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Stay up to date with the latest wood based panels features from the global wood based panel industryInvesting against climate change Mike Jeffree reports on the new UB Forest Industry Green Growth private equity fund
Laminate flooring sales dip Laminate flooring has been a star performer during the Covid pandemic as consumers focused on home interiors, but that boom definitely ended in 2022, according to the EPLF’s newly-released annual statistics
Precision process Austria-based Berndorf Band Group is a global leader in the production of steel belts and steel belt systems, vital components for the wood-based panel manufacturing industry. The business has a global outreach with locations covering Asia, Europe, North and South America. WBPI spoke to Udo Ofenböck, director sales and service, and Adrian Miller, director global product management, to ask about market dynamics and company developments
Panels sector shows resilience WBPI catches up with Swiss Krono CEO and European Panel Federation chairman Martin Brettenthaler to assess the current position of European wood-based panel markets and important issues affecting producers. Stephen Powney reports
Reuse, recycle Tomra and IKEA have explored the future of wood recycling in a recent webcast to show how a circular economy for wood can become a reality and a profitable business case for the panel industry
Keeping the presses moving UK-based industrial lubricating oil manufacturer Metalube is making further inroads into the international wood-based panels industry with its range of high-performance products. Stephen Powney reports
Steady progress The rollercoaster ride of the last three years has brought many challenges and opportunities to the production and trade of wood-based panels. The last year has been a positive one in terms of investment in new lines, with several important particleboard projects announced. Stephen Powney reports
Interzum back in town Interzum 2023 intends to turn the spotlight on tomorrow’s green issues, with “neo-ecology” making its debut as the central theme for the exhibition
Scanning the horizon Fire prevention and measuring technology specialist Fagus Gre-Con is looking beyond the pandemic to meet the megatrends of increasing efficiency, reduced energy consumption, digitalisation and safety in the wood-based panels industry and several others industries which it serves. Stephen Powney reports
The marvel of Master Oak With the look and feel of real oak but with the durability, sustainability and maintenance benefits of performance surfaces, Master Oak is the award-winning decorative panel from UNILIN Panels
Dieffenbacher takes smart approach Leading wood-based panel plant supplier Dieffenbacher enjoyed a “huge” year for orders in 2022 and is looking forward to the next Ligna exhibition where its digitalisation platforms will be front of house. Stephen Powney interviewed Stefan Zipf, general manager of Business Unit Wood and Dirk Eisenmann, head of marketing
New orientations Dr Morwenna Spear, research scientist at the BioComposites Centre at Bangor University, reports on a new engineered strand product.
Fire protection hots up Fire retardant wood-based panels are a keen subject of market interest. One FR technology specialist – Zeroignition – recently showed its capabilities to international global producers in Germany. Stephen Powney talked to Martin Dickie of Zeroignition.
Chemical questions Chemicals are a vital part of the production process for wood-based panels and formed an important focus during the 12th European Wood-based Panels Symposium. We look at two of the presentations tackling VOCs and melamine.
Optimal Emission Tests Fagus GreCon has demonstrated how laser spectroscopy can make an innovative contribution to optimising formaldehyde emission testing in factory production control. Dr Manuel Fleisch, product manager for Fagus-GreCon, outlined the progress at the Symposium
Symposium charts changing markets Panels manufacturers from across the world gathered in Hamburg for the 12th European Wood-based Panels Symposium, hearing the latest economic forecasts and technical updates for the industry. WBPI’s Stephen Powney was there to bring this report.
Still going strong CMC Texpan is back on the exhibition road again and has some new innovations to demonstrate to wood-based panels customers in its 60th anniversary year, reports Stephen Powney
Markets see downward swing Particleboard markets in Europe have been on a downward curve since the summer due to multiple factors weighing on European economies. But investment plans in new capacity are either ongoing or remain on the drawing board. Stephen Powney reports.
Imeas meets the challenge Leading sanding technology specialist Imeas remains positive about business prospects despite the recent challenges of Covid, the Ukraine conflict and falling demand for some wood-based products. Stephen Powney talks to Imeas’ Francesco Zenere.
Spot the difference 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
