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May 2024
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SundsZifter installed at IFI’s new MDF factory
A Sunds Fibretech SundsZifter was chosen by Indonesian Fibreboard Industries (IFI) for its new MDF factory which went live last year.
IMA Schelling to hold in-house exhibition
IMA Schelling is holding an in-house exhibition at its Schwarzach base in Austria from June 12-14.
Andritz reports strong results
International technology group Andritz has seen a strong set of Q1 2024 results despite the difficult economic environment.
MDF Recovery expands presence with second office in UK
MDF Recovery, the innovator in recycling MDF waste, has announced the opening of its second office at Anglesey's M-SParc, Wales.
Hunstman reports Q1 net loss
Chemicals giant Hunstman has posted a Q1 2024 US$37m net loss, primarily due to unfavourable supply and demand dynamics and lower MDI average selling prices.
April 2024
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Metsä integrates maintenance operations of ply and Kerto LVL mills
Metsä Group is to integrate maintenance operations of its plywood and Kerto LVL mills as part of its own organisation.
Godfrey OSB project in US adds to a slew of OSB investments in North America
The announcement in March of a new OSB mill in the US for Godfrey Forest Products is the latest in a slew of OSB new plant investments and re-openings in North America.
EcoReFibre fibreboard recycling project takes decisive step forward
The EcoReFibre consortium has met at Dieffenbacher’s Eppingen base to demonstrate and discuss interim results of the research project which aims to to recycle waste fibreboards and use the material in the manuacture of new fibreboards.
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.
PELICE attracts over 500 delegates in Atlanta
The ninth Panel & Engineered Lumber International Conference & Expo (PELICE) achieved a participation record with 516 industry professionals attending in Atlanta on March 14-15.
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.
