InnovaWood makes top appointments
InnovaWood, a European network of universities and technology centres which work on all things wood, held its General Assembly in the UN Building, Geneva on April 23-24. Professor Joris Van Acker, Ghent University, was elected president of InnovaWood and WBPI’s regular columnist, Mark Irle, was elected as vice president.
Dieffenbacher to deliver continuous press MDF line to Floraplac
German supplier Dieffenbacher has signed a contract to deliver a new 1,300m3/day continuous press MDF line to Floraplac, one of Brazil’s fastest growing smaller panel industry players.
Ligna attracts 90,000 visitors
More than 90,000 people attended the Ligna 2013 exhibition held in Hannover, Germany last month (May 6-10).
Interpanel and Tablicia likely to close down
Indebted Spanish MDF panel maker Interpanel and its parent wood products group Tablicia look likely to close down after no firm bidders for the businesses came forward by the initial court ordered May deadline.
Norbord’s launches dedication campaign website
Norbord’s innovative ‘Better By Nature’ campaign, explained in a brand new website encapsulates the company’s commitment to the environment and the protection of the UK’s forests.
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