Editor’s pickANDRITZ to supply complete MDF plant to Nile Wood, Egypt

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ANDRITZ 1CP-Refiner (Photo: ANDRITZ) International technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order – in cooperation with Dieffenbacher – to supply a complete medium-density fibreboard (MDF) plant, including a chip washing and pressurised refining system, to Nile Wood S.A.E, a subsidiary of Egypt Kuwait Holding (EKH), for their greenfield site in Sadat City, Egypt. Start-up …

27-01-2021 15:12

Editor’s pickASEAN Super 8 to run from 9 to 11 November 2021

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The 2021 edition of ASEAN Super 8, South East Asia’s leading trade show for the built environment brought exclusively by Informa Markets, will be rescheduled to 9 to 11 November 2021 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC). The leading trade show was initially scheduled to take place in June 2021. In addition, the International Construction Week (ICW) hosted by the …

26-01-2021 11:55

Editor’s pickTurkey: Record-level exports from woodworking machinery industry despite pandemic

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Mustafa Erol, Chairman of the Board of AIMSAD According to the data of the Machinery Exporters' Association (MAİB), Turkey broke a record with exports of 110,112,234 dollars in six woodworking machinery sectors in 2020. Mustafa Erol, Chairman of the Board of the Woodworking Machinery and Side Industries Businessmen Association (AİMSAD), stated that “One of the biggest reasons for the …

26-01-2021 10:51

Editor’s pickChina announces new national standard on laminated and laminated solid composite flooring

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China's new national standards for "laminated wooden flooring" (GB/T 18102—2020) and "laminated solid composite flooring" (GB/T 24507—2020) have been announced and will be effective 1 July 2021. The new national standard on "laminated wooden flooring" (GB/T 18102—2020) is a revision of the GB/T 18102— 2007. Part of the product quality technical indicators have been …

19-01-2021 15:03

Editor’s pickWRI: Weakened US dollar drives global wood fiber price indices up 1.6% in 3Q 2020

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In 3Q 2020, the Global Hardwood Fiber Price Index (HFPI) was up by 1.6% to $81.17/odmt, following a 16-year low in the previous quarter. The first q-o-q increase in almost two years was mainly driven by a weakening of the US dollar against currencies in all WRQ countries except Russia. Currencies in Europe and Oceania strengthened between 5%-10% from 2Q 2020 to 3Q …

13-01-2021 13:43
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SCM appoints Leitz as OEM supplier of circular sawblades

Machine manufacturer SCM has chosen Leitz as the OEM supplier for its panel-sizing saws. In the future, all lines of the Gabbiani series will be equipped with circular sawblades from …

27-01-2021 11:13

W Exhibition & Elements announces new February 2022 dates

The organisers of W Exhibition & Elements have announced new dates for the event, which will return to the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham from 6 to 9 February 2022. The postponement of the UK’s flagship event for the furniture manufacturing and joinery industries follows a period of unprecedented uncertainty due to the ongoing …

27-01-2021 10:59

Independent Wood Processors Association of British Columbia announces new …

The Independent Wood Processors Association of British Columbia (IWPA) has announced the appointment of Brian Menzies as their new Executive Director. “We believe this is a vital time for forestry in British Columbia, and we have selected Brian Menzies to help the IWPA expand our industry as innovative forest product manufacturers,” …

26-01-2021 10:44

High construction activity increases worldwide demand for lumber

In November 2020, the index of completed buildings construction (eg, residential, schools, shops, etc) in the European Union increased by 0.7% compared to previous month, according to Eurostat. The …

22-01-2021 16:11

Profit warning: Raute Corporation's net sales to decrease from 2019

According to preliminary, unaudited information, Raute's net sales outlook for 2020 has weakened and will decrease clearly from 2019. According to the preliminary information, Raute’s net sales for 2020 will be approximately EUR 115 million (2019: EUR 151.3 million). Previously, the company has estimated net sales for 2020 to …

22-01-2021 10:25

Scientists develop sustainable polymer made from sugars in wood

Photo: Leszek Kobusinski Not only does the new nature-inspired material reduce reliance on crude oil products, but its properties can also be easily controlled to make the material flexible or …

21-01-2021 10:46

INDEX Design Awards returns for 2021 edition; entries now open

Entries are now open for the INDEX Design Awards 2021 as the region’s longest-running industry celebration returns to headline the world-renowned international trade exhibition. An anchor …

20-01-2021 14:35

Metal manufacturers, woodworkers and agricultural companies topped BUCE’s …

Large metal plants, oil transport companies, woodworking enterprises and agricultural holdings climbed to the top of the updated exchange traders rating published by the Belarusian Universal …

19-01-2021 11:55

MADE expo 2021 postponed to November

Organisers of MADE expo has announced new dates. Moving from March to November, it will be held from 22 to 25 November 2021 at Fiera Milano (Rho), Italy, just eight months later than its original …

19-01-2021 10:56

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WMF 2016 - Exhibitor Interview: Mr. Piergiorgio Franca, Chief Executive Officer of Biesse China 专訪比雅斯中国首席执行官Piergiorgio Franca先生

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Homag: Drilling and dowelling – ABD 260 Optimat

Drilling and dowelling – more efficient than ever before

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• 8 clamping cylinders keep a tight grip on wokrpieces
• Flexible handling due to lowerable center stop
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Kuang Yung: MRS-610M Optimizing Movable Rip Saw

• Choice of 1-6 movable blades
• Extra large 450 / 610 mm cutting width
• Optimizing cut function
• American designed and developed scan system which has decades of experience since the first system made in 1996
• Worldwide success with more than 200 sets sold in the USA, Europe and Asia.
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Editor’s pickANDRITZ to supply complete MDF plant to Nile Wood, Egypt

Editor’s pickASEAN Super 8 to run from 9 to 11 November 2021

Editor’s pickTurkey: Record-level exports from woodworking machinery industry despite pandemic

Editor’s pickChina announces new national standard on laminated and laminated solid composite flooring

Editor’s pickWRI: Weakened US dollar drives global wood fiber price indices up 1.6% in 3Q 2020

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Webcast

WMF 2016 - Exhibitor Interview: Mr. Piergiorgio Franca, Chief Executive Officer of Biesse China 专訪比雅斯中国首席执行官Piergiorgio Franca先生

Homag: Drilling and dowelling – ABD 260 Optimat

Kuang Yung: MRS-610M Optimizing Movable Rip Saw

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