Europe - Page 3
Stay up to date with the news updates from Europe.
West Fraser reports recovering OSB demand in US during Q2
Panel products giant West Fraser says its OSB business saw recovering demand during Q2, giving it sufficient confidence to increase its North American OSB shipments guidance for 2023.
Panel products giant West Fraser says its OSB business saw recovering demand during Q2, giving it sufficient confidence to increase its North American OSB shipments guidance for 2023.
Panel products innovation and technology under the spotlight at IPPS
Registrations are now open for the International Panel Products Symposium in Wales on October 3-4.
Registrations are now open for the International Panel Products Symposium in Wales on October 3-4.
Third Andritz fibre preparation system at Starwood now in operation
Starwood Orman Urunleri Sanayi AS has successfully produced its first fibres for MDF production with its new fibre preparation system from Andritz at the mill in Inegöl, Turkey.
Starwood Orman Urunleri Sanayi AS has successfully produced its first fibres for MDF production with its new fibre preparation system from Andritz at the mill in Inegöl, Turkey.
Weak construction sector weighs on Steico sales and profits
Wood fibre insulation board giant Steico saw a 58% hit on its EBIT in the first half of 2023, it reported in a trading update.
Wood fibre insulation board giant Steico saw a 58% hit on its EBIT in the first half of 2023, it reported in a trading update.
Acimall: Italian woodworking technology sector returning to normality after high growth years
Italy’s woodworking technology industry says the market’s return to normal trading conditions continues.
Italy’s woodworking technology industry says the market’s return to normal trading conditions continues.
World first date palm MDF plant project starts in Egypt
Dieffenbacher is to supply the world’s first plant for the production of MDF from date palm fronds to Egypt.
Dieffenbacher is to supply the world’s first plant for the production of MDF from date palm fronds to Egypt.
European panel production drops by 7.8% in 2022
European wood-based panel production reduced by 7.8% in 2022, according to figures just released by the European Panel Federation (EPF).
European wood-based panel production reduced by 7.8% in 2022, according to figures just released by the European Panel Federation (EPF).
Greenpanel extends order with Dieffenbacher for a Maier chipping line
Greenpanel has extended its order with Dieffenbacher for the Routhusuramala MDF project with the addition of a Maier chipping line.
Greenpanel has extended its order with Dieffenbacher for the Routhusuramala MDF project with the addition of a Maier chipping line.
Medite SmartPly owner reports strong 2022 profits but predicts more challenging 2023
The owner of the Medite SmartPly Irish wood-based panels business has reported strong annual profits for 2022 but warned on the more challenging environment this year.
The owner of the Medite SmartPly Irish wood-based panels business has reported strong annual profits for 2022 but warned on the more challenging environment this year.
Investment company takes majority stake in Sunds Fibertech
Investment company Priveq has bought a 60% majority stake in the Swedish wood-based panels technology company Sunds Fibertech.
Investment company Priveq has bought a 60% majority stake in the Swedish wood-based panels technology company Sunds Fibertech.
New Siempelkamp management team look to future at Ligna
Siempelkamp’s new management team joined with Siempelkamp family members to project a united and forward-looking front at the recent Ligna exhibition in Hannover.
Siempelkamp’s new management team joined with Siempelkamp family members to project a united and forward-looking front at the recent Ligna exhibition in Hannover.
Garnica promotes solution to Russian birch plywood shortage
Spanish plywood producer is attempting to woo European birch ply buyers with its alternative specie products in light of the sanctions on Russian products and shortages of birch ply.
Spanish plywood producer is attempting to woo European birch ply buyers with its alternative specie products in light of the sanctions on Russian products and shortages of birch ply.
European wood-based panel production dips 5% in 2022, provisional stats suggest
European wood-based panels production fell by more than 6% in 2022 according to provisional figures released by the European Panel Federation (EPF) at the Interzum fair in Cologne.
European wood-based panels production fell by more than 6% in 2022 according to provisional figures released by the European Panel Federation (EPF) at the Interzum fair in Cologne.
Ligna wows again after four year absence
The Ligna woodworking technology fair has ended in Hannover after 700 world premieres of machinery/technology and 80,000 visitors from across the world.
The Ligna woodworking technology fair has ended in Hannover after 700 world premieres of machinery/technology and 80,000 visitors from across the world.
Siempelkamp reports healthy 2022 fiscal results
The Siempelkamp Group has reported a successful 2022 fiscal year with its sales hitting €611m and an order backlog of €1.03bn.
The Siempelkamp Group has reported a successful 2022 fiscal year with its sales hitting €611m and an order backlog of €1.03bn.
UPM Plywood division reports sales decrease
UPM Plywood has reported a fall in sales for Q1, 2023
UPM Plywood has reported a fall in sales for Q1, 2023
Thebault Group invests €100m in new LVL site
Leading French plywood producer the Thebault Group has announced the creation of a €100m new LVL manufacturing unit.
Leading French plywood producer the Thebault Group has announced the creation of a €100m new LVL manufacturing unit.
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.
Bio-based particleboard launched in France
A French partnership of bio resin producer Evertree and wood-based panels manufacturer Seripanneaux have launched what they claim is the first 100% Made-in-France bio-based particleboard.
A French partnership of bio resin producer Evertree and wood-based panels manufacturer Seripanneaux have launched what they claim is the first 100% Made-in-France bio-based particleboard.
Egger takes over recycling company M+P Umweltdienste
Egger has acquired the German recycling company M+P Umweltdienste GmbH for an undisclosed sum.
Egger has acquired the German recycling company M+P Umweltdienste GmbH for an undisclosed sum.
