Cecilia Yeo

$2.5m funding aims to support innovation, sustainability and job creation.Vancouver, Canada (Image: Unsplash)Nine forestry companies in British Columbia are set to modernise operations, diversify product lines and expand fibre use with support from the provincial government.Through the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund (BCMJF), the province is contributing up to $2.5m...

Fischer’s injection mortars used in restoration of historic Carmelite site.The Carmelite monastery in Bruges, BelgiumFischer’s fastening solutions were used in the restoration of the Carmelite monastery in Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and landmark of European architecture.Restoring historic buildings requires technical expertise. Structural integrity must be maintained while...

Philippine Woodmac 2026 to bring together the full value chain with government-backed incentives.Philippine Woodmac 2026Philippine Woodmac will take place from 7 to 9 May 2026 at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Centre, alongside the Philippine Wood Expo. The event is co-organised by the Chamber of Furniture Industries of the...

The Hatfield-based panel processor achieves 24 to 48-hour lead times with its new equipment.The DRILLTEQ V-310 at XCUTS’ facility (Image: HOMAG) Hatfield-based XCUTS has invested in new machinery from HOMAG to support faster turnaround times in panel processing. The company, which provides cutting, edging, CNC milling, spray painting and board...

The Slovenian wood technology company has been recognised for its iCon scanner, which uses AI, machine vision algorithms and x-ray scanning to optimise lumber processing.(Image: SMARTI)SMARTI, part of TAB Systems, has received the National Gold Innovation Award from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia for its iCon...

Austrian timber group invests in expansion and restructuring to boost market presence in Finland.The Kajaani site has resumed production following a break for maintenancePfeifer Group has strengthened its Finnish operations through targeted investments and new management structures. Pölkky, acquired in 2023, is seen as central to the company’s growth....

The furniture and woodworking trade show will feature 350 exhibitors from 20 countries.(Image: IFMAC & WOODMAC)With one week to go, furniture and woodworking professionals are preparing to gather at IFMAC & WOODMAC, which takes place from 24 to 27 Sep 2025 at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta.The exhibition will showcase advanced...

Investment underscores growth potential in Japan’s expanding furniture sector.Seki Furniture is a Japanese residential and commercial furniture makerL Catterton, a global investment firm focused on consumer brands, has announced a definitive agreement to make a strategic investment in Seki Furniture, one of Japan’s leading residential and commercial furniture companies.The...

The €8m facility turns end-of-life MDF panels into new fibreboard products.The Mangualde factory in Portugal (Image: Sonae Arauco)Sonae Arauco, one of the world's largest manufacturers of wood-based panels for furniture, construction and interior design, has started operating the first industrial-scale fibreboard recycling line at its Mangualde factory in Portugal.The...

The expansion reflects the UK timber group’s strategy of vertical integration and regional growth.Pallets stacked on top of each other (Image: Unsplash)James Jones & Sons has expanded its pallet manufacturing division in Australia with the acquisition of Newcastle Pallets and Seapal Pallets & Crates through its Australian subsidiary, Hyne...