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Wood used for construction purposes are exported to Middle Eastern countries like UAEAlthough Vietnam’s wood industry is still facing many difficulties, wood and wood product exports have shown positive signals with orders coming from key markets such as the US and Europe, and businesses are likely regaining consumers.This lead...

Jakarta Interior Design and Furniture Expo (JIFEX), hosted by HIMKIThe Indonesia Furniture Industry and Crafts Association (HIMKI) intends to collaborate with the China National Forestry Machinery Association (CNFMA) to promote appropriate wood processing technology for the furniture industry.HIMKI General Chairperson, Abdul Sobur, explained that both HIMKI and CNFMA appreciate...

Image: Steve Mushero/UnsplashAccording to Lesprom, factories in China reported their first expansion in activity in September, providing a spark of optimism for the global economy.The nation's manufacturing sector's purchasing managers index rose to 50.2, signaling expansion, according to China’s National Bureau of Statistics. Similarly, the non-manufacturing sector saw growth, boosted...

From left: Dirk Howe, Stefan Wissing, Samiron Mondal, all heads of the newly formed Business Units; Martin Scherrer, CEO of Siempelkamp Group; Axel Baumeister, CTO; Martin Sieringhaus, CFO; and Stefan Ziemes, CPO (Image: Siempelkamp)With effect from 1 Oct 2023, the Siempelkamp Group is restructuring its management group to hold...

Çamsan Ordu (Image: Argos Solutions)Argos Solutions has announced that Turkey-based medium-density fibreboard (MDF) producer Çamsan Ordu will be using Argos's grading system for their laminate flooring production line.For Çamsan Ordu, the preferred way to develop their company and products is through technology and continuous investments in innovative and sustainable...

Logo of Circular Choices Coalition, which represents experts in the EU forestry sector, the wood, fibre-based paper, and board products industry, and in renewable energy provisionAccording to a press release by the European Panel Federation (EPF), the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU and a coalition of...

The new Aqua Bodelac MattCoating solutions provider Nippon Paint has announced the launch of its latest product, Aqua Bodelac Matt.Doing away with glossy surfaces and embracing matte finishes, the Aqua Bodelac Matt is formulated to provide an optimal finish for wood and metal surfaces while offering the added...

The ISSA Section Machine and System Safety AwardWoodworking machinery manufacturer Altendorf Group has been crowned the winner of the ISSA Section Machine and System Safety Award with its HAND GUARD Safety Assistance System.An organisation for social security institutions, government departments and agencies, the International Social Security Association (ISSA) came...

EFI deputy director and incoming director Robert Mavsar (Image: Johanna Kokkola)The European Forest Institute (EFI) has appointed a new director: Dr Robert Mavsar will start his five-year term on 1 January 2024. The decision was made by the EFI Board and the EFI Council gave its assent to the...

From left: Stefan Gritsch, Wolfgang Rohner and Maximilian Lehner are looking positively into the future (Image: IMA Schelling)Woodworking machinery manufacturer IMA Schelling Group has recently made a strategic succession plan to consolidate the long-term direction of the company.According to the group, the Legro Group, the previous main shareholder of...