Features
Our editorial board comprises a specialist group of leading industry figures who, in conjunction with the WOOD editorial team, identify the main drivers of the industry helping to produce regular, thought provoking opinion pieces on the latest issues, challenges and developments.Latest Wood Feature
The BioComposite Centre’s Dr Morwenna Spear explains the differences between the bioeconomy and the circular economy and how the wood-based panels industry fits both
> read more
By Category
Opening doors
North American door manufacturing giant VT Industries has partnered with Biele in extensive growth and expansion projects over the last few years
Tecnologia Italiana
It’s been four years since the last Xylexpo due to Covid, but organisers are looking to get the show back on track in Milan in October. Stephen Powney reports
European panels sector gathers in times of uncertainty
European panel sector representatives came together in Belgium to hear about industry developments at a time of increasing economic uncertainty. WBPI’s Stephen Powney was there
Innovating the future
IMAL PAL Group has completed the turnkey installation of a wood fibre insulation plant in Sardinia and is progressing with a unique wood fibre moulded pallet plant installation in Italy, reports Stephen Powney.
Expansion of MDF capacity globally continues
In this Part 2 report of our annual global MDF survey, independent industry consultant Geoff Rhodes focuses on countries outside Europe and North America, looking at new developments and summarising the current and future global position for MDF.
Dry phenolic process in spotlight
Surfacing and finishing technology specialist Longoni has taken remarkable steps forward on a dry phenolic resin application process, which it believes could revolutionise operations for HPL manufacturers. Stephen Powney reports
Downstream challenges of diversification
The BioComposite Centre’s Dr Morwenna Spear says the wide range of feedstocks and adhesives being considered in the panels industry will keep future recyclers on their toes
EPF prepares for symposium
The EPF’s Wood Based Panels Symposium will take place in Hamburg in Germany from October 13-14
Global ambitions
Kastamonu Entegre eyes top three spot in the global wood-based panel market
Bioproducts serving society
Ambassador José Carlos da Fonseca Jr, executive director of IBA (Brazilian Tree Industry), explains how Brazil’s wood-based panels sector has been ready to meet heated demand
BC centre embarks on recycled wood research
The BioComposites Centre at Bangor University, Wales, has embarked on a recycled wood research project to improve perspectives on use of the material in particleboard
Founded on innovation
TOMRA is a Norwegian-headquartered company celebrating a 50-year history in recycling technologies. Over the last 10 of those years, the company has specifically focused some of its attention on the wood recycling sector, as WBPI consultant Mike Botting reports
