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Time for more
Egger has unveiled its new Decorative 24+ collection and a new rolling collection concept, which will mean updates every two years
Insulation – the natural way
The building industry slowdown has impacted the woodfibre insulation board sector, a star performer in recent years due to its high eco and performance credentials. Stephen Powney assesses the market
Regency invests €6m
Romanian MDF door front producer Regency Front has invested about €6m to launch a new production line which was recently initiated, doubling the plant’s manufacturing capacity, writes Jaroslaw Adamowski, WBPI Poland correspondent
EPF builds momentum
The European Panel Federation is active on multiple fronts at the start of 2024 as it lobbies and works on behalf of the wood-based panels industries
Siempelkamp sets sights on future
WBPI’s Focus on German-speaking countries moves on to the Siempelkamp Group, a leading and long established supplier of wood-based panels plants. Stephen Powney spoke to Siempelkamp Management Board member Samiron Mondal about Group developments and the market situation
Grecon celebrates 50th anniversary
Measuring systems and fire prevention technology specialist Fagus-GreCon is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the GreCon brand in 2024. Stephen Powney looks at the company’s development
Deurotech looks to the future
Our Focus on German-speaking countries Part 2 kicks off with an interview with the Deurotech Group, which has diversified its impregnation and resin competencies to include environmental technologies in recent years. Stephen Powney spoke to chief operating officer Alexander Deuring
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.
Dieffenbacher powers up
The acquisition of the assets of BERTSCHenergy has supercharged Dieffenbacher’s capabilities in the energy generation technology field. Stephen Powney spoke to Wolfgang Lashofer, managing director of Dieffenbacher Energy, and head of the new business unit Energy, and Johannes Ohlsson, head of the Dieffenbacher product group solid fuel fired power plants
Milestone year ends in style
Dieffenbacher’s milestone 150th anniversary year finally culminated at the end of November with an event in Finland, topping off 12 months of celebration around the globe with its staff, partners and customers