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Top 200 Global Furniture Manufacturers Reach USD 160 billion in Sales
ITALY - The world’s top 200 furniture manufacturers have collectively reached a turnover of approximately USD 160 billion, according to the latest report from CSIL. Between 2019 and 2023, these companies significantly outpaced the broader industry in growth,...
Frederik Meyer Becomes Eumabois President
BELGIUM - Frederik Meyer has been appointed the new president of Eumabois, the European Federation representing woodworking machinery manufacturers. Meyer brings nearly three decades of experience in woodworking technology to his new role. A graduate in Wood...
MDF Recovery New Member of the Composite Panel Association
USA - MDF Recovery, a leader in innovative recycling solutions for MDF, has officially joined the Composite Panel Association (CPA). This milestone strengthens its position within the global composite panel and decorative surfaces industries. The CPA represents over...
CSIL Publishes a New Edition of “The Furniture Industry in Europe”
ITALY - Europe, the world’s second-largest furniture market with a consumption value of EUR 106 billion, remains a key player in global production and trade. However, according to a recent CSIL report, the sector faced significant challenges in 2024, with most...
Cencosud Acquires Makro and Basualdo in Argentina
CHILE - Cencosud S.A. , through its Argentine subsidiaries, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Supermercados Mayoristas Makro S.A. and Roberto Basualdo S.A. for USD 122.5 million, a price that may be adjusted based on net debt, working capital, and other...
Slight Increase in Peruvian Particleboard Imports in 2024
PERU - Peru's particleboard / MDP imports from January to December 2024 totaled USD 139.62 million, reflecting a 3.8% increase compared to USD 134.46 million in 2023. This growth was driven by a mix of changes in importer performance and shifts in supply sources....
Taiwan Achieves 100% FSC Certification for Public Forests
TAIWAN - Taiwan has become the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to achieve 100% Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for its public forests, covering nearly 1.6 million hectares—71.5% of the country’s total forest area. The Forestry and Nature...
Matthias Bulla Appointed President of Grass America
USA - Matthias Bulla has officially taken on the role of President at Grass America, effective January 1, 2025, marking a key milestone as the company advances its growth and innovation strategy. Bulla succeeds Tom Kipp, who held the position for nearly 12 years, from...
Brazil’s Particleboard Exports Grow 40.4% in 2024
BRAZIL - In 2024, Brazil’s particleboard exports totaled USD 113.38 million, representing a 40.4% increase compared to USD 80.74 million in 2023. This growth was primarily driven by strong performances in key markets such as China and Colombia. China led the way with...
Significant Recognition for Sonae Arauco in Germany
GERMANY – Sonae Arauco, the international wood-based panel manufacturer with four production sites in Germany, has been awarded the prestigious “hagebau Champion 2024” title in the Carpentry + Joinery Specialist Trade Industry. This honor recognizes the company’s...
Rolls-Royce Powers Egypt’s First Rice Straw MDF Plant
EGYPT - Rolls-Royce has installed ten mtu gas gensets at the Egyptian Wood Technology Company’s (Wotech) production plant in northern Egypt. The facility, which has no access to the public grid, relies entirely on the 20-cylinder mtu gensets, providing a total output...
Koleksiyon Chooses Välinge’s Innovative Click Technology
TURKEY - Turkish furniture manufacturer Koleksiyon Mobilya A.Ş., one of the largest in the country, has chosen Välinge Innovation’s groundbreaking Threespine Click Furniture Technology to elevate their product line with innovative, easy-to-assemble furniture. “We are...
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European Parliament Vote Confirms Delay of EUDR Implementation
BELGIUM - The European Parliament has voted to delay the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by one year. Originally set to take effect on December 30, 2024, the law will now apply from December 30, 2025, for large companies, and June 30, 2026, for small businesses....
Hendrik Rawe Appointed New Department Head at Deutsche Messe
GERMANY - As of November 1, 2024, Hendrik Rawe (34) has assumed the position of head of the “LIGNA, INTERSCHUTZ, parts2clean, and SurfaceTechnology GERMANY” department at Deutsche Messe. He will report to Arno Reich, Senior Vice President of the “Trade Fair &...
Dieffenbacher Receives Order for OSB plant in Chile
CHILE - Chilean company Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. (Arauco), the world’s second-largest wood panel manufacturer, has commissioned Dieffenbacher to supply an OSB plant to replace an existing MDF line at its Trupan site in Cholguán, Bío-Bío region. The plant is...
Novopan Reinforces Sustainability with Recycling Lab
ECUADOR - Novopan, a leader in the wood based panels industry, continues to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability through active participation in the Recycling Lab, Latin America's first thematic park focused on promoting the circular economy and responsible...
New Furniture Training Factory Opens in Germany
GERMANY - The Furniture Industry Training Factory in Löhne officially opened on November 5, 2024, after 16 months of construction. This state-of-the-art facility, funded with EUR 22.5 million from the German Federal Government and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia,...
interzum Award 2025 Entries Now Open
GERMANY - The interzum Award 2025 is now open for entries from exhibitors participating in Interzum 2025. The award is looking for innovative and sustainable solutions across the categories of Function & Components, Materials & Nature, Textile & Machinery,...
Ibá Releases Study on Biodiversity in Cultivated Tree Sector
BRAZIL - On October 21, 2024, at the start of COP16, The Brazilian Tree Industry Institute (Ibá) launched its study "Biodiversity: A Commitment from the Brazilian Cultivated Tree Sector." The 55-page report outlines the ongoing actions of sector companies that align...
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