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December 2022
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First continuously produced OSB board in Turkey rolls off production line
Küpeliler Endüstri AS produced the first board on its new OSB line at Kutahya on December 3 and in the process became the first company in Turkey to start OSB production on a continuous line, technology project provider Siempelkamp has announced.
Dieffenbacher to supply another Fine OSB plant to China
Chinese wood-based panel producer A Beautiful Family Plate Making Co Ltd (BFP) has ordered a Fine OSB plant from Dieffenbacher for its plant in Guangxi, China.
November 2022
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IPPS to return in 2023
The International Panel Products Symposium (IPPS) will return in 2023 at its normal venue in Wales.
Siempelkamp in Turkish customer event
More than 120 participants from the Turkish wood-based panels sector attended a Siempelkamp Group Symposium in Istanbul on October 20-21.
October 2022
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New Pfleiderer CEO set to take charge
A new CEO will take charge at Pfleiderer Group on Tuesday November 1.
Dieffenbacher collaborates in research project on MDF recycling
Dieffenbacher and 19 organizations from seven countries have joined forces in the EcoReFibre (Ecological solutions for recovery of secondary materials from post-consumer fibreboards) research project to make the production of fibreboard (MDF & HDF) more sustainable.
Xylexpo attracts 16,000 visitors in Milan
The international woodworking technology exhibition Xylexpo attracted 16,000 unique visitors in Milan during the October 12-15 event, according to organisers.
Dexco Q3 earnings show resilience despite downturn
Brazilian wood-based panels manufacturer Dexco (formerly known as Duratex) showed resilience in its Q3 earnings, despite a downturn from a year ago.
Ziegler’s new wood fibre insulation board plant completed
Ziegler Group has started its new wood fibre insulation board mill less than a year after construction was started.
Wood-based panels manufacturers facing perfect storm this winter
Wood-based panel producers in Europe are likely to face a complicated winter due to the multiple challenges of reduced demand and increased energy and raw material/supply costs, a top industry executive told a 300-strong panel sector audience in Hamburg on October 13.
European panels sector gathers in Hamburg to hear latest on wood-based panels market movements
Hundreds of representatives from the international wood-based panels industry and technology suppliers to the sector gathered in Hamburg on Tuesday evening for the opening of the European Wood-based Panel Symposium.
Biele boosts Louisiana Pacific shake profile production plant in Canada
Louisiana Pacific and handling machinery & press specialist Biele Group have successfully implemented their first project consisting of a shake profile production line in Swan Valley, Manitoba, Canada.
Dieffenbacher to supply smart plant to Uniboard Canada
Dieffenbacher is to supply a new CEBRO smart particleboard plant to the Canadian wood-based panel producer Uniboard Canada for the latter’s third phase of its modernization project in Val-d’Or, Quebec.
September 2022
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EGGER boosts recycled content through investment
Wood-based material manufacturer, EGGER UK Ltd, has invested over £15m into recycling operations at its site in Hexham.
August 2022
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New Starwood thin board MDF plant at Inegol moves to three-shift operation
Siempelkamp has announced that the thin board MDF plant it supplied to Starwood’s Inegöl location has now moved to a stable three-shift operation.
Dexco posts Q2 results
Brazilian wood-based panels manufacturer Dexco (formerly known as Duratex) saw its wood division reported a dip in earnings and production volumes in Q2, compared to a year ago.
British Columbia’s falling timber availability prompts West Fraser to reduce output at BC facilities
Timber shortages in British Columbia have been partly blamed for West Fraser’s decision to curtail production at two sawmills and a plywood plant in the province.
West Fraser posts another strong set of results
The world’s largest OSB producer West Fraser has reported another strong set of results, posting adjusted EBITDA of US$762m for Q2.
Egger Group posts exceptional results and announces management changes
Egger Group closed the financial year with sales of €4.23bn, a 37% growth on the previous year, the company said in its latest trading statement.
Swiss Krono MagnumBoard extends soundproofing modules and achieves new fire certificate
Swiss Krono has issued updates on the sound and fire performance of its MagnumBoard product.
