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Sauder Woodworking Launches Sauder Supply
USA - Sauder Woodworking, an FDMC 300 firm, has launched Sauder Supply, a new segment offering cost-effective parts. Specializing in high-quality laminate products, Sauder Supply provides cabinetry, closet, office furniture parts, drawers, and laminate sheets....
Spanish Particleboard Exports to LATAM Up 58.8% in 6M-2024
SPAIN - From January to July 2024, Spain has seen a general increase in particleboard / MDP exports, reaching a total of USD 76.5 million, a 58.8% rise from USD 48.2 million in 6M-2023. Among the countries showing the most significant improvements compared to last...
Leitz Continues to Grow its Presence in the Expanding Indian Market
INDIA – Recently, Suresh Balakrishnan, Managing Director of Leitz India, and Jürgen Köppel, CEO of the Leitz Group, inaugurated the eighth service center in Ahmedabad, India. This new center is part of an emerging cluster for wood processing in the rapidly growing...
Colombian Wooden Furniture Exports Up 4.1% in 7M-2024
COLOMBIA - Colombia's wooden furniture exports have shown a slight increase from January to July 2024, rising by 4.1% to reach USD 34.99 million compared to USD 33.62 million during the same period in 2023. This growth is attributed to notable increases in exports to...
German Furniture Industry Sales Decline by Nearly 10% in 6M-2024
GERMANY - The German furniture industry saw a significant drop in sales in the first half of 2024, falling by 9.7 percent to EUR 8.3 billion. This decline is mainly due to consumer reluctance influenced by rising energy and food prices and political uncertainty. Jan...
SCM Debuts New CNC Machining Centres
ITALY - The SCM sales team met at the Rimini headquarters for a special event: the launch of the new Morbidelli X50 and X100 nesting CNC machining centres, along with upgrades to the Accord 500/600 range for the furniture industry. On September 11 and 12, both...
New Ikea Store Opens in Paris’ Italie Deux Shopping Centre
FRANCE - Ingka Group, the largest Ikea retailer, is enhancing its presence in Paris’ 13th district with the opening of a new Ikea store in the Italie Deux shopping centre. This new store aims to offer greater convenience and accessibility for Parisian customers....
Masisa Tops 2024 Corporate Sustainability Ranking in Manufacturing
CHILE - In the second edition of the 2024 Corporate Sustainability Ranking, organized by Brinca and the Adolfo Ibáñez School of Business, Masisa secured the top position in the manufacturing category for sustainability. This ranking, which assessed 70 leading...
S.Kijchai Chooses Siempelkamp for New MDF Plant
THAILAND - Siempelkamp has been chosen by S.Kijchai Enterprise Public Company Ltd., a top Southeast Asian wood-based panel producer, to supply a new MDF plant at its Rayong headquarters in Thailand. This will be S.Kijchai's third MDF plant, boosting its production...
Homag Enhances Production Quality with Automated Gluing Technology
GERMANY - Homag, a global leader in woodworking technology, is integrating Dürr’s adhesive processing products to create vacuum tables for its Sawteq saws. This collaboration introduces Dürr’s automotive adhesive technology into the woodworking industry. Dürr, a...
Latin America’s Wooden Furniture Exports Dip 5.5% in 6M-2024
COLOMBIA - In the first half of 2024, Latin America's wooden furniture exports experienced a decline of 5.5% compared to the same period in 2023, totaling USD 759.3 million. This downturn reflects varied performances across the region, with some countries seeing...
Eco-Friendly Building Materials are Transforming Ecuador’s Construction Sector
ECUADOR - The construction industry is a major environmental contributor globally, accounting for about 39% of CO2 emissions, primarily due to material manufacturing like cement. However, the shift towards sustainable practices is gaining momentum. Daniel Sotalin,...
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Strong Increase of Brazilian Particleboard Exports in 5M-2024
BRAZIL – Brazil’s exports of Particleboard / MDP (Medium Density Particleboard) from January to May 2024 showed significant growth compared to the same period in 2023.
New FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Peru
PERU – FSC is pleased to announce the official publication of the new FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Peru, which covers all categories of Management Units in natural forests and plantations, including small and low intensity managed forests, as well as Non-Timber Forest Products.
Henkel Achieves Renewable Energy Goal in Middle East and Africa
GERMANY – Henkel Adhesive Technologies, a global leader for adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has achieved a major sustainability milestone: all of its manufacturing sites in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) now operate on 100% renewable electricity.
European Decorative Paper Manufacturers Unite for Anti-dumping Inquiry
BELGIUM – BELGIUM – Felix Schoeller and other leading European decorative paper manufacturers have expressed strong support for the European Commission’s decision to launch an anti-dumping investigation into decorative paper imports from China.
Eletrobras and Suzano Join forces to Develop Sustainable Fuels
BRAZIL – Eletrobras, the largest energy company in Latin America, and Suzano, the world’s leading pulp producer, have announced a partnership aimed at exploring sustainable solutions such as green hydrogen and synthetic fuels.
Brazilian Furniture Exports to South America Up 10.5% in first 5M-2024
BRAZIL – In the first five months of 2024 (5M-2024), Brazilian wooden furniture exports totaled USD 65.71 million, marking a 10.5% improvement from the same period in 2023 (5M-2023: USD 59.47 million).
European Production of Wood-Based Panels Down 6% in 2023
BELGIUM – In 2023, European production of wood-based panels experienced a notable decline of 6.3%, as reported by the European Panel Federation (EPF).