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October 2023
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European Commission investigates suspected Russian birch ply imports
The European Commission has launched an investigation into the suspected circumvention of anti-dumping measures imposed on imports of birch plywood originating in Russia.
September 2023
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Masisa opts for EVOsteam at Carbero plant in Chile
Masisa SA has commissioned an EVOsteam steam preheating system from Dieffenbacher at its particleboard plant in Cabrero, Chile.
August 2023
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New company management member at Fagus-GreCon
Fagus-GreCon has announced that responsibility for company management will be now distributed across three executives instead of two.
Timberpak opens recycling super site in Leeds
Recycling and reprocessing company, Timberpak Ltd, has unveiled its new site in Leeds following a multi-million pound investment into the six acre site on Cross Green Industrial Estate.
West Fraser reports recovering OSB demand in US during Q2
Panel products giant West Fraser says its OSB business saw recovering demand during Q2, giving it sufficient confidence to increase its North American OSB shipments guidance for 2023.
Panel products innovation and technology under the spotlight at IPPS
Registrations are now open for the International Panel Products Symposium in Wales on October 3-4.
Third Andritz fibre preparation system at Starwood now in operation
Starwood Orman Urunleri Sanayi AS has successfully produced its first fibres for MDF production with its new fibre preparation system from Andritz at the mill in Inegöl, Turkey.
Slide in Brazil exports of wood products
Brazilian exports of wood-based products slid 39% in June 2023 compared to the same month a year earlier, according to the International Tropical Timber Organisation’s (ITTO) latest bulletin.
Weak construction sector weighs on Steico sales and profits
Wood fibre insulation board giant Steico saw a 58% hit on its EBIT in the first half of 2023, it reported in a trading update.
Fletcher Building orders Fine OSB plant from Dieffenbacher
New Zealand’s Fletcher Building Ltd has ordered a complete CEBRO plant for the production of Fine OSB from German machine and plant manufacturer Dieffenbacher.
Acimall: Italian woodworking technology sector returning to normality after high growth years
Italy’s woodworking technology industry says the market’s return to normal trading conditions continues.
Kronospan opens wood panel factory in Tortosa, Spain
In just over a year, Kronospan has built a 25ha factory that has already been producing 600m3 each day since April.
Jiangsu Huidian puts Siempelkamp U-flaker into operation
Jiangsu Huidian New Materials Co, Ltd put its Siempelkamp U-flaker into operation at its Shuyang site on June 9. This is the third Siempelkamp U-flaker that has been installed in China, with the two others being operated at plants in Guangxi and Shandong.
Siempelkamp reports healthy 2022 fiscal results
The Siempelkamp Group has reported a successful 2022 fiscal year with its sales hitting €611m and an order backlog of €1.03bn.
Metalube wins sustainability prize at Salford Business Awards
Metalube Group, a leading manufacturer of industrial lubricants, has won a Sustainability Award (runner-up), at the Salford Business Awards at The Lowry in Manchester. Robert Brown, the company's managing director and his wife Helen attended the event and received the award in person.
July 2023
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Kastamonu starts up new MDF fibre preparation line
Kastamonu Entegre Ağaç Sanayi ve Ticaret AŞ (KEAS) has started up its new fibre preparation line for MDF production at its mill in Balikesir in Turkey. KEAS is the largest wood panel producer in Turkey and now successfully operates three production lines supplied by ANDRITZ.
LP opens Innovation Center
LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, announced the grand opening of the LP Innovation Center. The facility, located at the Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI) at the University of Minnesota Duluth, marks a significant milestone in LP's commitment to growth, innovation and sustainability, emphasising its focus on driving future growth through new product development.
IMA Schelling acquires two automation specialists
IMA Schelling is taking over the specialist companies Carmet Automazioni and Blumenbecker Engineering System Technology to improve its offering to customers regarding automation, handling and transport solutions.
Greenpanel orders ANDRITZ refining system
International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Greenpanel Industries Ltd to supply a pressurised refining system to its mill in Andhra Pradesh, India.
World first date palm MDF plant project starts in Egypt
Dieffenbacher is to supply the world’s first plant for the production of MDF from date palm fronds to Egypt.