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Ontario and Daiken Partner to Launch Innovative Wood Panel
CANADA – A new era in Canadian forestry is taking shape as the province of Ontario partners with Japanese firm Daiken to bring a cutting-edge, sustainable wood panel product to market. Backed by USD 10 million in provincial funding, Daiken North America will...
Roseburg Exits Hardwood Plywood Market
USA – Roseburg Forest Products has announced the closure of its Dillard Hardwood Plywood facility and its exit from the hardwood plywood market, marking a strategic shift toward a more focused product portfolio with stronger long-term growth...
Sonae Arauco Introduces Sustainable MDF Innovation
PORTUGAL – Sonae Arauco introduced BioReFiber X, an innovative recycled MDF panel made with biomass-balanced resin, at SICAM 2025 in Pordenone, Italy. The new product marks a breakthrough in the wood-based materials industry, offering a circular...
Aglomerados Cotopaxi Strengthens the Link Between Nature and Community
ECUADOR – Ecosystem services —the benefits that nature provides to society, such as clean water, pure air, food, climate regulation, and recreation— are essential to human well-being. Their preservation is key to addressing current environmental...
Interzum Forum Italy Looks to the Future
ITALY – The second edition of interzum forum italy, titled “Beyond the Furniture, Towards the Future,” will take place on June 4–5, 2026, at the Bergamo Exhibition Center, providing industry professionals with a vital platform for networking,...
New Wood Tariffs Take Effect in the U.S.
USA – New US tariffs on imported kitchen cabinets, vanities, lumber, timber, and certain upholstered furniture came into effect on October 14. Under a proclamation signed by President Donald Trump, imports of softwood lumber and timber now face a 10%...
Kleiberit: Seven Decades of Innovation in Adhesive Technologies
GERMANY – With more than 70 years of experience, a 700-strong global workforce, and a focus on cutting-edge adhesive systems, Kleiberit continues to set standards in industrial bonding solutions. Founded in 1948 in Ebenhausen, Germany, Kleiberit started as...
Roseburg Exits Hardwood Plywood Market
USA – Roseburg Forest Products has shut down its Dillard Hardwood Plywood facility and will exit the hardwood plywood market as part of a long-term strategy to focus on products with stronger demand and growth potential. The Dillard plant, one of...
Ikea Strengthens Delivery Network with Locus Deal
USA – Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group, the largest Ikea retailer, has announced the acquisition of Locus, a leading US-based logistics technology company. The move strengthens Ikea’s digital logistics capabilities and gives the...
Accoya Expands into Mexico with Appointment of First Direct Distributor
MEXICO – Accoya USA has expanded its North American presence by appointing Klinai as its first direct Accoya distributor in Mexico. This strategic milestone marks direct distribution of Accoya — the high-performance, sustainable wood known for its durability and...
New Alliance to Boost Decorative Surfaces Innovation in Italy
ITALY – Interzum Forum Italy, set to take place from June 4–5, 2026, at the Bergamo Exhibition Centre, will expand its portfolio through the integration of Surface in Motion Italia, organized by möbelfertigung. This strategic alliance aims to drive innovation in the...
Arauco Secures USD 2.2 Billion to Build Cutting-Edge Pulp Mill in Brazil
BRAZIL – Chilean company Arauco has announced a landmark financing agreement to develop a next-generation pulp mill in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, a project set to establish a new global benchmark in efficiency and environmental performance within the pulp...
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Exports and High-End Demand Propel Italian Kitchen Sector
ITALY – The Italian kitchen furniture sector is navigating a period of consolidation and innovation as it works to recover from a modest downturn in value, following a two-year boom after the pandemic. The decline was attributed to economic factors such as...
US Opens Investigation to Impose Tariffs on Imported Furniture
USA – U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his administration has launched an investigation into imported furniture, with a decision expected within 50 days. Writing on Truth Social, Trump said the measure is intended to “bring the furniture business back...
German R&D Remains Central for Wood Machinery Industry
GERMANY – Woodworking machinery and equipment makers continue to anchor their research and development in Germany, according to the latest VDMA (German Association of Machinery and Equipment) survey. The study shows that 84% of all R&D...
Fimma Brasil 2025 Welcomes 20,750 Visitors
BRAZIL – The 17th International Suppliers Fair for the Wood and Furniture Production Chain (Fimma Brasil) confirmed the importance of in-person trade shows for the sector. Held from August 4–7 in Bento Gonçalves (RS), the event featured over 300 national...
Sarton Group to Bring Ikea to Central America
PANAMA – Inter Ikea Systems B.V., owner of the Ikea Concept and global franchisor, has signed franchise agreements with Sarton Group to develop operations in Panama and Costa Rica. The move marks another step in Ikea’s expansion across the Americas....
EU Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Wood Flooring from China
BELGIUM – In a decisive move to protect European jobs and ensure fair competition in the wood flooring sector, the European Commission has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties ranging from 21.3% to 36.1% on imports of multilayered wood flooring...
Most Brazilian Wood Products Not Exempt from New U.S. Tariff
BRAZIL – The Brazilian Association of Mechanically-Processed Timber Industry (Abimci) has issued a statement regarding the Executive Order announced by the U.S. government on July 30, which imposes new tariffs on Brazilian exports. According to a...
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