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Peruvian Furniture Imports Grow in 4M-2024
PERU – In the first four months of 2024 (4M-2024), the value of Peruvian imports of wooden furniture reached USD 15.28 million, registering an increase of 8.1% compared to the same period of the previous year (4M-2023: USD 14.14 million).
Novopan Orders an Energy Plant from Dieffenbacher
ECUADOR – Dieffenbacher has secured an important order from Novopan del Ecuador for a 30 MW energy plant featuring reciprocating grate technology to burn waste wood.
EU Commission Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation on Chinese Decor Paper Imports
BELGIUM – The EU Commission has initiated anti-dumping proceedings against decor paper imports from China. A corresponding publication was made in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Sonae Arauco Introduces Innovative Digital Plant Model
GERMANY – Sonae Arauco, one of the world’s most relevant companies for engineered wood solutions, is at the forefront of Industry 5.0, integrating advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT), digital twins, and virtual reality to enhance sustainability and operational efficiency.
First Edition of interzum forum Italy Received Visitors From 52 Countries
ITALY -The inaugural interzum forum Italy, held in Bergamo, concluded with remarkable success. This biennial event, a new addition to the global calendar of furniture and interior design gatherings, brought together industry professionals worldwide.
Microsoft to Purchase 8 million Carbon Credits from BTG Pactual in Record Deal
USA – BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group (TIG) has recently forged a transformative partnership with Microsoft, poised to deliver 8 million tons of carbon offset credits by 2043.
Schattdecor and Fine Decor End Partnership
GERMANY – Schattdecor and Fine Decor are concluding their partnership, with Schattdecor SE selling its 50% stake to Fine Decor founder Hasan Sekmann.
Xiangsheng and Siempelkamp Finalize Contract for New Particleboard Line
CHINA – Guangxi Xiangsheng Household Material Technology Co., Ltd. and Siempelkamp have agreed on a contract for a new state of the art particleboard line.
New Machinery Manufacturers Association Formation Led by Acimall
New Furniture Testing Lab Opens in Guadalajara
MEXICO – SGS has launched a state-of-the-art furniture testing lab in Guadalajara, Mexico, expanding its capacity for consumer product testing in the region.
Weinig Holz-Her Canada Switches to Direct Sales
CANADA – Weinig Holz-Her Canada (WHHCA), a leader in solid wood and wooden panel processing solutions, has shifted its sales strategy in Ontario from dealership to direct sales.
Ravensberger Holz and Homag Achieve Significant Automation Advancement
GERMANY – Ravensberger Holz GmbH in Bielefeld, Germany, has achieved a significant milestone with the installation of a CNC drilling and routing center featuring robotic handling, marking a major advance in automation and digitalization in the wooden panel processing industry.
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CIFF Guangzhou 2024, Exhibitor and Visitor Records
CHINA – In March 2024, CIFF Guangzhou achieved a remarkable milestone, boasting its highest number of exhibitors and visitors to date.
CSIL Publishes The Furniture Industry in India
ITALY – The Indian furniture market, valued at USD 20 billion according to CSIL, has maintained an average annual growth rate of 6% over the past decade.
Excellent Early Registration Figures for interzum 2025
GERMANY – The early booking phase for exhibitors at interzum 2025 concluded at the end of February with outstanding results.
Peruvian Particleboard Imports Up 18.5% in First Two Months 2024
PERU – Peruvian particleboard (PB/MDP) imports reached a total value of USD 32.11 million in the first two months of 2024, marking an increase of 18.5% compared to the same period 2023 (USD 27.10 million).
Interzum Forum Italy 2024 Premieres in June
ITALY – In Bergamo on June 6th and 7th, Koelnmesse’s new biennial event, Interzum Forum Italy, will convene 200 companies from the furniture and interior design sectors for its inaugural edition.
Slight Decrease of Ecuadorian Particleboard Exports in 2M-2024
ECUADOR – In the first two months of 2024 (2M-2024), Ecuador’s particleboard exports (PB/MDP) amounted to USD 34.08 million, marking a slight decrease of 0.8% compared to the same period last year (2M-2023: USD 34.37 million).
CIFF Guangzhou Announces its Largest Edition in 2024
CHINA – The 53rd edition of the China International Furniture Fair (CIFF Guangzhou 2024), themed “Designing A Be er Home, Serving A New Pattern”, promises to be a record-breaking event.
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