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Development of super thick plywood in Japan
Tokyo based Seihoku Plywood is developing a plywood with a thickness of more than 50mm and it is applying to obtain Japanese Organic Regulation (JAS) certificate. This would allow Seihoku to participate in the new engineered wood market.
Tokyo based Seihoku Plywood is developing a plywood with a thickness of more than 50mm and it is applying to obtain Japanese Organic Regulation (JAS) certificate. This would allow Seihoku to participate in the new engineered wood market.
Dieffenbacher opens spare parts warehouse in Bangkok
Dieffenbacher has opened a new spare parts warehouse near Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok. The warehouse will serve the five new Dieffenbacher plants commissioned in Thailand since 2017 and the new plant scheduled to start up this year.
Dieffenbacher has opened a new spare parts warehouse near Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok. The warehouse will serve the five new Dieffenbacher plants commissioned in Thailand since 2017 and the new plant scheduled to start up this year.
Wemhöner continues to expand in Changzhou
Wemhöner creates new company – Wemhöner (Changzhou) Machinery Technology Co. Ltd – to occupy its second production plant in the area.
Wemhöner creates new company – Wemhöner (Changzhou) Machinery Technology Co. Ltd – to occupy its second production plant in the area.
Corrupt Indonesian timber company boss jailed for five years and fined more than $180,000
A high court in Indonesia has upheld the conviction, jail term and fine of a corrupt timber trader. The relatively severe punishment is the first of its kind in the Indonesia timber sector.
A high court in Indonesia has upheld the conviction, jail term and fine of a corrupt timber trader. The relatively severe punishment is the first of its kind in the Indonesia timber sector.
China finally appears to be tackling the problem of illegal timber and logging
The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) reports that China is amending its Forest Law to include a nationwide ban on buying, processing or transporting illegally sourced timber.
The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) reports that China is amending its Forest Law to include a nationwide ban on buying, processing or transporting illegally sourced timber.
Thailand’s Metro orders new Siempelkamp forming and press line
Leading Thailand wood-based panel producer Metro has confirmed an order for a new forming and press line for an MDF plant at the Kanchanburi site.
Leading Thailand wood-based panel producer Metro has confirmed an order for a new forming and press line for an MDF plant at the Kanchanburi site.
New Chinese OSB factory to start production in 2020
Work to build a new Chinese OSB factory for wood-based materials manufacturer Jiangsu Hui Dian New Materials Co Ltd will start in 2020.
Work to build a new Chinese OSB factory for wood-based materials manufacturer Jiangsu Hui Dian New Materials Co Ltd will start in 2020.
Tricoya agreement could open way for modified wood panels in SE Asia
Accsys, the company behind Accoya modified wood, has announced that its subsidiary, Tricoya Technologies Limited (TTL), has entered into an agreement with PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG) to potentially build an integrated acetic anhydride and Tricoya wood elements production plant in Malaysia.
Accsys, the company behind Accoya modified wood, has announced that its subsidiary, Tricoya Technologies Limited (TTL), has entered into an agreement with PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG) to potentially build an integrated acetic anhydride and Tricoya wood elements production plant in Malaysia.
China conference with tour
The 2013 China Timber & Wood Trade Conference and optional four-day Southern China industry and plantation tour takes place September 15-17, in Guangzhou, China.
The 2013 China Timber & Wood Trade Conference and optional four-day Southern China industry and plantation tour takes place September 15-17, in Guangzhou, China.
IKEA increases production in Russia
The IKEA Group has strengthened its integrated value chain by signing an agreement acquiring a production facility for particleboard in Novgorod, Russia. The plant will produce lightweight, wood based panels, used in IKEA products.
The IKEA Group has strengthened its integrated value chain by signing an agreement acquiring a production facility for particleboard in Novgorod, Russia. The plant will produce lightweight, wood based panels, used in IKEA products.
furniPRO Asia 2012 succeeds in breaking new ground
The first edition of FurniPRO Asia, South East Asia’s platform and gateway for the international woodworking and furniture production industry took place in October in Singapore Expo, Hall 2.
The first edition of FurniPRO Asia, South East Asia’s platform and gateway for the international woodworking and furniture production industry took place in October in Singapore Expo, Hall 2.
Asia's biggest MDF factory commissioned
Asia's largest MDF factory, in the Minh Hung III industrial zone, Chon Thanh district, in the southern province of Binh Phuoc, has recently gone into operation.
Asia's largest MDF factory, in the Minh Hung III industrial zone, Chon Thanh district, in the southern province of Binh Phuoc, has recently gone into operation.
Dieffenbacher to supply EVOjet to Fujian Furen Wood Industry
Dieffenbacher and Sunds MDF Technologies have signed a contract for the supply of an EVOjet to Fujian Furen Wood Industry Co Ltd in China.
Dieffenbacher and Sunds MDF Technologies have signed a contract for the supply of an EVOjet to Fujian Furen Wood Industry Co Ltd in China.
furniPRO Asia show makes it debut
The Singapore Furniture Industries Council is endorsing the first edition of furniPRO Asia, South East Asia’s platform and gateway for the international woodworking and furniture production industry.
The Singapore Furniture Industries Council is endorsing the first edition of furniPRO Asia, South East Asia’s platform and gateway for the international woodworking and furniture production industry.
New regional show, furniPRO, to be held in Singapore
This year sees the first edition of a new exhibition for the furniture and woodworking industries in Asia.
This year sees the first edition of a new exhibition for the furniture and woodworking industries in Asia.
