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April 2024
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Vietnam wood product exports grew in March
The value of Vietnam’s timber and wood products exports grew by 46% in March compared to the previous month but are lagging year ago rates, according to Vietnam’s Customs Office figures cited by the International Tropical Timber Organisation’s latest market bulletin.
Plywood showcase held at Tilbury
Timber traders were invited to the Port of Tilbury last week for a Malaysian rubberwood plywood showcase held by Plaut International and its manufacturing supplier Hok Lai.
Andritz to supply refiner for new Lignatherm AG wood fibre insulation board plant
Andritz has received an order from Lignatherm AG to supply a pressurized refining system for a new wood insulation board production plant in Küssnacht am Rigi, Switzerland.
Arauco’s composite panel division saw sales decrease in Q4, 2023
The wood-based panels division of global forestry and wood products company Arauco saw sales volumes decreases in Q4, 2023 by 5.4%.
Roseburg appoints new SVP of manufacturing
Roseburg has announced that Tony Ramm is its new Senior Vice President of Manufacturing.
Homag and Luli Wood strike strategic agreement
Chinese panel product giant Luli Wood Industry has a new strategic partnership agreement with German woodworking manufacturer Homag Group.
BioComposites Centre’s Rob Elias to join MDF Recovery
The director of the well-known BioComposites Centre at Bangor University in Wales is to join MDF Recovery as head of business development.
Roseburg to close Missoula particleboard plant
Roseburg is to permanently end its particleboard operations at Missoula, Montana.
March 2024
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Dieffenbacher supplies CEBRO MDF plant to Thailand
Thai MDF producer Wisewoods Co Ltd has commissioned Dieffenbacher to supply a CEBRO MDF plant to expand its production capacity at the company’s headquarters in Khao Yoi in the province of Phetchaburi, Thailand.
Finsa’s Pablo Figueroa López is the new EPF chairman
Finsa commercial director Pablo Figueroa López is the new chairman of the European Panel Federation (EPF), succeeding Martin Brettenthaler.
Arauco selects Opturion for forestry supply chain optimisation
Opturion, a leading supply chain optimisation company, has announced that it has been awarded a contract by global forest products company Arauco. This contract marks a significant milestone for Opturion and reinforces its commitment to working with innovative customers to increase productivity and efficiency.
February 2024
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EPF signs the Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal
The European Panel Federation (EPF) has joined with 72 leading companies and 34 industry organisations in signing the Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal.
Australian Panels orders new record MDF line
A new 8ft x 78.6m MDF press ordered by Australian Panels will be the longest ever press of its kind developed by panel production technology specialist Siempelkamp.
Siempelkamp recruits to drive digitalization forward
Digital technologies expert Dr Melanie Bockemühl has joined the Siempelkamp Advisory Board in a further move by the company to push its digitalization strategy forward.
IMA Schelling opens a new subsidiary in Istanbul
IMA Schelling has strengthened its representation in Turkey by opening a new subsidiary in Istanbul.
Deurotech Group wins further orders in Latin America
The Deurotech Group has furthered its supply track record in Latin America by winning latest orders from Arauco Group for impregnation and resin production equipment.
EPF chairman to remain in role until successor can be found
The European Panel Federation (EPF) has confirmed that Martin Brettenthaler will remain chairman of the EPF while a successor is chosen.
Raute signs service agreement with Paged Eesti
Raute Corporation has signed a service agreement with Paged Eesti OÜ, Estonia, part of Paged Group, covering full maintenance responsibility of the production machinery including consumables, spare parts, and small upgrades. The maintenance team, 19 people from Paged Eesti, is transferred to Raute services team.
January 2024
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New CEO appointed at Swiss Krono
Former Norbord CEO Peter Wijnbergen will replace longstanding Swiss Krono CEO Martin Brettenthaler on February 1, after the latter decided to pursue a new career path.
Trasmec progresses with new factory in Romania
Italy based conveyor systems manufacturer Trasmec Group is progressing with the construction of its Romanian production plant.
