YanJun Pang

Despite ongoing geopolitical and macroeconomic challenges, the woodworking sector showed sustained interest in new technologies and production models during SCM’s Open House.SCM team members at the Rimini headquarters during the Open House, which brought together industry professionals from 60 countries (Image: SCM Group)SCM reopened its Technology Center in Rimini...

Visitors gather at the Canton Fair Complex in Pazhou for CIFF Guangzhou 2026, as the event brings together global furniture industry players across its two-phase exhibition (Image: CIFF Guangzhou)The 57th China International Furniture Fair (CIFF Guangzhou) opens on 18 Mar at the Canton Fair Complex in Pazhou, bringing together...

An exhibition testing circularity for workplace designThe Circular Hub exhibition space, showcasing modular plywood structures and circular material applications designed for disassembly and reuse at the Workplace Design Show (Image: Max Colson)The development of an exhibition space exploring circularity at the Workplace Design Show began with a central question:...

(Image: CIFF Guangzhou)The 57th edition of CIFF Guangzhou will open at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou Pazhou, continuing its traditional two-phase format. Across both sessions, the exhibition will cover more than 850,000 square metres of exhibition space and feature over 4,900 exhibitors. The event is expected to attract...

Metsä Group has announced that it will begin planning a cost savings and profit improvement programme in response to prolonged weak profitability and an uncertain market outlook. The initiative targets annual savings of approximately EUR 300 million, with gradual implementation expected from 2026.The planning process is scheduled for completion...

The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued a 20.56% antidumping duty rate in its sixth annual review of Canadian softwood lumber imports. This rate reflects findings that Canadian companies dumped lumber into the U.S. market during the 2023 calendar year, contravening U.S. trade laws.In response, Canadian organisations such as...

The Global Timber Index (GTI) for May 2025 highlights a varied picture across timber-producing regions, with signs of expansion in some countries and continued contraction in others. The GTI tracks business activity among representative timber enterprises in nine pilot countries, offering insights into market trends, supply–demand dynamics, and policy...

(Image: Garnica)Garnica has been awarded a Gold Medal by EcoVadis, placing the company among the top three percent of firms assessed in the wood and wood product manufacturing sector in terms of sustainability. The result marks an improvement on the previous year’s Silver Medal and reflects continued progress in...

(Image: InventWood)A Maryland-based startup, InventWood, has developed a modified form of timber known as superwood, which exhibits significantly enhanced performance compared to conventional lumber. According to the company, InventWood, the material is 10 times stronger than steel in terms of strength-to-weight ratio and six times lighter.Unlike traditional wood, superwood...

Despite ongoing volatility in global trade—including unexpected tariff measures by the United States and shifting international supply chains—Việt Nam’s wood and wood product exports have continued to perform strongly. However, industry leaders caution that sustained growth will require greater resilience and strategic adaptation at home.Wooden furniture products are being...