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Staff Writer
MDF expansion slows
In this the first part of our annual survey of the global MDF producing industry, independent consultant Geoff Rhodes looks at the MDF mills and their capacities in Europe and North America and at the prospects for the industry generally. Significant investment in MDF capacity has slowed substantially as short-term difficulties are a reality
Metsä Group to build R&D lab for veneer-based wood products
Metsä Group is constructing a research and development laboratory in Äänekoski, Finland, dedicated to developing veneer-based wood products. The new facility will be located alongside the new Kerto LVL mill currently under construction in Äänekoski. The laboratory is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, and the investment value is approximately €6m.
Ligna Turns 50
The 50th anniversary of LIGNA certainly makes this edition of the world’s top woodworking technology exhibition a special event, writes Stephen Powney
Turkish Producer Invests In Italian Production Facility
Turkish wood-based panels manufacturer Kastamonu Entegre has been investing in Italian production facilities as it seeks to grow its market, reports WBPI correspondent Jaroslaw Adamowski
Chinese Show Collaboration
The CIFF and WMF shows in Shanghai are top destinations for the Chinese furniture and wood machinery markets. This year’s show will add a further collaboration, the addition of Sylva Wood
Interzum: Rethinking Tomorrow
Panels and surfaces will be thrust in front of the important design and furniture communities at this year’s Interzum in Cologne, reports Stephen Powney
Adding And Subtracting Carbon
Dr Morwenna Spear, research fellow at Bangor University’s BioComposites Centre, discusses the reporting of biogenic carbon and emitted carbon
Berneck Moving Forward
Brazilian wood-based panels giant Berneck is a third-generation family-run company that operates five continuous panel lines across three sites and is currently finalising the latest phase of investment at the Curitibanos site. Stephen Powney interviewed company president Daniel Berneck
Seeking Stability
OSB production is expected to creep up even though the key construction sector and many economies continue to have difficulties, reports Stephen Powney
New Equilibrium For North American OSB
OSB demand and prices were stable in 2024 despite reduced residential construction. The Trump administration policies may cause an uncertain outlook for 2025, write WBPI North American correspondents Richard (Rich) Baldwin, MBA & Richard (Dick) Baldwin, PhD