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Prorelease Cleaning Up Press Belts
IPCO has launched a new innovative method of spraying release agent on wood-based panel press belts
EC Imposes Duties on Chinese Hardwood Plywood
The European Commission’s imposition of provisional anti-dumping duties on Chinese hardwood plywood exports has been celebrated by European plywood manufacturers who have long complained the imports create an unfair playing field. Stephen Powney reports
Smart quality: Redefining Panel Manufacturing
Global adhesives and performance materials solutions supplier Hexion, together with Smartech, its division specialising in AI-driven autonomous manufacturing solutions, have taken the next step in re-imagining the future of wood-based panels manufacturing
Dieffenbacher Aiming for Growth
Dieffenbacher invited the woodworking press to a detailed update on its operations during the Ligna Exhibition in May. WBPI’s Stephen Powney attended the meeting
Energy Systems Outlook for The Wood Industries
As energy efficiency becomes a key competitive factor in industrial manufacturing, companies operating in the wood-based product sector are facing increasing pressure to modernise their energy infrastructure. INTEC Engineering, a leading provider of thermal process systems, shares its insights into the current landscape, the evolving market dynamics, and how future demand may develop over the next five years. WBPI asked INTEC sales director Oliver Lauer the questions
WEMHÖNER Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary
Some 1,800 guests from all over the world attended celebrations in Herford during May 2025 to mark the 100th anniversary of Wemhöner Surface Technologies
ORC Modules Energize Panel Production
Turboden’s ORC modules are providing energy efficiency in wood-based panel production, says Alessandro Guercio, Turboden’s biomass sales and business development manager, who also reports the latest project win at Spanish PB producer Tableros Hispanos
Rethinking Resources: Interzum Wows with Design Trends
The Interzum exhibition focuses on furniture production and interior design, showcasing latest designs and trends to a vast audience in Cologne
LIGNA 2025 attracts 78,000 visitors
The world’s largest woodworking exhibition – LIGNA – celebrated its 50th anniversary in Hannover this year. Stephen Powney spoke to companies in Hall 26 – the hub of the wood-based panels industry
New EPF MD Takes the Helm
Matti Rantanen has started as new managing director of the European Panel Federation (EPF). Stephen Powney spoke to him