Wood Products to grow 37 percent by 2050
ITALY – Overall consumption of primary processed wood products is expected to grow 37 percent by 2050 in a business-as-usual scenario, a report published by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said.
75% of Display Space at LIGNA 2023 already booked
GERMANY – Despite a series of extraordinary challenges, including rising energy prices, material shortages and economic uncertainties in many markets, the woodworking and wood processing industry is in good spirits some six months before Ligna.
Masisa’s sales grow 22.9% in 9M-2021
CHILE – Masisa reported its results at the end of the third quarter of 2022.
Homag Sales up 19.5% in 9M-2022
GERMANY – The Homag Group, the world’s leading provider of integrated solutions for production in the woodworking industry and woodworking shops, informed results for the first nine months of 2022 (9M-2022).
German Manufacturers see Growth Potential in North American Furniture Market
GERMANY – The German furniture industry sees good opportunities to further expand its activities in North America.
Lack of Imported Inputs Puts Argentina’s Timber Industry at Risk
ARGENTINA – Restrictions imposed on purchases made abroad in order to preserve the Central Bank’s reserves in foreign currency, has the Argentine Chamber of the Wood Industry warning that local producers may soon be forced to halt all activity due to the lack of imported inputs.
Europe’s Most Modern Kitchen Factory to Start production in 2024
SWEDEN – Nobia, one of the largest Kitchen furniture manufacturers in Europe, is building a unique production facility of more than 123 000 square metres, which is to become Europe’s most modern kitchen factory.
Proteak’s Sales Down 19.4% in 3Q-2022
MEXICO – Proteak, Mexico’s largest forestry company, reported results for the third quarter of 2022 (3Q-2022).
Visitors from 8,000 companies attended Sicam 2022
ITALY – The 13th edition of Sicam (Pordenone/Italy), which took place from October 18th to 21st, scored well with both exhibitors and visitors.
Dieffenbacher collaborates in research project on MDF recycling
GERMANY – Dieffenbacher and 19 organisations from seven countries have joined forces in the EcoReFibre research project to make the production of wood fibreboards such as medium-density and high-density fibreboards (MDF and HDF) more sustainable.
FSC Furniture Awards 2022
BELGIUM – Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has announced the winners of the fourth FSC Furniture Awards.
CSIL Publishes “Top 100 RTA Furniture Manufacturers in Europe”
ITALY – The Top 100 RTA furniture manufacturers in Europe publication by CSIL provides a bird’s-eye view of the RTA furniture competitive landscape in Europe, with the analysis of the leading 100 producers, their level of specialization, and the sector concentration.
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Vietnam wood exports up 41.5% in 1Q-2021
VIETNAM – Vietnam earned about USD 1.52 billion from wood and forestry exports in March, raising the value in the first three months of this year to over USD 3.94 billion, up 41.5% compared to 1Q-2020.
German exhibitions present service package for re-start of trade shows
GERMANY – Based on the experience gained in autumn 2020, the German exhibitions have now defined a service package consisting of eight components that will make a safe re-start of the German exhibition industry possible for all those involved.
China’s particleboard and fiberboard production capacity
CHINA – The National Planning and Design Academy for the Forest Products Industry has released an analysis of China’s particleboard and fiberboard industry.
MEM Industrial-Tecno Mueble Internacional 2021 opens online registration
MEXICO – MEM Industrial – Tecno Mueble Internacional 2021, a leading event for the wood and furniture transformation industry, which will be held from August 18 to 21, 2021 at Expo Guadalajara, Jalisco opened its online registration.
Välinge reports strong growth in 2020 boosted by a home renovation boom
SWEDEN – In a year like no other, Välinge retained impressive growth and innovation momentum in 2020 — expanding their IP portfolio, licensee numbers, and launching their own flooring brand, Välinge flooring.
Start of the interzum award: intelligent material & design 2021
GERMANY – The search for the best products of the international supplier industry for furniture and interior design enters a new round.
WBPI’s Beyond Covid virtual conference changes date to May 11
UK – Wood Based Panels International’s (WBPI) virtual half-day conference event – Beyond Covid-19: The global wood-based panels industry adapting for the future – will be taking place on May 11.
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