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Unilin Technologies Wins Landmark Patent Case in China
BELGIUM – Unilin Technologies has announced a decisive legal victory in China, as the Supreme People’s Court confirmed the validity of its patent CN 102933385, despite challenges filed through a strawman. The patent forms part of Unilin Technologies’...
Pelíkano Unveils 2026 Collection
ECUADOR – With a visual and tactile language designed to evoke emotion, Pelíkano, the flagship brand of decorative panels by Novopan, officially launched its 2026 collection, “Tiempo de Sentir (Time to Feel),” during Casas Project in Guayaquil. The event brought...
EU Adjusts Deforestation Rule Timeline for Small Businesses
BELGIUM – The European Commission has introduced a proposal to simplify compliance and ensure the full readiness of the IT system required for implementing the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Under the updated plan, micro and small enterprises...
Pfleiderer Strengthens Asian Expansion with New Regional Offices
GERMANY – German wood-based panels manufacturer Pfleiderer has officially announced the establishment of its direct presence in Singapore and Greater China, marking a key milestone in its expansion strategy across Asia. Effective October 1, Hongyi Cai,...
West Fraser Reports 3Q-2025 Results
USA – International wood-based panels producer West Fraser has reported adjusted EBITDA of USD 144 million for the third quarter of 2025, with sales totaling USD 1.307 billion. The North America engineered wood products division posted USD 15 million...
KBIS 2026 Registration Opens
USA – The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) has officially opened registration for its 2026 edition, set to take place February 17–19, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. As North America’s largest trade expo and...
Aglomerados Cotopaxi Strengthens Forest Fire Prevention Efforts
ECUADOR – Between August and October, Ecuador’s dry season heightens the risk of wildfires, with conditions often extending from July to November. The Ministry of Environment, Water and Ecological Transition (MAATE) reported more than 1,000 active fire...
Scrigno Strengthens Leadership ThroughTwo New Acquisitions
ITALY – The Scrigno Group has strengthened its position in the architectural and interior design sector with the acquisition of two strategic Italian manufacturers: Ecomet, a leader in thermo-acoustic wall systems and security closures, and FBP...
Rehau Achieves Excellent EcoVadis Sustainability Rating
GERMANY – Rehau has announced an excellent result in the latest EcoVadis assessment, achieving 75 points and silver status under the Rehau Industries umbrella. The subgroups Building Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Interior Solutions, and Window Solutions,...
Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic to Merge in USD 7.1 Billion Deal
USA – Rayonier Inc. and PotlatchDeltic Corporation have announced a definitive merger agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals, creating one of the largest timberland and wood products companies in North America. Based on October 10,...
Ingka Investments Expands Forest Portfolio with Major Acquisition
NETHERLANDS – Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group—the largest Ikea retailer—has agreed to acquire approximately 153,000 hectares of land in Latvia and Estonia from Södra, Sweden’s largest forest owners’ association. About 89% of the land...
FSC Strengthens Global Supply Chain Integrity
BELGIUM – The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and system integrity following recent discussions about false certification claims. The organization emphasized that open scrutiny is essential to maintaining FSC’s...
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Wood Sector Braces for a Tough 2025 in Vietnam
VIETNAM – Vietnam’s wood industry is under growing strain in 2025 as potential US tariffs, rising logistics costs, and weakening global demand weigh on profits and cast uncertainty over the outlook, according to Vietstock, citing data from the...
Spanish Furniture Exports Rise 3.8% in the First Half of 2025
SPAIN – Spain’s furniture sector recorded a 3.8% increase in exports between January and June 2025, reaching EUR 1.608 billion. This represents an improvement of nearly three points compared to the same period in 2024, when growth stood at just 0.9%. On...
U.S. Forest Sector Demands Urgent Action from Trump
USA – More than 400 associations, businesses, and landowners tied to the U.S. forest products sector have signed a joint letter to President Donald J. Trump calling for urgent action to address a deepening crisis that threatens the nation’s timber supply,...
Xylexpo 2026 Registrations Now Open
ITALY – Xylexpo 2026, the biennial international exhibition of technologies for the wood and furniture industry, has officially opened its early-bird registration phase, offering reduced fees to companies that confirm their participation before November 30, 2025....
Colombia’s Wooden Furniture Exports Fall 10.6% in 6M-2025
COLOMBIA – Colombia’s wooden furniture exports totaled USD 27.3 million between January and June 2025 (6M-2025), marking a 10.6% decline compared to the same period in 2024, according to customs data. Performance varied sharply among exporters. Improdema posted...
Brazilian Particleboard Exports Decline 11.2% in 6M-2025
BRAZIL – Brazilian particleboard / MDP exports registered a mixed performance in the first half of 2025 (6M-2025), with notable growth in key destination markets and exporting states despite an overall slight decline, according to recently released data for...
German Furniture Sector Moderates Sales Drop
GERMANY – The German furniture industry continues to face significant challenges due to a weak consumer climate, sluggish residential construction, and growing bureaucratic burdens like the EU Deforestation Regulation. In the first half of...
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