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Pfleiderer in new Polish deal 13 May, 2015 Pfleiderer Grajewo has signed a major HDF deal with a Polish furniture maker and aims to increase its output capacity, reports our Poland correspondent, Jaroslaw Adamowski.

Lighting the way 25 March, 2015 Italian finishing specialist Elmag-Superfici has new updates to its technology in response to market demand. Stephen Powney reports from the company’s base in Monza.

Kronospan continues Polish investment 23 March, 2015 Austria’s Kronospan has unveiled plans to invest about €100m in expanding and modernising its production facility in Szczecinek, in northwest Poland. Our Polish correspondent, Jaroslaw Adamowski, reports.

The sawn supremacy 16 December, 2014 German panel sawing technology specialist Holzma has been developing new technologies to boost sawing efficiencies. Stephen Powney stopped off at its headquarters during WBPI’s Focus on Germany tour.

Superfici launches UV LED curing and 3D scanning for spraying 23 September, 2014 Italian finishing specialist Elmag-Superfici has new updates to its technology in response to market demand. Stephen Powney reports from the company’s base in Monza.

Longoni in joint venture 17 September, 2014 A new joint venture and the first Korean contract are two recent highlights for Italian surface lamination industry supply specialist Longoni. Stephen Powney visited Longoni's offices in Monza.

Metal, leather, wood – the choice is yours 06 March, 2014 Speciality laminates emulating natural materials for any surface are offered by Homapal GmbH, which says it has a worldwide distribution network ensuring good service and information and excellent stock levels. Derek Steel reports.

Impressive growth curve 05 March, 2014 Arauco, South America’s largest forest products company, has an impressive growth curve based on sustainable production. In order to gain a presence in Brazil, it acquired two panel plants, one of which was in Jaguariaíva and when that plant got approval for a second line, Andritz of Austria won the contract for some wood preparation and the refiner.

Llandudno International 24 January, 2014 The 14th edition of the International Panel Products Symposium, IPPS, took place in North Wales in October. Delegates from various backgrounds, and many parts of the world, attended and Mike Botting was there to bring this taste of the papers presented.

Energising the industry 24 January, 2014 Having recently moved into a new factory and offices in Bruchsal, INTEC Energy Systems is utilising all the extra space to the full, as its order book is bulging. Mike Botting visited the new premises to bring this report.

The complete package 24 January, 2014 Siempelkamp has had some good years lately, with many production lines supplied worldwide. The fact that it can offer complete lines from one source has been a major factor in its success. Mike Botting visited its Krefeld headquarters.

Making high gloss stick 24 January, 2014 Kleiberit Adhesives is an established specialist in manufacturing adhesives but, more recently, the company has entered the hot coatings market, producing a durable and very high-gloss surface, as Mike Botting discovered.

Integrated systems 24 January, 2014 Dieffenbacher, headquartered in Eppingen, is having a good 2013, with sales set to break another record and orders in from across the globe. Mike Botting visited the company to discuss its current offerings and its views on the future.

Smooth operator 22 January, 2014 Hülsemann GmbH of Oberhausen has been supplying graphite and sanding technology to the furniture and panel manufacturing industries for around 30 years. Mike Botting visited the company’s headquarters to see what they have to offer.

Time to expand 26 September, 2013 Mapco Engineering of Milan has specialised in the design and construction of formaldehyde-based resin plants and complete factories for the international panel industry for 35 years and now seeks to further expand its geographical spread.

A new approach 26 September, 2013 Instalmec srl has a new working shareholder in the company, and several new products, and through these factors aims to triple its turnover this year.

Total control 26 September, 2013 Wide-belt sander manufacturer Imeas has further developed its control systems to increase automation and efficiency on its lines. Mike Botting visited the company’s Villa Cortese factory.

Investing for the future 25 September, 2013 As one half of the IMAL-PAL group, PAL srl has been investing in new products, new offices and product developments to meet the increasingly frequent demands of the panel industry for its machines. Mike Botting reports.

Two ‘firsts’ at I-PAN 25 September, 2013 As the latest complete panel production line supplier, IMAL-PAL srl has supplied the first continuous line to a panel manufacturer to make OSB in Italy. Mike Botting visited the ‘I-PAN’ factory in Piedmont.

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