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LP South America obtains PEFC forest certification
CHILE – LP South America obtained certification from the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) under the new Chain of Custody Standard (ST 2002:2020), making it the first company in Chile to obtain this certification, which covers the manufacture of its products from the Panguipulli, Lautaro and Ponta Grossa (Brazil) plants.
Garnica to invest more than EUR 5 million in Llodio plant to increase production by 20,000 m3
SPAIN – Garnica plans to invest more than EUR 5 million in its Llodio plant to increase pine plywood production capacity and boost its wood species diversification strategy, as well as to favor global growth and adapt to the demands of its customers.
Record Year For Nobilia
GERMANY – In 2021, Nobilia, one of the largest global kitchen furniture manufacturer, maintained its robust growth despite the difficult conditions associated with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Woodgrain to Acquire Huttig Building Products
USA – Woodgrain Inc. and Huttig Building Products, Inc announced that a definitive agreement has been reached whereby Woodgrain will purchase Huttig, a leading distributor of millwork, building materials, and wood products.
Argentinian European Machinery Imports Back to Prepandemic Levels in 2021
ARGENTINA – Argentinian imports of european woodworking machinery for secondary wood processing (panels) reached USD 6.16 million in 2021 that represented an increase of 143.6 per cent compared to 2020 (USD 2.53 million).
Historic growth in Spanish furniture exports of more than 25% in 2021
SPAIN – International sales of the Spanish furniture sector have not stopped growing at a very good pace throughout 2021, showing a clear recovery month by month.
Focus topics at LIGNA 2023 address current industry developments
GERMANY – “Woodworking Transformation”, “Prefab Building Processes” and “Green Material Processing” are the focus topics of the upcoming LIGNA from May 15 to 19, 2023. They address current industry developments and will be presented by exhibiting companies as well as accompanied by additional formats.
Koelnmesse cancels ZOW, will focus on Interzum
GERMANY – Interzum and ZOW show organizer Koelnmesse informed that it will put the ZOW show on hold for the time being and instead focus on Interzum as current conditions are not viable to support ZOW.
FIMMA – Maderalia 2022 arouses interest of international markets
SPAIN – FIMMA – Maderalia 2022 finalizes the preparations for its next edition, to be held in just two weeks, from March 29 to April 1 at Feria Valencia.
Sonae Arauco promotes sustainability and innovation at Maderalia
SPAIN – Sonae Arauco reinforces its commitment to the Iberian market with its presence at FIMMA – Maderalia 2022.
Connection acquired by the Flokk Group
Norway – Flokk, a leading European manufacturer of office seating products, acquires UK-based Connection Seating Ltd., expanding its footprint in the strategically important UK market and underpinning its international growth strategy.
Siempelkamp MDF plant in Egypt that processes rice straws begin assembly
GERMANY – A new Siempelkamp medium-density fibreboard (MDF) plant, ordered by Egyptian manufacturer Wood Technology Company(WOTECH), has begun assembling in Egypt.
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Strong impact by COVID-19 on Vietnam’s wood and wood product industry
VIETNAM – Vietnam’s wood and wood product exports have consistently grown at over 10 percent annually.
The Fitecma 2021 edition is already underway
ARGENTINA – Fitecma 2021 is already underway, with its 15th edition to be held from July 14 to 17, 2021, at the Costa Salguero Center in the city of Buenos Aires.
Ikea calls for renewed commitment on climate change initiatives
SWEDEN – Inter IKEA Group joined an alliance of over 180 political decision-makers, business leaders, trade unions, NGOs and think tanks in calling for a renewed commitment by all stakeholders on long-term climate change initiatives while at the same time addressing the urgent COVID-19 pandemic.
Associations join efforts to boost trade fairs and congresses
SPAIN – The Association of Spanish Fairs (AFE) and the Association of Palaces of Congresses of Spain (APCE) have decided to join efforts to request help from the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism in order to mitigate the effects of the crisis generated by the COVID-19 and resume Spanish fair and congress activity as soon as possible, the engine of growth in many sectors and the driving of international business.
German Kitchen industry up 2.6% in February
GERMANY – The German kitchen furniture industry reached sales of € 417.1 million in February, 2.6 percent more than in the same month of the previous year.
German Furniture Industry slow start 2020
German Furniture Industry slow start 2020
GERMANY – In January 2020, sales in the German furniture industry were down by 1.9 percent reaching € 1.40 billion.
Salone del Mobile.Milano postponed to 2021
ITALY – The 2020 edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano has been suspended.
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