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Wood-based Panel Symposium remains in Hamburg for 2023
After the success of the 12th European Wood-based Panel Symposium in October 2022, organisers have announced that the event will remain in Hamburg for the 2024 edition.
After the success of the 12th European Wood-based Panel Symposium in October 2022, organisers have announced that the event will remain in Hamburg for the 2024 edition.
Stora Enso partners with Polish plywood producer on lignin binder
Stora Enso’s lignin product – Lineo – is being used by Polish plywood manufacturer Paged to replace fossil-based glue in plywood.
Stora Enso’s lignin product – Lineo – is being used by Polish plywood manufacturer Paged to replace fossil-based glue in plywood.
Arauco’s profits slip in Q4,2022
Chilean-based panel products manufacturer Arauco recorded a 30% reduction in Q4 2022 earnings compared to the previous quarter.
Chilean-based panel products manufacturer Arauco recorded a 30% reduction in Q4 2022 earnings compared to the previous quarter.
Lumin plywood brand to build third plywood plant in Uruguay
Sustainable plantation-based plywood brand Lumin is to invest US$136m in a new plywood mill in Uruguay to expand production capacity to nearly 500,000m3.
Sustainable plantation-based plywood brand Lumin is to invest US$136m in a new plywood mill in Uruguay to expand production capacity to nearly 500,000m3.
Dieffenbacher expands its power solutions with acquisition of Austria’s BERTSCHenergy
Dieffenbacher has acquired Austrian power plant manufacturer BERTSCHenergy in a move to complement its solution-based portfolio.
Dieffenbacher has acquired Austrian power plant manufacturer BERTSCHenergy in a move to complement its solution-based portfolio.
Wood-based panels manufacturers facing perfect storm this winter
Wood-based panel producers in Europe are likely to face a complicated winter due to the multiple challenges of reduced demand and increased energy and raw material/supply costs, a top industry executive told a 300-strong panel sector audience in Hamburg on October 13.
Wood-based panel producers in Europe are likely to face a complicated winter due to the multiple challenges of reduced demand and increased energy and raw material/supply costs, a top industry executive told a 300-strong panel sector audience in Hamburg on October 13.
European panels sector gathers in Hamburg to hear latest on wood-based panels market movements
Hundreds of representatives from the international wood-based panels industry and technology suppliers to the sector gathered in Hamburg on Tuesday evening for the opening of the European Wood-based Panel Symposium.
Hundreds of representatives from the international wood-based panels industry and technology suppliers to the sector gathered in Hamburg on Tuesday evening for the opening of the European Wood-based Panel Symposium.
British Columbia’s falling timber availability prompts West Fraser to reduce output at BC facilities
Timber shortages in British Columbia have been partly blamed for West Fraser’s decision to curtail production at two sawmills and a plywood plant in the province.
Timber shortages in British Columbia have been partly blamed for West Fraser’s decision to curtail production at two sawmills and a plywood plant in the province.
European wood panel production grows 10% in 2021
European wood-based panel production was up 10% in 2021, according to new stats shared at the European Panel Federation’s AGM in Ghent.
European wood-based panel production was up 10% in 2021, according to new stats shared at the European Panel Federation’s AGM in Ghent.
Nordtreat launches Norflam at Carrefour International du Bois
Finnish fire protection solutions manufacturer Nordtreat introduced a new product at the Carrefour International du Bois tradeshow recently.
Finnish fire protection solutions manufacturer Nordtreat introduced a new product at the Carrefour International du Bois tradeshow recently.
IDS acquired by Chiltern Capital
Surface materials specialist distributor IDS has announced that it has been acquired by private equity investor Chiltern Capital.
Surface materials specialist distributor IDS has announced that it has been acquired by private equity investor Chiltern Capital.
UK birch plywood impacted by Russia trade sanctions
The UK Timber Trade Federation (TTF) says birch plywood is the largest single UK timber product category which will be directly affected by the trade restrictions being put in place on Russia and Belarus.
The UK Timber Trade Federation (TTF) says birch plywood is the largest single UK timber product category which will be directly affected by the trade restrictions being put in place on Russia and Belarus.
Seven German timber associations collaborate on House of Wood initiative
Seven timber industry associations in Germany have come together on a project to establish a new co-operative venture called the House of Wood based in Berlin.
Seven timber industry associations in Germany have come together on a project to establish a new co-operative venture called the House of Wood based in Berlin.
Koelnmesse puts ZOW on hold, will focus on Interzum show
Interzum and ZOW show owner Koelnmesse says it will put the ZOW show on hold for the time being and instead focus on Interzum as current conditions were not viable to support ZOW.
Interzum and ZOW show owner Koelnmesse says it will put the ZOW show on hold for the time being and instead focus on Interzum as current conditions were not viable to support ZOW.
CIFF Shanghai looks forward to 2022
The 48th Shanghai International Furniture Fair held in conjunction with the Woodworking Machinery Fair has completed its online exhibition this year after earlier cancelling its physical event due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 48th Shanghai International Furniture Fair held in conjunction with the Woodworking Machinery Fair has completed its online exhibition this year after earlier cancelling its physical event due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
CPA vaccine mandate survey shows panel industry concerns
US wood panel manufacturers have expressed concern about potential production disruption coming from President Joe Biden’s proclamation stipulating mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for all US companies with more than for 100 employees.
US wood panel manufacturers have expressed concern about potential production disruption coming from President Joe Biden’s proclamation stipulating mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for all US companies with more than for 100 employees.
CenturyPly revenues recovering from pandemic
Leading India plywood manufacturer has told the Times of India that it hopes to return to pre-pandemic revenue levels in July.
Leading India plywood manufacturer has told the Times of India that it hopes to return to pre-pandemic revenue levels in July.
CenturyPly discusses proposal for additional MDF facility
Indian wood-based panels producer CenturyPly has released details on a proposal to establish a further MDF manufacturing facility.
Indian wood-based panels producer CenturyPly has released details on a proposal to establish a further MDF manufacturing facility.
Raute receives €30m order from VMG Group
Raute Corporation has received orders worth approximately €30m from VMG Group for a new LVL mill in Lithuania.
Raute Corporation has received orders worth approximately €30m from VMG Group for a new LVL mill in Lithuania.
