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# Panels & Furniture Asia

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- [Wood In Architecture Issue 2, 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/wood-in-architecture-issue-2-2025/) - Building with life: Wood science and the built environment Development of timber construction standards in China From forests to classrooms, and classrooms in forests
- [Wood In Architecture Issue 1, 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/wood-in-architecture-issue-1-2026/) - Building a bioeconomy: What responsible timber construction really means Techlam glulam shapes New Zealand’s largest mass timber office Culture in everyday spaces
- [Valmet to modify recovery boiler at Stora Enso’s Varkaus mill](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/valmet-to-modify-recovery-boiler-at-stora-ensos-varkaus-mill/) - The project includes a new secondary superheater and a three-year agreement covering process monitoring and operator training. Valmet will modify the recovery boiler at Stora Enso’s Varkaus mill in Finland, including the installation of a new secondary superheater. The companies have also signed a three-year cooperation agreement covering process monitoring and operator training to support
- [Ron Anderson & Sons expands wood manufacturing facility on Vancouver Island](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ron-anderson-sons-expands-wood-manufacturing-facility-on-vancouver-island/) - The expansion will add prefabricated floors, roof panels and stairs to the company’s existing wall systems. Vancouver Island wood-product manufacturer Ron Anderson & Sons has broken ground on an expansion of its Chemainus manufacturing facility, supported by up to $2m from the government of British Columbia. Backed through the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund, the project
- [Altendorf brings production together in Minden](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/altendorf-brings-production-together-in-minden/) - The German machinery manufacturer has consolidated its sliding table saw and edgebanding machine production as it marks its 120th anniversary. Altendorf has officially opened its new production facility in Minden, Germany, completing the consolidation of its machine manufacturing operations at a single site. The facility was opened on 4 Sep 2026, during the company’s 120th
- [Metsä Group’s Maija Pohjakallio appointed professor of practice at University of Turku](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-groups-maija-pohjakallio-appointed-professor-of-practice-at-university-of-turku/) - The appointment is intended to strengthen collaboration between the university, industry and research in sustainable development and the circular economy. Maija Pohjakallio, a climate and circularity expert at Metsä Group, has been appointed professor of practice at the department of mechanical and materials engineering at the University of Turku. Her five-year term runs from 1
- [Metsä Group’s Rauma carbon capture project receives €21m aid](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-groups-rauma-carbon-capture-project-receives-e21m-aid/) - The funding supports plans to capture biogenic carbon dioxide from the recovery boiler at the Finnish pulp mill. A final investment decision could be made in early 2027. Metsä Group’s carbon dioxide capture plant at its Rauma pulp mill in south-western Finland has been awarded €21m in aid through a reverse auction organised by Finland’s
- [Fagus-GreCon establishes new subsidiary in Australia and New Zealand](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/fagus-grecon-establishes-new-subsidiary-in-australia-and-new-zealand/) - The new entity is intended to strengthen local customer support while connecting the region more closely with Fagus-GreCon’s global network. Fire protection and measurement technology specialist Fagus-GreCon has established a new subsidiary in Australia and New Zealand as part of efforts to strengthen its sales and service operations in the region. GreCon ANZ was officially
- [Timber forensics could help expose illegal wood](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/timber-forensics-could-help-expose-illegal-wood/) - DNA analysis and other forensic technologies are giving authorities new ways to verify the species and origin of timber, supporting timber traceability and investigations into illegal logging. Advances in timber forensics are helping researchers and authorities uncover the origins of wood and establish whether it has been legally harvested and traded. These techniques could help
- [IKEA cuts prices across Europe in €1.2bn affordability push](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ikea-cuts-prices-across-europe-in-e1-2bn-affordability-push/) - A combined investment by Inter IKEA Group and its European franchisees aims to ease pressure on consumers facing higher living costs, with selected products seeing price reductions of up to 25%. With many consumers continuing to face pressure from higher living costs, IKEA is stepping up efforts to make its products more affordable across Europe.
- [Wood In Architecture Issue 2, 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/wood-in-architecture-issue-2-2026/) - From planted forest to penthouse: Why New Zealand radiata pine is Asia’s smartest timber choice The next chapter in responsible construction: PEFC launches new Project Sourcing standard More than a stop along the way: Timber’s role in transport hubs
- [Canada imposes counter-tariffs of up to 50% on US wood products](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/canada-imposes-counter-tariffs-of-up-to-50-on-us-wood-products/) - Plywood, laminated veneer lumber and bedroom furniture are among the wood products facing tariffs of up to 50% from 8 Sep, following Washington’s latest tariff measures. Canada is set to impose tariffs on US goods from 8 Sep, following Washington’s decision to impose a 50% tariff on $27.6bn worth of Canadian goods from 22 Aug.
- [Foster + Partners joins €4m research project for autonomous timber construction](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/foster-partners-joins-e4m-research-project-for-autonomous-timber-construction/) - The three-year UK-EU research project, known as SWIFT-Build, will develop an autonomous robotic system capable of constructing, adapting and dismantling modular timber structures. Foster + Partners is part of a UK-EU consortium that has secured a €4m, three-year research grant from the European Innovation Council (EIC)’s Pathfinder programme to develop autonomous robotic construction for timber
- [Finnos steps up AI ambitions with leadership changes](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/finnos-steps-up-ai-ambitions-with-leadership-changes/) - The Finnish technology company is restructuring its leadership and operations as it expands the use of artificial intelligence across its business. The move follows two years of increased investment in AI and technological development. Finnos is launching a company-wide artificial intelligence transformation as it seeks to expand its technology offering and accelerate growth. The company
- [Australia commits A$150m to boost forestry industry](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/australia-commits-a150m-to-boost-forestry-industry/) - The new grants will support modern manufacturing, innovation, workforce development and plantation establishment. The Australian government has announced A$150m ($108.14m; £79.9m) in new funding on 3 Sep to support the growth and modernisation of the country’s forestry industry. The funding will be delivered through five streams under the Forestry Growth Fund, targeting modern wood-product processing,
- [AtkinsRéalis and BCA International join forces to explore Middle East urban development opportunities](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/atkinsrealis-and-bca-international-join-forces-to-explore-middle-east-urban-development-opportunities/) - The partnership will explore how Singapore’s built environment expertise can be combined with AtkinsRéalis’ experience in Saudi Arabia and the UAE to address urban and infrastructure challenges. AtkinsRéalis and BCA International (BCAI), a subsidiary of Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA), have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration in urban development
- [Flooring failures disrupt nearly two-thirds of Malaysian businesses](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/flooring-failures-disrupt-nearly-two-thirds-of-malaysian-businesses/) - A Nippon Paint survey has highlighted the hidden costs of downtime, repeated repairs and flooring-related operational risks for industrial and commercial facilities. Flooring problems are disrupting operations for nearly two-thirds of businesses surveyed in Malaysia, with repeated repairs and high rectification costs adding to the impact, according to a survey by Nippon Paint. The Industrial
- [Responsible Wood CEO Simon Dorries to step down after 11 years](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/responsible-wood-ceo-simon-dorries-to-step-down-after-11-years/) - Dorries will leave the role after more than a decade leading Responsible Wood and supporting the growth of PEFC certification in Australia. Responsible Wood has announced that Simon Dorries will step down as CEO after more than 11 years with the organisation. Dorries joined Responsible Wood in May 2015 and has played a key role
- [Egger expands recycling network with Lenocart acquisition](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/egger-expands-recycling-network-with-lenocart-acquisition/) - The acquisition of the Italian recycling company will strengthen Egger’s access to recycled wood in the Milan region and increase supply to its Caorso plant. The Egger Group has acquired 100% of the shares in Italian recycling company Lenocart, based in the Milan metropolitan area. Completed on 28 Jul 2026, the acquisition expands Egger’s recycling
- [American hardwood lumber and veneer exports to India reach $6.9m in first half of 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/american-hardwood-lumber-and-veneer-exports-to-india-reach-6-9m-in-first-half-of-2026/) - Amid rising demand for American hardwoods in India, the American Hardwood Export Council will participate in MumbaiWood to promote US hardwood species and raise awareness of its American Hardwood Assured programme. Total exports of US hardwood lumber and veneer to India reached $6.944m in the first half of 2026, according to the American Hardwood Export
- [Elixrr Industries produces first board at new medium-density fibreboard plant](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/elixrr-industries-produces-first-board-at-new-medium-density-fibreboard-plant/) - The Indian producer has entered medium-density fibreboard production with a Siempelkamp plant featuring a 33.8m ContiRoll Generation 9 press and capacity of about 1,000 cubic m per day. Indian wood-based panel producer Elixrr Industries has produced its first medium-density fibreboard (MDF) at a new plant supplied by Siempelkamp, marking the company’s entry into MDF production.
- [Australia urged to tighten controls on Russian timber imports](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/australia-urged-to-tighten-controls-on-russian-timber-imports/) - A senate committee report has called for stronger measures to prevent Russian timber entering Australia through third countries, a move backed by the Australian Forest Products Association. Russian timber could still be entering the Australian market through third countries, prompting calls for stronger sanctions, testing and enforcement. A senate committee report has recommended that the
- [Panels & Furniture Asia September/October 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/panels-furniture-asia-september-october-2026/) - Staying the course: Biesse’s continued investment in Asia Craftsmanship through colour Why recycled wood is becoming a strategic resource for the panel industry
- [SICAM 2026 to bring 700 furniture industry exhibitors to Pordenone](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/sicam-2026-to-bring-700-furniture-industry-exhibitors-to-pordenone/) - From 20 to 23 Oct, the 17th edition of the Italian furniture components trade show will feature exhibitors from across the global industry, alongside international buyer delegations and events across the city. SICAM 2026, the International Exhibition of Components, Semi-finished Products and Accessories for the Furniture Industry, will take place at the Pordenone exhibition centre
- [Dürr appoints heads of automotive and woodworking divisions to management board](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/durr-appoints-heads-of-automotive-and-woodworking-divisions-to-management-board/) - Dr Lars Friedrich and Dr Daniel Schmitt will join the board of management on 1 Oct, with Friedrich overseeing automotive and Schmitt responsible for woodworking. Dürr has appointed Dr Lars Friedrich and Dr Daniel Schmitt to its board of management, with both taking up their new roles on 1 Oct 2026. Friedrich has been with
- [Tech-Together 2026 to bring wood processing technology together in Germany](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tech-together-2026-to-bring-wood-processing-technology-together-in-germany/) - The joint in-house exhibition will bring machinery manufacturers and industry partners together across Eastern Westphalia-Lippe from 22–23 Sep. Tech-Together, a joint in-house exhibition for the wood processing industry, will return to Eastern Westphalia-Lippe, Germany, from 22–23 Sep 2026. The event brings together machinery and plant manufacturers and other industry partners from the region, giving customers
- [Oregon mass timber sector could reach $4.56bn in output by 2035](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/oregon-mass-timber-sector-could-reach-4-56bn-in-output-by-2035/) - A study by Oregon State University and the Oregon Department of Forestry has modelled the potential economic contribution of mass timber-related activity in the US state under different demand scenarios. Mass timber is becoming a growing part of Oregon’s forest products sector, but its economic contribution has been difficult to measure because it is not
- [FIMMA + Maderalia launches robotics area for timber construction](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/fimma-maderalia-launches-robotics-area-for-timber-construction/) - The new live demonstration area will feature Hundegger’s six-axis Robot-Compact 650, highlighting automation in the manufacture of structural timber elements. FIMMA + Maderalia 2026 will introduce a new area dedicated to industrial robotics for timber construction, featuring live demonstrations of automated manufacturing technology. German timber machinery manufacturer Hundegger will lead the demonstrations, showcasing its Robot-Compact
- [Domestic timber prioritised in Japan’s new forestry plan](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/domestic-timber-prioritised-in-japans-new-forestry-plan/) - Japan is targeting higher timber production, greater domestic use and improved mill productivity by 2030. Japan is aiming to increase domestic construction wood use by 2030 as the government seeks to strengthen local timber supply and reduce reliance on imports. Under its new Forest and Forestry Basic Plan, domestic construction wood use is targeted to
- [Raute integrates quality measurements across mill production](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/raute-integrates-quality-measurements-across-mill-production/) - The company’s analyser technologies combine visual, moisture and strength data for veneer, plywood and laminated veneer lumber manufacturers. Wood products manufacturers are increasingly turning to measurement and data technologies as they seek to improve productivity, increase yield and make more efficient use of raw materials. As more stages of production become data-driven, linking information from
- [Coating for credibility: Why reputation and sustainability are reshaping architectural metal finish choices](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/coating-for-credibility-why-reputation-and-sustainability-are-reshaping-architectural-metal-finish-choices/) - Across architecture, expectations are rising for building products and coated surfaces to deliver not only aesthetic quality, but also to protect hard-fought reputations, the environment and the products themselves for as long as possible. By Simon Timmins, regional commercial director, South Asia, AkzoNobel Powder Coatings Architectural and semi-architectural metalwork are among the most visible elements
- [Pfleiderer appoints Donald Featherstone as interim CEO](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/pfleiderer-appoints-donald-featherstone-as-interim-ceo/) - The appointment follows the departure of Hicham Abel, with Pfleiderer focusing on investment, debt reduction and strengthening its position in the engineered wood products market. Pfleiderer Group CEO Hicham Abel is leaving the company by mutual agreement, with immediate effect. Donald Featherstone, currently chief restructuring officer, will take on the additional role of interim CEO.
- [Cyncly acquires Imos to strengthen furniture manufacturing platform](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/cyncly-acquires-imos-to-strengthen-furniture-manufacturing-platform/) - The acquisition brings CAD/CAM, integration and automation capabilities to Cyncly’s furniture manufacturing portfolio, connecting design, engineering and production in a more integrated workflow. Cyncly, a global provider of software for the spaces-for-living industry, has acquired Imos, a German provider of CAD/CAM, integration and automation software for furniture manufacturing. The acquisition adds Imos’ manufacturing capabilities to
- [US-Canada trade deal falls apart](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/us-canada-trade-deal-falls-apart/) - A breakdown in negotiations has left the closely integrated North American trading relationship facing fresh tariffs and an uncertain future, as Canada prepares retaliatory measures. Trade negotiations between the US and Canada have broken down, with US President Donald Trump accusing Canada of seeking the benefits of being a US state without becoming one. The
- [Ontario invests over $3m to expand forest biomass markets](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ontario-invests-over-3m-to-expand-forest-biomass-markets/) - The funding will support biomass supply chains, export growth and new uses for underused wood and mill residues. The Ontario government is investing more than $3m in initiatives to expand markets for forest biomass and strengthen supply chains across the province’s forest sector. The funding will support five projects, including new biomass energy facilities, technology
- [US confirms duties on hardwood and decorative plywood imports from China, Indonesia and Vietnam](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/us-confirms-duties-on-hardwood-and-decorative-plywood-imports-from-china-indonesia-and-vietnam/) - The ruling follows a year-long trade investigation into imports that US producers said were being sold at unfairly low prices and benefiting from government subsidies. Combined duty margins could reach 275% for Chinese imports, with significant rates also imposed on producers in Indonesia and Vietnam. The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has unanimously ruled that
- [TIWF 2026 set to bring global woodworking industry to Bangkok](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tiwf-2026-set-to-bring-global-woodworking-industry-to-bangkok/) - Returning for its second edition from 16–18 Sep, the event will feature international exhibitors, educational forums and hands-on workshops, while strengthening links across the woodworking, furniture and construction sectors. The Thailand International Woodworking & Furniture Exhibition (TIWF) 2026 will return from 16 to 18 Sep at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre in Bangkok, bringing
- [A timber paradox: Lithuania builds for Europe, while its domestic market lags](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/a-timber-paradox-lithuania-builds-for-europe-while-its-domestic-market-lags/) - Despite its strong engineered timber manufacturing base, only a small share of Lithuania’s laminated veneer lumber remains in the country, according to VMG Lignum. Lithuania is one of Europe’s leading producers of engineered timber, with companies supplying structural solutions to markets across the region. Yet, according to VMG Lignum, a Lithuanian manufacturer of engineered wood
- [Raute awarded EcoVadis Gold Medal for sustainability performance](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/raute-awarded-ecovadis-gold-medal-for-sustainability-performance/) - The wood processing technology company has moved up from Bronze to Gold, placing it among the top 5% of companies assessed by EcoVadis over the past 12 months. Raute has been awarded an EcoVadis Gold Medal for its sustainability performance, placing it among the top 5% of companies assessed by the sustainability ratings provider over
- [Latvia’s state forestry company LVM fined €7.86m over preferential logging agreements](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/latvias-state-forestry-company-lvm-fined-e7-86m-over-preferential-logging-agreements/) - Selected companies had an unfair advantage in accessing state-owned timber, distorting competition in the market. Latvia’s Competition Council has fined state-owned forestry company Latvijas Valsts Meži (LVM) €7.86m for giving companies with long-term logging agreements preferential access to timber resources. LVM manages Latvia’s state-owned forest land and is wholly owned by the Latvian state, with
- [US pauses new Canada tariffs as trade deal edges closer](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/us-pauses-new-canada-tariffs-as-trade-deal-edges-closer/) - President Donald Trump has delayed tariffs on a range of Canadian imports for three days as the two countries work towards a trade agreement that could provide relief for the lumber sector and other key industries. US President Donald Trump has delayed the introduction of new tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods for
- [Stephanie Wagner appointed global director of LIGNA](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/stephanie-wagner-appointed-global-director-of-ligna/) - The former head takes on an expanded leadership role as LIGNA becomes an independent division within Deutsche Messe. Stephanie Wagner has assumed leadership of the newly established LIGNA division within Deutsche Messe’s trade and consumer fairs business unit. Wagner took up the role of global director of LIGNA on 1 Aug 2026. She reports to
- [Engineers at Auburn University develop mass timber housing prototypes for US Air Force](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/engineers-at-auburn-university-develop-mass-timber-housing-prototypes-for-us-air-force/) - A new research project is examining how mass timber and prefabrication could make temporary Air Force housing faster to deploy while enabling future reuse. Engineers at Auburn University are partnering with the US Air Force to redesign deployable military housing using mass timber, with the aim of creating temporary barracks-style structures that can be assembled
- [Pytha Asia on the AI advantage for furniture businesses](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/pytha-asia-on-the-ai-advantage-for-furniture-businesses/) - How can furniture manufacturers use AI to do more with less? Aaron Boo, managing director of Pytha Asia, a 3D CAD/CAM software provider, explains how integrating design, manufacturing and business data can create a more connected workflow — improving productivity and supporting better decision-making.
- [TMX 2027 to focus on innovation and sustainability in exhibition industry](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tmx-2027-to-focus-on-innovation-and-sustainability-in-exhibition-industry/) - The Bangkok event will offer visitors insights into the latest trends in exhibition design, booth construction, sales and marketing, and other areas across the industry supply chain. Thailand MICE X-Change (TMX) will return to Bangkok from 29–30 Apr 2027, with its fourth edition focusing on innovation, sustainability and collaboration across the business events industry. Organised
- [Wisewoods commissions second Dieffenbacher Z-Sifter for rubberwood processing](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/wisewoods-commissions-second-dieffenbacher-z-sifter-for-rubberwood-processing/) - The Thai medium-density fibreboard manufacturer replaces two conventional sifters with one Z-Sifter to improve product quality and reduce energy consumption. Wisewoods has commissioned a second Dieffenbacher Z-Sifter with Dryer Discharge Conveyor (DDC) at its medium-density fibreboard (MDF) site in Khao Yoi, Thailand. The system has replaced two conventional sifters in an existing production line and
- [Greenply Speciality Panels orders second pressurised refining system from Andritz](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/greenply-speciality-panels-orders-second-pressurised-refining-system-from-andritz/) - The 25-tonne-per-hour system will support medium-density fibreboard production at Greenply Speciality Panels’ facility in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. Greenply Speciality Panels has placed a repeat order with Andritz for a pressurised refining system for its medium-density fibreboard (MDF) production facility in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. The value of the order has not been disclosed. It is included
- [Stora Enso plans to close Veitsiluoto sawmill in Finland](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/stora-enso-plans-to-close-veitsiluoto-sawmill-in-finland/) - The proposed move would centralise pine timber sawing at the company’s other sawmills in northern Finland, with about 60 employees affected by the negotiations. Stora Enso plans to centralise pine timber sawing from its Veitsiluoto sawmill in Kemi, Finland, at its other sawmills in northern Finland, particularly Oulu and Kalajoki. The move is part of
- [Responsible Wood extends deadline for 2026 Richard Stanton Memorial Leadership Award](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/responsible-wood-extends-deadline-for-2026-richard-stanton-memorial-leadership-award/) - Nominations for the annual award, which recognises leadership in sustainable forest management and certified supply chains, will remain open until 28 Aug. Responsible Wood, the national forest certification system for forest owners and managers in Australia and New Zealand, has extended the nomination deadline for the 2026 Richard Stanton Memorial Leadership Award to Friday, 28
- [Jowat to showcase adhesive solutions for industrial woodworking at IWF](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/jowat-to-showcase-adhesive-solutions-for-industrial-woodworking-at-iwf/) - The adhesive specialist will highlight reactive PUR hot melt adhesives, water-based products and process solutions designed to improve efficiency and supply security in North American manufacturing. Jowat will showcase its portfolio of adhesive systems for industrial woodworking at the International Woodworking Fair (IWF), taking place from 25–28 Aug 2026 at the Georgia World Congress Centre
- [US confirms 216.01% anti-dumping rate for 11 Chinese bedroom furniture companies](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/us-confirms-216-01-anti-dumping-rate-for-11-chinese-bedroom-furniture-companies/) - The US Department of Commerce has adopted its preliminary findings after no parties submitted comments on the review. The US Department of Commerce has finalised its administrative review of wooden bedroom furniture from China, confirming that 11 companies are part of the China-wide entity and subject to a 216.01% anti-dumping duty rate. The review covers
- [What to expect at International Built Environment Week 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/what-to-expect-at-international-built-environment-week-2026/) - Artificial intelligence adoption, sustainability and skills development across the built environment are among the topics that will be discussed at the Singapore event from 2–4 Sep 2026. Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to change how buildings are designed, constructed and operated, with potential implications for productivity, sustainability and resilience across the built environment. These
- [Europe’s forests lose more biomass as disturbances intensify](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/europes-forests-lose-more-biomass-as-disturbances-intensify/) - Satellite analysis finds biomass losses per hectare have risen 46% since 2018, while a separate study projects a decline in the continent’s forest carbon sink. Europe’s forests are losing more biomass as drought, pests and other disturbances increasingly affect some of the continent’s oldest and most biomass-rich forests, according to new research. A study published
- [Altendorf marks 120 years with limited-edition F 45 panel saw](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/altendorf-marks-120-years-with-limited-edition-f-45-panel-saw/) - Limited to 120 individually numbered machines, the anniversary edition will be available worldwide from 17 Aug. Altendorf is marking 120 years with a limited-edition version of its F 45 sliding table saw. Only 120 machines will be produced worldwide, each individually numbered and featuring a dedicated anniversary design. Founded in Minden, Germany, in 1906, Altendorf
- [Hendro Hadinata expands KARANA into full living and dining collection](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/hendro-hadinata-expands-karana-into-full-living-and-dining-collection/) - The Indonesian designer has developed his KARANA Collection with four new pieces and American hard maple, which will debut on 15 Aug 2026 at JIA Curated, Bali. The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) is revisiting its collaboration with Indonesian designer Hendro Hadinata with KARANA Habitat, the second chapter of the KARANA Collection, first unveiled at
- [Indonesia moves to align SVLK and FSC certification audits](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/indonesia-moves-to-align-svlk-and-fsc-certification-audits/) - A new agreement between Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry and FSC will explore a combined audit mechanism for national and international timber certification. Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen sustainable forest management and support the development of the country’s forestry sector. Global demand
- [Koskisen and Shimizu Lumber mark 30 years of partnership](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/koskisen-and-shimizu-lumber-mark-30-years-of-partnership/) - A visit by three generations of the Shimizu family highlighted the enduring relationship between the Japanese timber company and Finnish wood producer Koskisen, as both companies look towards future growth. Representatives from Japanese timber company Shimizu Lumber visited Koskisen’s sawmills in Iisvesi and Järvelä to celebrate 30 years of cooperation between the two companies. The
- [Binderholz to acquire Kuhmo and Juntinsalo](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/binderholz-to-acquire-kuhmo-and-juntinsalo/) - The Austrian timber group has signed an agreement to acquire Finnish sawmill Kuhmo and its real estate company Juntinsalo, with the deal set to strengthen the group’s timber production capacity and expand its presence in Finland. Binderholz has agreed to acquire Finnish sawmill Kuhmo and its real estate company Juntinsalo, subject to approval by the
- [Paged Group reorganises sales leadership as it targets further expansion](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/paged-group-reorganises-sales-leadership-as-it-targets-further-expansion/) - Stanislav Podlucky has been appointed member of the management board of Paged Plywood responsible for sales and marketing, while Jarosław Wasiuk has taken over as president of the management board of Paged Trade. Paged Group has announced changes to the management boards of Paged Plywood and Paged Trade as part of a wider strategy to
- [Latvijas Finieris evaluates investment in Latgale manufacturing plant](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/latvijas-finieris-evaluates-investment-in-latgale-manufacturing-plant/) - The birch plywood producer is assessing the feasibility of a new wood-based panel manufacturing plant in Latvia’s Latgale region, with the project expected to deliver economic and environmental benefits if it proceeds. Latvijas Finieris is assessing the feasibility of building a new wood-based panel manufacturing plant in the Latgale region of Latvia as part of
- [Timber businesses invited to EUDR compliance seminar](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/timber-businesses-invited-to-eudr-compliance-seminar/) - Taking place on 13 Oct in Liverpool, the Timber Development UK (TDUK) and North West Timber Trade Association (NWTTA) seminar will provide practical guidance on complying with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), from due diligence to supply chain responsibilities. Timber Development UK (TDUK) and the North West Timber Trade Association (NWTTA) will host a seminar
- [ITTO highlights sustainable forest management at Japan’s Global Nature Positive Summit](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/itto-highlights-sustainable-forest-management-at-japans-global-nature-positive-summit/) - Discussions focused on the role of sustainable tropical forestry, responsible timber supply chains and timber construction in meeting global biodiversity and climate goals. The International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO) has highlighted the role of sustainable forest management and legal timber value chains in supporting biodiversity, climate action and local livelihoods at the Global Nature Positive
- [Fagus-GreCon strengthens GreCon China with local production strategy](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/fagus-grecon-strengthens-grecon-china-with-local-production-strategy/) - The company will develop and manufacture products in China for the domestic market and neighbouring regions while maintaining its existing production operations in Germany. Fagus-GreCon is expanding its operations in China by introducing a local-for-local manufacturing strategy, under which products will be developed and produced locally for the Chinese market and neighbouring regions with similar
- [Egger holds steady amid market uncertainty as revenue rises 3.4%](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/egger-holds-steady-amid-market-uncertainty-as-revenue-rises-3-4/) - The wood-based materials manufacturer reported revenue of €4.26bn while investing more than €450m in production capacity, renewable energy and circular economy initiatives. Egger reported stable financial results for the 2025/2026 financial year despite continued weakness in the construction sector, subdued consumer spending and geopolitical uncertainty. The wood-based materials manufacturer generated revenue of €4.26bn, up 3.4%
- [West Fraser reports improved second-quarter sales despite loss](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/west-fraser-reports-improved-second-quarter-sales-despite-loss/) - Higher sales and positive earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) across its core wood products businesses were offset by a net loss, as the company continues to monitor the impact of US trade measures. West Fraser reported second-quarter sales of $1.434bn, up from $1.334bn in the first quarter of 2026, as market conditions
- [Fischer invests more than €4m in automated logistics hub in Spain](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/fischer-invests-more-than-e4m-in-automated-logistics-hub-in-spain/) - The investment increases warehouse capacity by 50% and introduces AI-supported automation to support continued growth across Spain, Portugal and Andorra. Fischer has invested more than €4m in a fully automated logistics centre in Spain, marking the company’s first such facility outside Germany. Located in Mont-roig del Camp, in Spain’s Tarragona province, the logistics centre will
- [WoodTech Atelier at WMF 2026 to link furniture concepts with manufacturing technologies](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/woodtech-atelier-at-wmf-2026-to-link-furniture-concepts-with-manufacturing-technologies/) - The feature zone will connect finished furniture products with the machinery and processes used to create them, helping manufacturers evaluate production solutions. As furniture designs become more complex, manufacturers face growing challenges in translating creative concepts into precise, efficient and repeatable production processes. Curved components, mixed-material structures, seamless edge treatments and demanding surface finishes often
- [Weinig restructures management board under Transformation 2027](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/weinig-restructures-management-board-under-transformation-2027/) - The woodworking machinery manufacturer has reduced its management board from three members to two as part of its ongoing transformation programme. Dr Georg Hanrath will step down as chief technology officer by mutual agreement on 31 Jul 2026. Weinig Group has streamlined its management board, reducing its leadership structure from three members to two. The
- [HOMAG sees decline in first-half orders and sales](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/homag-sees-decline-in-first-half-orders-and-sales/) - Weak investment by furniture manufacturers continued to weigh on demand, although the company improved its second-quarter profit margin through cost management. HOMAG Group reported lower order intake and sales in the first half of 2026 as subdued investment by furniture manufacturers continued to weigh on demand. The company said order intake fell 7% year on
- [Ence completes €48m modernisation of Navia biofactory](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ence-completes-e48m-modernisation-of-navia-biofactory/) - The investment includes a new timber processing line and biomass-powered lime kilns to improve efficiency, reduce fossil fuel use and maximise the value of locally sourced timber. Ence has completed a €48m modernisation programme at its biofactory in Navia, Asturias, Spain, introducing upgrades to its timber processing and energy systems aimed at improving operational efficiency
- [USDA commits $80m to expand timber processing in Nevada and Oregon](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/usda-commits-80m-to-expand-timber-processing-in-nevada-and-oregon/) - The projects are expected to expand sawmill capacity, create jobs and support forest management by making greater use of timber from wildfire mitigation efforts. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced investments totalling $80m to expand timber processing capacity in Nevada and Oregon, supporting domestic lumber production, rural employment and forest management. The funding,
- [Dieffenbacher to deliver biomass energy system for Medite Smartply](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/dieffenbacher-to-deliver-biomass-energy-system-for-medite-smartply/) - The 55MW biomass energy plant and Evoris digitalisation platform will help eliminate natural gas use for energy production at Medite Smartply's medium-density fibreboard plant. Dieffenbacher will supply a 55MW biomass energy plant to Ireland-based Medite Smartply, replacing two ageing energy plants and enabling the wood-based panel manufacturer to eliminate natural gas use for energy generation
- [US final ruling raises subsidy rate on Chinese plywood](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/us-final-ruling-raises-subsidy-rate-on-chinese-plywood/) - The US Department of Commerce has raised the final countervailing duty rate to 88.96%, while maintaining the existing anti-dumping margin at 187.27%. Permanent trade measures remain subject to a final injury determination. The US Department of Commerce has increased the final countervailing duty rate on hardwood and decorative plywood imports from China to 88.96%, up
- [US cuts Vietnam plywood dumping margin in final ruling](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/us-cuts-vietnam-plywood-dumping-margin-in-final-ruling/) - Anti-dumping cash deposits remain in place while final duties depend on the US International Trade Commission’s injury determination. The US Department of Commerce has reduced the final weighted-average anti-dumping margin on hardwood and decorative plywood imports from Vietnam to 90.12%, down from the preliminary rate of 196.14%. Although the final determination lowers the anti-dumping margin
- [i4F names Van Dijk preferred European stair tread manufacturing partner](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/i4f-names-van-dijk-preferred-european-stair-tread-manufacturing-partner/) - The agreement expands i4F’s stair tread patent portfolio while appointing Van Dijk as its preferred manufacturing partner in Europe. i4F and Van Dijk Staircase Solutions have signed a cross-licensing agreement that expands i4F’s stair tread technologies portfolio while establishing Van Dijk as i4F’s preferred stair tread manufacturing partner in Europe. Under the agreement, Van Dijk
- [Timber remains price competitive despite global crises, says GD Holz](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/timber-remains-price-competitive-despite-global-crises-says-gd-holz/) - Wood has remained more price stable than many other building materials, and the German Timber Trade Federation (GD Holz) warns against policies that could restrict supply. Timber has remained one of the more price-stable building materials despite recent global economic and energy market pressures, according to the German Timber Trade Federation (GD Holz). The association
- [Hymmen to showcase surface production technologies at IWF 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/hymmen-to-showcase-surface-production-technologies-at-iwf-2026/) - Digital printing, coating and laminating technologies for flooring, furniture and wood-based panel manufacturers will be among the highlights at the Atlanta show. Hymmen will showcase its latest surface production technologies for flooring, furniture and wood-based panel manufacturers at the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) in Atlanta, US, from 25 to 28 Aug. The company will present
- [Wood-Mizer announces dealer partnership with C.M.J in Japan](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/wood-mizer-announces-dealer-partnership-with-c-m-j-in-japan/) - A new showroom in Yokohama will support product demonstrations, training and after-sales service for Wood-Mizer’s portable sawmills and wood processing equipment. Wood-Mizer has appointed C.M.J, a member of the SINKO Group, as its authorised dealer in Japan, expanding access to its portable sawmills and wood processing equipment in the country. The partnership includes the opening
- [UPM outlines WISA Group leadership as demerger advances](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/upm-outlines-wisa-group-leadership-as-demerger-advances/) - The planned demerger of UPM’s plywood business is expected to be completed in Oct. WISA Group has also announced its leadership team and long-term financial targets ahead of the proposed separation. UPM has taken another step towards the planned demerger of its plywood business after the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority approved WISA Group’s demerger and
- [Blum reports 2.4% turnover growth despite challenging market conditions](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/blum-reports-2-4-turnover-growth-despite-challenging-market-conditions/) - The furniture fittings manufacturer increased turnover to €2.495bn while continuing to invest in innovation, production and international expansion. Blum recorded turnover of €2.495bn for the 2025/2026 financial year ended 30 Jun 2026, an increase of 2.4% compared with the previous year, as the furniture fittings manufacturer continued to invest in innovation and its international operations
- [Robert Bürkle splits business into two companies in strategic restructure](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/robert-burkle-splits-business-into-two-companies-in-strategic-restructure/) - From 1 Aug, the surface and woodworking, and lamination technologies divisions will operate independently under a new corporate structure. Robert Bürkle will introduce a new corporate structure from 1 Aug, separating its surface and woodworking technologies and lamination technologies divisions into two operationally independent companies. The machinery and systems manufacturer said the reorganisation is intended
- [Timber Development UK appoints Patrick Guest as executive chair](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/timber-development-uk-appoints-patrick-guest-as-executive-chair/) - Former chair Chris Sutton steps down, while three new directors join the governing board. Timber Development UK (TDUK) has appointed Patrick Guest as its executive chair after long-serving chair Chris Sutton stepped down from the role. The leadership changes took effect on 1 Jul following the organisation’s governing board meeting on 18 Jun. Sutton, the
- [CBD Guangzhou 2026 reports 33.4% rise in overseas visitors](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/cbd-guangzhou-2026-reports-33-4-rise-in-overseas-visitors/) - The four-day exhibition welcomed more than 144,000 professionals from 146 countries and regions, reinforcing its role as an international platform for the building decoration industry. The 28th China (Guangzhou) International Building Decoration Fair (CBD Guangzhou 2026) concluded on 11 Jul, attracting 144,370 professional visitors from 146 countries and regions. Among them were 11,473 overseas visitors,
- [BLINK Design Group completes Guerlain Spa at Hotel Barrière Le Normandy](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/blink-design-group-completes-guerlain-spa-at-hotel-barriere-le-normandy/) - Inspired by the Normandy coastline and the town’s cultural heritage, the redesigned wellness facilities at Hotel Barrière Le Normandy in Deauville, France, feature prominent use of cedar and stone, including in the region’s first Guerlain Spa. BLINK Design Group has completed the redesign of the wellness facilities at Hotel Barrière Le Normandy in Deauville, France,
- [British Columbia expands timber access for value-added wood sector](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/british-columbia-expands-timber-access-for-value-added-wood-sector/) - A new category under the BC Timber Sales Value-Added Manufacturing Programme will provide custom cutters and processors with dedicated fibre access, supporting local manufacturing and employment. British Columbia has expanded its BC Timber Sales (BCTS) Value-Added Manufacturing Programme to provide custom cutters and processors with improved access to timber, helping businesses manufacture higher-value wood products
- [Responsible Wood seeks feedback on revised sustainable forest management standard](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/responsible-wood-seeks-feedback-on-revised-sustainable-forest-management-standard/) - Stakeholders have until 7 Aug 2026 to comment on proposed changes to the Australian/New Zealand Standard for Sustainable Forest Management, which reflects updated international requirements and feedback received since the standard was last revised in 2021. Stakeholders are being encouraged to provide feedback on proposed revisions to the Australian/New Zealand Standard for Sustainable Forest Management
- [FSC blocks four companies over false birch plywood claims](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/fsc-blocks-four-companies-over-false-birch-plywood-claims/) - The organisations were blocked after an investigation into birch plywood transactions uncovered false claims and failures to cooperate with oversight activities. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has blocked four certificate holders after an investigation found they had made false FSC claims or engaged in fraudulent activities within the birch plywood supply chain. The action follows
- [Stora Enso and ByggPartner trial electric timber deliveries to cut emissions](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/stora-enso-and-byggpartner-trial-electric-timber-deliveries-to-cut-emissions/) - A new timber headquarters in Borlänge, Sweden, will use locally sourced wood and fully electric deliveries of prefabricated CLT elements, demonstrating how timber construction and low-emission logistics can help reduce the carbon footprint of buildings. Stora Enso and Swedish construction company ByggPartner have completed what Stora Enso says is its first global project to deliver
- [LIGNA.Builds to bring live timber construction to LIGNA 2027](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ligna-builds-to-bring-live-timber-construction-to-ligna-2027/) - A full-scale timber home will be built live throughout the exhibition, giving visitors an insight into every stage of modern wood-frame construction. Visitors to LIGNA 2027 will be able to watch the construction of a full-scale timber home from start to finish as part of a new feature highlighting modern timber construction. Running from 10
- [Abodo launches Vaaro Fire, a fire-compliant timber range](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/abodo-launches-vaaro-fire-a-fire-compliant-timber-range/) - The new timber product combines heat treatment and fire-retardant technology at a cellular level to meet a range of international fire compliance standards. Abodo has introduced Vaaro Fire, a fire-compliant timber product developed to meet growing demand for materials that combine durability with enhanced fire performance. The company said increasing fire risk and more stringent
- [Pfleiderer reports Germany’s lowest verified product carbon footprints for particleboard](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/pfleiderer-reports-germanys-lowest-verified-product-carbon-footprints-for-particleboard/) - Verified Environmental Product Declarations show the company’s raw and melamine-faced particleboard products record the lowest fossil CO2 emissions among comparable products in the German market. Pfleiderer says its raw particleboard and melamine-faced particleboard products have the lowest verified fossil carbon footprints among comparable products in Germany, based on published Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) prepared in
- [Panels & Furniture Asia May/June 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/panels-furniture-asia-may-june-2026/) - Forest orders: How FSC certification is shaping tropical timber trade in Asia-Pacific Surfaces that last: Techno360coatings’ edge in a shifting market Drying technology: A key step in modern particleboard production
- [Panels & Furniture Asia July/August 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/panels-furniture-asia-july-august-2026/) - Furniture growth and bioeconomy ambitions drive Thailand forward Built to adapt: Taiwan’s woodworking machinery makers sharpen their competitive edge Inside Dieffenbacher’s Fiber2Fiber plant at Unilin
- [Andu Masebo brings underused red oak to London’s V&A East Museum](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/andu-masebo-brings-underused-red-oak-to-londons-va-east-museum/) - Bespoke American red oak benches created with the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) in No. 1 Common demonstrate how underused timber grades can be transformed into durable public furniture. When visitors enter the new V&A East Museum at East Bank in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park from 18 Apr 2026, one of the first features they
- [Jowat board member Dr Christian Terfloth retires after more than 30 years](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/jowat-board-member-dr-christian-terfloth-retires-after-more-than-30-years/) - Having served the company since 1995, Terfloth helped shape the German adhesives manufacturer’s research, innovation and international growth and now hands over his responsibilities following a planned leadership transition. German adhesives manufacturer Jowat has announced the retirement of Dr Christian Terfloth after more than 30 years with the company, including more than two decades as
- [Ontario Truss & Wall receives $3.3m government funding to expand wood manufacturing capacity](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ontario-truss-wall-receives-3-3m-government-funding-to-expand-wood-manufacturing-capacity/) - The expansion project is expected to create 13 jobs and increase production of the company’s wood building materials by nearly 70%. The government of Ontario is investing more than $3.3m in timber manufacturer Ontario Truss & Wall to expand production of wood building materials and help meet growing demand from the province’s construction sector. The
- [BFEW study highlights potential of English timber for low-carbon construction](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/bfew-study-highlights-potential-of-english-timber-for-low-carbon-construction/) - A three-year research project, known as Building from England’s Woodlands (BFEW), found that underused English hardwoods can be safely used in structural applications, potentially reducing reliance on imported materials. England’s underused deciduous woodlands could play a much larger role in supplying materials for low-carbon buildings, according to a new research project. The three-year Building from
- [EPA introduces stricter emissions standards for wood-products plants](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/epa-introduces-stricter-emissions-standards-for-wood-products-plants/) - The standards, which take effect on 6 Jul 2026, are expected to cut hazardous air pollutant and volatile organic compound emissions from 219 major-source facilities. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalised new standards to curb hazardous air pollutant emissions from plywood, composite wood products and kiln-dried lumber facilities, with the rule taking effect
- [Google salvages WWII-era timber for new mass timber projects](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/google-salvages-wwii-era-timber-for-new-mass-timber-projects/) - The project recovered around 119,000 board feet of Douglas fir from a deteriorating airship hangar and repurposed it for mass timber construction and installations across Google’s campuses. More than 80 years after it was built to support US military operations during World War II, timber from a historic airship hangar in California is being given
- [FSC launches €6.7m project to boost circular use of forest-based materials](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/fsc-launches-e6-7m-project-to-boost-circular-use-of-forest-based-materials/) - The initiative, known as FSC EU LIFE FIBRA, is backed by the EU LIFE programme, which is providing €4m in funding, and will see partners from eight European countries explore how fibre-based materials can be reused and recycled more effectively. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has launched a €6.7m project aimed at improving the circular
- [Farah Naz appointed to World Green Building Council board as Singapore expands global climate leadership](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/farah-naz-appointed-to-world-green-building-council-board-as-singapore-expands-global-climate-leadership/) - The election of Farah Naz, SJ Group’s global climate advisory director, and the reappointment of Hugh Lim from the Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC) highlight Singapore’s growing influence in global climate and sustainable development efforts. Farah Naz, SJ Group’s global climate advisory director, has been elected to the board of directors of the World Green
- [Siempelkamp appoints Marianne Gras as chief people officer and management board member](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/siempelkamp-appoints-marianne-gras-as-chief-people-officer-and-management-board-member/) - Effective 1 Jul, she succeeds long-serving executive Stefan Ziemes. German engineering group Siempelkamp has appointed Marianne Gras as its new chief people officer (CPO), with effect from 1 Jul. Gras will also join the Siempelkamp Group’s management board, taking responsibility for the company’s global human resources strategy. She joined Siempelkamp in 2023 and has since
- [UK waste wood sector processes more than four million tonnes despite market pressures](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/uk-waste-wood-sector-processes-more-than-four-million-tonnes-despite-market-pressures/) - The UK’s waste wood sector processed 89% of all waste wood generated in 2025, although disruptions and storage constraints led to a decline in overall volumes. The UK’s waste wood sector processed more than four million tonnes of material in 2025 despite challenging market conditions, according to new figures published by the Wood Recyclers’ Association
- [US maintains duties on Chinese wood mouldings and millwork products](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/us-maintains-duties-on-chinese-wood-mouldings-and-millwork-products/) - Anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on certain Chinese wood products will remain in force following a review by US authorities. The US will continue to impose anti-dumping and countervailing duties on wood mouldings and millwork products from China following a five-year review by federal authorities. The decision was published in the Federal Register by
- [Siempelkamp wins German Brand Award 2026 for rebranding strategy](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/siempelkamp-wins-german-brand-award-2026-for-rebranding-strategy/) - The German engineering group was recognised for its new umbrella brand concept, which aims to create a more unified and consistent global identity. German engineering group Siempelkamp has received a German Brand Award for its rebranding strategy, which seeks to bring the company’s diverse businesses together under a single global identity. The award, which honours
- [Altendorf marks 120 years with full machine showcase at IWF 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/altendorf-marks-120-years-with-full-machine-showcase-at-iwf-2026/) - The German machinery manufacturer will showcase its full range of woodworking solutions, including the F 35 sliding table saw and the latest version of its Hand Guard safety system, at IWF 2026 in Atlanta. Altendorf is marking its 120th anniversary by presenting its full range of machinery at IWF 2026, which takes place in Atlanta
- [Flexform opens Singapore Experience Centre with Rosso Italia Living](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/flexform-opens-singapore-experience-centre-with-rosso-italia-living/) - The Italian luxury furniture brand has launched a new showroom in Singapore, showcasing its signature collections and bespoke design capabilities. Italian luxury furniture brand Flexform has officially opened its Singapore Experience Centre, marking a new chapter in the company’s presence in South East Asia through its exclusive partnership with Rosso Italia Living. The launch, held
- [Dieffenbacher and Inserco end 20-year sales partnership in Latin America](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/dieffenbacher-and-inserco-end-20-year-sales-partnership-in-latin-america/) - The two companies have agreed to conclude their cooperation while maintaining support for ongoing projects and mutual customers on a case-by-case basis. German engineering company Dieffenbacher and its long-standing sales partner for Latin America, Inserco Industrie Service, have agreed to end their partnership after two decades of collaboration. The companies first signed an agreement in
- [Metsä Group and Qutwo partner to advance AI in the forest industry](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-group-and-qutwo-partner-to-advance-ai-in-the-forest-industry/) - The collaboration aims to bring next-generation artificial intelligence to wood procurement and mill operations, with a focus on improving efficiency and competitiveness. Finnish forest industry company Metsä Group and technology firm Qutwo have announced a partnership aimed at expanding the use of artificial intelligence across the forest industry’s core processes. The collaboration will focus on
- [Ruhr University Bochum graduate receives €3,000 Siempelkamp Award](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ruhr-university-bochum-graduate-receives-e3000-siempelkamp-award/) - Master’s graduate Neo Clausen has been recognised for his outstanding academic achievements and research in mechanical engineering. Neo Clausen, a master’s graduate from Ruhr University Bochum, has received the Siempelkamp Award for outstanding academic achievement in the university’s department of mechanical engineering. The €3,000 prize was presented during the graduation ceremony held on 12 Jun
- [AFIC sets out plan to build a more integrated ASEAN wood supply chain](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/afic-sets-out-plan-to-build-a-more-integrated-asean-wood-supply-chain/) - Vietnam, represented by the Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of Ho Chi Minh City (HAWA), has assumed the chairmanship of the ASEAN Furniture Industries Council (AFIC), with member states pledging to strengthen supply chains and develop more resilient timber and furniture industries. The ASEAN Furniture Industries Council (AFIC) has unveiled a strategy to strengthen regional
- [Kaj 16 reaches new milestone as Gothenburg’s tallest timber building takes shape](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/kaj-16-reaches-new-milestone-as-gothenburgs-tallest-timber-building-takes-shape/) - Construction advances on the 78m project, with Södra completing cross-laminated timber deliveries to the Swedish site as work progresses towards a 2027 opening. Construction of Kaj 16 in Gothenburg has reached a new milestone, with the timber high-rise now clearly visible on the city skyline as work continues at the Lilla Bommen waterfront development. The
- [President Trump delays signing of bipartisan housing bill amid voter ID dispute](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/president-trump-delays-signing-of-bipartisan-housing-bill-amid-voter-id-dispute/) - A sweeping housing package praised as the most significant federal housing effort in decades has been left in limbo after a last-minute intervention. US President Donald Trump has unexpectedly delayed the signing of a major bipartisan housing bill, casting uncertainty over legislation widely regarded as the most significant federal housing reform effort in decades. The
- [Koskisen commissions new channel kilns as Järvelä sawmill targets higher output](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/koskisen-commissions-new-channel-kilns-as-jarvela-sawmill-targets-higher-output/) - The expanded drying capacity supports plans to increase annual sawn timber production to 450,000 cubic m. Koskisen has commissioned new channel kilns at its Järvelä sawmill in Finland, marking another step in the company’s efforts to expand production capacity and improve operational efficiency. The new kilns are expected to increase the sawmill’s drying capacity by
- [Dieffenbacher takes direct control of Turkish business as Hanex partnership concludes](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/dieffenbacher-takes-direct-control-of-turkish-business-as-hanex-partnership-concludes/) - From Jul 2026, the German machinery supplier will manage its Turkish operations directly through its local subsidiary, with Işık Zorcu appointed country director. German machinery and plant manufacturer Dieffenbacher and its Turkish sales partner Hanex have agreed to end their cooperation on 30 Jun 2026, bringing to a close a partnership that has spanned almost
- [EU approves tariff-free access for US industrial goods, including some wood products](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/eu-approves-tariff-free-access-for-us-industrial-goods-including-some-wood-products/) - Goods previously subject to 7% import duties will enter the EU tariff-free under the new framework, with implications for timber, pulp, paper and other forest-based products. The European Parliament has approved legislation implementing the EU’s tariff commitments under the Aug 2025 EU–US joint statement, paving the way for the removal of remaining duties on US
- [Poland at the centre of Europe’s wood materials industry: Kronospan Hausmesse highlights](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/poland-at-the-centre-of-europes-wood-materials-industry-kronospan-hausmesse-highlights/) - Kronospan’s Hausmesse in Szczecinek, the company’s in-house fair, brought together Europe’s construction and interiors sectors to showcase innovation, manufacturing capacity and sustainability strategies. Held annually in Szczecinek, Poland, Kronospan’s flagship in-house exhibition, Hausmesse, once again served as a key meeting point for professionals across the construction, furniture and interior design industries. Over the course of
- [HOMAG Treff 2026 to showcase modern manufacturing technologies and industry insights](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/homag-treff-2026-to-showcase-modern-manufacturing-technologies-and-industry-insights/) - Taking place from 22 to 25 Sep 2026, the event will combine live industry discussions, machinery demonstrations and digital manufacturing solutions at the company’s sites in Schopfloch and Holzbronn, Germany. HOMAG will bring together customers, prospective customers and industry representatives for its HOMAG Treff 2026 event from 22 to 25 Sep, with a strong emphasis
- [Dutch firms sourced suspect Amazon timber, Earthsight investigation alleges](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/dutch-firms-sourced-suspect-amazon-timber-earthsight-investigation-alleges/) - An investigation by the NGO found that two Dutch timber importers purchased wood linked to a Brazilian supplier that faced suspensions, fines and a criminal conviction, raising questions over supply-chain due diligence ahead of the EU Deforestation Regulation. An investigation by environmental watchdog Earthsight has alleged that two Dutch timber companies sourced thousands of cubic
- [SCM showcases smart factory vision at Xylexpo 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/scm-showcases-smart-factory-vision-at-xylexpo-2026/) - The Italian group has highlighted the new Accord 500 Edge, a multifunctional CNC machining centre with integrated edge banding technology, alongside its digital ecosystem, including WinMES and IoT Solution. Italian manufacturing group SCM has used Xylexpo 2026 in Milan to present its latest push towards connected, software-driven production systems for the woodworking sector. The company
- [CBD Guangzhou 2026: Smart living, materials and manufacturing converge at expanded industry fair](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/cbd-guangzhou-2026-smart-living-materials-and-manufacturing-converge-at-expanded-industry-fair/) - Held at the Canton Fair Complex, the event will showcase smart home systems, building materials and industrial innovation. The China (Guangzhou) International Building Decoration Fair (CBD Guangzhou 2026) will return from 8 to 11 Jul 2026 with an expanded focus on smart living, building innovation and integrated supply chains. Held at the Canton Fair Complex,
- [Egger plant to supply district heating to St Pölten, Austria, from 2027](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/egger-plant-to-supply-district-heating-to-st-polten-austria-from-2027/) - In partnership with EVN and the city of St Pölten, heat from Egger’s Unterradlberg plant will be integrated into the city’s district heating system. A wood-based materials plant in Austria will begin supplying renewable heat to a city district heating network from the end of 2027, under a new agreement aimed at reducing fossil fuel
- [MaTec 2026 draws nearly 45,000 visitors in debut industry showcase](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/matec-2026-draws-nearly-45000-visitors-in-debut-industry-showcase/) - The new combined manufacturing platform brings together the plastics, wood and composites industries. A new multi-sector manufacturing exhibition in Milan attracted 44,907 visitors over four days, organisers say, marking what they described as a strong debut for the combined platform. The event, MaTec 2026, ran from 9 to 12 Jun at the Fiera Milano exhibition
- [Government procurement of foreign furniture raises security and compliance concerns in Australia, AFA warns](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/government-procurement-of-foreign-furniture-raises-security-and-compliance-concerns-in-australia-afa-warns/) - Led by the Australian Furniture Association (AFA), Australian furniture manufacturers are calling for tighter oversight of Commonwealth procurement and supply chains, alleging that foreign-made products are being installed in sensitive government buildings without adequate security or compliance checks. Australia’s furniture manufacturing sector has urged the federal government to tighten procurement rules, alleging that unverified imported
- [Metsä Group’s economic impact in Finland estimated at €3.4bn](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-groups-economic-impact-in-finland-estimated-at-e3-4bn/) - According to the KPMG report, the Finnish forestry giant supports 30,800 jobs and generates approximately €930m in tax revenues. A new assessment by consultancy KPMG suggests that Metsä Group contributes around €3.4bn in value added annually to the Finnish economy, underlining the scale of the forestry sector’s role during a period of subdued growth and
- [Creative Colour Awards 2026 highlights colour-driven innovation in architecture and interiors](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/creative-colour-awards-2026-highlights-colour-driven-innovation-in-architecture-and-interiors/) - Five projects have been recognised for using colour to shape identity, experience and place. The world’s leading architects and interior designers increasingly recognise that colour is far more than a finishing touch. It is a design discipline that influences experience, supports function and brings ideas to life. The Creative Colour Awards (CCA) celebrates projects that
- [New Zealand government backs prefabricated mass timber feasibility study](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/new-zealand-government-backs-prefabricated-mass-timber-feasibility-study/) - Around NZ$3.2m ($1.87m; £1.39m) will be invested over three years in a new NZ$8m ($4.67m; £3.48m) project aimed at increasing the value of the country’s forestry sector. The New Zealand government is investing NZ$3.2m ($1.87m; £1.39m) over three years in a project aimed at increasing the value of the country’s forestry sector through advanced timber
- [Canfor expands engineered wood operations with PinkWood acquisition](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/canfor-expands-engineered-wood-operations-with-pinkwood-acquisition/) - The $68m deal will add Western Canada’s largest I-joist production site to Canfor’s portfolio. Canfor Corporation has agreed to acquire the I-joist business of PinkWood for $68m, as it continues to diversify its engineered wood operations in Western Canada. The deal includes working capital and will see Canfor take ownership of PinkWood’s Calgary-based facility, which
- [MaTec 2026 closes first edition with positive industry response](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/matec-2026-closes-first-edition-with-positive-industry-response/) - The new industrial platform brought together the plastics, wood-furniture and composites sectors at Fiera Milano Rho. The first edition of MaTec 2026 has closed in Milan, with organisers and exhibitors describing a positive response to the new industrial trade fair platform. Held at Fiera Milano Rho, the event ran from 9 to 12 Jun and
- [Ireland publishes roadmap to boost timber use in construction](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ireland-publishes-roadmap-to-boost-timber-use-in-construction/) - The report sets out seven recommendations aimed at increasing timber use, supporting housing delivery and reducing construction emissions. Ireland has published a roadmap aimed at increasing the use of timber in construction, with ministers saying the measures could support housing delivery, strengthen the forestry sector and help reduce emissions from the built environment. The recommendations
- [Elka-Holzwerke modernises particleboard plant with new Cebro production line and energy plant from Dieffenbacher](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/elka-holzwerke-modernises-particleboard-plant-with-new-cebro-production-line-and-energy-plant-from-dieffenbacher/) - The family-owned company is investing in resource-efficient technology to expand its product range and increase regional wood utilisation. Elka-Holzwerke has commissioned Dieffenbacher to supply a Cebro particleboard plant and a 20MW energy plant at its headquarters in Morbach, Germany. The order forms part of a large-scale modernisation project that has been under way since 2022,
- [Metsä Group funds 22 biodiversity projects across Finland](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-group-funds-22-biodiversity-projects-across-finland/) - A total of €300,000 has been allocated to initiatives ranging from wetland restoration to biodiversity improvements in local nature areas. Metsä Group has awarded funding to 22 biodiversity and ecological restoration projects across Finland, as part of its ongoing programme to support nature-based initiatives. A total of €300,000 has been allocated this year to projects
- [Prevas to deliver AI-powered quality control solution for Kährs production line](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/prevas-to-deliver-ai-powered-quality-control-solution-for-kahrs-production-line/) - Deep learning and image analysis will support automated sorting and quality inspection of wood flooring. Prevas has secured an order from wood flooring manufacturer Kährs to develop an artificial intelligence-based vision system designed to automate sorting and quality inspection of wood flooring. The solution will analyse each wear layer in real time, enabling more consistent
- [MaTec 2026 unites wood, plastics and composites industries in Milan](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/matec-2026-unites-wood-plastics-and-composites-industries-in-milan/) - Xylexpo, Plast and Composites Future combine in a new multi-sector format, reflecting a shift towards multi-material manufacturing. A new international trade fair is bringing together three major industry exhibitions in Italy, in response to changing industrial and commercial demands. MaTec 2026 combines Xylexpo, Plast and Composites Future into a single cross-sector showcase covering wood, furniture,
- [Canada launches Forest Sector Action Plan amid industry pressures](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/canada-launches-forest-sector-action-plan-amid-industry-pressures/) - Officials warn of mill closures and market disruption as the sector faces transition. Canada has launched a Forest Sector Action Plan aimed at supporting an industry facing significant pressure from tariffs, fibre supply challenges, changing market demand and climate change. The government says the plan is designed to help grow the sector into a more
- [Unilin Panels invests more than €100m in major technology upgrade at its Oostrozebeke site](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/unilin-panels-invests-more-than-e100m-in-major-technology-upgrade-at-its-oostrozebeke-site/) - The Flemish government is contributing up to €6m, with half allocated through Strategic Transformation Support and the other half through Strategic Ecology Support. Unilin has announced an investment of more than €100m to transform its Oostrozebeke site, in a major upgrade aimed at reshaping production for the next three to four decades. The Flemish government
- [CIFF Shanghai 2026 to focus on design, digital innovation and sustainability](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ciff-shanghai-2026-to-focus-on-design-digital-innovation-and-sustainability/) - The three-pillar vision aims to reshape furniture supply chains, retail models and global industry connections. China International Furniture Fair (CIFF) Shanghai will return in Sep 2026 with a renewed focus on three core priorities — design, digital intelligence and sustainability — as the global furniture industry continues to undergo significant structural change. The 58th edition
- [AHEC presents Wood for the Trees at 3daysofdesign 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ahec-presents-wood-for-the-trees-at-3daysofdesign-2026/) - Created with Mitre & Mondays with Benchmark, the exhibition examines the environmental journey of hardwood from forest to finished product. The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) is returning to 3daysofdesign in Copenhagen with an immersive exhibition that traces the journey of hardwood timber from forest to finished product. Presented at Material Matters from 10–12 Jun
- [The right tool for the job: How one Combilift has delivered safe operations for 28 years](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/the-right-tool-for-the-job-how-one-combilift-has-delivered-safe-operations-for-28-years/) - Nearly three decades after entering service at JG Kelly Supplies in Monaghan, Ireland, the original multi-directional forklift continues to transform the company’s handling of long loads. As National Forklift Safety Day highlights the importance of safe material-handling practices, the story of the first-ever Combilift C-Series illustrates the long-term value of choosing the right tool for
- [US proposes 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports, citing illegal deforestation concerns among others](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/us-proposes-25-tariffs-on-brazilian-imports-citing-illegal-deforestation-concerns-among-others/) - The proposal includes exemptions and a public consultation process, with hearings scheduled for Jul 2026. The US Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed imposing tariffs of 25% on imports from Brazil after determining that several Brazilian acts, policies and practices are actionable under Section 301 of the US Trade Act. According to a notice published by
- [Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry offers subsidised loans and a 25% cashback on imported machinery purchases](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/indonesias-ministry-of-industry-offers-subsidised-loans-and-a-25-cashback-on-imported-machinery-purchases/) - Loans of up to IDR 10 billion are available to businesses in six labour-intensive sectors, including furniture manufacturing. Indonesia has introduced a subsidised financing programme aimed at helping labour-intensive industries modernise machinery, increase production capacity and maintain employment. Known as the Labour-Intensive Industry Credit Programme (KIP/KIPK), the initiative forms part of the government’s wider economic
- [Ingka Group to open 10 new compact IKEA stores in France by 2030](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ingka-group-to-open-10-new-compact-ikea-stores-in-france-by-2030/) - IKEA’s largest retailer is investing in smaller stores designed for retail parks and suburbs as part of a wider strategy to improve accessibility and speed up expansion. Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, is accelerating its omnichannel strategy in France with plans to open 10 new compact stores by 2030 as it expands into new
- [Bjelin highlights growth in Woodura flooring as it marks 10th anniversary](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/bjelin-highlights-growth-in-woodura-flooring-as-it-marks-10th-anniversary/) - The Swedish flooring company says production of its Woodura range has grown 40% over the past year amid rising demand for resource-efficient materials. Bjelin is marking its 10th anniversary, highlighting a decade of growth, international expansion and product development in engineered wood flooring. The company said production of its Woodura flooring increased by 40% over
- [Indonesia tightens carbon credit rules to boost market integrity](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/indonesia-tightens-carbon-credit-rules-to-boost-market-integrity/) - The new regulation introduces clearer processes and safeguards to prevent double counting of carbon credits ahead of a wider national rollout later this year. Indonesia is expanding international access to its forestry carbon market under new rules aimed at simplifying trading processes and improving the credibility of carbon credits. The reforms are part of a
- [Metsä Group executive appointed chair of Bio-based Industries Consortium](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-group-executive-appointed-chair-of-bio-based-industries-consortium/) - Katariina Kemppainen, senior vice-president for group R&D, will lead the European bioeconomy organisation as it steps up its focus on EU funding, innovation and industrial policy. Metsä Group senior vice-president for group R&D Katariina Kemppainen has been appointed chair of the board of the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC), taking up the role on 28 May
- [Kronospan opens new design centre in Athens](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/kronospan-opens-new-design-centre-in-athens/) - The showroom strengthens the company’s presence in south-east Europe by bringing materials, expertise and project support closer to designers and manufacturers. Kronospan has expanded its international design centre network with the opening of a new showroom in Athens, targeting one of south-east Europe’s growing design and architecture markets. The move forms part of a wider
- [CIFM/Interzum Guangzhou 2026 concludes with focus on smart furniture manufacturing](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/cifm-interzum-guangzhou-2026-concludes-with-focus-on-smart-furniture-manufacturing/) - The four-day exhibition brought together 1,750 exhibitors and around 220,000 professional visitors from across the global furniture manufacturing industry. CIFM/Interzum Guangzhou 2026 concluded on 31 Mar after four days at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou, bringing together exhibitors and industry professionals from across the global furniture manufacturing sector. Covering more than 170,000 sq m,
- [De Sutter Frères adopts new Dieffenbacher sifting system in France](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/de-sutter-freres-adopts-new-dieffenbacher-sifting-system-in-france/) - The upgraded EVOsifter P is designed to improve material quality while reducing impurities at the company’s Normandy plant. French board manufacturer De Sutter Frères has formally accepted a new sifting system from German engineering firm Dieffenbacher following installation and commissioning at its plant in Normandy. The EVOsifter P, which includes a zigzag sifter, was installed
- [Jowat expands in Asia with new South Korea subsidiary](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/jowat-expands-in-asia-with-new-south-korea-subsidiary/) - The industrial adhesives manufacturer is strengthening its Asia-Pacific presence with a Seoul-based operation aimed at responding more directly to local markets. Industrial adhesives manufacturer Jowat has expanded its international footprint with the establishment of a new subsidiary in South Korea, as part of a wider strategy to strengthen its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. The
- [Grown in Britain launches UK’s first certification scheme for stored biogenic carbon in buildings](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/grown-in-britain-launches-uks-first-certification-scheme-for-stored-biogenic-carbon-in-buildings/) - The Biogenic Stored Carbon Quotient (BSCQ) aims to help developers and contractors measure and verify the long-term carbon stored in timber and other biogenic construction materials. A new certification scheme designed to measure and verify carbon stored in timber buildings and other biogenic construction materials has been launched in the UK. The Biogenic Stored Carbon
- [Finnish Sawmill Industry Association calls for national programme to boost wood construction](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/finnish-sawmill-industry-association-calls-for-national-programme-to-boost-wood-construction/) - The industry body urges wider use of domestic timber, citing climate goals, economic growth and regional investment. The Finnish Sawmill Industry Association is urging the government to expand the use of wood in construction, warning that current policies are not making full use of domestic timber resources to support economic growth and climate targets. The
- [Hymmen to highlight digital printing and coating advances at Surface in Motion Italia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/hymmen-to-highlight-digital-printing-and-coating-advances-at-surface-in-motion-italia/) - Dr René Pankoke, managing partner of Hymmen, will present case studies from Wren Kitchens and Egger demonstrating the company’s production technologies used in furniture manufacturing. At this year’s Surface in Motion Italia conference in Bergamo, Germany-based machinery manufacturer Hymmen will showcase a range of production technologies aimed at improving the quality, efficiency and design flexibility
- [Koskisen and Stora Enso expand formaldehyde-free wood panel range with new Zero product](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/koskisen-and-stora-enso-expand-formaldehyde-free-wood-panel-range-with-new-zero-product/) - The new flooring and construction board strengthens the partners’ push toward bio-based binders and lower-emission materials in wood products. Koskisen and Stora Enso have expanded their Zero product family with a new flooring and construction board, as the partners continue to develop formaldehyde-free wood panel solutions for industrial applications. The Zero range, first launched in
- [HOMAG Group holds steady in early 2026 amid continued market weakness](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/homag-group-holds-steady-in-early-2026-amid-continued-market-weakness/) - Demand from furniture customers remains subdued as investment decisions are delayed, the company says. The HOMAG Group has reported a stable start to 2026, despite continued weakness in the global furniture industry and ongoing restraint in investment activity among customers. The company, which supplies automated production technology for the woodworking sector, said demand from furniture
- [Industry gathers in Frankfurt for second Dieffenbacher Technology Symposium](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/industry-gathers-in-frankfurt-for-second-dieffenbacher-technology-symposium/) - More than 100 participants from the global wood-based panels sector met to discuss recycling, digitalisation and low-carbon production technologies. On 19 and 20 May, more than 100 participants from the international wood-based panels industry gathered at the B’mine Hotel Frankfurt Airport for the Dieffenbacher Technology Symposium, where they discussed new solutions and best practices for
- [IMA Schelling highlights automation and AI at Open House 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ima-schelling-highlights-automation-and-ai-at-open-house-2026/) - The three-day event in Luebbecke, Germany, brought together around 300 trade visitors and focused on integrated production systems and digital manufacturing as the company outlined its future direction. IMA Schelling welcomed around 300 trade visitors to its Open House 2026 event in Luebbecke, Germany, where the company presented a range of automated manufacturing technologies and
- [German furniture firms target US growth with Chicago and New York trade mission](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/german-furniture-firms-target-us-growth-with-chicago-and-new-york-trade-mission/) - The five-day programme focused on business matchmaking, showroom visits and insights into changing US purchasing trends. A delegation of German furniture manufacturers and suppliers travelled to Chicago and New York in early May 2026 as part of a five-day trade mission aimed at strengthening ties with buyers in the US. The programme, organised by the
- [Stora Enso introduces Bergslagets Skogar as new name for Swedish forest asset company](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/stora-enso-introduces-bergslagets-skogar-as-new-name-for-swedish-forest-asset-company/) - Bergslagets Skogar will manage more than 1.2 million hectares of Swedish forest land following the planned split. Stora Enso has announced Bergslagets Skogar as the new name of its Swedish forest asset company, as it prepares to separate its forest holdings into a standalone listed business, subject to regulatory approvals. Bergslagets Skogar represents Stora Enso’s
- [Jartek targets Japanese market with Koeki partnership](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/jartek-targets-japanese-market-with-koeki-partnership/) - The collaboration aims to support growing demand for automation and efficiency in Japan’s sawmill industry. Jartek has signed a partnership agreement with Japan-based Koeki, as it seeks to strengthen its presence in the Japanese sawmill market and expand its automation solutions for wood processing industries. The partnership brings together Jartek’s sawmill technology expertise and Koeki’s
- [HoSt Group begins construction of wood waste-fired facility in Germany](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/host-group-begins-construction-of-wood-waste-fired-facility-in-germany/) - The 25MW combined heat and power plant is expected to cut around 65,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. HoSt Group has started construction of a 25MW wood waste-fired combined heat and power (CHP) plant in the Osnabrück area of Lower Saxony, Germany. The facility will replace a coal-fired plant previously used by an industrial customer and
- [Metsä Wood reports lower carbon footprint for Kerto LVL](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-wood-reports-lower-carbon-footprint-for-kerto-lvl/) - The updated Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) shows a 57.5% reduction in emissions for the engineered wood product. Metsä Wood has updated the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for Kerto LVL, reporting one of the lowest carbon footprints among laminated veneer lumber (LVL) producers. The new EPD, published on Environdec, provides up-to-date data intended to support customers
- [IFC invests $40m in Arboreal to scale wood-based construction materials in Latin America](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ifc-invests-40m-in-arboreal-to-scale-wood-based-construction-materials-in-latin-america/) - Implemented between 2026 and 2028, the project will expand Arboreal’s production capacity, support local job creation through a 15% increase in direct employment and promote lower-carbon building materials. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, has announced a financing package for Arboreal, a Uruguayan company that turns wood from responsibly managed
- [Ontario invests $10m in Georgia-Pacific North Woods facility upgrade](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ontario-invests-10m-in-georgia-pacific-north-woods-facility-upgrade/) - The investment aims to secure forestry jobs, with the upgrade set to expand production by 14% alongside an energy system using wood by-products for power. The Ontario government is investing $10m in Georgia-Pacific North Woods to support a major $191m upgrade to its oriented strand board (OSB) facility in Englehart. The province said the project
- [i4F to showcase flooring innovations and AI strategy at Domotex Asia/ChinaFloor 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/i4f-to-showcase-flooring-innovations-and-ai-strategy-at-domotex-asia-chinafloor-2026/) - The group will present new ceramic-look flooring systems and stair integration technologies alongside its AI initiative, branded ai4F. i4F will present a new suite of flooring innovations and its artificial intelligence strategy at Domotex Asia/ChinaFloor in Shanghai, as the company expands its technology offering for global flooring manufacturers. The exhibition will take place from 27
- [Metsä Conservation Foundation receives offers of more than 1,000 hectares for potential protection](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-conservation-foundation-receives-offers-of-more-than-1000-hectares-for-potential-protection/) - The new Finnish conservation initiative attracted 85 proposed sites from across the country during its first application round. Forest owners across Finland have offered more than 1,000 hectares of woodland for conservation during the first application round organised by the Metsä Conservation Foundation. The foundation said 85 sites had been submitted from different parts of
- [Steinert names Christian Stahr as Vietnam country manager](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/steinert-names-christian-stahr-as-vietnam-country-manager/) - The appointment aims to support the German-owned industrial distributor’s market expansion and customer partnerships in Vietnam. Steinert, a leading distributor of industrial goods and machinery for the woodworking industry, has announced the appointment of Christian Stahr as country manager for Vietnam, effective 1 Jan 2026. In this role, he will be responsible for overseeing the
- [Sunds Fibertech to upgrade panelboard production line at Schwartz Vrena facility in Bolivia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/sunds-fibertech-to-upgrade-panelboard-production-line-at-schwartz-vrena-facility-in-bolivia/) - The project includes improvements to the press and wet forming sections, with installation work scheduled to take place in 2026. Sunds Fibertech has received an order from Schwartz Vrena for a major production line upgrade at the company’s panelboard facility in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. The project is intended to increase production capacity through upgrades to
- [D&G Forest Products invests in Microtec’s log scanning technology](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/dg-forest-products-invests-in-microtecs-log-scanning-technology/) - The investment marks the first installation of Microtec’s Logeye Stereo technology in Quebec. D&G Forest Products has announced plans to install Microtec’s Logeye Stereo scanning system at its sawmill in Saint-Côme-Linière, Quebec. Microtec said the installation would mark the first deployment of the stereoscopic real-shape log scanner in the province. According to D&G Forest Products,
- [Panels & Furniture Asia March/April 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/panels-furniture-asia-march-april-2026/) - Two decades in Vietnam: The growth and breakthrough of Công Ty Tnhh Trường Hưng Hardware and software working together Towards more sustainable furniture
- [Altendorf enhances AI-powered Hand Guard safety system](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/altendorf-enhances-ai-powered-hand-guard-safety-system/) - New updates aim to improve safety, usability and productivity in woodworking operations. Altendorf has introduced further developments to its Hand Guard safety assistance system, an AI-powered technology designed to help prevent accidents on sliding table saws. The system uses cameras and artificial intelligence to detect hands in the operating area and trigger a protective response
- [Rengo and Sumitomo Forestry establish bioethanol joint venture](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/rengo-and-sumitomo-forestry-establish-bioethanol-joint-venture/) - The new company, RS Wood Refinery, aims to expand the use of wood waste in biofuel production and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Japanese companies Rengo and Sumitomo Forestry have announced the establishment of RS Wood Refinery, a joint venture aimed at commercialising second-generation bioethanol. The company said the partnership would also strengthen its
- [Xylexpo 2026 prepares for return with focus on multi-material manufacturing](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/xylexpo-2026-prepares-for-return-with-focus-on-multi-material-manufacturing/) - The exhibition, set to open at FieraMilano-Rho, will feature around 150 exhibitors and highlight the growing role of composite materials and changing manufacturing demands. Xylexpo 2026 will return to FieraMilano-Rho from 9 to 12 Jun 2026, with organisers preparing the final stages of the international exhibition dedicated to woodworking and furniture manufacturing technology. Now in
- [An inside look at Philippine Woodmac and the PhilWood Expo & Conference](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/an-inside-look-at-philippine-woodmac-and-the-philwood-expo-conference/) - The event explores opportunities in engineered materials, forestry policy and bio-based construction, and highlights the importance of collaboration across the value chain to strengthen the industry. Philippine Woodmac 2026, the country’s first national trade exhibition dedicated to the wood and furniture value chain, is being held alongside the Philippine Wood Expo at the Subic Bay
- [TOMRA introduces new AI-powered sorting platform and GAINnext applications](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tomra-introduces-new-ai-powered-sorting-platform-and-gainnext-applications/) - The latest developments aim to improve real-time data analysis, operational efficiency and sorting precision in recycling plants. TOMRA Recycling has launched a new AI-native platform developed with PolyPerception and introduced advanced new deep learning applications for its GAINnext ecosystem, as the company expands its use of artificial intelligence in recycling and sorting operations. The technologies
- [Acimall reports stable 2025 for Italian woodworking machinery sector](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/acimall-reports-stable-2025-for-italian-woodworking-machinery-sector/) - Strong domestic demand helped offset weaker exports, according to industry figures. Italy’s woodworking machinery industry remained broadly stable in 2025, according to figures released by Acimall, the association representing Italian manufacturers of woodworking technology. The sector recorded total production worth €2.398bn in 2025, down 1% from the previous year. Acimall said the final figures were
- [Philippine Woodmac debuts as country’s first national wood and furniture trade show](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/philippine-woodmac-debuts-as-countrys-first-national-wood-and-furniture-trade-show/) - Exhibitors from Asia and Europe are showcasing machinery, materials and sustainable solutions during the three-day event. Philippine Woodmac 2026 has officially opened at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Centre, where it will run until 9 May alongside the Philippine Wood Expo. The exhibition is jointly organised by the Chamber of Furniture Industries of the
- [Manthei Wood Products acquires Cahaba Veneer in Alabama](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/manthei-wood-products-acquires-cahaba-veneer-in-alabama/) - The acquisition ensures continued operations at the Centreville facility, the retention of 67 jobs, the creation of 37 new roles and a capital investment of up to $10m. Manthei Wood Products has acquired Cahaba Veneer in Centreville, Alabama, in a deal expected to secure existing jobs and support further expansion of the site. The acquisition
- [Kuala Lumpur hosts regional training on sustainable timber trade under CITES](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/kuala-lumpur-hosts-regional-training-on-sustainable-timber-trade-under-cites/) - The workshop brought together Asia-Pacific officials to strengthen scientific assessments for regulated timber species. A regional training workshop on sustainable timber trade has been held in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together officials and industry representatives from across the Asia-Pacific region. The event, organised by the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO) with support from Malaysia’s Ministry of
- [US launches review of Canada softwood lumber duties for 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/us-launches-review-of-canada-softwood-lumber-duties-for-2025/) - The review will examine alleged dumping practices during the 2025 calendar year, with findings expected by 31 Mar 2027. The US Department of Commerce has begun administrative reviews of anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders, including those covering imports of Canadian softwood lumber. The review period for softwood lumber covers 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec
- [Altendorf consolidates edgebanding machines under unified brand](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/altendorf-consolidates-edgebanding-machines-under-unified-brand/) - The previously Hebrock-branded products are now known as the F Series and K Series ranges. Production will also be centralised in Minden, Germany, from late 2026. Altendorf has announced plans to consolidate its edgebanding machine portfolio under a single brand structure, bringing previously Hebrock-branded products into its F Series and K Series ranges. The company
- [UPM to separate plywood division into new independent listed company WISA Group](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/upm-to-separate-plywood-division-into-new-independent-listed-company-wisa-group/) - The firm is expected to list on Nasdaq Helsinki following completion of the demerger in late 2026. UPM has approved a plan to separate its plywood business into a new independent listed company, as part of efforts to sharpen its strategic focus. The Finnish group said its board had agreed to a partial demerger
- [Freud expands cutting tools portfolio with LU5H blade series](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/freud-expands-cutting-tools-portfolio-with-lu5h-blade-series/) - The new range is designed for applications such as doors, windows and profile manufacturing. Freud has launched a new range of circular saw blades designed for cutting aluminium and PVC profiles, as manufacturers seek improved precision and efficiency in industrial processing. The LU5H range has been developed for thin-wall aluminium applications, including profiles used in
- [Boise Cascade fined over $6.3m in US timber trafficking case](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/boise-cascade-fined-over-6-3m-in-us-timber-trafficking-case/) - In addition to the fine, the company was ordered to implement a compliance plan following a federal investigation. Boise Cascade has pleaded guilty and been sentenced for a felony violation of the US Lacey Act, following its role in a timber trafficking scheme involving illegally imported hardwood plywood. The company was ordered to pay a
- [Metsäliitto Cooperative names Ilkka Uusitalo as supervisory board chair](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsaliitto-cooperative-names-ilkka-uusitalo-as-supervisory-board-chair/) - The forest owners’ group also confirmed member payouts and surplus refunds totalling around €88m. Metsäliitto Cooperative has appointed Ilkka Uusitalo as the new chair of its supervisory board, following decisions taken at its annual meeting in Finland. The cooperative, which is owned by more than 90,000 forest owners and focuses on the sustainable use of
- [Freud expands router bit range with redesigned packaging](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/freud-expands-router-bit-range-with-redesigned-packaging/) - The new packaging features a patented hold-and-release mechanism and is made using recycled materials. Freud has launched seven new router bit sets featuring a redesigned packaging system that replaces conventional collet-style storage with a patented hold-and-release mechanism. The company said the updated design focuses on usability, safety and durability, while also incorporating recycled materials to
- [Wood Taiwan 2026 concludes amid strong international participation](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/wood-taiwan-2026-concludes-amid-strong-international-participation/) - The Taipei exhibition drew international buyers and highlighted advances in automation, AI and multi-material processing. Wood Taiwan 2026 has concluded in Taipei, with organisers reporting strong international participation and a focus on technological change across the woodworking machinery sector. The exhibition, organised by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and the Taiwan Woodworking Machinery
- [Freud introduces new sustainable packaging for circular saw blades](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/freud-introduces-new-sustainable-packaging-for-circular-saw-blades/) - The redesign features recyclable materials and simplified instructions printed directly on the packaging. Freud has introduced newly redesigned packaging for circular saw blades for portable machines, as part of its wider commitment to sustainability and user-focused design. The company said the change forms part of an ongoing rebranding initiative that consolidates packaging for stationary and
- [AkzoNobel launches Eco+ Services to support sustainability measurement in coating operations](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/akzonobel-launches-eco-services-to-support-sustainability-measurement-in-coating-operations/) - New digital and technical tools aim to help manufacturers assess environmental impact and improve efficiency. AkzoNobel Powder Coatings has introduced Eco+ Services, a suite of digital tools and technical support designed to help manufacturers measure and improve the sustainability of their coating processes. The company said the service combines data analysis, technical expertise and verified
- [Wagner launches low-pulsation double diaphragm pump for airspray coating](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/wagner-launches-low-pulsation-double-diaphragm-pump-for-airspray-coating/) - The DP 1-40 system aims to reduce material use and improve surface quality across industrial applications, including the coating of furniture parts. Wagner has introduced a new double diaphragm pump designed for airspray coating applications, with a focus on reducing material consumption and improving surface consistency. The DP 1-40 is positioned as a successor to
- [When woodworking meets baking: Wood Taiwan explores cross-industry collaboration](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/when-woodworking-meets-baking-wood-taiwan-explores-cross-industry-collaboration/) - The exhibition in Taipei takes an innovative curatorial approach to bring craftsmanship concepts into a consumer context. Wood Taiwan 2026 is taking place from 23 to 26 Apr at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, bringing together woodworking machinery manufacturers and international buyers at one of the region’s key industry events. Taiwan, the world’s fourth-largest exporter
- [TOMRA Recycling opens new Test & Training Centre in North America](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tomra-recycling-opens-new-test-training-centre-in-north-america/) - The facility in North Carolina will support material testing, training and sorting technology development across the Americas. TOMRA Recycling has opened a new Test & Training Centre in Charlotte, North Carolina, as part of efforts to expand support for customers across the Americas. The facility includes a testing circuit equipped with sorting technologies, a warehouse
- [SCM to unveil new CNC solution and software ecosystem at Xylexpo 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/scm-to-unveil-new-cnc-solution-and-software-ecosystem-at-xylexpo-2026/) - The new Accord 500 Edge machining centre will debut alongside digital and automation solutions for wood processing. SCM has confirmed its participation in Xylexpo 2026, where it will present a range of technologies, software and digital services aimed at supporting manufacturers across the wood industry. The exhibition, taking place from 9 to 12 Jun at
- [Wood Taiwan 2026 opens in Taipei with focus on AI and sustainability](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/wood-taiwan-2026-opens-in-taipei-with-focus-on-ai-and-sustainability/) - Held from 23 to 26 Apr at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, the exhibition brings together global buyers and industry players across the woodworking value chain. Wood Taiwan 2026 has opened in Taipei, with organisers — the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and the Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association (TWMA) — placing a strong emphasis
- [Algeria’s first continuous particleboard plant begins production](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/algerias-first-continuous-particleboard-plant-begins-production/) - Ghamoud’s new facility in Sétif province, equipped with a continuous production line from Dieffenbacher, marks a step in the country’s wood-based panel manufacturing sector. Algerian wood-based panel manufacturer Ghamoud has begun production at what is described as the country’s first continuous particleboard plant. The facility, located in El Eulma in Sétif province, produced its first
- [US starts tariff refunds, more than $160bn to be repaid to importers](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/us-starts-tariff-refunds-more-than-160bn-to-be-repaid-to-importers/) - The court decision clears the way for repayments to more than 300,000 importers, with funds expected within 60–90 days for successful applicants. The US government has begun processing refunds for tariffs collected under policies introduced by President Donald Trump, after the measures were struck down by the US Supreme Court in Feb 2026. The repayments
- [HOMAG expands sales and service operations in the Benelux countries](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/homag-expands-sales-and-service-operations-in-the-benelux-countries/) - New subsidiaries are planned in Belgium and the Netherlands alongside the company’s existing partner network. The HOMAG Group is expanding its sales and service operations in the Benelux region as part of efforts to strengthen direct relationships with customers. The woodworking machinery manufacturer said the region has been an important market for decades and it
- [Finnfund invests $15m in Toucan Forestal forestry restoration project](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/finnfund-invests-15m-in-toucan-forestal-forestry-restoration-project/) - The initiative targets carbon removal, biodiversity protection and sustainable land use in Panama’s Darién region. Finnish development financier and impact investor Finnfund has signed a $15m loan agreement with Toucan Forestal Panama, a forestry company managed by The Rohatyn Group, to support forest restoration and conservation in Panama. The investment will fund afforestation, restoration and
- [Graphyte and JPMorganChase partner on biomass-driven carbon removal](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/graphyte-and-jpmorganchase-partner-on-biomass-driven-carbon-removal/) - The 10-year agreement targets 60,000 tonnes of carbon removal from forestry residues across projects in the western US. A new carbon removal agreement in the US is set to use forestry and agricultural residues to support emissions reduction, while creating jobs and helping to manage wildfire risk. Graphyte, a company specialising in permanent carbon removal,
- [‘Global expertise and local support’: Biesse’s Material Days in Kuala Lumpur highlight growing focus on Asia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/global-expertise-and-local-support-biesses-materials-days-in-kuala-lumpur-highlight-growing-focus-on-asia/) - The event marked the reopening of the Italian manufacturer’s upgraded showroom and brought together industry professionals and regional partners to explore collaboration opportunities. Biesse has reinforced its focus on Asia with its Material Days event in Kuala Lumpur, bringing together industry professionals and partners from across the region. The event marked the reopening of the
- [EU imposes anti-dumping duties of 5.4% on Brazilian softwood plywood](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/eu-imposes-anti-dumping-duties-of-5-4-on-brazilian-softwood-plywood/) - The measures follow findings of unfair pricing affecting EU producers. The European Commission has imposed definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of softwood plywood from Brazil, following an investigation into unfair pricing. The duties have been set at 5.4% for most Brazilian exporters. One company has been exempted after the investigation found no evidence of dumping.
- [ITTO highlights support for private sector at IWPA convention](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/itto-highlights-support-for-private-sector-at-iwpa-convention/) - Director of trade and industry Mohammed Nurudeen Iddrisu outlines programmes supporting smallholders and sustainable trade growth. The International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO) has outlined its support for the private sector in advancing sustainable tropical timber trade, with programmes aimed at strengthening legal and responsible supply chains. The message was delivered by ITTO’s director of trade
- [Jowat announces Swiss expansion alongside management changes](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/jowat-announces-swiss-expansion-alongside-management-changes/) - The new timber-based facility will use the company’s own adhesive products and coincides with leadership changes and sales restructuring. Jowat has received approval to expand its manufacturing site in Switzerland, with plans to construct a new facility as part of its long-term growth strategy. The project will add a new building to the site, designed
- [Vecoplan introduces mobile version of VEZ 3300 shredder](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/vecoplan-introduces-mobile-version-of-vez-3300-shredder/) - The new model is designed for flexible deployment without on-site installation. Vecoplan has introduced a new version of its VEZ 3300 single-shaft shredder, marking the first time the model is available in both stationary and mobile formats. The company said the development reflects growing demand for more flexible solutions in waste management and substitute fuel
- [US signals lower tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber, but tensions persist](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/us-signals-lower-tariffs-on-canadian-softwood-lumber-but-tensions-persist/) - The proposed rate is estimated at just under 25%, down from more than 35%, with a final decision due in Aug. The US has indicated it may reduce tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber, according to a preliminary determination by the Department of Commerce, though uncertainty remains over the final outcome. The proposed rate is estimated
- [US issues preliminary findings in China wooden bedroom furniture anti-dumping review](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/us-issues-preliminary-findings-in-china-wooden-bedroom-furniture-anti-dumping-review/) - Some companies cleared after reporting no shipments during the review period, but most remain under the China-wide entity. The US has issued preliminary findings in its latest administrative review of anti-dumping duties on wooden bedroom furniture from China, covering the 2024 calendar year. According to the US Department of Commerce, companies that remain part of
- [BrasPine partners with Microtec for major greenfield sawmill in Uruguay](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/braspine-partners-with-microtec-for-major-greenfield-sawmill-in-uruguay/) - The complete scanning system will cover BrasPine’s entire production process, from log yard to dry mill. BrasPine has launched a major greenfield sawmill project in Uruguay and selected Microtec as the sole supplier of scanning solutions for the entire production process. The Brazilian manufacturer of pine frames and mouldings is expanding its operations in
- [Leitz celebrates 150th anniversary at Holz-Handwerk with new product launch](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/leitz-celebrates-150th-anniversary-at-holz-handwerk-with-new-product-launch/) - The FineCut saw blade premiere was among the highlights at the Nuremberg exhibition. Leitz marked its 150th anniversary at the Holz-Handwerk and Fensterbau Frontale 2026 trade fairs in Nuremberg, presenting a mix of new technologies and established solutions for woodworking and manufacturing. The company’s exhibition stand reflected both its long history and its focus on
- [CIFF Shanghai 2026 to spotlight design, technology and sustainability](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ciff-shanghai-2026-to-spotlight-design-technology-and-sustainability/) - From 5 to 8 Sep 2026, the fair will bring together four co-located exhibitions to present an integrated view of the furniture industry, from design concepts through to manufacturing. The 58th China International Furniture Fair (CIFF) Shanghai will take place from 5 to 8 Sep 2026, with a growing focus on linking design, manufacturing and
- [Fischer launches new range of high-performance screws](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/fischer-launches-new-range-of-high-performance-screws/) - The PowerFast II screws combine professional performance with easy handling for a wide range of projects. Fischer has introduced its latest range of screws, designed to deliver reliable performance while being easy to use. Aimed at both DIY enthusiasts and professional tradespeople, the PowerFast II screws promise fast, clean and durable results across small repairs,
- [CIFF Guangzhou 2026 sees record global participation](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ciff-guangzhou-2026-sees-record-global-participation/) - Over 353,000 visitors from 185 countries converge at the China furniture exhibition. The 57th China International Furniture Fair (CIFF) Guangzhou has concluded at the Canton Fair Complex in Pazhou, recording unprecedented international participation and reaffirming its position as one of the global hubs for the furniture industry. Held in two phases from 18–21 Mar and
- [Metrie expands door manufacturing and service capabilities with Canada-wide acquisitions](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metrie-expands-door-manufacturing-and-service-capabilities-with-canada-wide-acquisitions/) - The North American millwork leader now offers end-to-end interior and exterior door solutions across Canada. Metrie, one of North America’s largest manufacturers and distributors of millwork, has acquired door fabrication and service assets in Eastern and Western Canada, expanding its interior and exterior door offerings. The acquisitions include door assembly, hanging and finishing assets
- [Frei Holzbau adopts HOMAG’s latest CNC software woodWOP 9](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/frei-holzbau-adopts-homags-latest-cnc-software-woodwop-9/) - Tradition meets technology as the Swiss company modernises its workflows. In the St Gallen Rhine Valley, Frei Holzbau has made a name for itself. Since 1964, the Swiss company has been renowned for versatility, producing everything from facades, furniture and staircases to complex free-form reliefs. To meet the high standards required for bespoke doors and
- [Hardwood trade mission links West Virginia mills with Asian markets](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/hardwood-trade-mission-links-west-virginia-mills-with-asian-markets/) - Delegates from India and Vietnam visited facilities including Cherry River Lumber, Laurel Creek Hardwoods, and Meadow River Hardwood Lumber, resulting in multiple export contracts. The West Virginia Department of Agriculture has hosted an international trade mission aimed at boosting exports of hardwood products, bringing buyers from India and Vietnam to the state’s timber-producing regions. The
- [i4F and Unilin Technologies announce non‑assert agreement on water‑repellent coating patents for laminate and wood flooring](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/i4f-and-unilin-technologies-announce-non-assert-agreement-on-water-repellent-coating-patents-for-laminate-and-wood-flooring/) - The deal brings together two competing technologies, AquaProtect and Unicoat, giving manufacturers broader access to coating solutions. i4F and Unilin Technologies have announced a non-assert agreement covering their respective water-repellent coating patents for laminate and wood flooring. The deal brings together two providers of flooring technologies, both offering solutions designed to improve the moisture resistance
- [Metsä Group to build first commercial wood-based carbon capture plant](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-group-to-build-first-commercial-wood-based-carbon-capture-plant/) - The new facility, located at the company’s Rauma pulp mill, could potentially capture up to 100,000 tonnes of CO2 annually and support fossil-free value chains in Finland. Metsä Group, a leading Finnish forest industry company, has begun a pre-engineering project for the first commercial wood-based carbon capture plant. The facility is part of the company’s
- [Fischer strengthens production in Asia with new sites in India and China](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/fischer-strengthens-production-in-asia-with-new-sites-in-india-and-china/) - The expansion in Bengaluru and Taicang aims to boost local capacity and market presence. The Fischer Group of Companies is expanding its production footprint in Asia, opening a new facility in India and upgrading its existing site in China. The move forms part of the company’s strategy to support sustainable growth and enhance its market
- [Workspace Design Show joins Diversified family of events](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/workspace-design-show-joins-diversified-family-of-events/) - The leading trade event for workplace interiors and design will benefit from expanded resources and support under the new ownership. Workspace Design Show, a trade event dedicated to workplace interiors, design and culture, has been acquired by Diversified UK & Europe. Held in London and Amsterdam, the show is recognised as one of the leading
- [Spearhead invests $60m in glulam facility to expand production](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/spearhead-invests-60m-in-glulam-facility-to-expand-production/) - The expansion is set to create jobs, support growth in Canada’s mass timber sector and produce low-emission glue-laminated timber for sustainable construction projects. Canadian timber fabricator Spearhead has announced a $60m investment in a new production facility in Nelson, British Columbia (BC), as demand for mass timber construction continues to grow. The family-owned company said
- [The next frontier of woodworking: Wood Taiwan 2026 opens visitor pre-registration](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/the-next-frontier-of-woodworking-wood-taiwan-2026-opens-visitor-pre-registration/) - The trade show in Taipei will spotlight smart manufacturing, low-carbon solutions and timber’s growing role in global production. Wood Taiwan 2026, one of Asia’s leading trade fairs for woodworking machinery and furniture manufacturing, will take place from 23 to 26 Apr at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. Online pre-registration is now open, inviting industry professionals
- [US to hold Jul hearing on plywood imports case involving China, Indonesia and Vietnam](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/us-to-hold-jul-hearing-on-plywood-imports-case-involving-china-indonesia-and-vietnam/) - The investigation on 16 Jul will determine whether the imports have harmed domestic producers. Final comments are expected in Aug. The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has scheduled a public hearing on 16 Jul as part of its final-stage investigation into plywood imports from China, Indonesia and Vietnam. The hearing forms part of a review
- [CIFM/Interzum Guangzhou 2026 opens with awards and focus on smart manufacturing](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/cifm-interzum-guangzhou-2026-opens-with-awards-and-focus-on-smart-manufacturing/) - The event brings together global brands to explore automation, materials and design trends, highlighting innovation across the furniture supply chain. The 2026 edition of CIFM/Interzum Guangzhou has opened in Guangzhou, China, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers and industry professionals to explore developments in furniture production. Held at the Canton Fair Complex from 28 to 31 Mar,
- [TOMRA unveils deep learning advances at IFAT 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tomra-unveils-deep-learning-advances-at-ifat-2026/) - The exhibition in Munich will highlight the shift towards connected, data-driven recycling systems. TOMRA Recycling is marking 30 years of its AUTOSORT system by unveiling a new suite of artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning solutions at IFAT 2026 in Munich, Germany. The company, which specialises in sensor-based sorting technologies, said the exhibition, taking place
- [USDA announces $115.2m investment to expand timber production and curb wildfire risk](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/usda-announces-115-2m-investment-to-expand-timber-production-and-curb-wildfire-risk/) - Eight states will benefit from loan guarantees, targeting sawmills and wood processors as part of plan to increase output by 25%. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $115.2m in loan guarantees to support timber production and forest management, aiming to boost domestic output and help reduce wildfire risks. The funding, unveiled at the
- [European Investment Bank backs Kronospan’s green energy push with €146m loan](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/european-investment-bank-backs-kronospans-green-energy-push-with-e146m-loan/) - The financing will support the implementation of solar power, battery storage and electric vehicles solutions across the wood-based panel producer’s European production sites. The European Investment Bank (EIB), the financing arm of the EU, has agreed to lend €146m to Kronospan, a major European producer of wood-based panels, to support its transition towards cleaner energy
- [CIFM/Interzum Guangzhou 2026 to spotlight smart manufacturing push](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/cifm-interzum-guangzhou-2026-to-spotlight-smart-manufacturing-push/) - Global industry leaders gather as the trade fair returns with a focus on digitalisation and sustainability. CIFM/Interzum Guangzhou will return to the Canton Fair Complex from 28 to 31 Mar 2026, positioning itself as a key global platform for the furniture manufacturing industry amid a growing push towards smarter and more sustainable production. Organised by
- [CIFF Guangzhou 2026: Why Global Buyers Choose CIFF Guangzhou to Read the Next Chapter of Living](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ciff-guangzhou-2026-why-global-buyers-choose-ciff-guangzhou-to-read-the-next-chapter-of-living/) - As CIFF Guangzhou continues to expand in scale and sharpen its focus on lifestyle-driven content, international buyers are increasingly treating the fair as a key annual checkpoint. Rather than simply sourcing products, many now see CIFF as one of the most direct ways to understand where the furniture industry is heading — and how changing
- [Heesemann announces management change amid growth plans](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/heesemann-announces-management-change-amid-growth-plans/) - The German sanding specialist is targeting growth, innovation and a stronger global presence under its new leadership. German machinery manufacturer Karl Heesemann Maschinenfabrik has reorganised its leadership as it looks to strengthen growth, innovation and its presence in new markets. The company said Stefan Müller, formerly head of its US sales operations, has been appointed
- [Workspace Design Show draws record crowds in London](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/workspace-design-show-draws-record-crowds-in-london/) - More than 5,300 attendees from over 40 countries gathered at the show as the industry gains momentum. The Workspace Design Show returned to the Business Design Centre in London on 24–25 Feb, bringing together architects, designers, occupiers and brands shaping the future of workplace interiors. Now in its fifth edition, the event welcomed more than
- [Dieffenbacher targets stricter air pollution regulations with dryer emission control system](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/dieffenbacher-targets-stricter-air-pollution-regulations-with-dryer-emission-control-system/) - The technology aims to support compliance with increasingly stringent regulations, with the German firm expanding global adoption of its system across the wood-based panel industry. Environmental regulations are tightening worldwide, placing greater pressure on industrial manufacturers to cut air pollution. German machine and plant manufacturer Dieffenbacher says its Dryer Emission Control System (DECS) with Inline
- [Koskisen expands Zero range with construction panels](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/koskisen-expands-zero-range-with-construction-panels/) - The new Zero construction boards are made entirely from renewable raw materials and designed for modern interior applications. Finnish wood processing company Koskisen has expanded its Zero product family with a new range of construction boards, as demand for bio-based materials continues to grow across the building sector. The new panels, designed for flooring and
- [Over 3,000 visitors attend SCM Open House](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/over-3000-visitors-attend-scm-open-house/) - Despite ongoing geopolitical and macroeconomic challenges, the woodworking sector showed sustained interest in new technologies and production models during SCM’s Open House. SCM reopened its Technology Center in Rimini for the event, held from 12–14 Mar, welcoming more than 3,000 visitors from 60 countries. Over 1,000 companies were represented, with the strongest participation from Italy,
- [CIFF Guangzhou 2026: where the global furniture industry comes together](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ciff-guangzhou-2026-where-the-global-furniture-industry-comes-together/) - The 57th China International Furniture Fair (CIFF Guangzhou) opens on 18 Mar at the Canton Fair Complex in Pazhou, bringing together stakeholders from across the global furniture industry. Held in its traditional two-phase format from 18–21 Mar and 28–31 Mar 2026, the exhibition spans 850,000 sqm across 90 halls and features more than 5,100 brands.
- [The Circular Hub](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/the-circular-hub/) - An exhibition testing circularity for workplace design The development of an exhibition space exploring circularity at the Workplace Design Show began with a central question: how can an exhibition be designed using circular principles rather than a linear approach? The result was The Circular Hub, created by MCM Architecture and Future Works, in collaboration with
- [Weak procurement practices risk higher costs and scrutiny, the Australian Furniture Association warns](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/weak-procurement-practices-risk-higher-costs-and-scrutiny-the-australian-furniture-association-warns/) - According to the sector’s peak body, government agencies risk regulatory exposure, budget overruns and reputational damage if procurement controls are not strengthened. The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) has warned that weak procurement practices for furniture and furnishings across government agencies are creating growing financial and reputational risks. The industry body said recurring problems in planning,
- [CIFF Guangzhou 2026 highlights nine design forces shaping the future of home living](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ciff-guangzhou-2026-highlights-nine-design-forces-shaping-the-future-of-home-living/) - 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 more than 360,000 professional visitors from over 200
- [LEUCO France CEO Jean-Michel Peter retires after 36 years](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/leuco-france-ceo-jean-michel-peter-retires-after-36-years/) - Dr Dominique Fendeleur takes helm to continue company growth and innovation. Jean-Michel Peter, long-serving chief executive of LEUCO France, retired at the end of Feb 2026, concluding a 36-year career with the company. During his nine years at the helm, Peter oversaw the consolidation of LEUCO France’s market position, the expansion of its technical expertise,
- [Domotex Asia/ChinaFloor opens Buyer Club applications for 2026 show](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/domotex-asia-chinafloor-opens-buyer-club-applications-for-2026-show/) - The programme offers hospitality benefits and curated business matching sessions at the trade fair, which will return to Shanghai from 27 to 29 May 2026. Applications are now open for the Buyer Club hospitality programme at Domotex Asia/ChinaFloor, which will return to Shanghai from 27 to 29 May 2026. The event, now in its 28th
- [Metsä Group opens summer job programme for young talents in Finland](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-group-opens-summer-job-programme-for-young-talents-in-finland/) - Applications are open from 9 to 27 Mar 2026. Metsä Group has opened applications for summer jobs for 16–17-year-olds, with positions in forest planting and yard maintenance at mill sites across Finland. The company said the programme aims to provide young talents with a safe and supervised introduction to working life. Forest planting roles will
- [Stora Enso names leadership team for new forest asset company](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/stora-enso-names-leadership-team-for-new-forest-asset-company/) - The demerger is expected to be completed in the first half of 2027. Stora Enso has announced the executive management team for its new forest asset company, which is planned to be demerged from the group. The move is scheduled to be completed in the first half of 2027. The company said Tuomas Hallenberg, who
- [Canada invests $4.4m to strengthen forest sector in the Prairies](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/canada-invests-4-4m-to-strengthen-forest-sector-in-the-prairies/) - Funding for 10 projects in Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan aims to boost innovation, support Indigenous participation and expand markets for Canadian wood products. The Canadian government has announced more than $4.4m in funding for projects aimed at strengthening the forest sector across the Prairies. On 6 Mar 2026, Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister
- [Two decades in Vietnam: The growth and breakthrough of Công Ty Tnhh Trường Hưng](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/two-decades-in-vietnam-the-growth-and-breakthrough-of-cong-ty-tnhh-truong-hung/) - The Vietnamese woodworking machinery supplier is preparing to open a large-scale showroom on 16 Mar 2026, aiming to boost customer confidence in the solutions on display and accelerate automation adoption across the country’s furniture industry. Amid the global relocation wave of the furniture manufacturing industry, Vietnam has risen as one of the world’s core production
- [Roseburg Forest Products restarts construction of Dillard MDF plant in Oregon](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/roseburg-forest-products-restarts-construction-of-dillard-mdf-plant-in-oregon/) - The facility is expected to begin operations in 2028. Roseburg Forest Products has restarted construction of its Dillard MDF plant in Oregon, a project the company says is central to its long-term growth strategy. Work on the medium-density fibreboard (MDF) facility resumed on 4 Mar 2026 after the project was paused in early 2025 amid
- [Weinig consolidates production after €120m investment](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/weinig-consolidates-production-after-e120m-investment/) - Relocation and modernisation aim to boost technology leadership in the woodworking industry. Over the past four years, the Weinig Group has invested €120m in production, logistics and its product portfolio — the largest investment in the company’s history. Through its Transformation 2027 programme, the company is aligning its structures with this new capacity and concentrating
- [Henrik Söderström appointed SVP of sawn timber business at Metsä Fibre](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/henrik-soderstrom-appointed-svp-of-sawn-timber-business-at-metsa-fibre/) - The former Metsä Wood executive will also join the management team from Apr 2026. Henrik Söderström has been appointed senior vice-president of the sawn timber business at Metsä Fibre and will join the company’s management team from 1 Apr 2026. He will report to chief executive Ismo Nousiainen and moves into the role from his
- [SFI launches online tool linking forestry standards to global reporting frameworks](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/sfi-launches-online-tool-linking-forestry-standards-to-global-reporting-frameworks/) - The interactive platform is designed to help organisations align forest certification with major sustainability frameworks. The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) has launched an interactive online tool aimed at helping organisations demonstrate how its forest certification standards align with leading global sustainability reporting frameworks. The SFI Sustainability Framework Crosswalk maps requirements within the SFI Standards against
- [Tla’amin Nation to acquire Western Forest Products’ Stillwater operations in $80m deal](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tlaamin-nation-to-acquire-western-forest-products-stillwater-operations-in-80m-deal/) - The landmark agreement strengthens Indigenous economic development while maintaining sustainable timber production on the British Columbia coast. Western Forest Products has agreed to sell its Stillwater forest operation near Powell River, British Columbia (BC), to Qwoqwnes Forestry Holdings, an entity controlled by Tla’amin Nation, in a deal valued at $80m. The operation includes Block One
- [Metsä Fibre announces temporary shutdown at Joutseno mill](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-fibre-announces-temporary-shutdown-at-joutseno-mill/) - Production will be paused from 31 Mar 2026 amid continued uncertainty in Asian markets. Metsä Fibre, the pulp and bioproducts division of Metsä Group, has announced a temporary production shutdown at its Joutseno mill, starting 31 Mar 2026. The company said the pause is intended to adjust output in response to the current uncertain demand
- [US opens annual review of anti-dumping duties on wood imports](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/us-opens-annual-review-of-anti-dumping-duties-on-wood-imports/) - Final decisions are expected in early 2027. The US Department of Commerce has begun its annual administrative reviews of existing anti-dumping and countervailing duty measures on several major wood product imports. From 9 Mar 2026, the department said the reviews will examine trade during the 2025 calendar year, with final results expected by 31 Jan
- [Canada invests $13m to support Southern Interior firms amid trade pressures](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/canada-invests-13m-to-support-southern-interior-firms-amid-trade-pressures/) - The Regional Tariff Response Initiative aims to help businesses adapt to global trade disruption, including support for mass timber, manufacturing and supply chain upgrades in the forestry sector. The Canadian government has announced more than $13m in funding for businesses across British Columbia’s (BC) Southern Interior, as part of efforts to help industries adapt to
- [Vecoplan debuts VEZ 3300 e-mobile shredder at IFAT 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/vecoplan-debuts-vez-3300-e-mobile-shredder-at-ifat-2026/) - From shredding to cleaning, the German manufacturer will demonstrate its modular recycling solutions at the trade fair in Munich. German recycling technology company Vecoplan has introduced its first mobile shredder, the VEZ 3300 e-mobile, which will make its debut at IFAT 2026 in Munich, taking place from 4 to 7 May. Marking the company’s move
- [Metsä Conservation Foundation opens applications for funding conservation efforts](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-conservation-foundation-opens-applications-for-funding-conservation-efforts/) - From now to 30 Apr, forest owners are invited to propose sites for protection and may receive financial compensation if the conservation supports national biodiversity objectives. The Metsä Conservation Foundation has begun operations and is now accepting applications to permanently protect forest sites across Finland. The foundation was established in 2025 by Metsäliitto Cooperative, the
- [Malaysia targets RM32.8bn in timber exports by 2030](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/malaysia-targets-rm32-8bn-in-timber-exports-by-2030/) - Wooden furniture now accounts for nearly half of the country’s timber exports. Malaysia is aiming to increase timber and timber-based product exports to 32.8bn ringgit ($8.3bn; £6.24bn) by 2030, even as the sector faces rising production costs and pricing pressures. The target was announced by Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities
- [Panels & Furniture Asia January/February 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/panels-furniture-asia-january-february-2026/) - Building a low-carbon future in furniture Guiding Singapore’s furniture industry forward Rhythm of Blues: AkzoNobel unveils its 2026 Colours of the Year
- [Setra Group posts full-year loss for 2025 amid market pressures](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/setra-group-posts-full-year-loss-for-2025-amid-market-pressures/) - The Swedish timber producer cites weak construction demand and currency headwinds as it reports an operating loss of SEK 622m. Swedish wood products manufacturer Setra Group has reported an operating loss of SEK 622m ($67m; £50m) for the full year 2025, compared with a loss of SEK 216m ($23m; £17m) a year earlier, as challenging
- [Dieffenbacher unveils recycling and energy solutions at IFAT 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/dieffenbacher-unveils-recycling-and-energy-solutions-at-ifat-2026/) - The company will showcase fibreboard and waste wood recycling alongside sustainable energy systems at two booths during the trade fair. German machine and plant manufacturer Dieffenbacher is set to present its recycling and energy technologies at IFAT 2026 in Munich, with a focus on improving efficiency and sustainability in wood-based industries. From 4 to 7
- [US moves to impose steep anti-dumping duties on Asian hardwood and decorative plywood imports](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/us-moves-to-impose-steep-anti-dumping-duties-on-asian-hardwood-and-decorative-plywood-imports/) - Duties of up to 196% take effect from 2 Mar 2026 as investigations continue. The US has announced preliminary anti-dumping duties on hardwood and decorative plywood imported from China, Indonesia and Vietnam, in a move that could significantly raise costs for importers. In findings released on 25 Feb, the US Department of Commerce said it
- [Canada pledges $500m to modernise forest sector](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/canada-pledges-500m-to-modernise-forest-sector/) - The funding supports innovation, Indigenous participation and mass timber construction. In response to challenging US trade measures, the government of Canada has announced $500m in funding to support forest industry innovation, protect jobs and help companies diversify production. Prime Minister Mark Carney first outlined a series of measures in Aug 2025 to help the sector
- [US hardwood exports to India reach record high in 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/us-hardwood-exports-to-india-reach-record-high-in-2025/) - Shipments of lumber, logs and veneer totalled more than $12m last year. Exports of American hardwood products to India reached a record level in 2025, according to the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC). The trade body said the total value of US hardwood lumber, logs and veneers shipped to India last year reached $12.284m, based
- [Siempelkamp India secures MDF projects with Elixrr Industries and M5 Green](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/siempelkamp-india-secures-mdf-projects-with-elixrr-industries-and-m5-green/) - The German technology supplier will also showcase its press concepts and advanced processing solutions at this year’s IndiaWood. Siempelkamp India has announced two new customer partnerships ahead of this year’s IndiaWood exhibition in Bangalore, reinforcing its position in the country’s wood-based panel sector. The company will exhibit from 26 Feb to 2 Mar, focusing on
- [New Dutch housing project points to future of large-scale modular timber construction](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/new-dutch-housing-project-points-to-future-of-large-scale-modular-timber-construction/) - The five-storey Xylino complex uses laminated veneer lumber to cut build times and emissions. A new housing development in the Netherlands is being presented as a model for scaling up modular timber construction while cutting environmental impact. Xylino, a five-storey residential complex in Almere, provides 103 homes built using an industrialised modular system based entirely
- [Sonae Arauco launches Carbon Footprint Calculator to estimate CO2 impact from factory to site](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/sonae-arauco-launches-carbon-footprint-calculator-to-estimate-co2-impact-from-factory-to-site/) - The online tool allows users to calculate emissions linked to the production and transport of the company’s wood-based panels. Sonae Arauco has launched a Carbon Footprint Calculator designed to help customers estimate the carbon emissions associated with its products. The company says the tool forms part of its wider transparency strategy and commitment to sustainability.
- [Vecoplan appoints Dr Ralf Guckert as CEO](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/vecoplan-appoints-dr-ralf-guckert-as-ceo/) - The executive board reshuffle comes as the company continues to expand its digital capabilities and strengthen its position in international recycling markets. Vecoplan has appointed Dr Ralf Guckert as its new chief executive officer, strengthening its executive leadership following the appointment of Eric Jaschke as chief financial officer in Dec 2025. Guckert succeeds Werner Berens,
- [Hymmen brings smart production technologies to MIKO Connect](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/hymmen-brings-smart-production-technologies-to-miko-connect/) - Furniture makers get a first look at the latest manufacturing solutions in East Westphalia. Hymmen will present its latest production solutions for furniture manufacturers at the inaugural MIKO Connect: Furniture & Interior Components East Westphalia, taking place on 11–12 Mar 2026 at Bielefeld City Hall. The boutique trade fair brings together industry players to explore
- [Jowat receives KOMO certification for safety and quality](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/jowat-receives-komo-certification-for-safety-and-quality/) - The new approvals strengthen the manufacturer’s adhesives portfolio in the construction sector. Jowat, a leading industrial adhesive manufacturer, has secured KOMO certification for several of its products, reaffirming its commitment to quality, safety and customer confidence, while strengthening its position in the European construction market. KOMO is one of the most respected quality marks in
- [In conversation with Alejandro Bermejo: Record growth at FIMMA + Maderalia 2026 and Spain’s rising industry influence](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/in-conversation-with-alejandro-bermejo-record-growth-at-fimma-maderalia-2026-and-spains-rising-industry-influence/) - From expanding exhibitor stands to rising international attendance, the Maderalia president explains why this edition is the strongest in a decade and how Spain is strengthening its position in the global wood and furniture market. Nine months ahead of its opening, FIMMA + Maderalia — the biennial trade fair for suppliers to the wood, furniture,
- [Valmet supplies new log line to boost wood handling at The Price Companies](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/valmet-supplies-new-log-line-to-boost-wood-handling-at-the-price-companies/) - The high-capacity debarking and chipping line will strengthen US operations and process 425 tonnes of roundwood per hour. Valmet has secured an order from The Price Companies to supply a new debarking and chipping line at one of its operations in Georgia, US. The installation will increase wood chip production and support the company’s position
- [President Trump announces 15% global tariffs after Supreme Court setback](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/president-trump-announces-15-global-tariffs-after-supreme-court-setback/) - Businesses weigh the impact as questions grow over refunds and trade deals. Separate tariffs on products such as lumber, introduced under different legislation, remain unaffected by the court’s ruling. US President Donald Trump has said he will impose global tariffs of 15%, escalating a trade dispute after the Supreme Court struck down his previous import
- [CIFM/Interzum Guangzhou 2026: Connecting the global furniture supply chain](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/cifm-interzum-guangzhou-2026-connecting-the-global-furniture-supply-chain/) - International brands converge to showcase intelligent manufacturing, materials innovation and hardware technology. CIFM/Interzum Guangzhou 2026 will take place from 28 to 31 Mar at the Canton Fair Complex, alongside phase two of the 57th China International Furniture Fair (CIFF) Guangzhou. The exhibition is one of the leading international platforms for furniture production technologies and upstream
- [Canada Wood and ECADI to launch mass timber pavilion through internal design competition](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/canada-wood-and-ecadi-to-launch-mass-timber-pavilion-through-internal-design-competition/) - Scheduled for installation in ECADI’s main lobby by the end of Mar 2026, the pavilion will showcase modern timber construction using Canadian wood products. Canada Wood Group (CWG) and the East China Architectural Design & Research Institute (ECADI) have concluded the 2026 ECADI Archi-Neering Design Competition in Shanghai. The competition directly informs a tangible outcome:
- [LIGNA 2027 reports strong demand, with more than 80% of space booked](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ligna-2027-reports-strong-demand-with-more-than-80-of-space-booked/) - The trade fair in Hanover sees high demand 15 months ahead of its opening. Over 80% of exhibition space for LIGNA 2027 has already been booked, more than a year before the event is due to open. The world’s leading trade fair for the woodworking and wood processing industry will take place in May 2027
- [Japanese retailer Nitori expands click furniture partnership with Välinge Innovation](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/japanese-retailer-nitori-expands-click-furniture-partnership-with-valinge-innovation/) - The extended use of Threespine technology forms part of Nitori’s global manufacturing strategy. Nitori, Japan’s largest home furnishing retailer, has expanded its partnership with Välinge Innovation, increasing its use of the company’s Threespine click furniture technology. The move forms part of Nitori’s broader manufacturing strategy and product offering. The retailer will now incorporate Threespine ID
- [Schattdecor launches high-performance impregnation line in Rosate, Italy](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/schattdecor-launches-high-performance-impregnation-line-in-rosate-italy/) - The new PMI 025 line increases production capacity and processes larger sheets at high speed. Schattdecor has put its new PMI 025 impregnation line into operation at its Rosate site in Italy. The 83m-long machine is the sixth impregnation line at the facility and is designed to deliver higher production speeds while handling larger paper
- [Carlheinz Weitmann retires from operational leadership at WEKO](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/carlheinz-weitmann-retires-from-operational-leadership-at-weko/) - The long-standing managing partner will remain involved with the company in an advisory capacity. Long-standing managing partner Carlheinz Weitmann has stepped down from day-to-day operations at Weitmann & Konrad, bringing to a close more than four decades in an operational leadership role. Weitmann officially retired from daily management on 31 Dec 2025 and will continue
- [Interforst 2026 gears up with strong exhibitor line-up and new themes](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/interforst-2026-gears-up-with-strong-exhibitor-line-up-and-new-themes/) - The international trade fair for forestry and forest technology will take place at Messe München from 15 to 18 Oct 2026. Interforst, the international trade fair for forestry and forest technology, is on track for a strong start in 2026, with numerous leading companies already confirmed. The event will be held at the Messe München
- [Ingka Investments completes €720m forestland acquisition in the Baltics](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ingka-investments-completes-e720m-forestland-acquisition-in-the-baltics/) - The deal with Swedish forestry group Södra includes more than 150,000 hectares across Latvia and Estonia. Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group, has completed the acquisition of forestland from Swedish forestry group Södra in Latvia and Estonia. The transaction follows the signing of an agreement announced in Oct 2025 and forms part of
- [HOMAG permanently reduces prices on over 2,000 spare parts](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/homag-permanently-reduces-prices-on-over-2000-spare-parts/) - Original parts are now more competitively priced and reflect customer feedback. HOMAG, a global provider of integrated solutions for woodworking production, has permanently reduced prices on more than 2,000 spare parts, effective from 1 Feb 2026. The company said the reductions are part of a targeted and sustainable approach, reflecting customer feedback and a regular
- [West Fraser reports fourth-quarter loss amid tariffs and weak demand](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/west-fraser-reports-fourth-quarter-loss-amid-tariffs-and-weak-demand/) - The wood products group says market pressures persisted into early 2026, despite progress on major capital projects. West Fraser has reported a loss for the fourth quarter of 2025, as elevated tariffs, oversupply in key product categories and weaker demand continued to weigh on results. Sales for the quarter fell to $1.165bn, down from $1.307bn
- [Workspace Design Show London unveils 2026 talks programme](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/workspace-design-show-london-unveils-2026-talks-programme/) - Sessions will explore the future of work, sustainability and workplace performance. The 2026 Workspace Design Show, taking place on 25–26 Feb at the Business Design Centre in London, has revealed its talks programme, offering insights on how design, data and sustainability are shaping the future of work. The event will bring together architects, designers, occupiers
- [Australian furniture suppliers warned over misleading product claims](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/australian-furniture-suppliers-warned-over-misleading-product-claims/) - Recent enforcement action by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has highlighted the risks of unsubstantiated approval and compliance claims across the sector, prompting industry bodies to urge businesses to review current practices. Furniture businesses in Australia are being reminded that how products are described can be as important as what is being sold, following
- [Uniboard produces its first panel on the new Val-d’Or particleboard line](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/uniboard-produces-its-first-panel-on-the-new-val-dor-particleboard-line/) - The $350m modernisation project boosts capacity and automation at its Quebec plant. Uniboard has produced its first panel on a new particleboard production line at its Val-d’Or facility in Quebec, marking a major milestone in a multi-year modernisation project. The upgrade was delivered in three phases and involved a complete rebuild of the site. The
- [AkzoNobel introduces Eco+ label for sustainable powder coatings](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/akzonobel-introduces-eco-label-for-sustainable-powder-coatings/) - The new designation aims to clarify environmental performance across the Interpon and Resicoat portfolios. AkzoNobel has introduced Eco+, a new designation that brings together its most sustainable powder coating solutions from the Interpon and Resicoat portfolios under a single label. The company, which supplies coatings for applications ranging from building facades to kitchens and wooden
- [Heesemann to unveil new sanding machine series at Holz-Handwerk 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/heesemann-to-unveil-new-sanding-machine-series-at-holz-handwerk-2026/) - The ISM range and modular robotics solutions are aimed at addressing labour shortages and rising cost pressures in woodworking. German sanding machine manufacturer Heesemann will reveal a new series of compact, modular sanding machines at Holz-Handwerk 2026, along with practical automation solutions aimed at smaller woodworking businesses. The trade fair, held in Nuremberg from 24
- [Versowood completes acquisition of UPM’s Korkeakoski sawmill](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/versowood-completes-acquisition-of-upms-korkeakoski-sawmill/) - The deal, approved by competition authorities, also includes a cooperation agreement and a minority shareholding for UPM. Versowood has completed its acquisition of UPM’s Korkeakoski sawmill business, following approval by competition authorities. The deal, first announced in Sep 2025, also includes a cooperation agreement covering Versowood’s sawmill by-products and pulpwood. Under the arrangement, UPM will
- [Major manufacturers lined up for Xylexpo/Composites Future 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/major-manufacturers-lined-up-for-xylexpo-composites-future-2026/) - The Italian trade fair for woodworking and furniture technologies is set to expand its scope with the addition of composites. Biesse has confirmed it will exhibit at Xylexpo/Composites Future 2026, joining a growing list of major manufacturers signed up for the international trade fair. The company’s participation places it alongside other established names already registered
- [Partnership between UC Berkeley researchers and Mad River Mass Timber scales up DLT production in California](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/partnership-between-uc-berkeley-researchers-and-mad-river-mass-timber-scales-up-dlt-production-in-california/) - A collaboration between academia and industry is turning underused forest resources into low-carbon construction materials. Research developed at the University of California, Berkeley is beginning to influence how buildings are made across California, as the construction industry looks for lower-carbon alternatives to concrete and steel. Drawing on work led by Assistant Professor Paul Mayencourt at
- [Canada invests $7.5m in Kap Paper to support MDF facility plans](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/canada-invests-7-5m-in-kap-paper-to-support-mdf-facility-plans/) - The investment will fund a feasibility study to help the company expand into growth markets while supporting the regional economy. Canada has announced a $7.5m investment to support Kap Paper in Kapuskasing, Ontario, aiming to safeguard regional jobs and strengthen the local forestry economy. The funding, provided through the Strategic Response Fund (SRF), will help
- [Bangkok to host inaugural Domotex South East Asia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/bangkok-to-host-inaugural-domotex-south-east-asia/) - Domotex leverages Bangkok’s strategic location to establish a regional hub for innovation and business in South East Asia’s expanding construction market. South East Asia is emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing construction markets. Driven by long-term infrastructure investment and urban development, the region’s construction sector reached a market volume of more than $538bn in
- [FIMMA + Maderalia strengthens industry alliances to connect design and timber construction](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/fimma-maderalia-strengthens-industry-alliances-to-connect-design-and-timber-construction/) - Ahead of its next edition, the international fair is deepening ties with associations to place wood, design and sustainable construction at the heart of the exhibition. FIMMA + Maderalia is laying the groundwork for its upcoming edition, scheduled from 10 to 13 Nov at Feria Valencia. Beyond its commercial activity, the event is engaging more
- [Erik Swerup to lead RemaSawco as new CEO](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/erik-swerup-to-lead-remasawco-as-new-ceo/) - The appointment takes effect from 1 Feb 2026. Image Systems has appointed Erik Swerup as the new chief executive officer of RemaSawco, one of the group’s business units specialising in digital solutions for the sawmill industry. RemaSawco develops scanning technology, optimisation software and digital systems designed to improve efficiency, value creation and sustainability in wood
- [Metsäliitto Cooperative acquires 5.1% stake in Metsä Fibre from Itochu](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsaliitto-cooperative-acquires-5-1-stake-in-metsa-fibre-from-itochu/) - The deal strengthens Metsäliitto’s control over Finland’s leading wood-based bioproducts producer. Metsäliitto Cooperative has increased its stake in Metsä Fibre after acquiring 5.1% of shares from Japanese trading company Itochu Corporation. The transaction was completed on 4 Feb 2026. Metsä Fibre produces wood-based bioproducts including sawn timber, pulp, biochemicals and bioenergy, operating four mills and four
- [Bedrock Robotics raises $270m to expand autonomous construction systems](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/bedrock-robotics-raises-270m-to-expand-autonomous-construction-systems/) - The US-based firm says the funding would help contractors deploy fully connected fleets of autonomous machines across complex infrastructure projects. Bedrock Robotics has raised $270m in a Series B funding round aimed at accelerating the use of autonomous systems in the construction industry, valuing the company at $1.75bn. The round was co-led by CapitalG and
- [A preview of CIFF Guangzhou 2026: Green, intelligent and collaborative workspaces](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/a-preview-of-ciff-guangzhou-2026-green-intelligent-and-collaborative-workspaces/) - Sustainability, digitalisation and people-centred design will be at the heart of the Office & Commercial Space exhibition at CIFF Guangzhou 2026. As demand grows for healthier, greener and more inclusive environments, office and commercial spaces are undergoing rapid transformation. Sustainability is no longer seen solely as an environmental duty; it is increasingly a strategic driver
- [UHA’s Pentad Pavilion heads to India Art Fair 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/uhas-pentad-pavilion-heads-to-india-art-fair-2026/) - The interactive structure, inspired by the new Indian parliament, will be exhibited in New Delhi following its debut in Mumbai. Pentad Pavilion, an interactive architectural installation by international design firm UHA, has been selected for exhibition at India Art Fair 2026 in New Delhi. The pavilion was first shown at ADFF:STIR Mumbai, where it was
- [Metsä Group opens 2026 funding round for Finnish nature projects](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-group-opens-2026-funding-round-for-finnish-nature-projects/) - Applications are now open for the group’s annual funding programme supporting nature restoration and biodiversity projects across Finland. Metsä Group has announced that its 2026 funding programme for nature projects will run from 1 Feb to 30 Apr. Launched in 2021, the programme supports projects aimed at strengthening Finnish nature outside commercial forests. Funding is
- [Jiangsu BBL Home Technology expands i4F partnership with new flooring technology licences](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/jiangsu-bbl-home-technology-expands-i4f-partnership-with-new-flooring-technology-licences/) - The agreements build on an existing drop-lock licence as the flooring manufacturer updates its SPC and herringbone ranges. Jiangsu BBL Home Technology (BBL), a major manufacturer of laminate, engineered wood and rigid core vinyl flooring, has signed two additional licence agreements with flooring technology provider i4F, expanding a partnership that already includes drop-lock installation systems.
- [New machines, safety and digitalisation: Altendorf at Holz-Handwerk 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/new-machines-safety-and-digitalisation-altendorf-at-holz-handwerk-2026/) - The German manufacturer will also mark its 120th anniversary, highlighting a history closely tied to the development of modern panel and solid wood cutting. Altendorf will use Holz-Handwerk 2026 to mark its 120th anniversary, underlining a brand history closely linked to the development of modern panel and solid wood cutting. Founded in 1906, the German
- [Leonhard Ritzhaupt named new Asia-Pacific vice-president at Jowat](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/leonhard-ritzhaupt-named-new-asia-pacific-vice-president-at-jowat/) - He succeeds Dr Ralf Schelbach, who has led the group’s expansion in Asia for more than a decade. Industrial adhesives supplier Jowat has announced a change in its Asia-Pacific leadership, with Leonhard Ritzhaupt appointed as vice-president for the region from 1 Jan 2026. He will be responsible for the strategic and operational development of the
- [Fastening specialist Fischer expands into Saudi Arabia with new subsidiary](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/fastening-specialist-fischer-expands-into-saudi-arabia-with-new-subsidiary/) - The move marks the company’s 51st operating unit worldwide. German fastening specialist Fischer has opened a new national subsidiary in Saudi Arabia, marking its 51st operating company worldwide and a further expansion into one of the world’s fastest-growing construction markets. The family-owned company, headquartered in Germany’s northern Black Forest region, said the move reflects the
- [Välinge Innovation partners with Kneho-Lacke on sound-insulating flooring technology](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/valinge-innovation-partners-with-kneho-lacke-on-sound-insulating-flooring-technology/) - New acoustic backing aims to improve noise reduction and simplify installation. Välinge Innovation has entered into a partnership with Kneho-Lacke to introduce a sound-insulating backing technology designed for use in flooring products. The technology uses an acoustic lacquer coating developed by Kneho-Lacke, a specialist in UV coatings, to reduce impact sound without the need for
- [Italian wood and furniture machinery market cools after record growth](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/italian-wood-and-furniture-machinery-market-cools-after-record-growth/) - Domestic market remains strong, but global challenges weigh on the sector. Italian manufacturers of machinery and technology for wood and wood-based materials saw production fall to €2.168bn in 2025 — a 10.4% decline compared with the previous year, according to preliminary figures from Acimall, the association representing the sector. Domestic sales were slightly lower at
- [$102m climate project launched to protect Vietnam’s forests and rural livelihoods](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/102m-climate-project-launched-to-protect-vietnams-forests-and-rural-livelihoods/) - A six-year programme will support agroforestry, forest protection and deforestation-free supply chains. Vietnam, together with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), has launched a $102.5m climate project aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting forest ecosystems linked to coffee production in rural areas. The RECAF project supports
- [Indo Wood returns as Indonesia strengthens its manufacturing ambitions](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/indo-wood-returns-as-indonesia-strengthens-its-manufacturing-ambitions/) - Held from 4 to 6 Jun 2026, the trade fair will bring machinery suppliers and manufacturers together in Surabaya, as Indonesia expands its woodworking industry. The Indonesia Forestry and Woodworking Machinery Expo (Indo Wood) is set to return in 2026, as Indonesia seeks to strengthen its position in the global woodworking and furniture manufacturing sector. Founded
- [Inside the technology reshaping waste wood recycling at TOMRA](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/inside-the-technology-reshaping-waste-wood-recycling-at-tomra/) - From advanced sorting to deep learning, TOMRA’s technologies are transforming how waste wood can be reused more efficiently in the panelboard industry. The global wood recycling market is expanding rapidly, as manufacturers increasingly turn to waste wood to reduce exposure to price volatility and the limited availability of virgin raw materials. Among the key innovations
- [Altendorf marks double anniversary at IndiaWood 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/altendorf-marks-double-anniversary-at-indiawood-2026/) - The woodworking machinery specialist will showcase new panel saws, edgebanding solutions and digital tools as it marks two milestones at the upcoming trade fair. Altendorf will mark a double anniversary at IndiaWood 2026, celebrating 120 years of the company’s global operations and 15 years of Altendorf India. Established in 2011, the Indian subsidiary has supported
- [President Trump threatens 25% tariffs on South Korean imports](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/president-trump-threatens-25-tariffs-on-south-korean-imports/) - The levies would rise from 15% on a broad range of products, including lumber and other key goods. US President Donald Trump has announced plans to raise tariffs on South Korean imports to 25%, accusing the country of failing to uphold a trade agreement reached last year. In a social media post, Trump said levies
- [IKEA expands second-hand marketplace to Sweden](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ikea-expands-second-hand-marketplace-to-sweden/) - The platform will operate in five European countries as the retailer scales its resale strategy. IKEA has expanded its second-hand marketplace to Sweden, marking the latest step in the retailer’s efforts to extend the life of its products and reduce waste. The platform, operated by Ingka Group — the largest IKEA retailer — will launch
- [Panels & Furniture Asia November/December 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/panels-furniture-asia-november-december-2025/) - Wood industry in limbo: Waiting for EUDR and tariffs to settle Bridging design and production in custom furniture Keeping timber bright indoors
- [WoodPoP sets date for inaugural Dara Award ceremony](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/woodpop-sets-date-for-inaugural-dara-award-ceremony/) - New European award to recognise excellence in sustainable timber architecture and engineering. The European Wood Policy Platform (WoodPoP) has announced that the first Dara Award ceremony will take place on 26 Nov 2026 in Prague, Czechia. Established in 2021 at the initiative of Austria and Finland, WoodPoP brings together policymakers, industry and researchers to strengthen
- [Zhejiang Kingdom New Material Group signs new licensing deal for i4F stair tread technology](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/zhejiang-kingdom-new-material-group-signs-new-licensing-deal-for-i4f-stair-tread-technology/) - Production using the new stair tread technology is set to begin at the vinyl flooring manufacturer’s China facility in Mar 2026. Flooring technology group i4F has signed a new licensing agreement with Zhejiang Kingdom New Material Group (Kingdom), allowing the Chinese manufacturer to adopt its stair tread technologies. The deal marks the fourth i4F technology
- [Paged LabTech appoints Olga Zajączkowska to management board](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/paged-labtech-appoints-olga-zajaczkowska-to-management-board/) - The chief product and innovation officer takes on a dual role to drive R&D and market strategy. Olga Zajączkowska, who has served as chief product and innovation officer at Paged Plywood, was selected by the supervisory board to join the leadership team at Paged LabTech — one of Europe’s most advanced laboratories specialising in wood-based
- [US sets preliminary duties on plywood imports from China, Indonesia and Vietnam](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/us-sets-preliminary-duties-on-plywood-imports-from-china-indonesia-and-vietnam/) - Importers face new costs as Washington advances trade cases against three major plywood suppliers, with duties of up to 128% proposed. The US Department of Commerce has issued preliminary rulings imposing countervailing duties on hardwood and decorative plywood imports from China, Indonesia and Vietnam, citing government subsidies to producers in all three countries. The department
- [Vietnam’s wood exports hit record $17bn in 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/vietnams-wood-exports-hit-record-17bn-in-2025/) - Growth in exports to Japan and the US offsets declines in China, cementing Vietnam’s position in the global wood market. Vietnam’s timber and wood product exports reached a record $17.2bn in 2025, marking a historic milestone for the country’s forestry industry. Data from Vietnam Customs shows the sector generated nearly $1.7bn in exports in Dec
- [TOMRA Recycling awarded EcoVadis Platinum for sustainability leadership](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tomra-recycling-awarded-ecovadis-platinum-for-sustainability-leadership/) - The medal reflects progress on climate targets, supply chain oversight and workforce standards. TOMRA Recycling has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum medal, placing the company among the top-performing businesses globally for sustainability. The award was given to TOMRA Sorting, the German legal entity and headquarters of TOMRA Recycling, following an independent assessment by EcoVadis, one
- [University of Auckland researchers put CLT to the test to advance outdoor applications](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/university-of-auckland-researchers-put-clt-to-the-test-to-advance-outdoor-applications/) - Long-term durability testing and life-cycle analysis aim to support low-carbon, circular construction solutions. Researchers at the University of Auckland’s Structural Timber Innovation Laboratory are investigating new ways to extend the use of cross-laminated timber (CLT) in outdoor and infrastructure applications. The material, composed of thick solid wood layers stacked crosswise and bonded with adhesive, is
- [AI joins the global flooring sector: i4F launches ai4F](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ai-joins-the-global-flooring-sector-i4f-launches-ai4f/) - The company introduces its first AI agent and a new analytics database to optimise licensee solutions. i4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the global flooring industry, has unveiled its new artificial intelligence strategy, branded ai4F, at Domotex in Hannover. The company also introduced its first conversational AI agent, available to visitors
- [From products to experiences: CIFF Guangzhou 2026 rethinks home living](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/from-products-to-experiences-ciff-guangzhou-2026-rethinks-home-living/) - Returning in Mar 2026, the fair highlights design innovation, emerging lifestyles and evolving retail models. As global markets shift and consumer expectations evolve, the home furniture industry is undergoing a period of transformation. Brands are being challenged not only to respond to changing design preferences, but also to adapt to new ways people live, shop
- [Ukraine and Germany strengthen forestry cooperation with five-year agreement](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ukraine-and-germany-strengthen-forestry-cooperation-with-five-year-agreement/) - The joint declaration focuses on climate resilience, forest management and alignment with EU standards. Ukraine and Germany have signed a joint declaration to strengthen cooperation in the forestry sector, reinforcing a long-standing partnership focused on sustainable forest management. The agreement was signed by Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture and Germany’s Federal Ministry of
- [Canada-China talks reopen trade channel for wood exports](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/canada-china-talks-reopen-trade-channel-for-wood-exports/) - A new Canada-China partnership aims to expand trade and investment, including cooperation on modern wood construction and forest products. Canada’s prime minister has announced a new strategic partnership with China, placing trade across several sectors — including wood products — at the centre of renewed bilateral relations. Prime Minister Mark Carney travelled to Beijing last
- [SCA announces senior management change as sustainability chief prepares to depart](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/sca-announces-senior-management-change-as-sustainability-chief-prepares-to-depart/) - Anders Edholm will step down from his role in Jul 2026, with recruitment for a successor set to begin immediately. SCA, Europe’s largest private forest owner, has announced a forthcoming change to its group management team. Anders Edholm, senior vice-president for sustainability and communications, has decided to leave the company. He will remain in his
- [Koskisen advances panel industry upgrade with new €7m investment](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/koskisen-advances-panel-industry-upgrade-with-new-e7m-investment/) - The Finnish wood products group says the next phase will focus on veneer processing, quality and productivity improvements. Finnish wood products company Koskisen has announced the launch of the second phase of its panel industry investment programme, as investments from the first phase are commissioned as planned. The company said the second phase, valued at
- [Jussi Linnaranta to continue as chair of Metsäliitto Cooperative board](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/jussi-linnaranta-to-continue-as-chair-of-metsaliitto-cooperative-board/) - The Metsä Group parent company has confirmed its board leadership following a constituent meeting. Jussi Linnaranta will continue as chair of the board of directors of Metsäliitto Cooperative, the parent company of Metsä Group, following a decision at the board’s constituent meeting. Mikko Mäkimattila will also remain in his role as vice-chair. Both hold master
- [Jussi Noponen named executive vice-president of Metsä Wood](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/jussi-noponen-named-executive-vice-president-of-metsa-wood/) - The long-serving Metsä Group executive will take up the role from 1 Mar 2026. Jussi Noponen has been appointed executive vice-president of Metsä Wood, part of Metsä Group, and will join Metsä Group’s executive management team from 1 Mar 2026. He will report to Jussi Vanhanen, president and chief executive of Metsä Group. Noponen has held
- [Workspace Design Show London reveals Connected Realities installations](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/workspace-design-show-london-reveals-connected-realities-installations/) - A series of interactive displays at Workspace Design Show London will explore how workplaces are evolving through technology, material innovation and human experience. Workspace Design Show will return to London on 25 to 26 Feb 2026 with a series of immersive installations built around its new theme, Connected Realities. Taking place at the Business Design
- [Wood Taiwan 2026: A showcase of innovation and sustainability](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/wood-taiwan-2026-a-showcase-of-innovation-and-sustainability/) - Three themes, five exhibit zones, and eight events put Taiwan’s woodworking sector in the spotlight. The Taiwan International Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Manufacturing Show, also known as Wood Taiwan, has opened pre-registration for visitors. Scheduled from 23 to 26 Apr 2026 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre, the event will bring together leading domestic and
- [Indonesia to offer Rp2 trillion credit facility for textile and furniture exporters](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/indonesia-to-offer-rp2-trillion-credit-facility-for-textile-and-furniture-exporters/) - Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa says the government-backed loans will carry an interest rate of 6% and be channelled through the state export finance agency. Indonesia’s finance minister has announced a Rp2 trillion ($119m) credit facility aimed at supporting the country’s textile and furniture industries, as part of broader efforts to strengthen export-oriented businesses. Purbaya
- [Sonae Arauco joins EU project to cut furniture industry emissions](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/sonae-arauco-joins-eu-project-to-cut-furniture-industry-emissions/) - Partnership with SUSBOARD aims to replace fossil-based adhesives with bio-based alternatives. Sonae Arauco, one of the global leaders in wood-based panels, has joined SUSBOARD, a Horizon Europe project backed with €6.9m in funding. The initiative aims to develop 100% bio-based, formaldehyde-free adhesives for particleboard and medium-density fibreboard (MDF), providing safer and more sustainable solutions for
- [Jartek expands North American presence with new US and Canada subsidiaries](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/jartek-expands-north-american-presence-with-new-us-and-canada-subsidiaries/) - The Finnish kiln technology supplier has also appointed Jeroen Hinnen as sales manager for North America. Jartek has established new subsidiaries in the US and Canada as part of a strategy to strengthen its presence in the North American market. The Finnish supplier of kiln and thermal modification technologies said it has set up Jartek
- [Jowat appoints Dr Olaf Meincke to board of directors](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/jowat-appoints-dr-olaf-meincke-to-board-of-directors/) - The appointment comes as long-serving board member Dr Christian Terfloth prepares to retire in mid-2026. Jowat, the family-owned manufacturer of industrial adhesives, has announced changes to its board of directors as part of a planned leadership transition. The company said its supervisory board has appointed Dr Olaf Meincke to the board of directors with effect
- [Wagner to showcase sustainable coating solutions at PaintExpo 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/wagner-to-showcase-sustainable-coating-solutions-at-paintexpo-2026/) - From 14 to 17 Apr 2026, the company will present its latest liquid and powder coating technologies at the trade fair in Karlsruhe. Wagner is set to present its latest developments in industrial coating at PaintExpo 2026, one of the world’s leading trade fairs for industrial surface technology, taking place in Karlsruhe from 14 to
- [SCM Open House 2026 to showcase integrated production and digital manufacturing](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/scm-open-house-2026-to-showcase-integrated-production-and-digital-manufacturing/) - World premieres and live demonstrations will highlight connected, flexible and sustainable woodworking technologies in Rimini. SCM will host its Open House 2026 at the company’s headquarters in Rimini from 12 to 14 Mar, presenting a wide range of new woodworking technologies aimed at connected, flexible and sustainable production. Spanning more than 4,000 sq m, the
- [AHEC to host Jodhpur trade mission ahead of IndiaWood 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ahec-to-host-jodhpur-trade-mission-ahead-of-indiawood-2026/) - Nine US hardwood exporters will meet manufacturers as exports to India are set to reach record levels. The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), the international trade association for the American hardwood industry, will host a networking event and trade servicing mission in Jodhpur in Feb 2026, ahead of its participation at IndiaWood 2026, as demand
- [Altendorf brings anniversary showcase to Eurobois 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/altendorf-brings-anniversary-showcase-to-eurobois-2026/) - The sliding table saw specialist will unveil new technology as it celebrates 120 years. Altendorf, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sliding table saws, will unveil a series of new and upgraded machines at Eurobois 2026, as the company marks its 120th anniversary. At the four-day trade fair in Lyon, running from 3 to
- [Stiga RM invests €92m in new birch plywood mill](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/stiga-rm-invests-e92m-in-new-birch-plywood-mill/) - New facility in Ogre is expected to become one of Northern Europe’s most advanced wood processing plants by 2029. Stiga RM has marked the start of construction on a new wood processing mill in Ogre Municipality, central Latvia, with a ceremonial laying of a time capsule at the site. The project, located in Tīnūži Parish
- [Stora Enso proposes board for new forest company ahead of 2027 demerger](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/stora-enso-proposes-board-for-new-forest-company-ahead-of-2027-demerger/) - The proposed members bring expertise across forestry, finance, sustainability and strategic marketing. Stora Enso has announced the proposed members of the board of directors for a new forest asset company that is set to be demerged from the group, with the transaction expected to be completed in the first half of 2027. Marcus Wallenberg, chair
- [Altendorf Group unifies brands and production under single identity](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/altendorf-group-unifies-brands-and-production-under-single-identity/) - The move brings machines and digital solutions together under the Altendorf name. As it marks its 120th anniversary, the Altendorf Group is consolidating its business under a single brand, bringing together machines, digital solutions and production under the Altendorf name. The company, known for its premium sliding table saws, says the move represents a shift
- [Välinge Innovation to unveil one-panel herringbone system at Domotex and TISE](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/valinge-innovation-to-unveil-one-panel-herringbone-system-at-domotex-and-tise/) - The 5G H/B One system is designed to speed up installation while maintaining strength and long-term performance. Välinge Innovation is set to launch 5G H/B One, a one-panel herringbone installation technology designed to make herringbone flooring faster and easier to install, while maintaining reliable long-term performance. The system will be showcased to the global flooring
- [Mackenzie County to develop wood pellet facilities with PowerWood Canada](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/mackenzie-county-to-develop-wood-pellet-facilities-with-powerwood-canada/) - The project aims to turn wildfire-damaged timber into clean energy and reduce reliance on coal. Mackenzie County has signed an agreement with Calgary-based PowerWood Canada Corporation, a cleantech company specialising in environmentally friendly black pellets, to establish two new wood pellet manufacturing facilities in the region. Officials described the project as a first-of-its-kind initiative in
- [Egger Group reports steady half-year performance amid market pressures](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/egger-group-reports-steady-half-year-performance-amid-market-pressures/) - Despite subdued construction activity and cautious consumers, the family-owned group continues to invest in capacity and sustainability. Egger Group, the international manufacturer of wood-based materials, has reported stable results for the first half of its 2025/2026 financial year (reporting date: 31 Oct 2025), despite ongoing economic pressures. The family-owned group recorded consolidated revenues of €2.15bn,
- [System TM to transfer Finnish sales and service operations to Projecta](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/system-tm-to-transfer-finnish-sales-and-service-operations-to-projecta/) - The move, effective Jan 2026, aims to strengthen local support and expand access to solid wood processing technologies. System TM, a global supplier of timber processing solutions for the solid wood industry, has announced changes to its sales and service operations in Finland. From 1 Jan 2026, responsibility for all sales and service activities in
- [British Columbia turns to India to diversify forestry and wood exports](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/british-columbia-turns-to-india-to-diversify-forestry-and-wood-exports/) - The province will lead a trade mission to India aimed at expanding markets for selected key industries, including sustainable forest products, while supporting jobs at home. British Columbia (BC) is seeking to expand international markets for its key industries as Premier David Eby prepares to lead a trade mission to India later this month. Forestry,
- [Siam Fibreboard upgrades MDF lines with Sunds Fibertech technology](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/siam-fibreboard-upgrades-mdf-lines-with-sunds-fibertech-technology/) - The Thai producer invests in resin injection and mat pre-heating systems to boost efficiency and sustainability. Siam Fibreboard, one of Asia’s leading medium-density fibreboard (MDF) producers, has invested in new production technology from Sunds Fibertech to enhance its operations in Hatyai, Thailand. The company will add one Internal Resin Injection System and two PressBooster fiber
- [Ukraine extends timber and scrap metal export restrictions until end of 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ukraine-extends-timber-and-scrap-metal-export-restrictions-until-end-of-2026/) - Officials say the measures are intended to safeguard strategic resources and support domestic production during the war. Ukraine has extended restrictions on the export of timber and scrap metal until the end of 2026, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has announced. The decision prolongs limits on the export of certain raw materials deemed critical to the
- [White House postpones higher tariffs on timber-derived products](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/white-house-postpones-higher-tariffs-on-timber-derived-products/) - The move keeps a 25% levy in place on selected furniture and cabinetry imports until 2027, while negotiations with trade partners continue. President Donald Trump has delayed planned tariff increases on selected wood-related products entering the US, extending existing measures for a further year. In a proclamation issued by the White House on 31 Dec
- [VT Industries expands Holstein manufacturing site with $16m investment](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/vt-industries-expands-holstein-manufacturing-site-with-16m-investment/) - 175,000 sq ft addition aims to boost efficiency and finished goods output. VT Industries has completed a major expansion of its manufacturing operations in Holstein, Iowa, following a $16m investment to increase capacity and improve production efficiency. The project, which began in 2024, adds 175,000 sq ft to the company’s existing site, marking the largest
- [Environment Agency introduces new waste wood rules after industry pressure](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/environment-agency-introduces-new-waste-wood-rules-after-industry-pressure/) - Revised Regulatory Position Statement allows temporary storage flexibility for affected sites in England. The Environment Agency has published a new Regulatory Position Statement (RPS) for waste wood in England, following sustained advocacy from the sector. The updated guidance, known as RPS 361, allows permitted sites affected by unplanned downtime at biomass plants, incinerators or panel
- [EUDR delayed as Council adopts targeted revision](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/eudr-delayed-as-council-adopts-targeted-revision/) - Application of the regulation is postponed to late 2026 as the EU seeks to ease administrative burdens. The European Union (EU) has formally adopted a targeted revision of its regulation on deforestation-free products, delaying its application and simplifying some of its requirements. The move, agreed by the Council, is intended to give operators, traders and
- [Segezha plans China manufacturing cluster in Shanghai from 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/segezha-plans-china-manufacturing-cluster-in-shanghai-from-2026/) - The Russian forestry group has signed an agreement to establish a manufacturing and logistics base in Shanghai’s Lingang Special Economic Zone. Russian timber holding company Segezha Group (Segezha) has signed an agreement to build a manufacturing and logistics cluster in China, with construction expected to begin in 2026. The agreement was signed with the leadership
- [UPM brings Europe’s largest wood-based biorefinery into commercial production](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/upm-brings-europes-largest-wood-based-biorefinery-into-commercial-production/) - The Finnish group’s new German biorefinery aims to replace fossil-based raw materials with wood-based chemicals across a range of industrial applications. UPM has begun producing its first commercial wood-based chemicals at its new biorefinery in Leuna, Germany. The facility, described by the company as Europe’s largest industrial-scale investment in biochemicals, has started the production and
- [Cyprien Gauze rejoins Biesse as company steps up Asia engagement](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/cyprien-gauze-rejoins-biesse-as-company-steps-up-asia-engagement/) - Material Hubs and local investment underpin growth plans as Asia gains focus. Biesse has stepped up its engagement across Asian markets as part of a wider strategy to strengthen its local presence and reinforce the region’s role in the company’s future growth. The Italy-based machinery and systems manufacturer said recent visits across Asia reflect its
- [Kährs Group reports improving profitability amid weak construction markets  ](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/kahrs-group-reports-improving-profitability-amid-weak-construction-markets/) - European retail growth offsets softer demand in new-build projects. Kährs Group (Kährs), the Swedish flooring manufacturer and distributor, has reported signs of improving profitability despite a continued slowdown in global construction markets. The company said order intake fell slightly in the third quarter of 2025, reflecting weaker demand in new-build projects, particularly in the Nordic
- [Vancouver Island timber firms receive $8m manufacturing boost](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/vancouver-island-timber-firms-receive-8m-manufacturing-boost/) - Funding aims to expand high-value wood products and protect forestry jobs. Two wood-product manufacturers on Vancouver Island are set to expand production after receiving almost $8m in provincial funding aimed at supporting value-added manufacturing and safeguarding forestry jobs. The funding, provided through British Columbia’s (BC) Manufacturing Jobs Fund, will support operations in Chemainus and Cumberland.
- [Stark Germany names new chief executive](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/stark-germany-names-new-chief-executive/) - Dr Marc Baumgartner to succeed Michael Knüppel at the start of 2026. Germany’s leading building materials supplier, Stark Germany, has announced a change in leadership, with Dr Marc Baumgartner set to succeed Michael Knüppel as chief executive from 1 Jan 2026. Knüppel, who has led the business since 2021, will step down at the end
- [What to expect at CIFF Guangzhou 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/what-to-expect-at-ciff-guangzhou-2026/) - From contemporary home design to advanced manufacturing systems, CIFF Guangzhou 2026 offers a preview of the trends shaping the global furniture industry. The China International Furniture Fair (CIFF) Guangzhou, one of the largest furniture exhibitions in the region, will return to the Canton Fair Complex from 18 to 21 Mar and 28 to 31 Mar
- [UK timber imports edge higher in Q3, but remain below 2024 levels](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/uk-timber-imports-edge-higher-in-q3-but-remain-below-2024-levels/) - Year-to-date volumes are still down on last year, highlighting continued market sensitivity, according to new figures from Timber Development UK (TDUK). UK timber imports showed signs of improvement in the third quarter of 2025, although year-to-date volumes remain below last year’s levels, according to new figures from Timber Development UK (TDUK). Total imports for the
- [KulörGroup unveils luxury resort .Here Maldives](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/kulorgroup-unveils-luxury-resort-here-maldives/) - Singapore-based boutique studio KulörGroup has developed a vertical architectural sequence in the Maldives, connecting lagoon, island and sky. KulörGroup’s .Here Maldives challenges the traditional horizontal layout of island resorts, replacing separate beach and overwater villas with a continuous vertical promenade linking the lagoon to the sky. Conceptualised by founder and creative director Christopher Chua, the
- [Maria Mroué appointed Metsä Group vice-president for communications and brand](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/maria-mroue-appointed-metsa-group-vice-president-for-communications-and-brand/) - The Finnish forest industry cooperative has appointed a new communications executive, with the role starting in Mar 2026. Metsä Group has appointed Maria Mroué as its new vice-president for communications and brand. She will take up the role on 1 Mar 2026, reporting to Tomi Salo, executive vice-president for stakeholder engagement. Metsä Group is a
- [US hardwood exports to India set for another record year](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/us-hardwood-exports-to-india-set-for-another-record-year/) - Export values in the first nine months reached $10.45m, exceeding last year’s total, with furniture, interiors and rising incomes driving growth. Exports of American hardwood logs, lumber and veneer to India reached a total value of $10.45m in the first nine months of 2025, putting the year on course for another record, according to the
- [Coohom launches GoGlobal Suite to streamline design and production](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/coohom-launches-goglobal-suite-to-streamline-design-and-production/) - GoGlobal Suite creates a shared digital catalogue and enables direct ordering from design files on a global scale. Coohom has launched its GoGlobal Suite, a new platform designed to streamline cross-border collaboration by standardising digital assets and enabling direct ordering from design files. The tool was unveiled at the 2025 Cool+ Conference in Hangzhou, where
- [Kastamonu Entegre sponsors the 16th National Furniture Design Contest in Ankara](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/kastamonu-entegre-sponsors-the-16th-national-furniture-design-contest-in-ankara/) - The event brought together students, professionals and manufacturers to promote innovation in furniture design. The 16th National Furniture Design Contest award ceremony was held at ATO Congresium in Ankara on 24 Sep 2025, with Kastamonu Entegre as the title sponsor. Kastamonu Entegre, Turkey’s leading manufacturer and one of the world’s largest producers of wood-based panels,
- [Koskisen adopts electric wheel loader to cut emissions in Kärkölä](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/koskisen-adopts-electric-wheel-loader-to-cut-emissions-in-karkola/) - The machine is expected to reduce fuel use by 40,000 litres a year and forms part of wider efforts to cut emissions across operations and logistics. An electric wheel loader has been introduced at Koskisen’s production facilities in Kärkölä as part of efforts to reduce emissions across its operations. The fully electric machine has been
- [IMA Schelling Consulting helps manufacturers plan for efficiency and growth](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ima-schelling-consulting-helps-manufacturers-plan-for-efficiency-and-growth/) - Independent consulting supports plant optimisation and long-term investment decisions amid challenging market conditions. IMA Schelling Consulting is supporting manufacturers in the furniture and building components sectors as they seek to improve plant performance and make informed investment decisions amid rising costs and labour shortages. While many companies recognise the need for change, uncertainty over where
- [Sveza secures patent protection for AI sheet-counting technology](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/sveza-secures-patent-protection-for-ai-sheet-counting-technology/) - Plycounter, developed for plywood production, aims to improve accuracy and efficiency in industrial inventory management. Sveza Group (Sveza) has secured official registration for its proprietary Plycounter application with the Russian Federal Service for Intellectual Property, confirming the originality of its computer-vision algorithms. The mobile application uses AI to count sheet materials within seconds. Users photograph
- [Stark Group opens flagship Bergen branch in Norway expansion](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/stark-group-opens-flagship-bergen-branch-in-norway-expansion/) - BREEAM-certified facility replaces Sandviken site after more than 70 years, targeting improved logistics and sustainability. Building materials retailer Stark Group has strengthened its presence in Norway with the opening of a new flagship branch and distribution centre in Lønborg, Bergen, as part of its strategy to expand in high-growth urban markets. The 12,000 sq m
- [Egger completes OSB plant modernisation in partnership with Siempelkamp](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/egger-completes-osb-plant-modernisation-in-partnership-with-siempelkamp/) - Upgrade at the Wismar site delivers at least a 15% capacity increase following a 52-day shutdown. Egger has completed a major modernisation project at its oriented strand board (OSB) plant in Wismar, Germany, bringing the facility back into operation five days ahead of schedule after a planned 52-day shutdown. The upgrade, carried out in partnership
- [Andersen Corporation to acquire Bright Wood in supply chain expansion](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/andersen-corporation-to-acquire-bright-wood-in-supply-chain-expansion/) - Bright Wood will continue operating independently under existing leadership. Andersen Corporation has announced it will acquire Bright Wood Corporation (Bright Wood), one of the largest independent manufacturers of window and patio door components and engineered dimensional lumber in the US. Bright Wood will continue to operate as a standalone business under local leadership, Andersen Corporation
- [Osukalns expands production with Paul Maschinenfabrik’s timber processing technology](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/osukalns-expands-production-with-paul-maschinenfabriks-timber-processing-technology/) - AI-supported scanning, ripping and stacking system aims to maximise yield and reduce waste. Latvian timber processor Osukalns is expanding its production capacity with a new highly automated processing line supplied by Germany-based Paul Maschinenfabrik, continuing a long-standing collaboration between the two companies. The latest investment builds on earlier installations, including Paul Maschinenfabrik’s Q-805 rip saw
- [New Zealand’s PF Olsen and Forest360 merge to form largest independent forestry manager](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/new-zealands-pf-olsen-and-forest360-merge-to-form-largest-independent-forestry-manager/) - New entity to manage 480,000 hectares and support over 1,000 clients. Two of New Zealand’s leading forestry companies, PF Olsen and Forest360, have announced a merger to create the largest independent forest management business in Australasia. As part of the transaction, private investor Adamantem Capital will join alongside PF Olsen’s existing cornerstone shareholder, Quayside Holdings,
- [West Fraser CEO takes helm of American Wood Council](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/west-fraser-ceo-takes-helm-of-american-wood-council/) - Sean McLaren named board chair as the US trade group appoints new vice-chairs and board members. The American Wood Council (AWC) has appointed Sean McLaren, president and CEO of Canadian forestry firm West Fraser, as its new board chair for a two-year term. He will be joined by Derek Ratchford, CEO of US mass timber
- [AHEC documentary Forested Future to screen in Asia next year](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ahec-documentary-forested-future-to-screen-in-asia-next-year/) - Feature-length film examines Appalachian forest communities and long-term land stewardship. The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) is set to bring its latest documentary, Forested Future, to Asian audiences in 2026, following screenings across Europe and its UK premiere earlier this year. Directed by filmmaker Petr Krejčí and produced by AHEC Europe, the feature-length film offers
- [i4F acquires Beaulieu International Group’s rigid-core and LVT patent portfolio](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/i4f-acquires-beaulieu-international-groups-rigid-core-and-lvt-patent-portfolio/) - Acquisition includes more than 100 patents and adds DreamClick to i4F’s locking technology cluster. i4F has acquired Beaulieu International Group’s portfolio of rigid-core and luxury vinyl tile (LVT) patents, expanding its technology offering to the global flooring industry. The portfolio, built over many years through Beaulieu International Group’s investment in research, development and flooring innovation,
- [Imos to spotlight AI rendering and smart-factory technologies at Jakarta seminar](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/imos-to-spotlight-ai-rendering-and-smart-factory-technologies-at-jakarta-seminar/) - Sessions to cover photorealistic rendering, integrated digital workflows and the latest manufacturing innovations. Woodworking professionals in Indonesia will gather in Jakarta next month for a seminar showcasing the latest advances in AI-driven design, digital workflows and smart-factory production. The event, hosted by Imos, will take place on 21 Jan 2026 at the Grand Orchardz Hotel
- [WMF 2026 to mark 40th anniversary in Shanghai](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/wmf-2026-to-mark-40th-anniversary-in-shanghai/) - Event returns in Sep with a focus on smart innovation and global market connectivity. The China International Furniture Machinery & Woodworking Machinery Fair (WMF) has confirmed that its 2026 edition will take place from 5 to 8 Sep at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai. Marking its 40th anniversary, the event will return
- [HOMAG unveils CNC-machined Christmas decoration for 2025 campaign](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/homag-unveils-cnc-machined-christmas-decoration-for-2025-campaign/) - Downloadable woodWOP files allow users to create a customisable set of wooden Christmas trees. German woodworking machinery manufacturer HOMAG has launched its annual festive campaign, offering users a CNC-made holiday decoration created with the company’s woodWOP programming software. This year’s project features four decorative, CNC-machined wooden trees that can be customised and decorated, making them
- [Comact to deliver large-scale technology upgrade for Niagara Sawmilling Company](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/comact-to-deliver-large-scale-technology-upgrade-for-niagara-sawmilling-company/) - Modernisation to improve efficiency, fibre optimisation and long-term capability in partnership with Lakeland Steel. Comact, a global supplier of high-performance wood-processing technologies, has announced a major equipment and technology sale to Niagara Sawmilling Company (Niagara) in Invercargill, New Zealand. The large-scale modernisation project is expected to significantly increase Niagara’s production capacity and strengthen operational performance.
- [Heikki Laaki appointed chief technology officer at Jartek](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/heikki-laaki-appointed-chief-technology-officer-at-jartek/) - Appointment comes as the sawmill sector faces rapid technological change. Finnish wood-processing technology firm Jartek has named its current head of automation, Heikki Laaki, as chief technology officer. The move marks a strengthening of the company’s push to develop customer-focused solutions that combine production technology, automation, software and emerging digital tools. Laaki said the coming
- [Inter IKEA Group secures 24,000 hectares in the Baltics for responsible forestry](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/inter-ikea-group-secures-24000-hectares-in-the-baltics-for-responsible-forestry/) - IKEA strengthens commitment to sustainable forestry across its supply chain. Inter IKEA Group has signed an agreement to acquire forestland in Latvia and Lithuania, securing long-term access to responsibly sourced wood and advancing sustainable forest management in the region. The seller, CapMan Natural Capital, is exiting assets from its Dasos Timberland Fund II. The acquisition,
- [Sendai Port Biomass Power Plant enters commercial service](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/sendai-port-biomass-power-plant-enters-commercial-service/) - Facility to provide stable renewable energy and support national carbon-neutral targets. Sendai-ko Biomass Power, a joint venture between Sumitomo Corporation, Tokyo Gas, Hokuriku Electric Power Company and Sumitomo Corporation Tohoku, has begun commercial operations at the Sendai Port Biomass Power Plant following the completion of construction in Nov 2025. With an output of 112MW and
- [Dürr introduces new EcoGun Ace Pro spray gun](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/durr-introduces-new-ecogun-ace-pro-spray-gun/) - Lighter, more ergonomic model targets higher efficiency and reliability in industrial finishing. Dürr Systems, part of the Dürr Group, has launched a redesigned model of its EcoGun Ace Pro low-pressure spray gun. The updated version is lighter, more ergonomic and made with fewer parts, improving handling and enhancing operational reliability. The EcoGun Ace Pro retains
- [Ledinek to build glulam plant for Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ledinek-to-build-glulam-plant-for-bhutans-gelephu-mindfulness-city/) - Royal-backed project aims to combine sustainability, spirituality and economic development. Ledinek has begun preparations to implement an engineered timber production line in Bhutan as part of the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) project. The company recently welcomed representatives from Bhutan’s Royal Project Office, which is overseeing the development under the patronage of His Majesty the King
- [Nordic interior specialist Noas adopts Välinge Innovation’s Threespine technology](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/nordic-interior-specialist-noas-adopts-valinge-innovations-threespine-technology/) - Patented click technology supports flexible production, faster assembly and flatpack efficiency. The Nordic region’s leading partner in bespoke interiors has selected Välinge Innovation’s Threespine click furniture technology to support both customised one-off projects and continuous production. Based in Tibro, Sweden, Noas is an established manufacturer of premium interior solutions for commercial environments such as hotels,
- [Siempelkamp secures first WESP order for advanced emissions control](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/siempelkamp-secures-first-wesp-order-for-advanced-emissions-control/) - Wet electrostatic precipitator technology developed for the wood-based panel industry expands into wider applications. Siempelkamp Energy & Drying Solutions (Siempelkamp EDS) has secured its first order for a wet electrostatic precipitator (WESP), to be installed at a customer’s site in Europe. The contract marks a technically complex, integrated environmental technology project coordinated by the company’s
- [Accsys launches Accoya Gives Back to support social and environmental projects](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/accsys-launches-accoya-gives-back-to-support-social-and-environmental-projects/) - The scheme will donate up to 10 cubic m of Accoya wood annually to initiatives that promote environmental stewardship and social equity, starting with Social Bite’s homelessness project in Scotland. Accsys, a supplier of sustainable wood building materials, has launched Accoya Gives Back, a new programme that will donate up to 10 cubic m of
- [Vecoplan to showcase integrated wood processing solutions at Eurobois 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/vecoplan-to-showcase-integrated-wood-processing-solutions-at-eurobois-2026/) - Company to highlight shredding, handling and digital monitoring technologies in Lyon. Eurobois, one of the leading trade fairs for the European wood industry, will take place from 3 to 6 Feb 2026 in Lyon, bringing together decision-makers from across the value chain. As a turnkey supplier of machinery and equipment for the wood and wood-based
- [Indonesian MDF manufacturer invests in Dieffenbacher for new particleboard facility](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/indonesian-mdf-manufacturer-invests-in-dieffenbacher-for-new-particleboard-facility/) - Sumatera Prima Fibreboard expands into particleboard production with automated, energy-efficient equipment from Dieffenbacher. One of Indonesia’s largest medium-density fibreboard (MDF) manufacturers, Sumatera Prima Fibreboard (SPF), has entered the particleboard sector by ordering a complete Cebro particleboard and Super Particleboard (Super PB) plant from German technology supplier Dieffenbacher. The facility will be built at SPF’s site
- [Smart Furniture Solutions Vietnam set to return in May 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/smart-furniture-solutions-vietnam-set-to-return-in-may-2026/) - Event returns to Binh Duong, a key hub for Vietnam’s furniture production. Smart Furniture Solutions Vietnam, an international exhibition for the woodworking and furniture manufacturing industry, will take place from 27 to 30 May 2026 at the WTC Binh Duong New City Expo in Ho Chi Minh City. The event is jointly organised by the
- [Siempelkamp hosts service symposiums to strengthen support for wood-based panel customers](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/siempelkamp-hosts-service-symposiums-to-strengthen-support-for-wood-based-panel-customers/) - Discussions in the US and Germany focused on modernisation, digital tools and operational challenges in the wood-based panel sector. Siempelkamp has brought together customers and partners in a series of symposiums aimed at strengthening service support and addressing challenges facing the wood-based panel industry. From 5 to 7 Nov, the global technology supplier hosted its
- [Scm Group and Tecnest form strategic digital partnership](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/scm-group-and-tecnest-form-strategic-digital-partnership/) - Agreement expands MES/MOM capabilities and accelerates global growth. Scm Group, one of the global leaders in technologies for processing materials and industrial components, and Tecnest, a specialist in production planning and supply chain management software, have formalised a partnership aimed at strengthening both companies’ positions in their respective markets. Under the agreement, Scm Group will
- [Vietnam’s next-gen designers shine at Hoa Mai with American red oak](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/vietnams-next-gen-designers-shine-at-hoa-mai-with-american-red-oak/) - Award-winning works showcase craftsmanship, sustainability and cultural storytelling. The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) has marked its 21st year as a principal supporter of the Hoa Mai Design Award, an annual competition in Vietnam that showcases emerging talent in furniture and product design. Through its ongoing partnership with the Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of
- [Metsä Group to launch its own PEFC certification scheme](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-group-to-launch-its-own-pefc-certification-scheme/) - New group will allow members and customers to certify forests under the Finnish forest industry group’s management from 2026. In 2026, Metsä Group will establish its own Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) group scheme, which Metsäliitto Cooperative’s bonus members and contract customers can join to certify their forests. “By establishing this new
- [SCA introduces wooden curtain wall system to cut carbon in construction](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/sca-introduces-wooden-curtain-wall-system-to-cut-carbon-in-construction/) - Developed with Equator and Norrlands Trähus, the system reduces emissions by up to 60% and offers architects greater flexibility compared with conventional aluminium systems. SCA has launched a new curtain wall system made primarily from wood, providing an alternative to traditional aluminium and steel facades. Developed in collaboration with architectural practice Equator and module manufacturer
- [UniAcoustic wins Most Innovative Product at Orgatec India 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/uniacoustic-wins-most-innovative-product-at-orgatec-india-2025/) - The award recognises the Indian brand’s approach to advanced acoustic design and surface technologies. UniAcoustic, part of Unitile, has been awarded the Most Innovative Product title at the inaugural Orgatec India 2025, in recognition of its approach to acoustic design, advanced surface technologies and manufacturing capabilities. A design-led and engineering-focused brand, UniAcoustic combines European design
- [AHEC and Phantom Hands unveil Re-editions collaboration at Design Mumbai](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ahec-and-phantom-hands-unveil-re-editions-collaboration-at-design-mumbai/) - Collaboration brings eight furniture pieces in American red oak and cherry to India’s design fair. Re-editions, a collaboration between the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) and Bangalore-based furniture manufacturer Phantom Hands, was unveiled at the second edition of Design Mumbai, which opened on 26 Nov and ran until 29 Nov 2025. The collection comprised eight
- [Collective effort drives forest renewal in Pedralba](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/collective-effort-drives-forest-renewal-in-pedralba/) - Reforestation project in Spain restores wildfire-damaged woodland, rebuilds biodiversity and reduces future wildfire risks. A reforestation initiative in Pedralba, Spain, is helping to restore woodland severely damaged by a 2013 wildfire, strengthening long-term climate resilience in the region. In partnership with Bosquia Nature, an organisation specialising in sustainable forest restoration and carbon-offset projects, Idrica has
- [Xylexpo and Interzum Forum Italy align for a major industry showcase](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/xylexpo-and-interzum-forum-italy-align-for-a-major-industry-showcase/) - Coordinated events aim to strengthen the wood and furniture sector’s exhibition ecosystem. The new dates for Xylexpo, the biennial international technology exhibition scheduled for 9 to 12 Jun 2026, have created favourable conditions for strategic alignment with Interzum Forum Italy, which will take place a few days earlier on 4 to 5 Jun at the
- [Dieffenbacher wins NEO2025 Innovation Award](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/dieffenbacher-wins-neo2025-innovation-award/) - AI-driven EVORIS platform recognised for advancing digitalisation in manufacturing. The Karlsruhe TechnologyRegion has awarded Dieffenbacher the NEO2025 Innovation Award for its AI-driven digitalisation platform, EVORIS. The prize, worth €20,000, was presented at the NEO2025 ceremony on 21 Nov at the Vollack Group in Karlsruhe, where this year’s focus was on artificial intelligence. Dieffenbacher emerged as
- [Registration opens for CIFM/Interzum Guangzhou 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/registration-opens-for-cifm-interzum-guangzhou-2026/) - Asia’s leading woodworking and furniture trade fair returns with 1,600 exhibitors, smart manufacturing showcases and sustainable design solutions. CIFM/Interzum Guangzhou 2026 will take place from 28 to 31 Mar at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China. The exhibition will bring together more than 1,600 international enterprises across the furniture production sector, serving as a
- [Italian furniture brand Natuzzi Italia unveils new collection at Design Mumbai](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/italian-furniture-brand-natuzzi-italia-unveils-new-collection-at-design-mumbai/) - Third-generation designer Pasquale Junior Natuzzi leads a dialogue on heritage, collaboration and flexible living. Natuzzi Italia has brought its latest design narrative to Design Mumbai, led by Pasquale Junior Natuzzi, the third-generation figure shaping the brand’s contemporary direction. Held at Jio World Garden from 26 to 29 Nov, the visit highlights the company’s ongoing dialogue
- [COP30 advances Amazon restoration but draws criticism over weak forest commitments](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/cop30-advances-amazon-restoration-but-draws-criticism-over-weak-forest-commitments/) - Summit in Belém expands support for Indigenous territories and delivers significant funding for restoration, but ends without a mandatory roadmap on deforestation. COP30, the UN Climate Change Conference, took place in Belém, Brazil, from 10 to 21 Nov 2025. This year’s summit generated major financial commitments for forest protection and saw record participation from Indigenous representatives,
- [FSC confirms WOB Timber’s certificate in good standing](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/fsc-confirms-wob-timbers-certificate-in-good-standing/) - European timber importer meets all conditions following compliance audit and corrective measures. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has confirmed that WOB Timber has fulfilled all conditions required to maintain its association with the organisation, following a legal compliance audit and the implementation of recommended corrective measures. FSC’s international board of directors acknowledged the completion of
- [Binderholz opens new solid wood panel facility](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/binderholz-opens-new-solid-wood-panel-facility/) - Austrian timber specialist’s new plant boosts output and efficiency for construction, interiors and DIY markets. Binderholz has opened a new solid wood panel plant in St Georgen bei Salzburg, transforming the site into one of the most modern and efficient facilities of its kind worldwide. The fully automated plant produces a wide range of panels
- [Beaulieu International Group completes acquisition of Congoleum Flooring](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/beaulieu-international-group-completes-acquisition-of-congoleum-flooring/) - Deal strengthens Belgian flooring group’s presence in North American market. Beaulieu International Group has completed its acquisition of the assets of Congoleum Acquisition, which operates as Congoleum Flooring. All agreed conditions have been met, and the required closing documents have been signed. As of 14 Nov 2025, Congoleum Flooring is officially part of Beaulieu International
- [Raute names interim commercial chief amid leadership transition](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/raute-names-interim-commercial-chief-amid-leadership-transition/) - Search underway for permanent CCO as company strengthens commercial roadmap. Raute, the Finland-based technology provider for the engineered wood products industry, has appointed Arto Kaikkola as interim chief commercial officer (CCO), effective 25 Nov 2025. Kaikkola, who holds a master’s degree in industrial engineering and management, brings extensive commercial leadership experience and will support global
- [Interpon launches Own Your Impact, a framework to make sustainability a business driver](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/interpon-launches-own-your-impact-a-framework-to-make-sustainability-a-business-driver/) - New approach helps manufacturers and designers embed sustainability into operations for improved performance, efficiency and measurable results. Interpon, AkzoNobel’s powder coatings brand, has introduced Own Your Impact, a framework that encourages manufacturers, architects and designers to embed sustainability in their operations while maintaining performance and efficiency. Interpon’s coatings are used to protect and decorate a
- [Välinge Innovation opens Vietnam office to bolster Asia-Pacific operations](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/valinge-innovation-opens-vietnam-office-to-bolster-asia-pacific-operations/) - New hub in Ho Chi Minh City to strengthen support for flooring and furniture partners. Välinge Innovation has expanded its regional footprint with the opening of a new sales and technical support office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The move marks another step in the company’s long-term strategy to strengthen its presence across Asia-Pacific
- [Alleima doubles China tube production capacity with new mill](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/alleima-doubles-china-tube-production-capacity-with-new-mill/) - Solar-powered facility to supply heat-exchanger and high-temperature tubing for demanding industrial sectors, including bioenergy and wood processing. Alleima has opened a new production mill in Zhenjiang, marking a 255m Swedish kronor investment ($24m; £19m) that will double its tube manufacturing capacity in China. The expansion strengthens the company’s position in Asian markets and supports rising
- [Finnish firms Koskisen, Kesko and Purkupiha pilot industrial-scale recycled wood solution](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/finnish-firms-koskisen-kesko-and-purkupiha-pilot-industrial-scale-recycled-wood-solution/) - Wooden pallets removed from retail chains could soon feed Finland’s particleboard industry after the permitting process in early 2026. Finnish companies Koskisen, Kesko and Purkupiha have piloted a solution to use wooden packaging materials removed from the retail distribution chain, such as pallets, as raw material for particleboard production. After several years of research, Koskisen
- [Singapore moves to lift interior design standards with new training alliance](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/singapore-moves-to-lift-interior-design-standards-with-new-training-alliance/) - Six courses to launch in 2026, offering structured routes for practitioner certification. The Society of Interior Designers Singapore (SIDS) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with three institutes of higher learning: Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP), Singapore Polytechnic (SP) and Temasek Polytechnic (TP). The agreement signals a coordinated industry effort to strengthen professional competencies in the
- [Kronospan completes acquisition of ZG Timber’s Sebeș sawmill](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/kronospan-completes-acquisition-of-zg-timbers-sebes-sawmill/) - Romanian wood-based panels manufacturer maintains employment for more than 500 workers and expands its product portfolio. Kronospan has completed its acquisition of ZG Timber’s Sebeș sawmill, formerly part of the Ziegler Group, securing more than 500 jobs and expanding its product offering in Romania. The company, a global manufacturer of wood-based panels and value-added wood
- [Bjelin partners with Urban Surfaces to expand US flooring presence](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/bjelin-partners-with-urban-surfaces-to-expand-us-flooring-presence/) - New collaboration brings hardened wood flooring to key residential and commercial markets. Bjelin has entered a strategic partnership with Urban Surfaces, a California-based flooring company with a strong presence in the builder and multifamily markets. The collaboration marks a step in expanding Bjelin’s reach across both residential and commercial sectors in the US. The partnership
- [ThirdGen Timber Group acquires majority stake in Canadian Timberframes](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/thirdgen-timber-group-acquires-majority-stake-in-canadian-timberframes/) - Partnership unites leading Canadian log, timber and mass timber specialists. ThirdGen Timber Group, parent company of True North Log & Timber Homes and Legacy North Construction Management, has acquired a majority stake in Canadian Timberframes, one of Canada’s most established timber-frame manufacturers. Canadian Timberframes, based in Golden, British Columbia, has produced timber structures for over
- [UK’s leading workplace design event set to return in Feb 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/uks-leading-workplace-design-event-set-to-return-in-feb-2026/) - The next edition of Workspace Design Show London will explore how digital and physical worlds are reshaping tomorrow’s workplaces. Registration is now open for Workspace Design Show London, which returns to the Business Design Centre from 25 to 26 Feb 2026. Organisers say the event will push further under its new theme, “Connected Realities”, exploring
- [British Columbia forestry trade mission secures new agreements in Asia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/british-columbia-forestry-trade-mission-secures-new-agreements-in-asia/) - Deals in Japan and South Korea strengthen trade ties and open doors to emerging markets. Delegates from British Columbia (BC)’s largest forestry trade mission to Asia have returned home with new business deals and strengthened relationships with key partners in Japan and South Korea — developments the province says will support growth and investment in
- [CIFF Guangzhou announces new direction for 2026 edition](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ciff-guangzhou-announces-new-direction-for-2026-edition/) - China’s flagship furniture fair unveils refreshed identity and improved exhibition experience. Changing consumer behaviour, shifting trade patterns, rapid digitalisation and growing demand for smarter, more sustainable living are reshaping how companies design, manufacture and distribute furniture worldwide. Against this backdrop, the 57th China International Furniture Fair (CIFF) Guangzhou, returning from 18 to 21 Mar and
- [Forested Future: AHEC’s film urges a rethink of humans’ relationship with nature](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/forested-future-ahecs-film-urges-a-rethink-of-humans-relationship-with-nature/) - Available in English, Czech, French, Italian, German and Spanish, the documentary follows Appalachian communities to reveal lessons in regeneration, resilience and humanity’s bond with the natural world. Forested Future, a 90-minute documentary directed by filmmaker Petr Krejčí and produced by the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), received strong reviews at its premieres earlier this month.
- [Stora Enso announces new leadership appointments ahead of forest business demerger and strategic review](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/stora-enso-announces-new-leadership-appointments-ahead-of-forest-business-demerger-and-strategic-review/) - Tuomas Hallenberg, Pauli Torikka and Lars Völkel to take on key roles in 2026. Stora Enso has announced changes to its group leadership team and organisational structure, effective 1 Jan 2026. The appointments are intended to strengthen the group’s strategic focus and improve operational efficiency as it prepares for the planned demerger of its Swedish
- [HOMAG reports higher earnings despite weak market conditions](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/homag-reports-higher-earnings-despite-weak-market-conditions/) - Timber construction demand offsets slowdown in furniture industry. HOMAG, one of the leading providers of integrated production solutions for the woodworking industry, has reported a marked improvement in earnings for the first three quarters of 2025, driven mainly by cost reductions despite ongoing weakness in the global furniture market. Persistent softness in the furniture sector
- [Dieffenbacher’s FiberXtractor wins second place at Baden-Württemberg Environmental Technology Award](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/dieffenbachers-fiberxtractor-wins-second-place-at-baden-wurttemberg-environmental-technology-award/) - Fiber2Fiber process enables the recycling of wood fibreboards on an industrial scale. Dieffenbacher’s newly developed FiberXtractor steam vessel has been awarded second place in the Circular Economy and Prevention of Environmental Pollution category at the Baden-Württemberg Environmental Technology Award. The ceremony took place on 11 Nov 2025 at the Schwabenlandhalle in Fellbach, Germany. The award,
- [Deluxe Systems opens first Singapore showroom](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/deluxe-systems-opens-first-singapore-showroom/) - Italian luxury windows and doors brand expands to South East Asia. Deluxe Systems, the Italian luxury windows and doors brand, has opened its first retail showroom in Singapore, marking a milestone in its international expansion. The new space positions Singapore as a key hub for Italian design excellence in South East Asia. The showroom serves
- [Daniel Bacic to head Siempelkamp’s expanded Bangkok operations from 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/daniel-bacic-to-head-siempelkamps-expanded-bangkok-operations-from-2026/) - Bangkok becomes company’s third South East Asian location amid rising demand for localised support. Germany-based machinery and equipment supplier Siempelkamp is strengthening its presence in South East Asia with the opening of a third regional office, this time in Bangkok. The new location, launched in early 2024, is intended to deepen long-standing relationships with customers
- [AHEC returns to VietnamWood with strong exporter presence](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ahec-returns-to-vietnamwood-with-strong-exporter-presence/) - Growing interest from US hardwood exporters as the international trade association deepens engagement with Vietnam’s wood processing sector. The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), the international trade association for the North American hardwood industry, has confirmed its return to VietnamWood, one of South East Asia’s leading trade fairs for the woodworking and wood processing sectors.
- [Acimall appoints Federico Broccoli as new vice-president](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/acimall-appoints-federico-broccoli-as-new-vice-president/) - Biesse executive takes on key leadership role as the association prepares for its 60th anniversary. Federico Broccoli, chief commercial officer at Biesse in Pesaro, has been appointed vice-president of Acimall, the association representing Italian manufacturers of machinery and accessories for the woodworking and furniture industries. His appointment, proposed by president Enrico Aureli, was approved by
- [FIMMA + Maderalia collaborates with leading Spanish podcast to promote wood sector](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/fimma-maderalia-collaborates-with-leading-spanish-podcast-to-promote-wood-sector/) - The biennial FIMMA + Maderalia fair will work with influencer and carpenter Fermín Lorda in a new digital initiative aimed at promoting innovation and talent in the wood sector. During FIMMA + Maderalia, which will take place from 10 to 13 Nov 2026 at the Feria Valencia in Spain, the fair will host a live
- [Workspace Design Show Amsterdam sets new attendance record](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/workspace-design-show-amsterdam-sets-new-attendance-record/) - Second edition draws more than 5,000 visitors as organisers shift focus to 2027 event. The second edition of the Workspace Design Show Amsterdam returned to the RAI on 5 and 6 Nov 2025, bringing together Europe’s workplace design community for two days of ideas, inspiration and industry connections. Building on the success of its debut
- [Unilin launches recycling line for MDF, HDF and laminate](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/unilin-launches-recycling-line-for-mdf-hdf-and-laminate/) - New facility in France enables industrial-scale recycling of MDF and HDF, with first boards containing recycled fibres expected in early 2026. Unilin has opened a new recycling line at its Bazeilles site in France, enabling medium-density fibreboard (MDF) and high-density fibreboard (HDF) boards — the core materials in laminate floors — to be recycled on
- [Canadian ministers visit Kalesnikoff as Budget 2025 backs forest sector jobs](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/canadian-ministers-visit-kalesnikoff-as-budget-2025-backs-forest-sector-jobs/) - Funding and procurement policies aim to support workers and growth in British Columbia’s mass timber and lumber industries. Canada is facing a rapidly changing global environment. The rules-based international order and trading system that have supported the country for decades are being reshaped, affecting industries, workers and economic stability. Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and
- [Nebraska by Lara Maeseele wins Certified Australian Timber award](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/nebraska-by-lara-maeseele-wins-certified-australian-timber-award/) - Project highlights the warmth and sustainability of responsibly sourced Australian wood. Architect Lara Maeseele has been announced as the winner of the Responsible Wood-sponsored Certified Australian Timber category at the Timber Design Awards 2025 for her residential project Nebraska. Responsible Wood is Australia’s leading organisation for sustainable forest management and chain-of-custody certification, and the national
- [Metsä Group confirms 520 job cuts as cost-saving talks conclude in Finland](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-group-confirms-520-job-cuts-as-cost-saving-talks-conclude-in-finland/) - Negotiations outside Finland are still ongoing in some areas. In Jul, Metsä Group announced plans for a €300 million cost-saving and profit improvement programme aimed at improving profitability, efficiency and competitiveness. The majority of the programme’s cost savings are expected to come from reductions in external expenses. In addition, Metsä Group is targeting savings in
- [Built by Nature reveals Prize 2025 winners for responsible timber architecture](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/built-by-nature-reveals-prize-2025-winners-for-responsible-timber-architecture/) - Projects showcase sustainable timber design from Australia to the UK and France, with the winners set to feature in a new documentary. Built by Nature has announced six winners and six commended buildings for its Prize 2025, the global award for responsible timber construction at its London summit, with PEFC-certified material featuring prominently across many
- [Building with life: Wood science and the built environment](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/building-with-life-wood-science-and-the-built-environment/) - Dr Andreja Kutnar, a specialist in wood science recognised in the European Commission’s #EUwomen4future campaign for outstanding women in research and innovation, discusses the science shaping the future of the built environment. With the growing urgency to decarbonise buildings, attention is increasingly turning towards renewable, bio-based resources. Dr Andreja Kutnar, professor of wood science at
- [Diversification: Canada’s lumber strategy](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/diversification-canadas-lumber-strategy/) - Bruce St John, president of Canada Wood, discusses how Canada’s new measures aim to strengthen the forestry sector amid US tariff pressures. As the US raises duties on Canadian softwood lumber, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced in Aug a series of measures to support the forestry sector, including investments in innovation, domestic capacity and workforce
- [Dutch review confirms integrity of Malaysia’s timber certification scheme](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/dutch-review-confirms-integrity-of-malaysias-timber-certification-scheme/) - Reaffirmation of compliance strengthens international confidence in the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme, countering previous claims made by some NGOs. The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) has announced that the government of the Netherlands has formally reaffirmed the recognised status of the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS) and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification
- [Arauco and Sunds Fibertech expand collaboration through new service agreement](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/arauco-and-sunds-fibertech-expand-collaboration-through-new-service-agreement/) - Deal covers upgrades, spare parts and field service for Arauco’s key press systems. Swedish manufacturer Sunds Fibertech has signed a 360 Service Agreement with Arauco, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of wood-based panels. The deal covers spare parts, upgrades and field service support for Arauco’s key equipment, including its Küsters and Metso Contipress systems.
- [IKEA sales dip 1.6% to €39bn as company prioritises affordability](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ikea-revenue-dips-0-9-to-e41-5bn-as-company-prioritises-affordability/) - Ingka Group expands reach as affordability drive continues despite cost pressures and global challenges. Ingka Group has released its FY25 financial results, reporting €41.5bn in revenue in a year marked by economic uncertainty, supply chain challenges and cost-of-living pressures that affected consumer confidence across many markets. “I’m deeply grateful to the IKEA community for their
- [Sunds Fibertech wins Priveq ESG Award 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/sunds-fibertech-wins-priveq-esg-award-2025/) - Swedish machinery specialist recognised for innovations advancing energy efficiency and MDF recycling. Sunds Fibertech has received the Priveq ESG Award 2025, recognising its structured and innovative approach to sustainability within the panelboard industry. By integrating environmental goals into its product portfolio, the company has developed technologies that help customers reduce energy consumption, minimise the use
- [BSW Timber explores rail logistics in potential Carlisle sawmill overhaul](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/bsw-timber-explores-rail-logistics-in-potential-carlisle-sawmill-overhaul/) - UK timber company’s proposed rail facility could improve timber transport but may put some jobs at risk. BSW Timber, one of the UK’s largest timber businesses, is reviewing the sawmilling operations at its Carlisle site, with a view to remodelling it as a sawn timber processing and distribution hub. The company operates 11 manufacturing sites
- [Mohawk Industries names Nicholas P Manthey as next CFO](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/mohawk-industries-names-nicholas-p-manthey-as-next-cfo/) - James F Brunk to step down after two decades with the flooring group. Mohawk Industries, one of the world’s largest flooring manufacturers, has announced that its CFO, James F Brunk, will retire on 1 Apr 2026. He will be succeeded by Nicholas P Manthey, currently vice-president of corporate finance and investor relations. Mohawk Industries supplies
- [Stora Enso mill passes one million cubic m of CLT output](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/stora-enso-mill-passes-one-million-cubic-m-of-clt-output/) - Bad St Leonhard becomes first site in group to reach milestone. Stora Enso’s Bad St Leonhard mill has passed a key production milestone, with total output of cross-laminated timber (CLT) now exceeding one million cubic m as of Oct 2025. It is the first Stora Enso site to reach this level. Stora Enso is a
- [Xylexpo 2026 to spotlight timber construction and innovation](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/xylexpo-2026-to-spotlight-timber-construction-and-innovation/) - Four-day programme to focus on timber construction, drying, finishing and tooling. Many Italian and international companies have already registered for Xylexpo 2026, the biennial international exhibition for the wood and furniture industries, taking place at Fiera Milano Rho from 9 to 12 Jun 2026. The early-bird offer for companies registering by 30 Nov has again
- [Remsoft acquires Australian forestry technology firm LOGR](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/remsoft-acquires-australian-forestry-technology-firm-logr/) - Acquisition enhances end-to-end planning, operations and sustainability solutions across the forest value chain. Remsoft, a Canadian provider of forest intelligence solutions, has acquired LOGR, an Australian forestry technology company, in a move that strengthens its global platform for forest planning, operations and sustainability. LOGR is known for its real-time data capture and operational multi-party analytics platform, which
- [Andritz to supply MDF refining system for Action Tesa in India](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/andritz-to-supply-mdf-refining-system-for-action-tesa-in-india/) - India’s building materials manufacturer to install pressurised refining technology at new Visakhapatnam plant. Austrian technology manufacturer Andritz will supply a pressurised refining system to Action Tesa for its new medium-density fibreboard (MDF) production facility in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The system is scheduled to start up in the second quarter of 2026. Action Tesa is a
- [S Kijchai expands MDF capacity in Thailand with Sunds Fibertech’s support](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/s-kijchai-expands-mdf-capacity-in-thailand-with-sunds-fibertechs-support/) - The plant is on track to boost output to one million cubic m annually. Sunds Fibertech, a Swedish manufacturer of process technologies for panelboard production, is supporting S Kijchai Enterprise’s new medium-density fibreboard (MDF) production line in Thailand. The collaboration aims to grow long-term, sustainable fibreboard manufacturing in the region. S Kijchai Enterprise produces and
- [Siempelkamp sharpens service offering with global support initiative](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/siempelkamp-sharpens-service-offering-with-global-support-initiative/) - New framework targets faster, more unified support for wood-based panel producers. Siempelkamp has launched a global service excellence initiative to deliver faster, more reliable and proactive support for customers worldwide. The Germany-based group supplies machinery and equipment worldwide, with the wood-based panel industry forming one of its core markets. Its technology covers the full production
- [Scm Group wins SMAU Innovation Award for smart spindle technology](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/scm-group-wins-smau-innovation-award-for-smart-spindle-technology/) - AI-driven system turns electrospindle into predictive maintenance tool, reducing machine downtime by up to 30%. Scm Group has received the SMAU Innovation Award for its Smart Spindle, a system that uses sensors, software and artificial intelligence to transform the electrospindle of a machining centre into a predictive monitoring and maintenance tool. The technology aims to
- [Panels & Furniture Asia September/October 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/panels-furniture-asia-september-october-2025/) - WWF: To secure our forests, we need corporate leadership now more than ever Kastamonu Entegre develops 100% recyclable wood-based panels Achieving cost savings through sustainable production processes
- [Södra cuts sawn timber output amid weak markets](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/sodra-cuts-sawn-timber-output-amid-weak-markets/) - Low demand and rising costs prompt temporary 20% production reduction. Södra has announced a temporary reduction in production at its Värö and Mönsterås sawmills during the fourth quarter, citing an unusual market situation in which sawn timber prices remain too low compared with raw material and production costs. According to the group, the Swedish sawmill
- [Nippon Paint reveals 2026-27 colour trends](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/nippon-paint-reveals-2026-27-colour-trends/) - The paint and coatings manufacturer translates cultural insights into design guidance for architects and creatives. Nippon Paint has identified four global mindsets it says will influence colour and design trends in 2026-27, reflecting shifts in lifestyle, culture and technology. The company’s Trend Beyond Colours 2026-27, developed with Colour Hive, translates macro-trends into colour stories intended
- [British Columbia launches largest forestry trade mission to Asia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/british-columbia-launches-largest-forestry-trade-mission-to-asia/) - Province seeks to expand wood-product markets in Japan and South Korea amid US trade tensions. British Columbia (BC) is moving to diversify and grow its forestry sector as Minister of Forests Ravi Parmar leads industry representatives, First Nations leaders and sector experts on a trade mission to Japan and South Korea. “Forestry has always been
- [Dieffenbacher names Kathrin Kamm as new head of marketing](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/dieffenbacher-names-kathrin-kamm-as-new-head-of-marketing/) - Dirk Eisenmann steps down after nearly a decade in the role. German machine and plant manufacturer Dieffenbacher has appointed Kathrin Kamm as its new head of marketing, effective 1 Nov 2025. She succeeds Dirk Eisenmann, who will leave the company at his own request on 31 Dec 2025. Eisenmann has served as head of marketing
- [Canfor reports third-quarter loss amid weak global lumber markets](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/canfor-reports-third-quarter-loss-amid-weak-global-lumber-markets/) - Canadian forest products firm cites trade uncertainty and weak demand across all regions. Canfor has reported its third-quarter results for 2025, showing an operating loss of $208m and a net loss of $172m, equivalent to $1.48 per share. After accounting for adjustments and one-time items totalling $97m, the company recorded an adjusted operating loss of
- [Furniture safety failures in Australia spark warning of $50m fines for non-compliance](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/furniture-safety-failures-in-australia-spark-warning-of-50m-fines-for-non-compliance/) - Regulator warns of severe penalties as industry bodies step up support to improve compliance. A nationwide review by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) of more than 3,000 products across 160 businesses has found that 90% of suppliers had at least one non-compliant product, and more than half were non-compliant across all items assessed.
- [Skookum joins Vecoplan’s global network as New Zealand sales partner](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/skookum-joins-vecoplans-global-network-as-new-zealand-sales-partner/) - Partnership aims to accelerate growth in bioenergy and wood processing markets, as New Zealand shifts towards recycling and renewable energy, mirroring Europe’s earlier transition. Vecoplan is continuing to expand its global network. The international supplier of shredding and processing technology has appointed Skookum as its official sales partner in New Zealand. Skookum specialises in the
- [US Supreme Court questions President Trump’s tariff powers](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/us-supreme-court-questions-president-trumps-tariff-powers/) - Justices show scepticism over sweeping use of emergency authority for trade duties. The US Supreme Court has raised pointed questions over President Donald Trump’s sweeping use of tariffs during a hearing on 5 Nov 2025. A majority of justices, including several conservatives, expressed scepticism over the legal basis for the import duties, which Trump has
- [i4F appoints Dr Edith Hermans as chief technology officer](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/i4f-appoints-dr-edith-hermans-as-chief-technology-officer/) - Industry intellectual property expert to spearhead innovation and cross-sector technology development. i4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the global flooring industry, has appointed Dr Edith Hermans as its chief technology officer (CTO). She also joins the company’s management team. Dr Hermans has more than 25 years of international experience in R&D,
- [Malaysian Wood Expo 2025 opens next week](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/malaysian-wood-expo-2025-opens-next-week/) - The two-day industry event brings global suppliers and buyers together in Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian Wood Expo (MWE) will take place on 10 and 11 Nov 2025 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur. The two-day event brings together manufacturers, technology providers, distributors and buyers for product discovery and industry
- [LP Building Solutions names Jason Ringblom as next CEO](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/lp-building-solutions-names-jason-ringblom-as-next-ceo/) - Jason Ringblom to lead the US building products group from 2026 following the retirement of current chief executive Brad Southern. LP Building Solutions (LP), a manufacturer of high-performance building products, has announced that chief executive Brad Southern will retire on 19 Feb 2026 after nearly a decade in the role. The board of directors has
- [BlueLinx acquires Disdero Lumber Company for $96m](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/bluelinx-acquires-disdero-lumber-company-for-96m/) - Acquisition aligns with growth strategy for higher-margin products across the US. BlueLinx, a US wholesale distributor of building products, has announced the acquisition of Disdero Lumber Company (Disdero), a specialty products distributor, from privately held Tumac Lumber Company. Founded in 1953 and based in Clackamas, Oregon, Disdero distributes premium specialty wood products, including clear lumber
- [Lunawood opens first US production facility in Georgia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/lunawood-opens-first-us-production-facility-in-georgia/) - The Finnish timber firm expands into North America with thermally modified hardwoods for the growing sustainable construction market. Lunawood has opened a new production facility in Cleveland, Georgia, marking its first manufacturing site in North America. A ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by customers, local officials and industry stakeholders marked the start of thermal modification of locally
- [EPS introduces timber-built server room aimed at cutting data centre emissions](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/eps-introduces-timber-built-server-room-aimed-at-cutting-data-centre-emissions/) - Unit made entirely from wood stores CO2 and uses natural cooling to reduce energy use. EPS Electric Power Systems (EPS) has developed a wooden server room designed to provide a more sustainable model for IT infrastructure. Named Dendora, after dendrology — the science of trees — the mobile data centre unit is constructed entirely from
- [Ponsse launches promotion for second-hand forestry machines](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ponsse-launches-promotion-for-second-hand-forestry-machines/) - Buyers in the UK and Ireland to receive £5,000/€5,000 spare parts voucher with eligible purchases. Buyers of selected second-hand Ponsse forest machines in the UK and Ireland will receive a spare parts voucher worth £5,000/€5,000 under a new campaign running until 14 Dec 2025. Finnish cut-to-length forest machine manufacturer Ponsse said it has brought together
- [Brüggemann Holzbau’s new office building earns DGNB Platinum](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/bruggemann-holzbaus-new-office-building-earns-dgnb-platinum/) - The German timber construction company’s Modul³ Campus achieves top sustainability rating at Expo Real 2025. Brüggemann Holzbau has received the DGNB Platinum certificate for its new office building, the Modul³ Campus. The award, presented at Expo Real 2025, is the highest level granted by the German Sustainable Building Council. Managing director Werner Hansmann accepted the
- [Mirka strengthens Asia-Pacific presence with new Australian subsidiary](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/mirka-strengthens-asia-pacific-presence-with-new-australian-subsidiary/) - Acquisition of Best Abrasives to improve product availability and e-commerce capabilities across the region. Mirka, one of the global leaders in surface finishing technology and dust-free sanding solutions, has announced the acquisition of Best Abrasives, Australia’s authorised Mirka importer and distributor. The move strengthens Mirka’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region and deepens its ties with
- [US Supreme Court to review President Trump’s tariffs this week](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/us-supreme-court-to-review-president-trumps-tariffs-this-week/) - On 5 Nov 2025, the court will rule on whether sweeping measures exceeded presidential authority under emergency economic law. US President Donald Trump said on Sun he will not attend the Supreme Court’s upcoming hearing on the legality of his global tariffs. The justices are due to hear arguments on 5 Nov 2025. Speaking to
- [James Donaldson Timber doubles capacity with new Chorley facility](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/james-donaldson-timber-doubles-capacity-with-new-chorley-facility/) - Work continues as the new 110,000 sq ft site is set to open by the end of 2025. Timber supplier James Donaldson Timber (JDT) has taken over a leasehold on a 110,000 sq ft purpose-built manufacturing facility at Botany Bay Business Park in Chorley. The Donaldson Group, now led by the sixth generation of the
- [Finnos to deliver AI-driven log scanner to Arboreal’s sawmill in Uruguay](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/finnos-to-deliver-ai-driven-log-scanner-to-arboreals-sawmill-in-uruguay/) - Arboreal will install a Finnos Fusion x-ray log scanner in early 2026 to enhance yield and grade recovery. Finnish technology company Finnos will deliver an x-ray log scanner to Arboreal’s sawmill in Tacuarembó, Uruguay, with installation and commissioning scheduled for the first quarter of 2026. Finnos is a leading developer of AI-based scanning solutions for
- [Workspace Design Show opens next week](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/workspace-design-show-opens-next-week/) - The Netherlands’ leading workplace interiors and design event takes place on 5 and 6 Nov 2025. Registration is free, and visitors can expect complimentary freshly made pasta to stay fuelled throughout the day. The Workspace Design Show will take place on 5 and 6 Nov 2025 at RAI Amsterdam, welcoming workplace professionals, including architects, designers
- [Italian Lounge brings Italian design to CIFF Shanghai 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/italian-lounge-brings-italian-design-to-ciff-shanghai-2025/) - CIFF Shanghai’s Italian Lounge fosters dialogue and collaboration between Italian design and the Chinese market. The Italian Lounge has concluded its second edition at the 56th China International Furniture Fair (CIFF) Shanghai, establishing itself as a platform for Italian design and lifestyle. The immersive space combined Italian products with forums and talks, creating a “bleisure”
- [Why automation remains a strategic decision for board manufacturers](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/why-automation-remains-a-strategic-decision-for-board-manufacturers/) - With automation reshaping manufacturing, IMA Schelling explains what level of technology delivers the best return. Automation has become a familiar presence in the board and finishing industries. But how much of it is really needed? Machinery and plant manufacturer IMA Schelling believes the answer lies in balance. Its board and consulting business units work together
- [HS Timber Group acquires Malå Såg sawmill from Setra Trävaror](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/hs-timber-group-acquires-mala-sag-sawmill-from-setra-travaror/) - The Swedish sawmill adds 340,000 cubic m of annual capacity and supports HS Timber Group’s growth strategy. HS Timber Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Swedish wood processing company Malå Såg from Setra Trävaror, a subsidiary of Setra Group. The transaction remains subject to approval by the relevant authorities.
- [i4F partners with Finished Edge Technology to launch stair tread solutions in the US](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/i4f-partners-with-finished-edge-technology-to-launch-stair-tread-solutions-in-the-us/) - New partnership brings patented stair tread technologies that enable seamless floor-to-stair design. i4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, has announced a new technology partnership with Finished Edge Technology (FET), a manufacturer of stair tread solutions based in Phoenix, Arizona. The collaboration marks the launch of i4F stair tread technologies in the
- [Singapore’s Sol Awards 2025 spotlights furniture innovators](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/singapores-sol-awards-2025-spotlights-furniture-innovators/) - Singapore Furniture Industries Council recognises companies and individuals setting new benchmarks in the sector through purposeful design and enterprise. The Singapore Furniture Industries Council (SFIC), the official representative body for Singapore’s furniture and furnishings industry, has announced the recipients of the Sol Awards 2025. Now in its second edition, the Sol Awards continues to recognise
- [British Columbia opens new forestry trade office in London](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/british-columbia-opens-new-forestry-trade-office-in-london/) - Move aims to boost exports, reduce market reliance on the US and diversify across Europe and beyond. Efforts are under way to diversify and strengthen British Columbia (BC)’s forestry sector with a new office in London. The office will serve as a hub for BC’s forestry industry to expand its market share across Europe and
- [Bjelin opens its first showroom in Norway](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/bjelin-opens-its-first-showroom-in-norway/) - The new space features flagship Woodura collections and supports growing demand for sustainable flooring. Bjelin has opened its first showroom in Norway, marking a key milestone for the Swedish flooring manufacturer. The 265 sq m space, located in central Oslo, showcases the company’s latest wood flooring innovations and offers architects, designers and homeowners a chance
- [Vilma Törö named Female Leader Engineer of Finland 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/vilma-toro-named-female-leader-engineer-of-finland-2025/) - CoGig honours LUT University student for her leadership potential and commitment to shaping a more inclusive industrial future. Vilma Törö, a student at LUT University, has been named Female Leader Engineer of Finland 2025. The award, presented by CoGig, recognises a female engineering student with the potential to take on a leading role in the
- [EUDR to proceed on schedule as Commission rules out further delay](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/eudr-to-proceed-on-schedule-as-commission-rules-out-further-delay/) - New measures aim to simplify compliance and ensure IT system readiness. The regulation will apply from 30 Dec 2026 for micro and small enterprises, while large and medium-sized companies will remain subject to the 30 Dec 2025 start date. The European Commission has proposed a set of targeted measures to support companies, international partners, third
- [Juha Vanhainen appointed to Metsäliitto Cooperative board](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/juha-vanhainen-appointed-to-metsaliitto-cooperative-board/) - Appointment takes effect on 1 Jan 2026 following supervisory board meeting. At its meeting on 23 Oct 2025, the supervisory board of Metsäliitto Cooperative, the parent company of Metsä Group, elected Juha Vanhainen as a new member of the board of directors, effective from 1 Jan 2026. Metsäliitto Cooperative is owned by more than 90,000
- [Vecoplan expands international business through partnership with AE Gibson & Sons](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/vecoplan-expands-international-business-through-partnership-with-ae-gibson-sons/) - The German recycling technology firm strengthens its presence in Australia with a new distribution partnership. The German company Vecoplan is taking the next step towards internationalisation. The global supplier of machines and systems for shredding and processing recyclable materials has gained a new partner for the Australian market in AE Gibson & Sons (Gibson), a
- [Enviva pellet dome fire contained at Mississippi port](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/enviva-pellet-dome-fire-contained-at-mississippi-port/) - Around 20,000 tonnes of wood pellets offloaded; no injuries reported. A fire broke out on Monday, 20 Oct, inside a wood pellet storage dome operated by Enviva, a US-based wood pellet producer, at the Port of Pascagoula in Mississippi. The blaze affected one of two domes used to store compressed wood pellets. Local officials said the fire
- [AHF Products expands with US rigid core flooring plant acquisition](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ahf-products-expands-with-us-rigid-core-flooring-plant-acquisition/) - Acquisition of Wellmade facility completes company’s domestic manufacturing portfolio. AHF Products, a US hard surface flooring manufacturer, has announced that it has received approval from the US Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia to acquire the assets of the Wellmade manufacturing facility in Cartersville, Georgia. The acquisition positions the company as a fully
- [Ahlstrom launches flame-retardant paper for spray painting booths](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ahlstrom-launches-flame-retardant-paper-for-spray-painting-booths/) - Flame-Gard technology offers improved resistance and strength for high-risk industrial applications. Ahlstrom, one of the global leaders in fibre-based specialty materials, has introduced a new flame-retardant paper enhanced with its Flame-Gard technology, designed to meet the demanding fire safety and durability requirements of spray painting booths and industrial workshops. Certain versions of the paper can
- [Donaldson Timber Systems launches timber frame training programme](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/donaldson-timber-systems-launches-timber-frame-training-programme/) - New online platform aims to tackle construction’s skills gap and accelerate off-site timber frame adoption. Donaldson Timber Systems has launched a skills hub to help address the construction sector’s skills shortage and support the adoption of off-site timber frame building. The UK-based company, which specialises in the design, manufacture and construction of off-site timber frame
- [Singapore furniture sector charts next phase of growth amid global headwinds](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/singapore-furniture-sector-charts-next-phase-of-growth-amid-global-headwinds/) - The Singapore Furniture Industries Council (SFIC)’s 2026–2030 roadmap aims to equip local firms for global expansion and long-term resilience. The Singapore Furniture Industries Council (SFIC) has unveiled its 2026–2030 Industry Roadmap, a five-year blueprint designed to help local companies grow amid shifting global trade dynamics and intensifying international competition. SFIC is the official representative body
- [Feature spaces to look forward to at the Workspace Design Show 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/feature-spaces-to-look-forward-to-at-the-workspace-design-show-2025/) - On 5 and 6 Nov 2025, Workspace Design Show will take place at RAI Amsterdam, where five of the Netherlands’ most creative design studios have transformed ideas into immersive environments. Design Talks Space The Design Talks Space grew from fragments: post-its, rough sketches, reclaimed materials and laughter. A playful comment during brainstorming, that the space
- [Ingka Investments makes largest-ever forestland acquisition](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ingka-investments-makes-largest-ever-forestland-acquisition/) - IKEA retailer’s investment arm to buy 153,000 hectares in Latvia and Estonia as part of long-term forestry strategy. Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group, has agreed to acquire about 153,000 hectares of land in Latvia and Estonia, 89% of which is forestland, from Södra, Sweden’s largest forest owners’ association. “Our unique ownership structure allows
- [Amazon’s new mass timber delivery station tests sustainable logistics](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/amazons-new-mass-timber-delivery-station-tests-sustainable-logistics/) - The company’s new Indiana delivery station is made of engineered wood and doubles as a laboratory for trialling carbon-cutting strategies as part of its goal to decarbonise operations by 2040. Amazon’s new mass timber delivery station in Elkhart, Indiana, doubles as a living laboratory for trialling carbon-cutting and resource-saving strategies that could be scaled globally.
- [Wood In Architecture Issue 1, 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/wood-in-architecture-issue-1-2025/) - Move Over Concrete—Mass Timber Is Changing the Game From forest to framework: How Malaysia’s MET movement is gaining ground The Healing Power of Wood in Healthcare Design
- [Panels & Furniture China May/June 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/panels-furniture-china-may-june-2025/) - 深化合作，共迎未来——2025年度第二次印尼木工产业考察之旅圆满结束 2025年家具行业：冰火淬炼中的破局之路——内需火热、外需承压，木质与定制家具的机遇与挑战 去来江口守空船——浅议关税系统中的税则号列
- [Panels & Furniture China September/October 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/panels-furniture-china-september-october-2025/) - 木材科技：人工智能如何塑造板材的未来 油棕树干的第二生命：为可持续材料的未来注入动力 前度刘郎今又来——赞中国木塑再现世界博览会
- [Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic to form North America’s second-largest timber REIT in all-stock merger of equals](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/rayonier-and-potlatchdeltic-to-form-north-americas-second-largest-timber-reit-in-all-stock-merger-of-equals/) - Transaction expected to close in late Q1 or early Q2 2026. Rayonier (NYSE: RYN) and PotlatchDeltic (Nasdaq: PCH) have agreed to an all-stock merger of equals that will create one of North America’s leading land resources owners and largest lumber manufacturers. Based on the closing stock prices of both companies on 10 Oct 2025, the
- [Brenntag expands partnership with Momentive into the Philippines](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/brenntag-expands-partnership-with-momentive-into-the-philippines/) - The move enhances Brenntag’s coatings, adhesives and sealants material science portfolio and builds on existing agreements in Indonesia and Vietnam. Brenntag, one of the global leaders in chemicals and ingredients distribution, has signed a new distribution agreement with Momentive Performance Materials (Momentive). The deal extends the companies’ partnership into the Philippines, building on existing distribution
- [Wood-Mizer appoints Ben Brydges as CEO](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/wood-mizer-appoints-ben-brydges-as-ceo/) - New CEO brings industrial expertise to strengthen the company’s global leadership. Wood-Mizer, one of the global leaders in sawmilling and wood processing equipment, has named Ben Brydges as CEO. He will lead the company through its next phase of growth, strengthening its position as a partner to sawmillers, woodworkers and forestry professionals worldwide. Founded in
- [Australian furniture sector launches partnership to tackle embodied carbon](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/australian-furniture-sector-launches-partnership-to-tackle-embodied-carbon/) - The Australian Furniture Association, the Australian Furnishing Industry Stewardship Council, and Rebuilt join forces to make carbon data more accessible for manufacturers and reshape how interiors are measured and supplied. The Australian Furniture Association (AFA) and the Australian Industry Stewardship Council (AFISC), together with digital platform Rebuilt, have launched a partnership to place furniture, fixtures
- [Södra restructures amid global uncertainty, with 200 job cuts expected](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/sodra-restructures-amid-global-uncertainty-with-200-job-cuts-expected/) - Union talks begin as the global forest industry group launches measures affecting roles across four Swedish sites. Södra, Sweden’s largest forest owners’ association and an international forest industry group, has launched an action programme aimed at improving long-term competitiveness. The initiative will affect the entire organisation and includes around 200 redundancies. Global uncertainty is weighing
- [Pallmann Maschinenfabrik renamed Siempelkamp Size Reduction Solutions](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/pallmann-maschinenfabrik-renamed-siempelkamp-size-reduction-solutions/) - Name change part of Siempelkamp’s brand harmonisation; contracts and operations remain unaffected. Pallmann Maschinenfabrik has been renamed Siempelkamp Size Reduction Solutions as part of the Siempelkamp Group’s move to harmonise company names across its subsidiaries. The German company is one of the leading manufacturers of machinery and complete system solutions for the preparation and size
- [A recap of CIFF Shanghai: Design, innovation and record international attendance](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/a-recap-of-ciff-shanghai-design-innovation-and-record-international-attendance/) - With six concurrent exhibitions and new award launches, the event continued to promote cross-border collaboration and industry growth. The 56th China International Furniture Fair (CIFF) Shanghai concluded on 12 Sep at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Hongqiao, reaffirming its position as one of Asia’s key platforms for design and innovation. Since relocating to
- [SCA takes to the skies with airship forestry project](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/sca-takes-to-the-skies-with-airship-forestry-project/) - Using hydrogen-powered airships, drones and AI, SCA is building a digital twin of its forests to plan more efficient and sustainable management. Data that provides detailed knowledge about forests and land has become a valuable tool for improving resource efficiency in forestry. That is why SCA is now mapping its forest holdings not only with
- [UK timber leaders launch joint drive to cut imports and strengthen supply chains](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/uk-timber-leaders-launch-joint-drive-to-cut-imports-and-strengthen-supply-chains/) - A new collaboration between BSW Timber, James Jones & Sons and Glennon Brothers aims to promote C16 timber and boost domestic wood production. BSW Timber, James Jones & Sons and Glennon Brothers have formed a new partnership to promote the use of UK-grown timber and reduce reliance on imports. Backed by trade bodies the Confederation
- [Jartek to deliver green and dry sorting lines to Japan’s Kushiro Wood Products](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/jartek-to-deliver-green-and-dry-sorting-lines-to-japans-kushiro-wood-products/) - The Finnish automation specialist will supply green and dry sorting lines for Kushiro Wood Products’ Hokkaido facility. Jartek has signed a contract with Japanese sawmill company Kushiro Wood Products (KWP). The delivery includes green and dry sorting lines, as well as conveyors from the sawline. The project is scheduled for completion in early 2028. KWP
- [SCM opens doors to live demonstrations at upcoming in-house event](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/scm-opens-doors-to-live-demonstrations-at-upcoming-in-house-event/) - Batch One Days to showcase robotic, software-driven solutions for flexible panel and door production. At the upcoming Batch One Days event, woodworking machinery manufacturer SCM will spotlight its latest innovations in flexible panel and door production, featuring live demonstrations of edgebanding systems and insights into emerging industry trends. Following the success of its 2024 editions,
- [Weyerhaeuser to invest $1m in West Virginia community](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/weyerhaeuser-to-invest-1m-in-west-virginia-community/) - Buckhannon named latest recipient of the timber company’s Thrive rural investment programme. Weyerhaeuser has announced plans to invest $1m in Buckhannon, West Virginia, through its Thrive programme, an initiative aimed at supporting rural communities where the company operates. The investment will be distributed over several years, with guidance from local officials, businesses, non-profits, employees and
- [Drax partners with NGIS to map carbon stocks in North American forests](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/drax-partners-with-ngis-to-map-carbon-stocks-in-north-american-forests/) - The collaboration will use advanced geospatial and AI tools to monitor forest health and carbon stocks in the US and Canada. Drax, the renewable energy company, has announced a new partnership with NGIS, a global leader in geospatial technology, to model and monitor the carbon stocks of forests in the US and Canada that supply
- [Hancock Lumber’s Matt Duprey elected chairman of NELMA](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/hancock-lumbers-matt-duprey-elected-chairman-of-nelma/) - Veteran sales leader continues the forest products company’s long history of leadership within the lumber association. Hancock Lumber has announced that its sawmill chief sales officer, Matt Duprey, has been elected chairman of the Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (NELMA). NELMA serves as the rules-writing agency for eastern white pine lumber and the grading authority for other key
- [Ingka Group acquires AI logistics firm Locus to improve IKEA’s global supply chain](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ingka-group-acquires-ai-logistics-firm-locus-to-improve-ikeas-global-supply-chain/) - Acquisition aims to streamline delivery operations and enhance the customer experience. Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, has acquired Locus, a US-based logistics technology company. The deal strengthens IKEA’s digital capabilities and gives the retailer greater control over the customer journey. Complex digital systems are required to provide seamless home delivery. IKEA has previously relied on
- [Grown in Britain leads carbon verification certification for timber construction](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/grown-in-britain-leads-carbon-verification-certification-for-timber-construction/) - A major industry coalition is developing the Biogenic Stored Carbon Quotient (BSCQ) certification to deliver verified biogenic carbon claims and social value metrics for UK construction projects. In direct response to the government’s Timber in Construction Roadmap, a partnership led by Grown in Britain is developing the first UK certification scheme to quantify and verify
- [Innovative timber office earns Hasslacher Group recognition award](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/innovative-timber-office-earns-hasslacher-group-recognition-award/) - Timber craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainability underpin Hasslacher Group’s award-winning office project. The Hasslacher Group has received a recognition award at the Timber Construction Prize Styria 2025 for its innovative office and administration building at the Preding site. The award was presented during a ceremony at the Orpheum Graz, and all prize winners are automatically nominated
- [Confor urges political action to support Scottish forestry](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/confor-urges-political-action-to-support-scottish-forestry/) - Leaders highlight the need for certainty, multi-annual budgets and investment to grow the sector. Confor has called for a timber industrial strategy and a partnership with a “supportive and active Scottish government” to ensure Scotland’s forestry and wood processing industry can deliver economic and environmental benefits. Stuart Goodall, chief executive of Confor, spoke at Forestry
- [Woodsafe partners with SCA Wood Scandinavia to expand fire-retardant wood market](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/woodsafe-partners-with-sca-wood-scandinavia-to-expand-fire-retardant-wood-market/) - The partnership aims to broaden access to fire-safe and sustainable wood products across Scandinavia and Europe. Woodsafe Timber Protection is strengthening its presence in the Scandinavian market through a new distribution agreement with SCA Wood Scandinavia. The collaboration marks a significant step in developing the market for fire-retardant wood in Scandinavia and across Europe. Woodsafe
- [US hardwood producers press for broader Section 232 tariffs on wood imports](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/us-hardwood-producers-press-for-broader-section-232-tariffs-on-wood-imports/) - Industry leaders call for hardwood plywood, veneer and engineered flooring to be added to trade measures. Nine US wood products manufacturers have urged President Donald Trump to include hardwood plywood, engineered wood flooring and hardwood veneer in the Section 232 tariffs on wood products. The current proposal targets lumber, kitchen cabinets and vanities, upholstered furniture
- [Kronospan UK recognised for circular manufacturing practices](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/kronospan-uk-recognised-for-circular-manufacturing-practices/) - The wood-based panel manufacturer wins the Circular and Recycling Product Award for its approach to resource efficiency and closed-loop manufacturing. Kronospan UK has won the Circular and Recycling Product Award at this year’s National Sustainability Awards in London. The Chirk-based manufacturer of particleboard, MDF, melamine-faced panels, laminate flooring and worktops received the award at a
- [Raute’s chief commercial officer to step down at year-end](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/rautes-chief-commercial-officer-to-step-down-at-year-end/) - Finnish wood technology firm begins search for successor as Jari Myyryläinen announces departure. Raute Corporation has announced that chief commercial officer Jari Myyryläinen will leave the company by 31 Dec 2025 to join another employer. The search for his successor will begin immediately, the company said. “I would like to thank Jari for his valuable
- [Metsä Group may cut up to 800 jobs amid restructuring](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-group-may-cut-up-to-800-jobs-amid-restructuring/) - Statutory negotiations set to cover all business areas and group operations. Metsä Group is set to begin statutory negotiations covering all its business areas and group operations. Preliminary assessments indicate the measures could result in the permanent loss of 800 jobs if implemented. On 31 Jul 2025, the company announced plans for a €300m cost
- [British Columbia Lumber Trade Council criticises new US tariffs on softwood lumber](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/british-columbia-lumber-trade-council-criticises-new-us-tariffs-on-softwood-lumber/) - Industry group warns import taxes now exceed 45% and could increase housing costs in the US. The US government has imposed an additional 10% tariff on Canadian softwood lumber imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. The measure, announced this week, means Canadian producers now face total import duties of more than 45%
- [Munksjö completes Ahlstrom abrasive unit acquisition](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/munksjo-completes-ahlstrom-abrasive-unit-acquisition/) - Transaction adds Arches plant and expands offering beyond decor papers into specialty papers. Munksjö, an international manufacturer of decor paper solutions, has completed the acquisition of Ahlstrom’s Arches unit from Ahlstrom France Holding. The binding offer was announced on 7 Jul 2025. The deal includes the Arches plant in France, which both companies have jointly
- [BlueLinx appoints new director to board](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/bluelinx-appoints-new-director-to-board/) - Leadership move comes as company focuses on growth strategy. BlueLinx Holdings, a US wholesale distributor of building products including lumber, panels and engineered wood, has announced the appointment of Christina (Chris) Corley to its board of directors. Effective 22 Sep 2025, she will also serve on the board’s human capital and compensation committee as well
- [Finsa signs licensing deal for Unicoat edge coating](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/finsa-signs-licensing-deal-for-unicoat-edge-coating/) - The Spanish manufacturer will incorporate Unilin’s patented waterproof edge coating into its laminate flooring range. Finsa has signed a licensing agreement with Unilin Technologies to incorporate the company’s patented Unicoat edge coating technology into its laminate flooring portfolio. Unicoat is a water-repellent edge treatment that improves the water resistance of laminate flooring. The technology allows
- [TOMRA launches eBook on AI’s role in recycling](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tomra-launches-ebook-on-ais-role-in-recycling/) - The publication explains deep learning and its applications in tackling complex sorting challenges. TOMRA Recycling, a global provider of sorting solutions, has released a new eBook, AI in Recycling: Unlocking New Possibilities. The guide examines how AI, and particularly deep learning, is reshaping the recycling industry and advancing material circularity. The free publication explains the
- [Fraunhofer IAP develops fully recyclable particleboard technology](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/fraunhofer-develops-fully-recyclable-particleboard-technology/) - New method could allow furniture and construction boards to be made entirely from recycled wood. A chemical process developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research (IAP) now enables the complete recycling of particleboards. In collaboration with Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development (HNEE), System 180, and PreZero Holz, the institute has demonstrated that new
- [President Trump sets new 10% tariff on lumber, 25% on cabinets and furniture](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/trump-sets-new-10-tariff-on-lumber-25-on-cabinets-and-furniture/) - The tariffs will take effect from 14 Oct, with some set to rise further in Jan 2026. On 29 Sep, US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to impose tariffs on timber, lumber and related wood products. The White House said the move was intended
- [Norra Timber taps Jartek for production line modernisation](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/norra-timber-taps-jartek-for-production-line-modernisation/) - Hissmofors sawmill to upgrade green sorting and stick stacking with automation. Jartek has reached an agreement with Norra Timber to deliver a production line upgrade at the Hissmofors sawmill in Sweden, modernising the green sorting line and stick stacking processes. A key part of the project is Jartek’s automation solution, which will be integrated with
- [New certification links timber trade to carbon accountability](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/new-certification-links-timber-trade-to-carbon-accountability/) - BlackCamel Energy’s NetZero Carbon Guilt-Free Seal aims to make timber products traceable, carbon-positive and aligned with global climate targets. BlackCamel Energy, a Nigeria-based company producing nautical and outdoor furniture components from teak, has introduced the NetZero Carbon Guilt-Free Seal, a new certification and traceability platform for the global timber and forest products sector. Unlike conventional
- [UPM considers separation of plywood arm](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/upm-considers-separation-of-plywood-arm/) - Strategic review to weigh divestment, demerger or IPO as firm evaluates long-term strategy. UPM-Kymmene Corporation’s board has launched a strategic review of its plywood business to assess options for maximising long-term potential in a changing market. The review will consider a range of possibilities, including divestment, a partial demerger or an initial public offering. UPM
- [President Trump announces 30% tariff on imported furniture](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/president-trump-announces-30-tariff-on-imported-furniture/) - Kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities and other goods also targeted in new tariff round. US President Donald Trump on 25 Sep announced a new round of tariffs on imported goods, including a 50% tariff on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities and a 30% tariff on upholstered furniture. The measures also cover heavy trucks and certain pharmaceuticals.
- [EU anti-deforestation law may face another delay](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/eu-anti-deforestation-law-may-face-another-delay/) - European Commission cites IT concerns over EUDR implementation. The European Commission is considering a further one-year delay to the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). The law requires companies to demonstrate that all EU-produced and imported products are deforestation-free throughout their supply chain. The EUDR had already been postponed once, from 2024 to Dec
- [Gateway to ASEAN: Thailand MICE Exchange 2026 announced in Bangkok](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/gateway-to-asean-thailand-mice-exchange-2026-announced-in-bangkok/) - The event aims to connect global businesses with new markets in South East Asia’s growing MICE sector. The Thai Exhibition Association (TEA) has confirmed that the next edition of Thailand MICE Exchange (TMX 2026) will take place from 29 to 30 Apr 2026 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC), Bangkok. The event will
- [Multi-sensory design takes centre stage in Amsterdam](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/multi-sensory-design-takes-centre-stage-in-amsterdam/) - Workspace Design Show 2025 explores how light, sound, texture and space are influencing the workplace. Workspace Design Show returns to RAI Amsterdam, turning the exhibition floor into an exploration of sound, light, texture and space. The event will present the latest workplace interior products, spanning furniture, seating, lighting, acoustics, surfaces, biophilia and technology. It provides
- [Australian architects turn to timber for designs made to last](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/australian-architects-turn-to-timber-for-designs-made-to-last/) - Six Australian architects present works in American hardwoods at Cult Sydney. Six Australian architects have created new furniture pieces for the exhibition KEEP in collaboration with the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC). Curated by David Clark, it opened on 18 Sep at Cult Sydney Showroom and runs until 4 Oct. Crafted from American red
- [IMA Schelling acquires shares in Italian automation specialist Sirio](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ima-schelling-acquires-shares-in-italian-automation-specialist-sirio/) - The investment strengthens IMA Schelling Group’s market position in batch size one systems in the Italian automation sector. Following its 2023 acquisition of Italian automation specialist Carmet, the IMA Schelling Group is further expanding its presence in Italy by acquiring shares in Sirio, Treviso. The investment is part of a long-term strategy to secure and
- [Eumabois appoints new board members at Dresden meeting](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/eumabois-appoints-new-board-members-at-dresden-meeting/) - European woodworking machinery federation confirms leadership for the 2025 to 2028 term and reviews key projects. The annual meeting of the Eumabois general assembly was held last week on 18 Sep in Dresden, Germany, bringing together national associations of technology manufacturers for the woodworking and furniture industries. The non-profit organisation promotes the European woodworking machinery sector
- [Bruks Siwertell secures turnkey slew bearing replacement project in the US](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/bruks-siwertell-secures-turnkey-slew-bearing-replacement-project-in-the-us/) - 12-week contract covers engineering, supply, installation and testing. Bruks Siwertell, a global supplier of bulk handling and wood processing solutions, has been awarded a turnkey project to replace a slew bearing on a fully automated stacker reclaimer in the southeastern US. The project underscores the company’s ongoing service support for a long-standing customer. The original
- [Element5 expands Ontario mass timber plant with $107m investment](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/element5-expands-ontario-mass-timber-plant-with-107m-investment/) - The project is supported by its parent company, the Hasslacher Group, alongside partnerships with federal and provincial governments. Element5, a North American mass timber producer specialising in the design, fabrication and assembly of timber buildings, has officially opened an expanded manufacturing facility in St Thomas, Ontario. The $107m project includes a new glued-laminated timber (glulam)
- [Crowdfunded timber residential building set for completion in 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/crowdfunded-timber-residential-building-set-for-completion-in-2026/) - The ETC Hyllie project uses wood, straw and solar power to lower carbon footprint. A residential project is under construction in Malmö’s Hyllie district in southern Sweden. ETC Hyllie, led by ETC Bygg, will deliver a 12-storey building with 65 leasehold flats, designed with an emphasis on sustainable construction. The building’s supporting structure is made
- [Rettenmeier opens new sawmill in Latvia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/rettenmeier-opens-new-sawmill-in-latvia/) - Investment creates one of the largest and most modern plants in the Baltics. German wood processor Rettenmeier has opened a major new sawmill in Inčukalns, Latvia, strengthening its presence in the Baltic region. The company, which began as a small family business and now employs more than 2,200 people across eight European sites, said the
- [Heat-treated lodgepole pine opens new markets](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/heat-treated-lodgepole-pine-opens-new-markets/) - Partnership between Norsk Limtre and SCA explores durability and expanded applications. Norsk Limtre, a long-established glulam producer, is working with SCA, Europe’s largest private forest owner, to test new applications of lodgepole pine. The project combines traditional production methods with research into heat treatment technologies. Heat-treated lodgepole pine has shown improved dimensional stability, durability and
- [British Columbia invests in wood-product manufacturing](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/british-columbia-invests-in-wood-product-manufacturing/) - $2.5m funding aims to support innovation, sustainability and job creation. 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 to help businesses plan or complete capital
- [UNESCO Bruges monastery reinforced with modern fastening technology  ](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/unesco-bruges-monastery-reinforced-with-modern-fastening-technology/) - Fischer’s injection mortars used in restoration of historic Carmelite site. Fischer’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 preserving the authenticity and cultural value of the original
- [Philippines to host first trade fair for wood and furniture industries](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/philippines-to-host-first-trade-fair-for-wood-and-furniture-industries/) - Philippine Woodmac 2026 to bring together the full value chain with government-backed incentives. Philippine 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 Philippines (CFIP) and Pablo Publishing & Exhibition, in partnership
- [XCUTS invests in HOMAG to boost efficiency and output](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/xcuts-invests-in-homag-to-boost-efficiency-and-output/) - The Hatfield-based panel processor achieves 24 to 48-hour lead times with its new equipment. 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 supply, has reduced its lead times to between 24 and 48 hours.
- [SMARTI wins national innovation award for AI scanner](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/smarti-wins-national-innovation-award-for-ai-scanner/) - 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. SMARTI, part of TAB Systems, has received the National Gold Innovation Award from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia for its iCon scanner. The system enables four-sided 3D
- [Pfeifer Group strengthens Finnish operations with Pölkky integration](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/pfeifer-group-strengthens-finnish-operations-with-polkky-integration/) - Austrian timber group invests in expansion and restructuring to boost market presence in Finland. Pfeifer 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 northern Finland-based firm has a strong market presence and access to sustainable raw materials,
- [IFMAC & WOODMAC 2025 set to open next week in Jakarta](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ifmac-woodmac-2025-set-to-open-next-week-in-jakarta/) - The furniture and woodworking trade show will feature 350 exhibitors from 20 countries. 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 machinery, sustainable materials and modern furniture design,
- [L Catterton enters Japan’s furniture market with Seki Furniture deal](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/l-catterton-enters-japans-furniture-market-with-seki-furniture-deal/) - Investment underscores growth potential in Japan’s expanding furniture sector. L 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 deal is expected to strengthen Seki Furniture’s position in the country’s growing furniture
- [Sonae Arauco launches first industrial-scale fibreboard recycling line](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/sonae-arauco-launches-first-industrial-scale-fibreboard-recycling-line/) - The €8m facility turns end-of-life MDF panels into new fibreboard products. 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 €8m investment enables end-of-life MDF panels to be transformed into raw
- [James Jones & Sons announces two pallet manufacturing acquisitions in Australia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/james-jones-sons-announces-two-pallet-manufacturing-acquisitions-in-australia/) - The expansion reflects the UK timber group’s strategy of vertical integration and regional growth. 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 Timber. The two additions bring the total number of Australian acquisitions by James
- [Composites Future exhibition opens registrations for 2026 debut](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/composites-future-exhibition-opens-registrations-for-2026-debut/) - The biennial show will run alongside Xylexpo and PLAST from 9 to 12 Jun 2026. Registrations have opened for Composites Future, a new biennial exhibition for the composite materials industry, which will take place at the Fiera Milano Rho convention centre in Milan from 9 to 12 Jun 2026. Companies signing up before 30 Nov
- [Jartek opens new subsidiary in Sweden](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/jartek-opens-new-subsidiary-in-sweden/) - Juha Ropilo has been appointed sales manager as the company expands its wood processing technology operations. Finnish wood processing technology firm Jartek has strengthened its presence in Scandinavia by establishing a new subsidiary, Jartek Nordic, in Sweden. The move underlines the family-owned company’s commitment to the Swedish market and its long-term international growth strategy. To
- [Floor & Decor opens new store in California’s Antelope Valley](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/floor-decor-opens-new-store-in-californias-antelope-valley/) - US flooring retailer expands with its latest warehouse-format location in Lancaster. Floor & Decor has opened a new warehouse store and design centre in Lancaster, California, expanding its presence in the Antelope Valley region. The store is led by April Barrera, its chief executive merchant. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the retailer
- [STARK Group expands with new UK flagship and Danish distribution centre](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/stark-group-expands-with-new-uk-flagship-and-danish-distribution-centre/) - Europe’s largest building materials supplier expands UK footprint and invests in Danish distribution network. STARK Group has announced two major developments in Europe: the opening of its largest UK branch and a construction milestone at its new national distribution centre in Denmark. In Luton, north-west of London, the company has opened a flagship branch under
- [Industry warns EU deforestation rules could disrupt entire wood value chain](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/industry-warns-eu-deforestation-rules-could-disrupt-entire-wood-value-chain/) - Exports are showing signs of recovery, but industry leaders caution that new EU Deforestation Regulation could threaten Europe’s competitiveness and raise costs by billions. Austria’s sawmill industry has managed to stabilise sales and production despite challenging economic conditions. Markus Schmölzer, chairman of the Association of the Austrian Wood Industries, said costs for energy, raw materials
- [Russian timber giant Segezha to cut 350 jobs at Novoeniseysk sawmill](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/russian-timber-giant-segezha-to-cut-350-jobs-at-novoeniseysk-sawmill/) - The Novoeniseysk plant is shedding a third of its workforce as sanctions and Asian export hurdles hit Russia’s timber industry. Russian timber producer Segezha Group will lay off around a third of its workforce at one of its largest plants, citing ongoing financial pressures and the loss of export markets. The company has confirmed that 350
- [Berlin puts sustainable public housing to the test](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/berlin-puts-sustainable-public-housing-to-the-test/) - The Holz Ziegel Lehm project compares timber and brick buildings to assess low-carbon construction methods. In 2019, Berlin launched an experiment in climate-smart construction. Housing company Stadt und Land, working with MAX Holzbau, Arge ZRS Architekten and Bruno Fioretti Marquez, set out to test whether carbon-storing materials could be used in public housing under tight budgets, strict
- [Koskisen marks half a century of chipboard manufacturing](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/koskisen-marks-half-a-century-of-chipboard-manufacturing/) - The company has survived global competition and shifting markets to remain Finland’s sole chipboard producer. Finnish wood products company Koskisen will commemorate 50 years of chipboard production with employees and stakeholders later this month. Since opening in 1975, the plant has supplied chipboard for the furniture and construction industries. “At that time, there were 15
- [President Trump announces tariff probe into US furniture imports](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/president-trump-announces-tariff-probe-into-us-furniture-imports/) - The latest move comes as the US Supreme Court prepares to hear a case in Nov that will determine the legality of his broader tariff policy. US President Donald Trump announced in late Aug that his administration will launch an investigation into furniture imports, raising the prospect of new tariffs aimed at reviving the US furniture
- [New Forests expands portfolio in Africa with Rance Timber acquisition](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/new-forests-expands-portfolio-in-africa-with-rance-timber-acquisition/) - The move highlights South Africa’s forestry sector as an attractive investment market. New Forests has acquired South Africa’s Rance Timber, marking its first investment in the country and the second for its African Forestry Impact Platform (AFIP). AFIP, launched in 2022 with partners British International Investment (BII), Norfund and Finnfund, invests in plantation forestry companies
- [WAGNER expands operations in Vietnam and South East Asia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/wagner-expands-operations-in-vietnam-and-south-east-asia/) - The Ho Chi Minh City facility is set to drive industrial and decorative finishing solutions across the region. Since 2022, J Wagner Asia in Ho Chi Minh City has served as the regional hub for the WAGNER Group’s expansion in South East Asia, one of the world’s fastest-growing economic regions. As part of the international
- [TOMRA Recycling appoints Lars Enge as executive vice-president](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tomra-recycling-appoints-lars-enge-as-executive-vice-president/) - The Norwegian sensor-based sorting solutions firm has appointed a new executive vice-president. TOMRA Recycling, part of the TOMRA group, develops sensor-based sorting solutions for the recycling and waste management industry. With more than 11,000 systems installed in over 100 countries, its technology is used for sorting municipal solid waste, plastics, single-stream recycling, wood, textiles, aluminium,
- [WMF 2025 officially opens in Shanghai](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/wmf-2025-officially-opens-in-shanghai/) - Five key areas of technology and new system solutions to look out for at the furniture and woodworking machinery fair. The China International Furniture Machinery & Woodworking Machinery Fair (WMF 2025) has officially opened at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai. Covering 50,000 sq m, the exhibition hosts more than 400 exhibitors and
- [DesertBoard presents Palm Strand Board at Saudi Wood Expo](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/desertboard-presents-palm-strand-board-at-saudi-wood-expo/) - The UAE-made building material converts date palm waste into a sustainable wood alternative. DesertBoard, a manufacturer of sustainable building materials, recently presented its Palm Strand Board (PSB) at the Saudi Wood Expo. Produced in the UAE, PSB is positioned as a high-performance, eco-friendly alternative to traditional wood. The event drew industry professionals, designers, architects, builders
- [Panels & Furniture Asia July/August 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/panels-furniture-asia-july-august-2025/) - IMEAS evolves with innovation, integration, and international focus EVORIS: An integrated digital ecosystem for the future of panel manufacturing Corners, cuts, and clever machines: IMA Schelling’s upgrades
- [CIFF Guangzhou 2026 expands focus as global industry adapts](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ciff-guangzhou-2026-expands-focus-as-global-industry-adapts/) - Expanded exhibition areas reflect demand for sustainable, smart and specialised furniture solutions. The 57th China International Furniture Fair (CIFF) Guangzhou will be held in two phases, from 18 to 21 Mar and 28 to 31 Mar 2026, bringing together the global furniture community amid shifting market conditions and complex trade dynamics. The event, held under
- [Hendro Hadinata’s KARANA collection to debut at Indonesian Design Week 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/hendro-hadinatas-karana-collection-to-debut-at-indonesian-design-week-2025/) - The Indonesian designer’s new collection is created in collaboration with the American Hardwood Export Council. Indonesian designer Hendro Hadinata has partnered with the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) on a collection that explores culture, sustainability and craftsmanship. The KARANA collection will be presented at Indonesia Design Week (IDW), which runs from 12 to 20 Sep
- [Metsä Group tests carbon capture technology at Rauma mill](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-group-tests-carbon-capture-technology-at-rauma-mill/) - The Finnish forest industry group is trialling the capture of pulp mill flue gases and considering plans for a larger demo plant. A carbon capture pilot plant has come online at Metsä Group’s Rauma mill in Finland, where the company is testing the capture of pulp mill flue gases in cooperation with technology firm Andritz,
- [New Zealand launches new forestry safety guidance as sector records highest fatality rate](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/new-zealand-launches-new-forestry-safety-guidance-as-sector-records-highest-fatality-rate/) - New guidance aims to reduce accidents and fatalities in New Zealand’s forestry sector. WorkSafe New Zealand, the country’s primary workplace health and safety regulator, has published new guidance to simplify safety for forestry businesses and workers. The forestry sector recorded the highest fatality rate of any industry in 2024, with 16.58 deaths per 100,000 workers —
- [Singapore Polytechnic partners with ESGpedia to advance business sustainability](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/singapore-polytechnic-partners-with-esgpedia-to-advance-business-sustainability/) - The collaboration aims to strengthen local companies’ carbon accounting and energy efficiency under the Sustainability Capability Development programme. Singapore Polytechnic (SP) has partnered with ESGpedia, an Asia-based environmental, social and governance (ESG) data and technology company, to support the development of sustainability capability among local businesses. The initiative uses ESGpedia’s digital platform to help companies
- [Japan achieves key fire approvals for mid-rise timber construction](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/japan-achieves-key-fire-approvals-for-mid-rise-timber-construction/) - New 90-minute fire-resistant certifications for interior walls are expected to improve efficiency and support sustainable building practices. Canada Wood Japan, in collaboration with the Japan 2x4 Home Builders Association, has secured two new 90-minute fire-resistant certifications for interior wall assemblies, marking a development in mid-rise timber construction in the country. The approvals have now been officially published. Previously, builders
- [South Australian timber industry calls for urgent action on National Forestry Day](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/south-australian-timber-industry-calls-for-urgent-action-on-national-forestry-day/) - South Australian mills face rising import pressures, with industry leaders urging government support to safeguard local jobs and production. South Australia has marked National Forestry Day 2025, commemorating 150 years since George Goyder mapped the state’s first plantation. But the sector is facing growing economic challenges, according to the South Australian Forest Products Association (SAFPA).
- [Jowat to showcase adhesive technologies at SICAM 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/jowat-to-showcase-adhesive-technologies-at-sicam-2025/) - The global supplier of industrial adhesives will focus on technologies designed to balance performance with environmental considerations in furniture manufacturing. SICAM is a global platform for components, semifinished products and accessories, drawing professionals and exhibitors from more than 100 countries each year. Taking place from 14 to 17 Oct 2025 in Pordenone, Italy, the trade
- [Deluxe Systems brings Italian design to FIND Design Fair Asia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/deluxe-systems-brings-italian-design-to-find-design-fair-asia/) - Deluxe Systems, a distributor of Italian architectural solutions, is set to present its latest portfolio in Singapore. FIND Design Fair Asia, the region’s architecture and design event, will take place from 11 to 13 Sep 2025 at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Part of the Singapore Design Week, the exhibition connects interior designers, architects, buyers
- [Technology, talent and sustainability in focus at IBEW and BEX Asia 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/technology-talent-and-sustainability-in-focus-at-ibew-and-bex-asia-2025/) - Singapore brings together global industry leaders to showcase innovation and collaboration in the built environment. The International Built Environment Week (IBEW) 2025 has opened today at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore, featuring more than 200 exhibitors and participants from across the global construction and design sectors. Camfil, a clean air
- [Koskisen invests in new channel dryers to increase sawmill capacity](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/koskisen-invests-in-new-channel-dryers-to-increase-sawmill-capacity/) - The Finnish wood products company plans to increase drying capacity and improve efficiency at its Järvelä site. Koskisen, the Finnish wood processing company, is expanding output at its new sawmill in Järvelä, targeting an increase from 400,000 to 450,000 cubic m. To support this, it is investing in new channel dryers that will raise drying
- [i4F strengthens digital printing portfolio with six new Hymmen patents](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/i4f-strengthens-digital-printing-portfolio-with-six-new-hymmen-patents/) - The patents introduce improvements in scratch resistance, low-gloss finishes and textural design, giving manufacturers greater flexibility and control over digitally printed flooring. i4F, a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry, has announced the granting of six new digital embossing patents from long-term partner Hymmen. The patents were granted across Europe,
- [Global woodworking machinery firms to showcase innovations at WMF 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/global-woodworking-machinery-firms-to-showcase-innovations-at-wmf-2025/) - The exhibition will focus on advances in automation, energy efficiency and sustainable production. The China International Furniture Machinery & Woodworking Machinery Fair (WMF 2025) is scheduled to take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai from 9 to 12 Sep 2025. As part of Furniture Tech Week, the event will run alongside CIFF Shanghai
- [Washington state to conserve 77,000 acres of forest](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/washington-state-to-conserve-77000-acres-of-forest/) - The initiative aims to balance ecological conservation with economic responsibilities, while accelerating habitat restoration and contributing to climate mitigation efforts. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced a conservation initiative to set aside 77,000 acres of forest land. The measure includes more than 10,000 acres of older forests, meaning all remaining older forests
- [Singapore introduces enhanced Sustainability Furniture Mark to improve indoor air quality standards](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/singapore-introduces-enhanced-sustainability-furniture-mark-to-improve-indoor-air-quality-standards/) - The new benchmark sets stricter limits on volatile organic compounds in furniture, aiming to improve indoor health and support sustainable industry practices. The Singapore Furniture Industries Council (SFIC) has introduced an enhanced Sustainability Furniture Mark (SFM) to raise industry standards for indoor air quality, with accreditation scheduled to begin in 2026. The SFM, an industry-led
- [Singapore’s Sprint Canopy is South East Asia’s tallest single-span timber structure](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/singapores-sprint-canopy-is-south-east-asias-tallest-single-span-timber-structure/) - The 27m-high structure at the Singapore Science Park is built from sustainably sourced spruce glulam and spans a 3,000 sq m public plaza. The 27m-high Sprint Canopy in Singapore is now South East Asia’s tallest single-span timber structure. Built from 1,150 cubic m of PEFC-certified spruce glulam supplied by Finnish producer Versowood Oy, the canopy
- [Space Factory: The rise of modular timber homes in South Korea](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/space-factory-the-rise-of-modular-timber-homes-in-south-korea/) - The Gyeonggi-based company has shifted from traditional stick-frame construction to automated production, aiming for 1,000 homes a year. Timber construction has a long tradition in South Korea. The hanok, a wooden house with underfloor heating and climate-regulating clay walls, remains a symbol of craftsmanship. Hanoks are still built in traditional woodworking shops, and master carpenters
- [Hydrowood secures investment to expand underwater timber operations](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/hydrowood-secures-investment-to-expand-underwater-timber-operations/) - The capital raise is part of the Tasmanian timber company’s strategy to grow its on-lake harvesting operations. Tasmanian timber company Hydrowood has secured two new investors, including AMB Holdings, to expand its on-lake harvesting operations. The funding will support the company’s work at Lake Pieman and provide access to additional underwater timber resources across Tasmania.
- [CIFF Shanghai 2025 to showcase global furniture trends](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ciff-shanghai-2025-to-showcase-global-furniture-trends/) - The 56th China International Furniture Fair (CIFF) Shanghai will take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Hongqiao from 9 to 12 Sep 2025. The 56th China International Furniture Fair (CIFF), one of the world’s largest furniture exhibitions, is split between Guangzhou in spring and Shanghai in autumn. The 2025 Shanghai edition will
- [Rory Hunter to headline Timber Construct 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/rory-hunter-to-headline-timber-construct-2025/) - The founder and CEO of MODEL, Australia’s built-to-rent developer, will deliver the keynote address at the country’s only timber-in-construction conference in Melbourne. The founder of one of Australia’s most ambitious build-to-rent developers will headline Timber Construct 2025, the country’s only timber-in-construction conference. Held from 13 to 14 Oct 2025 in Melbourne, the annual conference and
- [Fagus-GreCon to present new fire protection system at Powtech 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/fagus-grecon-to-present-new-fire-protection-system-at-powtech-2025/) - The modular technology aims to reduce fire risks across industrial production sites. Powtech Technopharm (Powtech 2025), an international exhibition for mechanical and plant engineering technologies, will take place from 23 to 25 Sep 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany. Fire protection specialist Fagus-GreCon will present its modular GreCon Protector system, demonstrating how it can detect and neutralise ignition
- [Natural materials shape interiors of Singapore izakaya, Kaya at The Standard](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/natural-materials-shape-interiors-of-singapore-izakaya-kaya-at-the-standard/) - The restaurant uses American white oak to create a warm, modern atmosphere. Located in Singapore’s luxury hotel The Standard, Kaya at The Standard is a Japanese izakaya that offers a contemporary take on the traditional dining experience. The interiors were created by Colin Seah of local architectural company Ministry of Design, reflecting the hotel’s biophilia
- [WMF 2025: Countdown to Shanghai’s woodworking fair](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/wmf-2025-countdown-to-shanghais-woodworking-fair/) - The event will run from 9 to 12 Sep at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre. The woodworking industry will soon gather in Shanghai from 9 to 12 Sep for the China International Furniture Machinery & Woodworking Machinery Fair (WMF 2025). Visitors who preregister by 31 Aug receive free admission and door gifts. The event, held at the
- [LEUCO Thailand is officially operating from its new premises](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/leuco-thailand-is-officially-operating-from-its-new-premises/) - The new sharpening service centre was inaugurated with a traditional Thai ceremony. LEUCO is one of the world’s largest suppliers of carbide and diamond-tipped machine tools for wood and plastic processing. LEUCO Thailand, founded in 2001, has focused on sharpening services and consulting for new tools for the wood and furniture industry since its inception.
- [Singapore’s annual International Built Environment Week returns  ](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/singapores-annual-international-built-environment-week-returns/) - Early bird registration for the conference and exhibition is now open. International Built Environment Week (IBEW), the region’s annual built environment event, will take place from 3 to 5 Sep 2025 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. Organised by BCA International, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Building and Construction
- [Sauerland Spanplatte and Siempelkamp to commission recycled-wood cleaning plant by the end of 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/sauerland-spanplatte-and-siempelkamp-to-commission-recycled-wood-cleaning-plant-by-the-end-of-2025/) - The joint project will focus on the sustainable use of wastewood, enabling customers to produce boards from recycled raw materials. In Aug 2023, Sauerland Spanplatte commissioned Siempelkamp to build a recycled-wood cleaning plant at its Gotha site. Recycled material use in Germany’s particleboard industry has been rising steadily, and this order marks Siempelkamp’s first complete
- [AHEC to take part in the inaugural KolkataWood show](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ahec-to-take-part-in-the-inaugural-kolkatawood-show/) - The international trade association for the American hardwood industry aims to support the growing demand for US hardwoods in India. The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) has announced its participation at the inaugural KolkataWood show. Taking place at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan in Kolkata from 12 to 14 Sep 2025, the international trade association aims
- [Paraguay partners with Finland to develop the forestry industry](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/paraguay-partners-with-finland-to-develop-the-forestry-industry/) - Key agreements to strengthen the sector include training young people and advancing sustainability. During an official visit to Finland, Paraguay’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, Javier Giménez, highlighted agreements aimed at boosting the country’s forestry sector. He forecast significant investments and job creation. Key initiatives that support Paraguay’s industrial development include training young people in
- [Prime Minister Mark Carney announces support for Canada’s forestry sector amid rising US tariffs](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/prime-minister-mark-carney-announces-support-for-canadas-forestry-sector-amid-rising-us-tariffs/) - The federal government promises an aid package for the industry that includes $700m in loan guarantees and $500m for long-term support. Last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a range of support for Canada’s forestry sector at a lumber mill in West Kelowna, BC. As the US increases duties on Canadian softwood lumber, the federal
- [Kalesnikoff opens North America’s first modular mass timber facility](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/kalesnikoff-opens-north-americas-first-modular-mass-timber-facility/) - The new 100,000 sq ft facility will support federal initiatives to create skilled jobs and to build more affordable homes and other infrastructure using local mass timber. On 5 Jun 2025, Kalesnikoff opened its new 100,000 sq ft modular mass timber facility in Castlegar, BC. Located near the West Kootenay Regional Airport, the facility will
- [BIFA Wood Vietnam 2025: A showcase of smart furniture solutions](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/bifa-wood-vietnam-2025-a-showcase-of-smart-furniture-solutions/) - The region’s annual wood machinery and materials trade fair has returned, featuring advanced processing technologies for industry professionals. The international BIFA Wood Vietnam 2025 trade fair, an annual event for professionals in the wood industry, returns for its sixth edition. From 6 to 9 Aug 2025, industry professionals can explore more than 1,000 booths from
- [Sustainable solutions: Siemens earns platinum medal from EcoVadis](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/sustainable-solutions-siemens-earns-platinum-medal-from-ecovadis/) - Siemens scored 85 points and is ranked among the top 1% of around 130,000 companies worldwide. The EcoVadis business sustainability rating is based on international sustainability standards, including the 10 core principles of the UN Global Compact, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, and ISO 26000. As one of
- [IMA Schelling introduces the upgraded aimi and HPO](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ima-schelling-introduces-the-upgraded-aimi-and-hpo/) - The two software solutions have been further optimised. While new production systems are essential for precision and efficiency, adopting suitable software solutions is equally important to maximise their technical potential in day-to-day operations. IMA Schelling — one of the companies that offers software solutions that make automated wood processing more efficient and reliable — has
- [Stefan Zipf becomes new CTO at Dieffenbacher](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/stefan-zipf-becomes-new-cto-at-dieffenbacher/) - Head of the wood business unit appointed to the management board. On 1 Aug 2025, German machine and plant manufacturer Dieffenbacher appointed Stefan Zipf, head of the wood business unit, to the company’s management board. Until 1 Mar 2026, Zipf will also transition into the role of CTO while remaining head of the wood business
- [Brucklacher Group unveils its new headquarters in Germany](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/brucklacher-group-unveils-its-new-headquarters-in-germany/) - Located at Leitzstraße 1, Oberkochen, the building complex houses the three sister companies — Leitz, Boehlerit, and Bilz — along with central functions of Leitz. In the presence of numerous guests from politics, business, and science, the Brucklacher Group has heralded the official start of a fresh chapter with the ceremonial opening of its new headquarters
- [Metsä Group plans cost savings programme amid continued market uncertainty](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-group-plans-cost-savings-programme-amid-continued-market-uncertainty/) - 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 by the end of the
- [U.S. Lumber Coalition responds to Canadian criticisms over trade enforcement](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/u-s-lumber-coalition-responds-to-canadian-criticisms-over-trade-enforcement/) - 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 BC Lumber Trade Council
- [Global Timber Index: Production expands in key regions amid policy shifts and supply strains](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/global-timber-index-production-expands-in-key-regions-amid-policy-shifts-and-supply-strains/) - 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 developments affecting the forestry and wood-based
- [Garnica receives gold medal from EcoVadis for sustainability performance](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/garnica-receives-gold-medal-from-ecovadis-for-sustainability-performance/) - 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 areas such as environmental practices, ethics, and
- [Startup reinvents timber with ‘Superwood’ that rivals steel in strength and sustainability](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/startup-reinvents-timber-with-superwood-that-rivals-steel-in-strength-and-sustainability/) - 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 is resistant to fire, rot and
- [Vietnam’s Wood Exports Sustain Growth Despite Tariff Pressures](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/vietnam-wood-exports-sustain-growth-despite-tariff-pressures/) - 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. According to figures from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural
- [IMA Schelling Precision delivers fk 6 saw with XXL rotary table to US plastics processor](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ima-schelling-precision-delivers-fk-6-saw-with-xxl-rotary-table-to-us-plastics-processor/) - 30 centners in the balance What happens when standard solutions are no longer sufficient—when plastic sheets are so large and heavy that conventional systems are unable to cope? This challenge was the focus of a recent project in the United States. The brief: to manoeuvre and cut sheets weighing up to 1.5 tonnes with precision
- [Workspace Design Show 2025 to Explore Sensory Impact on the Future of Workspaces](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/workspace-design-show-2025-to-explore-sensory-impact-on-the-future-of-workspaces/) - Free registration opens for 5–6 Nov event in Amsterdam Registration is now open for the Workspace Design Show 2025, taking place on 5–6 Nov at RAI Amsterdam. With the theme Activate the Senses, this year’s edition will explore how sensory design influences workplace experience — affecting how people feel, focus, and function. The event is
- [Mercer Mass Timber and CLT Toolbox Launch Digital Integration to Support Mass Timber Adoption in North America](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/mercer-mass-timber-and-clt-toolbox-launch-digital-integration-to-support-mass-timber-adoption-in-north-america/) - Collaboration enables engineers to specify CLT and glulam products directly within design workflows. Mercer Mass Timber (MMT), a manufacturer of timber building materials and a subsidiary of Mercer International Inc., has partnered with CLT Toolbox, a structural design software platform developed specifically for mass timber buildings. This integration allows structural engineers to access product-specific, code-compliant
- [Workspace Design Awards to debut at 2026 London edition of Workspace Design Show](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/workspace-design-awards-to-debut-at-2026-london-edition-of-workspace-design-show/) - The Workspace Design Show, scheduled for 25–26 Feb 2026 at the Business Design Centre in London, will host the inaugural Workspace Design Awards. This new initiative is dedicated to recognising excellence in workplace design and its influence on modern business environments. The first awards ceremony will take place on 25 Feb 2026, spotlighting achievements in
- [Schaffer Holz integrates new waste wood processing plant](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/schaffer-holz-integrates-new-waste-wood-processing-plant/) - Customised waste wood processing boosts efficiency at Austrian sawmill Faced with a limited site and a high volume of by-products, Austrian sawmill Schaffer Holz has installed a tailor-made waste wood processing system from mechanical engineering company Vecoplan. The integrated solution allows the facility in Styria to manage waste wood efficiently and sustainably, supporting uninterrupted production
- [Unilin Technologies partners with Unispec for Engineering Industries, secures first Egyptian SPC licensee](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/unilin-technologies-partners-with-unispec-for-engineering-industries-secures-first-egyptian-spc-licensee/) - Unilin Technologies, the innovation and IP division of Unilin, has signed a licensing agreement with Unispec for Engineering Industries, marking its first SPC licensee in Egypt. This partnership strengthens Unilin Technologies’ position in the global flooring market. Unispec for Engineering Industries will adopt Uniclic and Unidrop locking systems, as well as implement Unizip—a one-panel herringbone
- [Hettich Group commits to science-based climate targets](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/hettich-group-commits-to-science-based-climate-targets/) - Signs Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) agreement The Hettich Group, a global manufacturer of furniture fittings based in Kirchlengern, has formalised its commitment to climate action by signing the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) agreement. This step reflects the company’s intention to set and implement emissions reduction targets aligned with the Paris Climate Agreement. “In
- [SCM’s market investments: from Italy to the rest of the world](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/scms-market-investments-from-italy-to-the-rest-of-the-world/) - SCM has expanded its network with new branches and renovated technology centres designed to provide customers with direct access to its machinery and upcoming projects for 2025 and beyond. According to Gabriele Patti, scm group wood division commercial director, these investments focus on creating spaces where customers can explore innovative solutions in woodworking. The company
- [Microvellum to debut BricsCAD-based Toolbox BSB at AWFS 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/microvellum-to-debut-bricscad-based-toolbox-bsb-at-awfs-2025/) - Microvellum will launch Toolbox BSB, a new version of its design-to-manufacturing platform built on BricsCAD, at AWFS 2025 in Las Vegas. Toolbox BSB combines Microvellum’s established CAD/CAM functionality with the BricsCAD platform, offering an integrated solution for custom woodworking professionals. The bundled installation allows users to access intelligent engineering tools and a familiar CAD interface
- [Ryan and Aaron Clausen appointed co-presidents of VT Industries](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ryan-and-aaron-clausen-appointed-co-presidents-of-vt-industries/) - VT Industries has announced the appointment of Ryan Clausen and Aaron Clausen as co-presidents of VT Industries, Inc. In their new roles, they will oversee the company’s operating units across North America as well as all corporate functions. The Clausen brothers represent the third generation of family leadership at VT Industries. Ryan Clausen previously served
- [Mercer Mass Timber and CLT Toolbox launch digital integration to support mass timber adoption](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/mercer-mass-timber-and-clt-toolbox-launch-digital-integration-to-support-mass-timber-adoption/) - Mercer Mass Timber (MMT) has partnered with CLT Toolbox to integrate its cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glulam products into the digital workflows used by structural engineers. The collaboration aims to streamline the specification process and support the broader adoption of mass timber construction in North America. By embedding MMT’s product data into CLT Toolbox’s structural
- [Pfeifer commissions new sawmill in Kajaani](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/pfeifer-commissions-new-sawmill-in-kajaani/) - The Pfeifer Group has completed construction of a new sawmill for its Finnish subsidiary, Pölkky Oy, in Kajaani. The facility is now operational and has increased the site’s annual sawn timber production capacity from 200,000m³ to 450,000m³. Considered one of the most efficient and modern sawmills in the Nordic region, the facility represents a key
- [USDA allocates $80 million to expand timber markets and improve forest health](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/usda-allocates-80-million-to-expand-timber-markets-and-improve-forest-health/) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the U.S. Forest Service will award $80 million in Wood Innovation Grants. The initiative aims to support wood products manufacturing, expand active forest management, and promote energy innovation in timber-producing regions across the country. According to secretary of agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, “The United States is
- [Keeley Baker appointed managing director of Timber Connection](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/keeley-baker-appointed-managing-director-of-timber-connection/) - Timber Connection has announced the appointment of Keeley Baker as its new managing director. Baker has been with the company for more than 11 years and has played a key role in its development. Her experience and leadership have contributed significantly to Timber Connection’s growth, and the appointment marks a new chapter for the company’s
- [Woodgrain names Matt Aemmer president of distribution division](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/woodgrain-names-matt-aemmer-president-of-distribution-division/) - Woodgrain has announced the promotion of Matt Aemmer to president of its distribution division, effective end-Jul. Aemmer, who joined Woodgrain in 2007, has over 24 years of experience in the industry. He has held a number of sales leadership roles across regional and national levels, as well as operations management as general manager and, most
- [Acimall general assembly appoints new board members](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/acimall-general-assembly-appoints-new-board-members/) - The general assembly of Acimall – the association representing Italian manufacturers of furniture and wood technology – has elected its new board members for the 2025–2027 term. The new board will include Marianna Daschini (chief executive officer, Greda, Mariano Comense), Mario Moretti (sales manager, Costa Levigatrici, Schio, Vicenza), Pierluigi Paoletti (chief executive officer, Paoletti Energy,
- [NILO advances low-carbon adhesive made from plastic waste](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/nilo-advances-low-carbon-adhesive-made-from-plastic-waste/) - New Zealand cleantech company NILO has achieved a key technical milestone in its efforts to commercialise a low-carbon adhesive made from hard-to-recycle plastic waste. Designed for use in engineered wood products, the adhesive offers a potential alternative to conventional resins that emit formaldehyde and have a high carbon footprint. Internal validation testing completed in the
- [EU agriculture and forestry sectors urge simplification of deforestation regulation](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/eu-agriculture-and-forestry-sectors-urge-simplification-of-deforestation-regulation/) - Organisations representing farmers and forestry stakeholders across the European Union have issued a joint statement calling for a simplification of the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Signatories include Copa Cogeca, which represents agricultural organisations and co-operatives. While the recent decision to postpone implementation of the EUDR until Dec 2025—extended to mid-2026 for smaller businesses—was welcomed, the
- [Hardwood flooring: Market share shrinks, but premium sector remains resilient](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/hardwood-flooring-market-share-shrinks-but-premium-sector-remains-resilient/) - By Reginald Tucker The hardwood flooring sector continued to face headwinds in 2024, driven by stiff competition from imitation wood products such as SPC, WPC, LVT, and laminate, as well as increased demand for raw materials from non-flooring industries. Sales in the category dropped to $1.845 billion—a 9% decline from the previous year—while volume contracted
- [HOMAG expands Schopfloch site with new customer centre and staff restaurant](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/homag-expands-schopfloch-site-with-new-customer-centre-and-staff-restaurant/) - The HOMAG Group has broken ground on a new customer centre and modern staff restaurant at its headquarters in Schopfloch, Germany. The latest development is part of a broader investment programme worth around €100 million that began in 2021. The new facilities, representing an investment of approximately €40 million, reinforce the company’s commitment to its
- [HOMAG enforces patent rights at LIGNA 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/homag-enforces-patent-rights-at-ligna-2025/) - HOMAG GmbH has obtained a preliminary injunction against Chinese company Guangdong Super Machinery Technology Co. Ltd. (IMAI) for patent infringement during the LIGNA 2025 trade fair in Hanover. IMAI exhibited a machine, the Pro Edge NC680-LP-AR, which features two joining devices. HOMAG claimed that the combination of these devices infringes its European patent EP 2243619
- [Panels & Furniture Asia May/June 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/panels-furniture-asia-may-june-2025/) - A path to restoration: Green Environ Forestry partners with Treevive to revive Uganda’s forest reserves Rising above challenges: IMEAS’s new HPL sanding solutions Furniture and fortitude: How the owner of AU Furnitech crafted success
- [Munksjö makes binding offer to acquire Ahlstrom’s abrasives business](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/munksjo-makes-binding-offer-to-acquire-ahlstroms-abrasives-business/) - Move would consolidate Arches plant and expand into abrasive backing paper Munksjö has submitted a binding offer to acquire the abrasives business of Ahlstrom Oyj. If the acquisition proceeds, Munksjö would assume full ownership of the Arches plant in France — currently co-managed with Ahlstrom — along with the entire abrasives business unit, including operations
- [Sumitomo Forestry launches first US timber industrial complex following acquisition of Teal Jones Louisiana Holdings](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/sumitomo-forestry-launches-first-us-timber-industrial-complex-following-acquisition-of-teal-jones-louisiana-holdings/) - On 1 Jul 2025, Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. acquired 100% of membership interests in Teal Jones Louisiana Holdings LLC (TJLH) through its wholly owned subsidiary Sumitomo Forestry America, Inc. The acquisition, made from the North American lumber company Teal Jones Group, also includes an indirect 57.05% stake in Teal Jones Plain Dealing LLC (TJPD), which
- [DOMOTEX 2026 sees strong exhibitor demand for expanded interior design concept](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/domotex-2026-sees-strong-exhibitor-demand-for-expanded-interior-design-concept/) - With six months to go, DOMOTEX 2026 in Hannover is reporting high exhibitor participation across the flooring and interior finishing sectors. The updated focus on holistic interior design — including wall and ceiling systems, acoustics, paints, tiles and sun-shading — is gaining broad industry support. Companies confirmed to exhibit include Kronospan, Egger, Swiss Krono, Amorim,
- [Kronospan becomes sole owner of Danish chemical producer Nordalim A/S](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/kronospan-becomes-sole-owner-of-danish-chemical-producer-nordalim-a-s/) - On 1 Jul 2025, Kronospan ApS completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% shares in Nordalim A/S from Dynea A/S, becoming the sole owner of the Denmark-based chemical producer. The transaction allows Kronospan ApS to fully integrate Nordalim A/S into its operations. Nordalim specialises in chemical production for the wood panel and construction sectors. “This
- [Salón nude 2025: A diverse, international showcase of emerging design talent](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/salon-nude-2025-a-diverse-international-showcase-of-emerging-design-talent/) - Salón nude has announced the final list of participants for its 2025 edition, which will take place from 29 Sept to 2 Oct during Feria Hábitat València and Textilhogar. This year’s event features 25 selected participants—12 design consultancies and specialist manufacturers, and 13 design schools and universities—making it the most international edition yet. Designers and
- [DIEFFENBACHER expands Thai site to strengthen Southeast Asia support](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/dieffenbacher-expands-thai-site-to-strengthen-southeast-asia-support/) - German machine and plant manufacturer DIEFFENBACHER has significantly expanded its site in Bangkok, Thailand, with the addition of a new office and an increased local team. Originally opened in 2020 as a spare parts warehouse, the facility now offers extended services to better support customers in Thailand and across Southeast Asia. “Thailand has always been
- [TOMRA Recycling appoints Katrin Fricke as new executive vice president and head](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tomra-recycling-appoints-katrin-fricke-as-new-executive-vice-president-and-head/) - TOMRA Recycling has appointed Katrin Fricke as its new executive vice president and head of TOMRA Recycling. She succeeds Dr Volker Rehrmann, who announced his retirement earlier this year after a distinguished career spanning more than two decades with the company. Katrin brings extensive experience from various leadership roles across multiple industries, with strong expertise
- [Jussi Vanhanen begins as president and CEO of Metsä Group](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/jussi-vanhanen-begins-as-president-and-ceo-of-metsa-group/) - Jussi Vanhanen officially takes over as president and CEO of Metsä Group today, 1 Jul 2025. He brings with him extensive international leadership experience, particularly within the forest industry. Vanhanen succeeds Ilkka Hämälä, who is retiring after a distinguished career. Under Hämälä’s leadership, Metsä Group made significant progress through investments in production facilities and new
- [Historic Boathouse in Lahti Reinforced with Help from UPM and Local Students](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/historic-boathouse-in-lahti-reinforced-with-help-from-upm-and-local-students/) - By Anu Ritvanen Myllysaari Island in Lahti, Finland, has welcomed a refreshed event space, thanks to a joint effort between UPM, Lahti Sailing Club, and Salpaus Further Education. A new floor has been installed in the club’s historic boathouse using WISA®-Wire plywood donated by UPM, with construction students from Salpaus carrying out the installation. Located
- [Norra Timber invests SEK 100 million to modernise Hissmofors sawmill and strengthen northern Sweden](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/norra-timber-invests-sek-100-million-to-modernise-hissmofors-sawmill-and-strengthen-northern-sweden/) - Norra Skog has approved an investment of SEK 100 million to upgrade its Hissmofors sawmill, as part of its broader strategy to build strong, modern and efficient industrial operations. Operated by Norra Skog’s industrial branch, Norra Timber, the sawmill will undergo construction starting this summer, with completion expected in autumn 2026. The investment includes new
- [Ducerf Groupe celebrates 140 years of family legacy and innovation](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ducerf-groupe-celebrates-140-years-of-family-legacy-and-innovation/) - In 2025, Ducerf Groupe celebrates a major milestone: 140 years since its founding. This rare longevity is a testament to the strength of the family-owned business, which has specialised in hardwood processing since its establishment. Over time, the company has evolved while remaining true to its core values. Today, the fifth generation—represented by cousins Catherine,
- [Siempelkamp announces new leadership for service unit as Dr Stephan Niggeschmidt succeeds Stefan Wissing](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/siempelkamp-announces-new-leadership-for-service-unit-as-dr-stephan-niggeschmidt-succeeds-stefan-wissing/) - Effective 1 Jul 2025, Dr Stephan Niggeschmidt will take over as chief executive officer of the business unit service at the Siempelkamp Group. He will also join the management board of Siempelkamp Holding, succeeding long-time executive Stefan Wissing, who is stepping down after decades of service. Wissing, who has been with Siempelkamp since 1996, will
- [Forest Sector Advisors Launches to Provide Strategic Advisory to the Natural Capital Value Chain](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/forest-sector-advisors-launches-to-provide-strategic-advisory-to-the-natural-capital-value-chain/) - A new strategic advisory firm, Forest Sector Advisors (FSA), has officially commenced operations, offering a comprehensive range of services to stakeholders across the forest, wood and natural capital value chains. Comprising a team of seasoned industry professionals, FSA brings together deep sectoral expertise to support sustainable growth, responsible investment, and the circular economy. FSA’s services
- [Malaysian Timber Exports May Benefit from Shifting US Tariff Landscape](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/malaysian-timber-exports-may-benefit-from-shifting-us-tariff-landscape/) - Malaysia could gain a competitive edge in the United States timber market, as rival exporters such as Vietnam and Indonesia face steeper import tariffs. Vietnam, a key furniture exporter in the region, is currently subject to tariffs of up to 46 percent, while Malaysia faces a lower import levy of 24 percent, according to Forest
- [South Korea considers timber construction to meet carbon deduction targets](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/south-korea-considers-timber-construction-to-meet-carbon-deduction-targets/) - South Korea is exploring timber-based construction as a strategy to reduce emissions in the housing sector, particularly as new regulations targeting building emissions—including those for private apartments—come into effect later this month. A recent report by the Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) highlights the need to move away from conventional, carbon-intensive materials such as
- [BMD expands engineered wood product distribution to southern California](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/bmd-expands-engineered-wood-product-distribution-to-southern-california/) - BMD, a distributor in the building materials industry, has launched engineered wood product (EWP) distribution operations in southern California. The expansion aims to serve lumber yards supporting both single- and multi-family builders and framers across the region. The new EWP yard in Riverside will stock products such as PWT I-joists, laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and
- [Indowood Expo 2025 Opens in Surabaya to Boost Indonesia’s Wood Industry and Exports](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/indowood-expo-2025-opens-in-surabaya-to-boost-indonesias-wood-industry-and-exports/) - IndoWood Expo 2025 officially opened on Thurs, 19 Jun at Grand City Hall in Surabaya, East Java. This inaugural event, dedicated to Indonesia’s wood manufacturing and woodworking sectors, runs until 21 Jun. Intended as a catalyst for the growth and long-term sustainability of the national wood industry, Indowood Expo 2025 brings together 100 exhibitors spanning
- [Cefla Finishing’s high-speed colour switch adds an extra hour of spray coater uptime per shift](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/cefla-finishings-high-speed-colour-switch-adds-an-extra-hour-of-spray-coater-uptime-per-shift/) - Cefla Finishing’s Easy FCS system reduces colour change and mixing times from three minutes to under 30 seconds using Fast Colour Switch technology, which increases productivity for reciprocating spray coaters. It adds one hour of uptime per shift to the spray coater. When using 2K products, the system consumes less lacquer, catalyst hardener and solvent.
- [LEUCO Great Britain new managing director appointed](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/leuco-great-britain-new-managing-director-appointed/) - After more than twenty-four years as managing director of LEUCO GB in Bishops Stortford, Steve Limbrick has retired. Carlton Heathcote, known as Carl, took over as managing director at the beginning of Jan. 2025. The 58-year-old has previously worked in engineering, sales and project management within the wood, machine and tool industry. He aims to
- [Leadership Transition at LEUCO AGNew executive board takes shape as Frank Diez retires](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/leadership-transition-at-leuco-agnew-executive-board-takes-shape-as-frank-diez-retires/) - As of 1 Sept 2024, LEUCO AG has appointed a new executive board, marking a new chapter in the company’s leadership. The updated structure reflects continuity within the company while positioning it for future growth in the woodworking and advanced materials industries. The new board comprises three long-standing members of the LEUCO team. Graduate engineer
- [Cefla Finishing – Consistency in roller coating](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/cefla-finishing-consistency-in-roller-coating/) - Cefla Finishing’s Smartcoater Pro is designed to optimise roller coating operations by reducing cleaning time, limiting solvent use, increasing uptime and improving coating consistency. The system can process poorly calibrated panels and flat surfaces with irregularities. A pneumatically controlled floating application head maintains constant pressure, ensuring uniform coating quality and minimising the number of rejected
- [Stack smart, cut clean: Automation drives IMA Schelling’s vision for furniture production](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/stack-smart-cut-clean-automation-drives-ima-schellings-vision-for-furniture-production/) - A new integration of cameras, software and robotics by IMA Schelling offers a three-way automation system for efficient board handling and stable stacking—aiming to improve process control and reduce manual labour in furniture manufacturing. Furniture producers often face key challenges: how to move heavy workpieces into and out of the machining cycle, how to stack
- [‘No.1 Common’ at Material Matters: Designers Reveal the Natural Beauty of Wood at 3daysofdesign](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/no-1-common-at-material-matters-designers-reveal-the-natural-beauty-of-wood-at-3daysofdesign/) - From 18 to 20 Jun 2025, the exhibition No.1 Common will open in Copenhagen as part of the Material Matters fair during the 3daysofdesign festival. The exhibition highlights underused hardwood qualities and species, with three designers presenting new works that embrace a more sustainable, honest approach to timber selection — one that encourages using what
- [Wood-first approach backed to address housing needs in Ireland](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/wood-first-approach-backed-to-address-housing-needs-in-ireland/) - Kerry TD and minister of state for forestry, Michael Healy-Rae, has voiced support for prioritising timber in national housing and infrastructure development. His comments follow the publication of the one-year progress report from the Timber in Construction Steering Group. “This is about using our heads and using what we have,” said Healy-Rae. “Irish timber is
- [Cefla Finishing's T-Mate: simplifying robot spray programming](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/cefla-finishings-t-mate-simplifying-robot-spray-programming/) - Cefla Finishing has introduced T-Mate, a user-friendly system designed to programme spraying robots and adjust spraying trajectories without requiring complex procedures or specialist programming knowledge. According to the company, T-Mate eliminates the need for skilled point-to-point programming or manual interaction with the robot arm. Operators can optimise existing recipes by adjusting parameters, with changes implemented
- [Metsä Group backs biodiversity projects with focus on youth education](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-group-backs-biodiversity-projects-with-focus-on-youth-education/) - Metsä Group has selected 22 new projects under its Nature Projects funding programme, granting a total of EUR 600,000 to support biodiversity enhancement and restoration efforts across Finland. A key focus this year was fostering collaboration with schools to strengthen young people’s connection with nature. The programme aims to improve biodiversity beyond commercial forests. This
- [Malaysia explores sustainable timber alternatives to safeguard industry and environment](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/malaysia-explores-sustainable-timber-alternatives-to-safeguard-industry-and-environment/) - Malaysia is strengthening efforts to diversify its timber sources by exploring alternative wood supplies through sustainable and strategic methods, in response to rising global demand for locally produced wood products. The Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) stated that the move is critical to ensuring the long-term resilience of the timber industry and preserving the country's
- [Precious Woods to expand forest operations in BrazilSwiss group aims to double area under sustainable management](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/precious-woods-to-expand-forest-operations-in-brazilswiss-group-aims-to-double-area-under-sustainable-management/) - Swiss-based timber company Precious Woods plans to double the forest area it manages in Brazil, where it currently oversees around 575,000 hectares near Itacoatiara, Amazonas. This includes both company-owned land and concessions from private owners or the state. The company operates in Brazil through its subsidiary, Mil Madeiras Preciosas, and generates between six and seven
- [Revolutionising flooring and furniture: Välinge and Covestro’s collaboration sets new industry standard](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/revolutionising-flooring-and-furniture-valinge-and-covestros-collaboration-sets-new-industry-standard/) - Välinge Innovation has announced a significant development in sustainable surface technologies through a collaboration with Covestro, a global producer of polymer materials. The two companies have jointly developed a formaldehyde- and melamine-free solution aimed at flooring and furniture applications. “Our collaboration has resulted in an innovative and cost-effective solution to produce melamine- and formaldehyde-free building
- [Easy-Cure UV+: A new generation of UV curing technologyBürkle unveils energy-efficient UV solution at LIGNA 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/easy-cure-uv-a-new-generation-of-uv-curing-technologyburkle-unveils-energy-efficient-uv-solution-at-ligna-2025/) - At LIGNA 2025, Robert Bürkle GmbH introduced a new approach to UV curing for the wood and furniture sector with its air-cooled easy-CURE UV+ system. Designed to combine high performance with energy efficiency, the system delivers curing results comparable to conventional setups that rely on multiple mercury vapour lamps — but with up to 70%
- [IMA Schelling Highlights Robotics Innovations at LIGNA 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ima-schelling-highlights-robotics-innovations-at-ligna-2025/) - Robotics and intelligent software combine to streamline furniture production IMA Schelling is set to present its latest developments in robotic handling and stacking at LIGNA 2025, offering new approaches to increase efficiency and precision in furniture manufacturing. Three key production challenges — how to feed heavy workpieces into the machining cycle, how to stack finished
- [LEUCO Japan marks 30 years of precision tooling in woodworking](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/leuco-japan-marks-30-years-of-precision-tooling-in-woodworking/) - In 2025, LEUCO Japan celebrates its 30th anniversary — a significant milestone that reflects three decades of growth, adaptation and partnership within Japan’s woodworking industry. Founded in 1995, the company has evolved alongside the sector, consistently delivering tooling solutions focused on quality, productivity and performance. According to the managing director, who has been with the
- [Metsä Group restructures executive management team from 1 Jul 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-group-restructures-executive-management-team-from-1-jul-2025/) - Metsä Group will implement changes to the structure and composition of its executive management team, effective 1 Jul 2025. The new team will include the heads of the group’s five business areas, the group executive vice president and chief financial officer, as well as the executive vice presidents of human resources and legal and compliance.
- [Taiwan’s woodworking machinery industry gains global attention on opening day of LIGNA 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/taiwans-woodworking-machinery-industry-gains-global-attention-on-opening-day-of-ligna-2025/) - LIGNA 2025, the global trade fair for woodworking machinery held in Hannover, Germany, has drawn over 1,400 exhibitors from 49 countries. Among them, 25 Taiwanese companies are participating, presenting developments in connectivity, sustainable production, and engineered wood. The Taiwanese exhibits cover the full spectrum of the value chain, including forestry management, sawmilling technologies, automation systems,
- [Metsä Group and University of Jyväskylä form research partnership](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-group-and-university-of-jyvaskyla-form-research-partnership/) - Metsä Group and the University of Jyväskylä have signed a partnership agreement focused on promoting research and advancing education related to the forest industry. The agreement, signed today in Jyväskylä, aims to better align academic initiatives with industry demands. The deal was formalised by Ilkka Hämälä, president and CEO of Metsä Group, and Jari Ojala,
- [Leitz at LIGNA 2025: Focus on process and sustainability](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/leitz-at-ligna-2025-focus-on-process-and-sustainability/) - At LIGNA 2025 in Hanover, Leitz presented its precision tools for processing solid wood and wood-based materials with a revised exhibition concept focused on functionality, dialogue and sustainable design. The newly designed stand featured an open layout aimed at facilitating technical exchange and presenting developments in a practical context. "We shape the future": trade fair
- [IMA Schelling Group: A decade of development and integration](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ima-schelling-group-a-decade-of-development-and-integration/) - Why one plus one equals ten In 2015, IMA and Schelling merged to form the IMA Schelling Group. Since then, the company has grown significantly in both scale and capability. Turnover increased from EURO 200 to 395 million, and the number of employees rose from 1,600 to 1,960. What began as two independent brands has
- [SCM: Outstanding Results and Technological Advances at Ligna 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/scm-outstanding-results-and-technological-advances-at-ligna-2025/) - SCM reported strong outcomes at Ligna 2025, noting increased footfall at its stands and a rise in business opportunities compared to the 2023 edition. Visitors from over 100 countries attended, with particularly high engagement from the DACH region, as well as northern and eastern Europe. Thousands of customers and industry professionals visited SCM’s stands, generating
- [Ligna 2025: Hymmen showcases smart industry solutions to enhance production efficiency](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ligna-2025-hymmen-showcases-smart-industry-solutions-to-enhance-production-efficiency/) - At Ligna 2025 in Hanover, Hymmen presented new technologies and industry solutions aimed at improving production efficiency. The company welcomed visitors to its booth to explore proven systems and innovations tailored for the furniture, flooring, and wood-based materials industries. Dr René Pankoke, managing partner and chief executive officer of Hymmen, expressed satisfaction with the event,
- [Altendorf Group showcases innovation and collaboration at LIGNA 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/altendorf-group-showcases-innovation-and-collaboration-at-ligna-2025/) - At LIGNA 2025, the Altendorf Group celebrated a successful presence, introducing a range of new innovations and digital solutions that directly address the evolving needs of woodworking professionals. With a clear focus on quality and forward-looking technologies, the company reinforced its commitment to customer-centric design. At the trade fair, Altendorf demonstrated its vision for the
- [Scheuch Ligno and Fagus-Grecon: a partnership focused on safety](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/scheuch-ligno-and-fagus-grecon-a-partnership-focused-on-safety/) - Since 1980, the collaboration between Scheuch Ligno and Fagus-Grecon has developed into a longstanding technical partnership aimed at enhancing industrial safety. At LIGNA 2025, the two companies marked their 45-year cooperation with the presentation of a certificate at their joint exhibition stand. While symbolic, the occasion also underscored the operational synergy that underpins their integrated
- [Designers get hands-on with materials at Kronospan’s new London space](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/designers-get-hands-on-with-materials-at-kronospans-new-london-space/) - Kronospan has opened a new design centre in Clerkenwell, marking its first permanent space in London. Located at 73–75 Goswell Road, the centre is intended to serve as a working environment for architects, designers, and carpenters to explore materials and ideas. Unveiled during Clerkenwell Design Week 2025, the venue provides hands-on access to Kronospan's product
- [Södra finalises acquisition of Smartt Timber](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/sodra-finalises-acquisition-of-smartt-timber/) - Södra has reached an agreement with Robert Jan de Waard and Ronald Rijswijk to acquire full ownership of the Dutch company Smartt Timber. Previously holding partial ownership, Södra has worked with Smartt for several years. The company has acted as a key sales partner for Södra Wood in the Netherlands and Belgium. The acquisition reflects
- [IMA Schelling rethinks edging](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ima-schelling-rethinks-edging/) - IMA Schelling will present four key technologies for edging at LIGNA 2025. These include ultra-clean milling, soft-forming with thick edging, advanced groove machining, and PUR edge banding. Each innovation reflects the company's ongoing focus on practical improvements in precision and efficiency. Integrated milling with universal machining units IMA Schelling’s universal machining units enable efficient drilling
- [WEINIG Group at LIGNA 2025: Complete Solutions in Solid Wood Processing](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/weinig-group-at-ligna-2025-complete-solutions-in-solid-wood-processing/) - At LIGNA 2025, the WEINIG Group will present its most extensive offering to date in solid wood processing. On a space exceeding 5,300 m², the group—comprising the brands WEINIG, HOLZ-HER, Essetre, and H.I.T.—will showcase 45 operational machines and six system solutions. The latest innovations focus on improving efficiency, increasing flexibility, and optimising resource use. This
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- [Combilift shows new timber handling solutions at LIGNA 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/combilift-shows-new-timber-handling-solutions-at-ligna-2025/) - Timber yards, panel suppliers, and sawmills continue to face demands for safer and more efficient handling of long and heavy loads, with growing attention to environmental impact. At LIGNA 2025, Combilift has presented two new machines developed to address these needs: the Combi-FSE 8000 electric sideloader and the Combi-Xtender. Combi-FSE 8000: Heavy-duty electric sideloader for
- [B MAIER Zerkleinerungstechnik is now DIEFFENBACHER Bielefeld, retains MAIER branding](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/b-maier-zerkleinerungstechnik-is-now-dieffenbacher-bielefeld-retains-maier-branding/) - B MAIER Zerkleinerungstechnik is now operating as DIEFFENBACHER Bielefeld. Based in Bielefeld, it has been part of the DIEFFENBACHER Group since 2009, and the name change reflects its stronger alignment with the group. “Our company name is changing, but the MAIER brand with its 90-year reputation for efficiency, reliability, and quality will remain the product
- [HOMAG at LIGNA 2025: Building living spaces through innovation](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/homag-at-ligna-2025-building-living-spaces-through-innovation/) - LIGNA 2025 was more than just a trade fair; it was a platform for technology and knowledge exchange. Under the new global campaign ‘Building Living Spaces’, the full HOMAG Group portfolio—including SYSTEM TM, KALLESOE, WEINMANN, SCHULER Consulting, tapio and BENZ—was presented together for the first time at the HOMAG stand in Hall 14. Accompanied by
- [Strikes end in Finland as UPM Plywood reaches deal with Union](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/strikes-end-in-finland-as-upm-plywood-reaches-deal-with-union/) - A new collective labour agreement has been signed between UPM Plywood and the Industrial Union, ending strikes at UPM’s Finnish plywood mills. Work is set to resume immediately across affected sites. "We are pleased to have reached an agreement and to be able to start the work in our mill operations. We managed to find
- [UPM’s Share and Care programme targets social and environmental initiatives](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/upms-share-and-care-programme-targets-social-and-environmental-initiatives/) - Through donations, local initiatives, and staff volunteer work, UPM aims to support the long-term social and environmental well-being of communities across its global operations. “UPM has been coordinating its support through the Share and Care programme for almost a decade. The programme takes a holistic view of the different needs of communities and provides aid
- [Polytechnik marks 60 years in biomass technology](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/polytechnik-marks-60-years-in-biomass-technology/) - Polytechnik marks 60 years in biomass technologyweissenbach, 27 may 2025 — The Polytechnik Group is marking its 60th year of operations, reflecting its long-standing involvement in biomass energy and related CO₂-neutral and CO₂-negative technologies. The anniversary highlights both the company’s history and its continued role in the evolving energy landscape. Polytechnik's technical focus includes the
- [Hábitat to present ‘Materials with a Conscience’ exhibit featuring contemporary sustainable materials](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/habitat-to-present-materials-with-a-conscience-exhibit-featuring-contemporary-sustainable-materials/) - Feria Hábitat València 2025 will feature an exhibition titled Materials with a Conscience, showcasing a curated selection of innovative and sustainable claddings and materials for use in architecture and interior design. The event will run from 29 Sep to 2 Oct at Feria Valencia, alongside Textilhogar. The exhibition is organised in collaboration with Matter, a
- [iQ platform: Siempelkamp’s integrated approach to digitalising wood-based panel production](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/iq-platform-siempelkamps-integrated-approach-to-digitalising-wood-based-panel-production/) - At LIGNA 2025, Siempelkamp will present its comprehensive approach to digitalising wood-based panel production through the iQ platform. This system connects machine control with digital services, enabling a higher degree of automation and altering the traditional role of human operators. The latest implementation of this concept is seen in the ContiRoll Generation 9iQ. The platform
- [LIGNA 2025 brings the woodworking industry together with renewed purpose](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ligna-2025-brings-the-woodworking-industry-together-with-renewed-purpose/) - In its 50th anniversary year, LIGNA 2025 reaffirmed its position as a major international platform for the woodworking and wood processing industry. Held from 26 to 30 May in Hanover, the event welcomed 1,433 exhibitors from 49 countries, facilitating global exchange and showcasing developments across the sector. According to dr jochen köckler, chief executive officer
- [Siempelkamp advances circular cconomy with innovative recycling solutions for MDF and Particleboard](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/siempelkamp-advances-circular-cconomy-with-innovative-recycling-solutions-for-mdf-and-particleboard/) - Siempelkamp showcased its recycling innovations for particleboard and MDF production, demonstrating a circular economy in practice. The company emphasised sustainability, efficiency and responsibility in its approach to recycling within the wood-based panel industry. These themes were central to Siempelkamp’s presentation at LIGNA 2025, where it highlighted recycling solutions designed to maximise energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness
- [HOMAG intelligence: A modular digital platform for sales, configuration and production](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/homag-intelligence-a-modular-digital-platform-for-sales-configuration-and-production/) - Wood processing companies of all sizes are grappling with the ongoing digitalisation of operations and the need to manage data consistently throughout the order and production process. Common questions include how to transfer data between different software systems, reduce the burden of managing master data, present products effectively during sales, and select the appropriate software
- [Total Finishing, Coatmaster AG and VD Presented Wood Coating Measurement Technology at Ligna 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/total-finishing-coatmaster-ag-and-vd-presented-wood-coating-measurement-technology-at-ligna-2025/) - Total Finishing partnered with Coatmaster AG of Switzerland and VD SRL of Italy to introduce new wood coating measurement technology at Ligna 2025, an international trade fair for woodworking and timber processing. The collaboration resulted in the development of a 3D device that measured wood coatings in both wet and cured states with precision. Total
- [“One plant, one responsibility”: Siempelkamp focuses on plant planning in Europe, global production, and local services](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/one-plant-one-responsibility-siempelkamp-focuses-on-plant-planning-in-europe-global-production-and-local-services/) - Siempelkamp has adopted a strategic framework for its operations in machine and plant engineering, emphasising plant planning in Europe, production at global locations, and service delivery close to customers. This structure is reflected throughout the organisation, from initial planning to production and service support worldwide. Under the brand concept "#WeAreOneSiempelkamp", the company aims to foster
- [LIGNA 2025: Venjakob highlights developments in surface technology](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ligna-2025-venjakob-highlights-developments-in-surface-technology/) - Venjakob participated in this year’s LIGNA, the world’s leading trade fair for the woodworking and wood processing industry, under the theme “Get Ready for the Future”. With a focus on both technological and demographic shifts, the company showcased six areas of innovation related to surface treatment. Next generation finishing solutionsVenjakob introduced the VEN SPRAY ADVANCED
- [Siempelkamp new corporate design and brand structure: one company – one team – one promise](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/siempelkamp-new-corporate-design-and-brand-structure-one-company-one-team-one-promise/) - From 26–30 May 2025, Siempelkamp will present its developments for the wood-based panel industry at LIGNA, the world’s leading trade fair in this sector. The group’s new brand structure is intended to improve how these developments are communicated. A revised corporate design has been introduced across the group to reflect this change visually. However, the
- [Scm Group announces new board appointments and reports €900 million in turnover](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/scm-group-announces-new-board-appointments-and-reports-e900-million-in-turnover/) - The shareholders’ meeting of Scm Group S.p.A. was held to appoint the board of directors for the 2025–27 term and to approve the financial statements as of 31 Dec 2024. The newly appointed board of directors includes: Enrico Aureli (president), Andrea Aureli (vice president), Giovanni Gemmani (vice president), Marco Mancini (chief executive officer), and board
- [Xylexpo shows a new wayfrom 9 to 12 Jun 2026 at FieraMilano-Rho](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/xylexpo-shows-a-new-wayfrom-9-to-12-jun-2026-at-fieramilano-rho/) - “Matec–materiali e tecnologie” is a new spring event focused on the manufacturing industry. It aims to reflect ongoing convergence across sectors, creating opportunities for cooperation and exchange. Xylexpo, the biennial international exhibition of technologies for the wood and furniture industries, will play a central role in the event. It will be part of a joint
- [New Leitz solutions at LIGNA 2025 aim to streamline panel processing](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/new-leitz-solutions-at-ligna-2025-aim-to-streamline-panel-processing/) - At LIGNA 2025, Leitz will present new products and technical upgrades designed specifically for the wood and plastics processing industries. A newly developed version of the compact hogger adds a cost-effective panel processing tool to Leitz’s range. It combines precision cutting for up to ten resharpening cycles without a loss in cutting width, and includes
- [MINDA completes takeover of HOWIAL](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/minda-completes-takeover-of-howial/) - After years of working together on various industrial projects, MINDA and HOWIAL have signed a formal cooperation agreement in 2022. The deal covers operational collaboration in sales, development, procurement, production, and control technology. The companies have previously partnered on projects combining MINDA’s conveyor and press systems with HOWIAL’s finger jointing solutions. Representatives from both sides
- [DIEFFENBACHER showcases recycling technology asr EcoReFibre enters final phase](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/dieffenbacher-showcases-recycling-technology-asr-ecorefibre-enters-final-phase/) - Project partners in the EU-funded EcoReFibre initiative convened at DIEFFENBACHER’s Eppingen headquarters on 29 and 30 Apr to assess ongoing research into fibreboard recycling. During the meeting, DIEFFENBACHER presented its Fiber2Fiber process, which is designed to extract reusable wood fibres from post-consumer fibreboards. The EcoReFibre project, supported with €12m in funding, includes 20 organisations across
- [South East Asia Woodworking Summit to take place in Bangkok this Nov](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/south-east-asia-woodworking-summit-to-take-place-in-bangkok-this-nov/) - More than 300 professionals from the woodworking sector are expected to attend the first South East Asia Woodworking Summit in Bangkok from 13 to 14 Nov 2025. The event is hosted by Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, with support from the Forestry Industry Organisation, the Royal Forest Department, and various local and international
- [Merlin Technology marks 30 years of participation at LIGNA’s 50th edition](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/merlin-technology-marks-30-years-of-participation-at-lignas-50th-edition/) - Merlin Technology from Upper Austria is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025, coinciding with the 50th edition of LIGNA. The company has maintained a long-standing presence at the event, underscoring its ongoing role in the wood and processing industries. Founded in 1995, the company develops systems for air humidification, adiabatic cooling, dust control, and humidity
- [CAREL to showcase high-efficiency solutions at LIGNA 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/carel-to-showcase-high-efficiency-solutions-at-ligna-2025/) - CAREL will take part in LIGNA 2025 in Hannover, showcasing systems that regulate environmental conditions in industrial wood processing. Solutions on display will include humidification systems, heat recovery units, and controls for high-efficiency components, designed to reduce energy use and enhance the quality of finished materials. A global manufacturer founded in 1973, CAREL provides control
- [Cefla Finishing to exhibit at LIGNA 2025, marking 50 years of participation](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/cefla-finishing-to-exhibit-at-ligna-2025-marking-50-years-of-participation/) - Cefla Finishing will exhibit at LIGNA 2025 in Hannover from 26–30 May, presenting solutions dedicated to surface coating and finishing systems. This year marks Cefla’s 50th consecutive appearance at LIGNA. The milestone reflects the company’s continued connection with one of the woodworking industry’s major international events. In a shifting global economic landscape, LIGNA remains a
- [AHEC seminars in Chennai and Hyderabad draw key timber industry participants in southern India](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ahec-seminars-in-chennai-and-hyderabad-draw-key-timber-industry-participants-in-southern-india/) - Two educational seminars, focusing on the technical and industry aspects of American hardwoods, were held in Chennai and Hyderabad on 22 and 24 Apr 2025. Organised by the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), the sessions were attended by timber sector professionals from across southern India. The sessions covered various topics, including the American hardwood resource,
- [Echoes of the Woods exhibition showcases contemporary design with American hardwood in Shanghai](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/echoes-of-the-woods-exhibition-showcases-contemporary-design-with-american-hardwood-in-shanghai/) - In Sep 2024, the former residence of Hotung Robert in Shanghai hosted “Echoes of the Woods”, a contemporary design exhibition using American hardwood as the primary material to explore relationships between nature, humans, and society. The exhibition ran from 7 to 30 Sep and attracted both industry professionals and members of the public. It also
- [Panels & Furniture Asia March/April 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/panels-furniture-asia-march-april-2025/) - Wood you believe it? IWPA is leading the charge for sustainable trade Top of the Game with Globus: Prioritising Quality and Innovation in Panel Production Ruben Desmet is the new elected president of the European Producers of Laminate Flooring Association (EPLF)
- [GreCon PROTECTOR awarded Gold at iF DESIGN AWARD 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/grecon-protector-awarded-gold-at-if-design-award-2025/) - Fagus-GreCon received the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 in gold for its GreCon PROTECTOR system at a ceremony held on 28 Apr at Berlin’s Friedrichstadt-Palast. The event hosted around 2,000 attendees from over 50 countries. The system is one of just 77 gold award recipients, selected from thousands of international submissions. Developed for preventive fire protection
- [Altendorf sharpens customer focus with new management structure](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/altendorf-sharpens-customer-focus-with-new-management-structure/) - Altendorf is implementing a leadership restructuring to strengthen its focus on customer requirements and market-specific strategies. Established in 1906, the company manufactures woodworking machines, including the F 45 sliding table saw, also known as The Altendorf, which has been used in industrial applications for decades. The new management structure is intended to support more targeted
- [HOMAG Group acquires full ownership of Kallesoe Machinery](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/homag-group-acquires-full-ownership-of-kallesoe-machinery/) - HOMAG Group has acquired the final 29.4% stake in Kallesoe Machinery, a Danish manufacturer of high-frequency press systems for the engineered wood sector, at the end of Apr 2025. This follows its majority acquisition of 70.6% in 2021. Kallesoe Machinery develops systems for the engineered wood industry, with a focus on high-frequency presses used in
- [New machinery boosts finish foils production at Schattdecor’s Poland facility](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/new-machinery-boosts-finish-foils-production-at-schattdecors-poland-facility/) - Schattdecor unveiled the new PMDL55 printing and coating machine in Apr 2025 at its Tarnowo Podgórne plant. Together with the PML12 machine from two years ago, the facility now features some of the latest machinery for finish foil production. The newly commissioned PMDL55 and the earlier-installed PML12 are equipped for ESH lacquering with formaldehyde-free, radiation-curing
- [Välinge Innovation to showcase flooring technologies at Domotex Asia 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/valinge-innovation-to-showcase-flooring-technologies-at-domotex-asia-2025/) - Välinge will present its latest flooring technologies at Domotex Asia/ChinaFloor 2025, taking place from 26–28 May in Shanghai, China. The company will highlight technical solutions designed to improve durability, material performance, and overall product quality. “At Välinge, innovation drives everything we do. We are committed to consistently delivering technologies of unmatched quality that not only
- [SWISS KRONO to present new surface technology and circular materials at interzum 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/swiss-krono-to-present-new-surface-technology-and-circular-materials-at-interzum-2025/) - At interzum 2025, SWISS KRONO will present a range of concepts that aim to support more sustainable and efficient material use. Responding to the theme of circular and biobased solutions, the company will share its latest approaches, including sensesation, a surface technology that explores new ways to rethink raw material consumption. Synchronised texture with realistic
- [Workspace Design Show returns to RAI Amsterdam for 2025 edition](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/workspace-design-show-returns-to-rai-amsterdam-for-2025-edition/) - Following its debut in 2023, the Workspace Design Show will take place at RAI Amsterdam on 5-6 Nov 2025. The event will bring together professionals from architecture, design, occupier strategy, and sustainability to discuss ways to create better workplaces. With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and wellbeing, the 2025 edition will feature a speaker programme
- [Indian woodworking industry gears up for expansion](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/indian-woodworking-industry-gears-up-for-expansion/) - With the integration of the latest A technology and continued government support, the Indian woodworking industry is on track for considerable growth and transformation in the coming years. These developments are expected to reshape the sector’s landscape, which will lead to substantial changes over the next few years. At the Indiawood trade fair in Delhi,
- [CIFM/interzum guangzhou 2025 concludes with stronger international presence](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/cifm-interzum-guangzhou-2025-concludes-with-stronger-international-presence/) - Held from 28 to 31 Mar at the Canton Fair Complex, CIFM/interzum guangzhou 2025 featured more than 1,500 exhibitors from nearly 30 countries, covering 180,000 sq m. The event, organised alongside the second phase of the China International Furniture Fair (Office and Commercial Space), drew 220,932 trade visitors, a 2.68% increase over 2024, and overseas
- [MiCROTEC launches automated lumber grading technology](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/microtec-launches-automated-lumber-grading-technology/) - MiCROTEC has introduced the first fully automated system for grading pine logs, with no manual inspection required. This follows its earlier approval in Sweden for automated species recognition of spruce and pine. With type approval from Biometria for top-break detection, MiCROTEC’s system can now be used for compliant, high-speed grading of pine logs. The system
- [ANDRITZ pressurised refining system produces first fibres for Metro Decorative in India](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/andritz-pressurised-refining-system-produces-first-fibres-for-metro-decorative-in-india/) - A pressurised refining system has been delivered by ANDRITZ to Metro Decorative in India. The new system has produced its first fibres at the medium-density fibreboard facility in Kashipur. Metro Decorative is a company that operates manufacturing facilities in Uttarakhand (Kashipur), Gujarat, and Haryana, India, where it produces aluminium composite panels, plywood, particle boards, MDF
- [Siempelkamp to showcase digital and sustainability-focused concepts at LIGNA 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/siempelkamp-to-showcase-digital-and-sustainability-focused-concepts-at-ligna-2025/) - Siempelkamp will participate in LIGNA 2025 under the theme “Smart. Sustainable. Siempelkamp.” The company has continued to develop concepts for the wood-based panels industry that address the ongoing trends of digitalisation and sustainability. Siempelkamp to show smart production processes at LIGNA Smart and resource-efficient technologies will be a core part of Siempelkamp’s presentation at LIGNA.
- [What is next for wood and furniture technologies?](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/what-is-next-for-wood-and-furniture-technologies/) - Acimall’s statistical surveys point to several emerging issues: the need for larger business structures, the economic effects of the conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine, the impact of US tariffs, and the challenge of balancing steady domestic demand with export flows, which remain central to the industry. Final balance for 2024 Final figures for 2024 confirmed
- [Jussi Vanhanen appointed CEO of Metsäliitto Cooperative](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/jussi-vanhanen-appointed-ceo-of-metsaliitto-cooperative/) - On 29 Apr 2025, the board of directors of Metsäliitto Cooperative appointed Jussi Vanhanen as CEO of the cooperative and member of Metsä’s executive management team, effective from 1 May 2025. He will take over as president and CEO of Metsä on 1 Jul 2025. Metsäliitto Cooperative serves as the parent company of Metsä. “Jussi
- [Mass Timber Momentum: Strategy & Sustainability with Rotho Blaas](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/29036-2/) - In this interview, Patricio Gómez-Salas Ramírez, region and division sales manager at Rotho Blaas, discusses the influence of sustainability and evolving cultural values on industry growth, alongside the impact of carbon taxes and geopolitical uncertainties on real estate investments. With evolving government policies and technological innovations, he shares the group's strategy in investing, positioning itself
- [Hettich to showcase “Transforming Spaces” at interzum cologne 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/hettich-to-showcase-transforming-spaces-at-interzum-cologne-2025/) - From 20 to 23 May 2025, Hettich will be exhibiting at interzum in cologne under the theme “TRANSFORMING SPACES – with innovative motion”. A landing page with event details is now online, where visitors can register for free tickets. At interzum cologne 2025, Hettich will present a special exhibition focused on transformable furniture and space
- [Lumber sector worries as the US raises tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/lumber-sector-worries-as-the-us-raises-tariffs-on-canadian-softwood-lumber/) - By Jordan Gowling, reporter at Financial Post The US plans to increase tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber to 34% this fall, continuing a trade dispute with Canada that has lasted for decades. “We are going to need some support measures put in place to help us weather this storm,” Kurt Niquidet, president of the BC
- [Vietnam considers alternatives as US tariff pressure grows](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/vietnam-considers-alternatives-as-us-tariff-pressure-grows/) - The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment in Vietnam is drafting contingency plans should talks with the United States on reducing tariffs fall through, Minister Do Duc Duy said. While the preferred outcome is still a negotiated agreement, he said that it is necessary to prepare for less favourable outcomes after US President Donald Trump announced
- [Malaysia’s furniture exporters scramble to ship orders ahead of the US Tariff Deadline](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/malaysias-furniture-exporters-scramble-to-ship-orders-ahead-of-the-us-tariff-deadline/) - In southern Malaysia, furniture manufacturers are working against the clock to ship orders before US tariffs take effect. Muar, a key hub in Johor state, is central to the country's furniture industry, with the US accounting for about 60% of its exports. President Donald Trump initially proposed a 24% tariff on goods from Malaysia, but
- [Wood In Architecture Issue 2, 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/wood-in-architecture-issue-2-2024/) - Why is glulam certification important? The art of powder coating A study in wood
- [Singaporean designer wins AFDA 2025 with eco-friendly Kopitiam stool](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/singaporean-designer-wins-afda-2025-with-eco-friendly-kopitiam-stool/) - The ASEAN furniture industry council (AFIC) announced the winners of the ASEAN furniture design award 2025 (AFDA) at STYLE Bangkok on 2 Apr 2025. The ceremony highlighted sustainable design efforts by young designers from across the ASEAN region. This year’s theme, “Seat for the Future”, tasked participants to develop seating concepts using renewable materials that
- [Fagus factory featured in UNESCO exhibition ‘Deep Surfaces’ in Venice](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/fagus-factory-featured-in-unesco-exhibition-deep-surfaces-in-venice/) - The Fagus Factory world heritage site in Alfeld will be featured in this year’s UNESCO exhibition in Venice. Titled “Deep Surfaces: Architecture to Enhance the Visitor Experience of UNESCO Sites,” the exhibition explores how visitor centres worldwide help bring history and culture to life. A living monument: The Fagus Factory The Fagus Factory is more
- [AHEC strengthens South East Asian ties at HAWA Expo and launches 21st Hoa Mai Design Award](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ahec-strengthens-south-east-asian-ties-at-hawa-expo-and-launches-21st-hoa-mai-design-award/) - March was a busy month for the american hardwood council (AHEC) as it kicked off 2025 by reaffirming partnerships in Southeast Asia. HAWA Expo AHEC participated in the HAWA Expo from 4 to 7 Mar 2025 at the White Palace in Hồ Chí Minh City. During the event, AHEC was visited by the US Consulate
- [Metsä joins Great Forest Dialogue Day and discusses regenerative forestry at 15 events across Finland](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-joins-great-forest-dialogue-day-and-discusses-regenerative-forestry-at-15-events-across-finland/) - As part of the Kone Foundation’s Great Forest Dialogue Day, Metsä participated in discussions of a shared vision for the future of regenerative forestry at 15 events organised across Finland from 28 Mar to 2 Apr, with an aim to improve forest biodiversity, resilience, and economic value. Addressing expectations and fears about the future of
- [CIFM/interzum guangzhou 2025 draws global turnout, highlighting progressions in furniture production](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/cifm-interzum-guangzhou-2025-draws-global-turnout-highlighting-progressions-in-furniture-production/) - CIFM / interzum Guangzhou 2025 was held at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou from 28 to 31 Mar. The event featured over 1,500 exhibitors across 180,000 sq m, with more than 240 international brands showcasing current developments in furniture production machinery, manufacturing systems, materials, and design. interzum guangzhou Award presented at exhibition opening The
- [Shanghai 2025: CIFF Shanghai, WMF, and Sylva Wood to converge for an industry-defining event](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/shanghai-2025-ciff-shanghai-wmf-and-sylva-wood-to-converge-for-an-industry-defining-event/) - Visitors will have the exciting opportunity to experience the future of woodworking and furniture. Shanghai awaits: CIFF Shanghai x WMF x Sylva Wood Expo In a historic first, China (Shanghai) International Furniture Fair (CIFF Shanghai), China International Furniture Machinery & Woodworking Machinery Fair (WMF), and Sylva Wood Expo Shanghai will come together, forming an unmatched
- [SCM event at Sinalunga showcases timber construction technology developments](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/scm-event-at-sinalunga-showcases-timber-construction-technology-developments/) - SCM has presented recent innovations in timber construction technology with the Timber Construction Days event at its Sinalunga headquarters, held from 13 to 15 Mar. The event featured the new OIKOS XS 650 CNC machining centre and updates to their software and digital services, with over 300 industry professionals from multiple countries in attendance. A
- [New Forests and Oji Holdings launch Future Forest Innovations Fund to support 2030 environmental goals](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/new-forests-and-oji-holdings-launch-future-forest-innovations-fund-to-support-2030-environmental-goals/) - New Forests and Oji Holdings have formed a partnership to create the Future Forest Innovations Fund, a forest investment fund backed by nearly $300m from Oji Holdings and additional co-investment from New Forests. Oji targets 1.5m tCO2e annual carbon removal by 2030 The fund will invest in plantation forestry assets across South East Asia, North
- [Government to plant first National Forest in 30 years; 20 million trees to be planted across West of England by 2050](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/government-to-plant-first-national-forest-in-30-years-20-million-trees-to-be-planted-across-west-of-england-by-2050/) - By Mary Creagh CBE MP, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs The government has announced plans to create a new national forest stretching from the Cotswolds to the Mendips. By 2050, 20 million trees will be planted across Bristol, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and Somerset, covering at least 2,500 hectares of new woodland. Plans for three
- [Maine timber industry faces uncertainty as federal forestry funding stalls](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/maine-timber-industry-faces-uncertainty-as-federal-forestry-funding-stalls/) - By Peter McGuire, climate reporter at Maine Public Millions in federal funding for Maine woodland to improve harvest practices have remained stalled for months without reason. Landowners and logging companies say the funding delay could force them to scale back operations. Businesses face tough choices without federal support Baskahegan’s vice-president, Kyle Burdick, said the company
- [Funding announced for Nova Scotia's mass timber sector](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/funding-announced-for-nova-scotias-mass-timber-sector/) - The Honourable Kody Blois, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development, has announced a federal funding of CA$500,000 for Mass Timber Company (MTC). The investment will support the detailed design of Canada’s first large-scale, clear-span, mass timber manufacturing facility in Nova Scotia. New facility to process eastern spruce for engineered wood products Once
- [BC forest industry receives CA$20m in federal funding amidst ongoing trade challenges](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/bc-forest-industry-receives-ca20m-in-federal-funding-amidst-ongoing-trade-challenges/) - The federal government is allocating CA$20m to support British Columbia’s forestry sector as part of Ottawa’s efforts to strengthen the economy during the ongoing Canada-US trade crisis. Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says the funding is necessary as the industry faces US duties on softwood lumber and the potential for additional tariffs. Natural Resources Canada stated that
- [Fredrik Alfredsson appointed CEO of Bjelin](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/fredrik-alfredsson-appointed-ceo-of-bjelin/) - Bjelin is entering a new phase of growth, focusing on a stronger industrial approach with the consolidation of seven companies under Pervanovo Invest. This shift will streamline development and production in three areas: floors, furniture, and veneers, with veneer as a central component. Fredrik Alfredsson has been appointed CEO, and Magnus Eriksson is the new
- [Panels & Furniture China January/February 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/panels-furniture-china-january-february-2025/) - 宫本卯之助商店和东京电锯公司战略“牵手”生态太鼓(Echo-logicalTaiko)项目 一举多得—— “解锁”普鲁姆创新型自动化涂装生产线 且看超越美学的优秀设计如何改善生活品质
- [Ritter Machinery collaborates with Next Step of West Michigan to boost local trades](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ritter-machinery-collaborates-with-next-step-of-west-michigan-to-boost-local-trades/) - By Jake Mulder Choice Machinery has partnered with Next Step of West Michigan (NSWM) to support workforce development in the trades. Through its subsidiary, Ritter Machinery, the company donated essential woodworking equipment to NSWM’s training programme, including a door and face frame clamping table, a pocket hole cutter, and a horizontal edge belt sander —
- [Fagus-GreCon patents intelligent fire extinguishing solution](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/fagus-grecon-patents-intelligent-fire-extinguishing-solution/) - The European Patent Office has granted Fagus-GreCon a patent for the GreCon IEM (Intelligent Extinguishing Module). The system integrates Intelligent Extinguishment Technology, adding advanced monitoring and diagnostics to its spark extinguishing systems. Using intelligent sensors, it tracks water flow, pressure, electrical parameters, and temperatures, enabling early wear detection and predictive maintenance — making Fagus-GreCon the
- [Scheuch supplies the largest CLT plant in North America with Austrian technology in Oregon](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/scheuch-supplies-the-largest-clt-plant-in-north-america-with-austrian-technology-in-oregon/) - Upper Austrian company Scheuch has secured a major air pollution control order for one of North America’s largest cross-laminated timber (CLT) production plants. Situated in Millersburg, Oregon, the Timberlab facility is expected to produce around 100,000 cubic m of CLT annually from late 2026. Managed by Scheuch subsidiary LIGNO, a European provider of ventilation solutions
- [PEFC and SGBC launch Tomorrow’s Timber CPD course to drive sustainable architecture in APAC](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/pefc-and-sgbc-launch-tomorrows-timber-cpd-course-to-drive-sustainable-architecture-in-apac/) - The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC), in collaboration with the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC), has launched the Asia-Pacific version of Tomorrow's Timber Talk as a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course. The initiative educates architects, builders, and construction professionals on the benefits of using certified timber for sustainable construction. About PEFC The
- [Siempelkamp NIS secures TÜV Rheinland certification for UmweltOffice/TALAS emissions monitoring system](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/siempelkamp-nis-secures-tuv-rheinland-certification-for-umweltoffice-talas-emissions-monitoring-system/) - In Dec 2024, NIS’s UmweltOffice/TALAS environmental data-management system became the first data-acquisition and -handling system (DAHS) certified by TÜV Rheinland under the new DIN EN 17255 international emissions-monitoring standard. The certification has updated prior approvals, ensuring compliance with the new standard for the European market. Cost-effective and eco-friendly operations NIS’s solutions meet all commercial and
- [Thai-born designer Nae Tanakorn, showcases the Jintana cabinet at the Australian Furniture Design Awards](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/thai-born-designer-nae-tanakorn-showcases-the-jintana-cabinet-at-the-australian-furniture-design-awards/) - Thai-born Australian furniture designer Nae Tanakorn's creation of the Jintana cabinet, made from maple and bamboo, has demonstrated traditional craftsmanship and simplicity in his entry to the Australian Furniture Design Awards. To embrace a simpler life Responding to a brief of “Design the World That You Want” for this year’s AFDA, the Jintana cabinet reflects
- [Kronospan bolsters ties with Romania through acquisition of ZG Timber’s Sebeș Plant, enters sawn timber market](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/kronospan-bolsters-ties-with-romania-through-acquisition-of-zg-timbers-sebes-plant-enters-sawn-timber-market/) - Kronospan has announced the acquisition of ZG Timber’s Sebes plant from Ziegler. The agreement, signed on 1 Mar 2025, aims to ensure the continuity of operations at the Serbas facility, securing 500 local jobs following the insolvency of Ziegler at the end of 2024. The transaction is expected to be finalised by mid-year, pending regulatory
- [Workspace Design Show Amsterdam 2025 set to inspire the future of workspaces](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/workspace-design-show-amsterdam-2025-set-to-inspire-the-future-of-workspaces/) - After its successful debut in October 2023, the Workspace Design Show returns on 5-6 Nov 2025 at the RAI Amsterdam. The event will bring together industry leaders, visionaries, and top brands to shape the future of workspace design. With over six thousand visitors, more than 120 speakers, over 800 exhibiting products, and a host of
- [ProWood Announces A New Business Model](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/prowood-announces-a-new-business-model/) - It’s time to meet the new ProWood. UFP Retail Solutions, a leading manufacturer and distributor of treated lumber products and premier building materials, has announced the phase-out of its customer-facing identity, paving the way for an expanded ProWood business unit. This shift aims to better serve customers through a more integrated approach. Customers will now
- [Metsä: Forest of Opportunities school campaign guides young minds to sowing a greener future](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-forest-of-opportunities-school-campaign-guides-young-minds-to-sowing-a-greener-future/) - As part of an initiative to help youth explore careers within the forest sector and contribute to building a sustainable future, the Forest of Opportunities (Mahdollisuuksien metsä) school campaign by Metsä will have industry professionals and students introduce eighth graders across Finland to various roles and career paths within the sector. A team of Metsä
- [Koskisen to acquire the business operations of Iisveden Metsä and boost its sustainable growth strategy](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/koskisen-to-acquire-the-business-operations-of-iisveden-metsa-and-boost-its-sustainable-growth-strategy/) - Koskisen has agreed to acquire the business operations of Iisveden Metsä, based in Suonenjoki. Predominantly owned by private individuals, it produces approximately 140,000 cubic m of spruce sawn timber annually. The company was founded in 1924 by local forest owners. The transaction will be carried out as a business acquisition, covering nearly all of Iisveden
- [AkzoNobel's Indradhanush women entrepreneurs paint a more inclusive future in rural India](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/akzonobels-indradhanush-women-entrepreneurs-paint-a-more-inclusive-future-in-rural-india/) - Picture a professional painter. Do you envision a man or a woman? Now, imagine a world without gender stereotypes. This International Women’s Day, AkzoNobel India has celebrated ‘Indradhanush’ women challenging the status quo in the male-dominated industries of decorative painting with the transformative power of paint. In under four years, AkzoNobel’s social initiative — Project
- [Canadian Wood Vietnam strengthens connections with Vietnam’s wood industry at leading trade shows](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/canadian-wood-vietnam-strengthens-connections-with-vietnams-wood-industry-at-leading-trade-shows/) - Canadian Wood Vietnam recently participated in two of Ho Chi Minh City’s leading international furniture trade shows, the Vietnam International Furniture and Home Accessories Fair (VIFA Expo) and the Ho Chi Minh Export Furniture Fair (HAWA Expo), held from 5–8 Mar and 5–7 Mar respectively. Through these trade shows, Canadian Wood Vietnam reaffirmed its presence
- [Demand for U.S. Hardwoods Continues to Grow in India](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/demand-for-u-s-hardwoods-continues-to-grow-in-india/) - Total Value of American Hardwood Lumber and Veneer Exports Reached US$8.87mil in 2024 The total value of exports of U.S. hardwood lumber and veneers to India in 2024 was US$8.87mil, according to the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), an international trade association for the American hardwood industry. The statistics, compiled from the latest data released
- [IMA Schelling to showcase tradition and innovation at Ligna 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ima-schelling-to-showcase-tradition-and-innovation-at-ligna-2025/) - IMA Schelling will present its combination of tradition and innovation at Ligna 2025. The company aims to highlight the integration of established machine quality with digital technologies. From 26 to 30 May 2025, IMA Schelling’s stand in Hanover will offer visitors an opportunity to experience the company's approach to wood processing. Under the theme "Keep
- [EFE 2025: Where Design, Innovation, and Business Converge](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/efe-2025-where-design-innovation-and-business-converge/) - The 18th edition of the Export Furniture Exhibition (EFE) will take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) from Mar 2 to Mar 5, 2025. As one of Southeast Asia's leading trade events in the furniture industry, EFE 2025 serves as a platform for industry professionals to explore innovations, emerging trends, and Malaysia’s furniture
- [Future-Oriented Adhesives for Furniture and Building Elements: Jowat at the Leading Trade Fairs interzum and LIGNA 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/future-oriented-adhesives-for-furniture-and-building-elements-jowat-at-the-leading-trade-fairs-interzum-and-ligna-2025/) - Mid-May marks the return of two major events: interzum in Cologne from 20 to 23 May, and LIGNA in Hanover from 26 to 30 May. Hundreds of thousands of industry professionals will convene in these two cities in Germany to explore the latest advancements in furniture manufacturing, interior finishing, woodworking, and wood processing. At this
- [HOMAG Asia: Overcoming Challenges and Embracing the Future of the Furniture Industry](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/homag-asia-overcoming-challenges-and-embracing-the-future-of-the-furniture-industry/) - In this exclusive interview with Lorenzo Marcaccioli, sales & service director of HOMAG Asia, we dive into the company’s performance since their last appearance at LIGNA two years ago. Lorenzo shares key highlights from 2024, addressing the challenges faced in a down market, and offers insights into HOMAG's focus for the future. We also explore
- [Modern Meets Sustainable: Futuristic Timber Furniture Designed by Malaysians at TIMB3R DIP 4.0](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/modern-meets-sustainable-futuristic-timber-furniture-designed-by-malaysians-at-timb3r-dip-4-0/) - TIMB3R DIP, a timber design incubation programme for Malaysians, returns for its fourth edition at the Export Furniture Exhibition (EFE 2025), taking place from 2–5 Mar 2025 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). Showcasing a diverse collection of timber furniture designs, this edition highlights pieces that integrate modern aesthetics with sustainable elements, balancing innovation,
- [Brazilian wood-based product exports down 10% in January](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/brazilian-wood-based-product-exports-down-10-in-january/) - In Jan 2025, Brazilian exports of wood-based products (except pulp and paper) decreased by ten per cent in value compared to Jan 2024, from US$294.9mil to US$265.1mil, as reported by ITTO. However, pine sawnwood exports increased by 3% in value between Jan 2024 (US$48.2mil) and Jan 2025 (US$49.6mil). In volume, exports decreased by 5% over
- [Woodgrain Completes Kelleher Corporation Acquisition](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/woodgrain-completes-kelleher-corporation-acquisition/) - Woodgrain, a millwork and building products company, has completed the asset purchase of Kelleher Corporation. The acquisition includes distribution locations in Sacramento, Ontario, Carneros and Blackpoint, California, as well as Honolulu, Hawaii. It also includes a manufacturing location in Bear Valley, Oregon, and an office in San Rafael, California. Kelleher Corporation specialises in the distribution
- [Successful Start-up of Second Andritz Pressurised Refining System for Wisewoods, Thailand](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/successful-start-up-of-second-andritz-pressurised-refining-system-for-wisewoods-thailand/) - The international technology group Andritz has started up another pressurised refining system at the Wisewoods mill in Phetchaburi, Thailand. The new system processes rubberwood fibres for high-quality medium-density fibreboard (MDF), increasing the mill’s production capacity. At the core of the 30-tonne-per-hour system is a high-efficiency pressurised refiner, designed to deliver superior fibre quality while reducing
- [Panels & Furniture Asia November/December 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/panels-furniture-asia-november-december-2024/) - GLSTF 2024: “We need to be partners, not adversaries” Rounding off the year with HOMAG Smart Furniture Solutions Vietnam 2024
- [Panels & Furniture Asia January/February 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/panels-furniture-asia-january-february-2025/) - Global timber market sees slight easing of downward trend Country managers: The backbone of a multi-national brand High-quality, overseas visitors at Smart Furniture Solutions Vietnam 2024
- [AkzoNobel introduces new wood coating with 20% bio-based content](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/akzonobel-introduces-new-wood-coating-with-20-bio-based-content/) - Scientists at AkzoNobel have developed a new waterborne wood coating containing 20% bio-based content, increasing the use of renewable raw materials without compromising performance. Introduced by the company’s Sikkens Wood Coatings business, RUBBOL WF 3350 is a sprayable opaque coating that reflects AkzoNobel’s commitment to developing more sustainable products while maintaining high levels of quality
- [Changes in Metsä Group’s executive management team](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/changes-in-metsa-groups-executive-management-team/) - Esa Kaikkonen has been appointed Metsä Group’s executive vice president of strategy. He will move to the position from his role as chief executive officer of Metsä Tissue. Metsä Group’s previous executive vice president of strategy, Sari Pajari-Sederholm, has been appointed chief executive officer of Metsä Tissue. The changes will take effect on 1 Mar
- [TOMRA strengthens wood segment with key appointment of Alexandre Clairembault](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tomra-strengthens-wood-segment-with-key-appointment-of-alexandre-clairembault/) - TOMRA Recycling has strengthened its wood segment with the appointment of Alexandre Clairembault as segment area manager – wood. A specialist in the wood sector for more than 20 years, Clairembault is responsible for developing TOMRA's market in the wood domain across Europe, working in collaboration with local sales teams. He is based at TOMRA's
- [Timber Construction Days: SCM’s 2025 Open House on Timber Construction Technology](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/timber-construction-days-scms-2025-open-house-on-timber-construction-technology/) - From 13 to 15 Mar, SCM will present its latest innovations in timber processing at its headquarters in Sinalunga, Siena. The event will showcase the new CNC machining centre OIKOS XS 650, along with updated software and digital services aimed at improving flexibility and productivity. SCM will introduce new developments at the Timber Construction Days
- [Shaping the Future of Living Spaces at LIGNA 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/shaping-the-future-of-living-spaces-at-ligna-2025/) - Whether in woodworking shops or industry-level production, leading companies collaborate with Homag to build living spaces, ranging from solid wood processing to timber construction and furniture. Together, System TM, Kallesoe, Weinmann, and Homag cover the entire value chain with seamlessly compatible solutions. This is unique in the market and at Ligna. Under the theme Building
- [Tapping into best practice – shaping the future Siempelkamp joins the Maschinenraum](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tapping-into-best-practice-shaping-the-futuresiempelkamp-joins-the-maschinenraum/) - In Jan, the Siempelkamp Group became the first company in 2025 to join the Maschinenraum ecosystem. The technology supplier for machine and plant engineering aims to benefit from the exchange within the network for family businesses to address key transformation challenges. The company is strategically advancing megatrends such as sustainability, change management, and digitalisation. It
- [Innovative applications for IPCO composite processing systems](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/innovative-applications-for-ipco-composite-processing-systems/) - IPCO, a manufacturer of processing systems for composite materials, will use JEC World 2025 to present various applications for its double belt press systems, precision scattering lines, and continuous film casting process. The company is a globally active engineering group supplying systems for the production of composite materials used in the automotive, aerospace, flooring, construction,
- [StructureCraft announces the official launch of a new brand, DowelLam](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/structurecraft-announces-the-official-launch-of-a-new-brand-dowellam/) - Today, StructureCraft announced the official launch of a new brand, DowelLam. In 2017, the company brought the Dowel Laminated Timber (DLT) panel to the North American market with the world’s largest automated DLT manufacturing line. Since then, StructureCraft has delivered over 100 projects across nearly every typology, including significant buildings for Microsoft, Princeton University, and
- [Rate of construction materials price rises is higher in January](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/rate-of-construction-materials-price-rises-is-higher-in-january/) - The producer price index (PPI) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) stated that construction materials prices rose 0.3% month-over-month in January on a seasonally adjusted basis. The index of components and materials for construction was up 1.1% from its year-earlier level. Overall prices for processed goods for intermediate demand were up 1% for
- [Italian woodworking technology industry drew just 2.4 billion euros in 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/woodworking-technology-made-in-italy-stops-at-2-4-billion-in-2024/) - According to the preliminary balance drawn by the Studies office of Acimall, production in the Italian industry of woodworking technology and furniture production in 2024 amounted to 2.43 billion euros, 8.3% less than in 2023. This reflects the effectiveness of “Industry 5.0” measures and the enduring consequences of the Russian invasion in Ukraine and the
- [IMA Schelling Group establishes new branch in Zagreb, Croatia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ima-schelling-group-establishes-new-branch-in-zagreb-croatia/) - Local service with a direct line to the customer With the establishment of a new branch in Zagreb, Croatia, on 1 Jan 2025, the IMA Schelling Group is strengthening its presence in Southeast Europe with immediate effect. At the same time, the Group is underlining its Strategy 2030, which sets a consistently international course and
- [1847 Holdings' cabinet company reports huge sales growth](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/1847-holdings-cabinet-company-reports-huge-sales-growth/) - 1847 Holdings' subsidiary CMD Inc, a Las Vegas-based cabinetry manufacturer, reported strong financial results for fiscal year 2023 and the first nine months of 2024. In 2023, revenues grew 97.5% to $27.1m, with net income reaching $5.8m, marking a significant turnaround from a $1.5m loss in 2022. For the nine months ending on 30 Sept
- [Panels & Furniture China November/December 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/panels-furniture-china-november-december-2024/) - 2024年10月GTI指数报告 新市场格局下，胶合板何去何从 这种木材，不是“斑马”，是“千里马”
- [SCM and Timberlab announce new collaboration for supply chain innovation](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/scm-and-timberlab-announce-new-collaboration-for-supply-chain-innovation/) - Timberlab, a leading U.S. company specialising in sustainable timber solutions, has confirmed its partnership with SCM, the renowned Italian manufacturer of woodworking machinery and systems. As part of this collaboration, SCM will supply two cutting-edge technologies for Timberlab’s new plant in Millersburg, Oregon —an initiative set to become a landmark in Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) production.
- [SMARTECH named "Smart Manufacturing Company of the Year" at 2025 IoT Breakthrough Awards](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/smartech-named-smart-manufacturing-company-of-the-year-at-2025-iot-breakthrough-awards/) - SMARTECH, a global leader in AI-powered industrial solutions, has been named “Smart Manufacturing Company of the Year” at the prestigious 2025 IoT Breakthrough Awards. This recognition underscores SMARTECH’s pioneering role in advancing autonomous manufacturing through AI and IoT-driven innovation. The IoT Breakthrough Awards program celebrates the world’s most innovative companies, technologies, and products transforming the Internet of
- [Washington University building mass-timber complex heated and cooled with geothermal power](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/washington-university-building-mass-timber-complex-heated-and-cooled-with-geothermal-power/) - On the Central Washington University campus in Ellensburg, Washington, a new mass timber complex is under construction and is scheduled to be completed by 2026. The massive, 106,000 square foot North Academic Complex (NAC) construction project includes a four-story LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold building — funded by the Washington State Legislature
- [CIFF Guangzhou 2025 Preview: A Showcase of Innovation and Sustainability](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ciff-guangzhou-2025-preview-a-showcase-of-innovation-and-sustainability/) - The second phase of the 55th edition of the China International Furniture Fair (Guangzhou) (CIFF Guangzhou 2025), featuring the Office and Commercial Space, as well as the CIFM/interzum guangzhou, is set to take place from 28-31 Mar 2025, at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou. The Office and Commercial Space exhibition, themed "Sustainability", will present pioneering solutions
- [Taking production efficiency to a new level with innovative technologies and industry intelligence solutions](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/taking-production-efficiency-to-a-new-level-with-innovative-technologies-and-industry-intelligence-solutions/) - At Ligna 2025 in Hanover, Hymmen invites visitors to its stand F46 in hall 26 to discuss the latest trends and proven technologies that promise to take customers' production efficiency to a new level. “It is time to leave the low in the sales markets of the wood-based materials industry. We expect Ligna 2025 to
- [China's wood-based panel exports increased by 24.79% year-on-year in 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/chinas-wood-based-panel-exports-increased-by-24-79-year-on-year-in-2024/) - In 2024, China's total imports and exports of wood-based panels will be 19.989 million m³, up 25.89% year on year, and the total imports and exports will be US$7.855bn, up 14.39% year on year. China exported a total of 17.859 million m³ of artificial board products (converted), a year-on-year increase of 24.79%, with an export
- [Siempelkamp Czech Republic recognised as “Czech Republic's Top 100 Company 2024"](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/siempelkamp-czech-republic-awarded-as-czech-republics-top-100-company-2024/) - The Siempelkamp team in the Czech Republic: Siempelkamp CZ in Blatnice was recognised with the “Czech Republic's Top 100 Companies 2024”. Only ten companies from the area of mechanical engineering received the country's prestigious award. The award aims to honour and reward Czech companies from a wide range of economic sectors on a national level,
- [EGGER Group obtains outstanding awards for its sustainability performance](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/egger-group-obtains-outstanding-awards-for-its-sustainability-performance/) - Significant improvement in two renowned ratings and publication of the new sustainability journal VALUABLE The wood-based material manufacturer reaffirmed its expertise in sustainability management through the improvement of two renowned sustainability ratings. For the first time, EGGER has been awarded the coveted EcoVadis Gold Medal. In the ISS ESG rating, EGGER has been awarded Prime
- [Jussi Vanhanen appointed as new CEO of Metsä Group](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/jussi-vanhanen-appointed-as-new-ceo-of-metsa-group/) - Jussi Vanhanen, LLM, MBA, has been appointed as Metsäliitto Cooperative’s new CEO. He will also be the President and CEO of Metsä Group. Vanhanen will start in his new position on 1 July 2025. Until 30 June 2025, the position will be held by Metsä Group’s current President and CEO Ilkka Hämälä, who will then
- [Funding programme for nature projects apply to strengthen the state of Finnish nature](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/funding-programme-for-nature-projects-apply-to-strengthen-the-state-of-finnish-nature/) - The call for applications for various nature management and restoration projects in Metsä Group’s funding programme is now open. Applications are accepted from 1 Feb to 30 April 2025: https://www.lyyti.fi/reg/MG_luontohankkeiden_haku_2025. The funding programme for nature projects is launched by Metsä Group in 2021, with which the company finances development projects promoting biodiversity that are implemented
- [Finland's timber trade grows by 20% year-on-year in 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/finlands-timber-trade-grows-by-20-year-on-year-in-2024/) - According to the latest report from Natural Resources Institute Finland, wood prices remained at a stable high level in December, after the summer. Compared to November, the price changes were small, with softwood logs and pulpwood up and birch mostly down. Trade was brisk until the end of the year. December trade volumes were 8%
- [EU regulation on timber origin poses challenge to Vietnamese exporters](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/eu-regulation-on-timber-origin-poses-challenge-to-vietnamese-exporters/) - Vietnam is the second country in the world that has signed the Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA), a bilateral, legally binding timber-trade agreement which aims at improving the forest administration and promote legal timber trade to the EU market. Under the VPA, countries that wish to export timber to the EU must have the Timber Legality
- [Ruben Desmet elected president of EPLF; Fabian Kölliker new board member](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ruben-desmet-elected-president-of-eplf-fabian-kolliker-new-board-member/) - The European Producers of Laminate Flooring (EPLF) has announced that it has "entered a new era" with the election of Ruben Desmet (Unilin) for president of the association, and new board member Fabian Kölliker (Swiss Krono Group). The change follows the departure of Max von Tippelskirch of Swiss Krono Group as president of the association.
- [European Wood-Based Panel Symposium highlights new formaldehyde limits](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/european-wood-based-panel-symposium-highlights-new-formaldehyde-limits/) - The 13th European Wood-Based Panel Symposium, held in Hamburg, Germany, brought together nearly 400 industry experts, scientists, and entrepreneurs to discuss critical developments in formaldehyde emission regulations. Among the highlights was a joint presentation by Sandro Ciroi of Catas, a leading research and testing laboratory in the wood-furniture sector, and Bettina Meyer of Fraunhofer WKI,
- [Vietnam wood industry recovers as export earnings projected to reach US$18bn](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/vietnam-wood-industry-recovers-as-export-earnings-projected-to-reach-us18bn/) - After experiencing a sharp fall in exports in 2023, the Vietnamese wood industry bounced back in 2024 and is currently flying high as a major hard currency earner of the economy, with export earnings projected to be at US$18bn this year. The wood industry enjoyed an impressive export performance in 2024, following a sharp 15.9%
- [Deep learning, real-time monitoring and more: Recycling trends for 2025 according to TOMRA](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/deep-learning-real-time-monitoring-and-more-recycling-trends-for-2025-according-to-tomra/) - What are the defining trends that will shape the future of our industry? That is the pressing question as we reign in the new year. Here are five possible trends in sorting and recycling, as told by Dr. Volker Rehrmann, EVP and head of TOMRA Recycling, a global leader in sensor-based sorting solutions. 1. Deep
- [Altendorf honoured as "Brand of the Century” by brand studio of the ZEIT publishing group](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/altendorf-honoured-as-brand-of-the-century-by-brand-studio-of-the-zeit-publishing-group/) - The Altendorf Group has been honoured with the prestigious title of "Brand of the Century" by Studio ZX, the brand studio of the ZEIT publishing group, and is given in recognition of outstanding German companies for their innovation, consistency and sustainability. With its premium sliding table saws, Altendorf boasts high quality, safety and technical excellence
- [Metsä Group continues cooperation with 4H in Finland](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-group-continues-cooperation-with-4h-in-finland/) - Metsä Group and 4H in Finland have signed a new cooperation agreement for the period 2025-2026, with the aim of enhancing young people's knowledge of forests and strengthening the relationship with forests. A key part of the cooperation will be Metsä Group Forest Days for secondary school students, where forest use themes and contents will
- [DIEFFENBACHER joins the IPAI community to promote applied artificial intelligence in Europe](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/dieffenbacher-joins-the-ipai-community-to-promote-applied-artificial-intelligence-in-europe/) - DIEFFENBACHER has joined the Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence (IPAI) in Heilbronn, Germany, a pioneering project founded in 2021 to promote applied artificial intelligence in Europe. Initiated by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Tourism of Baden-Württemberg, the IPAI aims to create an innovation-friendly ecosystem that strengthens collaboration between research, AI development and established partners.
- [CIFF Guangzhou 2025: A new ecosystem of sustainable Office and Commercial Space takes centerstage ](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ciff-guangzhou-2025-a-new-ecosystem-of-sustainable-office-and-commercial-space-takes-centerstage/) - After the success of the Mar 2024 edition, CIFF Guangzhou is preparing to unveil an innovative chapter in March 2025, welcoming global furniture industry leaders to the Canton Fair Complex, with the Office and Commercial Space sector poised to redefine workplace environments for the future. The 55th CIFF Guangzhou 2025 coincides with the global office furniture
- [New timber sales regulations reduce foreign investment in Polish wood](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/new-timber-sales-regulations-reduce-foreign-investment-in-polish-wood/) - According to news site PolskieRadio, new timber sales regulations, which were introduced to limit the export of raw timber outside the European Union, will prioritise businesses that process wood locally, effective from 2025 in Poland. These regulations are set to remain in force through 2026. Companies with processing plants located closer to the wood purchase
- [Canfor expands investment in Sweden’s Vida AB for strategic growth](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/canfor-expands-investment-in-swedens-vida-ab-for-strategic-growth/) - Canfor, a global leader in the manufacturing of high-value low-carbon forest products, has announced their acquisition of 7% of outstanding shares of sawmill group Vida AB effective from 10 Dec 2024. The shares were acquired from certain minority shareholders utilising their option privileges under the Feb 2019 agreement in which Canfor purchased 70% of VIDA
- [EGGER Group reports consolidated sales of €2.1bn for H1 2024/2025 despite challenging economic situation](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/egger-group-reports-consolidated-sales-of-e2-1bn-for-h1-2024-2025-despite-challenging-economic-situation/) - The EGGER Group has announced that it closed H1 of the 2024/2025 financial year with consolidated sales of €2.1bn, despite a challenging market environment characterised by downturns in the construction industry, generally weak consumption, major global conflicts and turbulence in economic policy. Thomas Leissing, chief financial officer of EGGER Group and speaker of the group's
- [New management for DIEFFENBACHER’s recycling business unit: Michael Rupp appointed as head](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/new-management-for-dieffenbachers-recycling-business-unit-michael-rupp-appointed-as-head/) - Michael Rupp has assumed the role of head of the recycling business unit at DIEFFENBACHER in Eppingen. Rupp will oversee waste wood recycling, waste-to-product solutions, and the expansion of fuel processing, with a focus on the fluidised bed process for solid fuel solutions. “Rupp has the experience needed to meet these challenges. We are confident
- [Glaston CFO Päivi Lindqvist joins the board of directors of Metsäliitto Cooperative](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/glaston-cfo-paivi-lindqvist-joins-the-board-of-directors-of-metsaliitto-cooperative/) - The supervisory board of Metsäliitto Cooperative, Metsä Group’s parent company, has elected Päivi Lindqvist as its new member of the board of directors. Lindqvist’s position will take effect from 1 Jan 2025. Lindqvist is CFO of Glaston Corporation and will become CFO of Patria and a member of the Patria Group’s management team on 17 Mar
- [MMFA adds a new associate member to its portfolio with Jowat SE](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/mmfa-adds-a-new-associate-member-to-its-portfolio-with-jowat-se/) - MMFA, the Multilayer Modular Flooring Association, has announced that Jowat SE has joined as an associate member. Jan Dossche, the president of MMFA, said: “We are delighted to welcome Jowat SE to the association. Their knowledge of adhesive technologies and dedication to sustainable practices will be an invaluable asset to our association as we work
- [Scm Group acquires part of Mecal Machinery  ](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/scm-group-acquires-part-of-mecal-machinery/) - Scm Group, a leading multinational in technologies for machining a wide range of materials, has signed a closing deal for the purchase of 51% of Mecal Machinery, a vertically integrated company specialising in the production of machinery and systems for processing aluminium, PVC and light alloys. In doing so, Scm Group has become one of
- [Metsa Group’s wood-based carbon capture project presents major opportunity for Finland and the climate](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-groups-wood-based-carbon-capture-project-presents-major-opportunity-for-finland-and-the-climate/) - Carbon dioxide generated by pulp mills is a valuable, largely untapped side stream that could be captured and used as a raw material for products replacing fossil-based materials and fuels. Carbon capture offers Finland a major opportunity to "build a new industry" and to "undertake significant climate action" as the use of wood-based carbon dioxide
- [Panels & Furniture China September/October 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/panels-furniture-china-september-october-2024/) - 废木材回收加工的高质量再生墙板: 以环保赢未来 2024年木材工业的发展趋势 技术创新引领未来——访佛山市万锐机械有限公司
- [CIFM / interzum guangzhou 2025 to provide networking opportunities and showcase emerging trends](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/cifm-interzum-guangzhou-2025-to-provide-networking-opportunities-and-showcase-emerging-trends/) - CIFM/interzum Guangzhou, the leading trade fair for the furniture industry in Asia, will take place from 28-31 Mar 2025 during the 2nd phase of the 55th CIFF Guangzhou, at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou Pazhou, bringing together global brands, emerging trends, and networking opportunities. The furniture industry is experiencing steady growth, supported by favourable
- [EPLF 2025: Sustainability, durability and elegance to lead the future of laminate flooring ](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/eplf-2025-sustainability-durability-and-elegance-to-lead-the-future-of-laminate-flooring/) - In 2025, the laminate flooring industry will continue to lead the market with eco-friendly, durable, and affordable products. As consumers are increasingly prioritising sustainable and high-performance products, European Producers of Laminate Flooring (EPLF) members will design durable and cost-effective products with natural aesthetics. In terms of 2025 trends, the EPLF anticipates realistic wood designs, natural
- [Phantom Hands and Adam Markowitz unveil ‘REFRACTIONS’ collection at BLR Hubba](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/phantom-hands-and-adam-markowitz-unveil-refractions-collection-at-blr-hubba/) - REFRACTIONS, a cross-cultural, international design collaboration between Adam Markowitz and Phantom Hands, was unveiled on 3 Dec 2024 in Bangalore, as part of BLR Hubba, a two-week, all-encompassing annual cultural festival where the city comes together to experience Bangalore. Commissioned by the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), the collection made from American red oak, cherry
- [CIFM / interzum guangzhou 2025 to showcase latest innovations and sustainable solutions](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/cifm-interzum-guangzhou-2025-to-showcase-latest-innovations-and-sustainable-solutions/) - As the central hub for Asia's furniture manufacturing industry, CIFM / interzum guangzhou 2025, organised by Koelnmesse and China Foreign Trade Centre Group, will be showcasing the latest advancements in innovation, collaboration and growth within the region. Against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving market, the international flagship event intends to present businesses with cutting-edge solutions
- [Hexion acquires Smartech to drive advancements in manufacturing](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/hexion-acquires-smartech-to-drive-advancements-in-manufacturing/) - Hexion, a global producer of adhesives and performance materials solutions, has announced its acquisition of Smartech, a technology firm focussed on delivering AI-driven autonomous manufacturing solutions. The strategic acquisition, marking Hexion's first in a decade, marks a bold step in the company’s strategy to revolutionise the manufacturing ecosystem, harnessing advanced AI and machine learning technology
- [MMFA gains new member, Polish wood manufacturer Barlinek ](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/mmfa-gains-new-member-polish-wood-manufacturer-barlinek/) - With the addition of Barlinek, the MMFA now has 31 ordinary members (Image: Unsplash) The Multilayer Modular Flooring Association (MMFA) has announced that Barlinek, a Polish company known for its production of layered wooden floors, is joining the association as an ordinary member. Jan Dossche, the president of MMFA, commented: “We are elated to see
- [RSP establishes new Global Design Studio in Dubai](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/rsp-establishes-new-global-design-studio-in-dubai/) - RSP, a global architectural and engineering design group headquartered in Singapore, has established a new Global Design Studio in Dubai to expand its business in the Middle East. The official inauguration of the space took place on 28 Nov 2024, attended by Singapore’s ambassador to the UAE, Mr Kamal R Vaswani, together with Mr Raziff
- [Metsä Group commits to the Circular Economy Green Deal ](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-group-commits-to-the-circular-economy-green-deal/) - Metsä Group has committed to the Circular Economy Green Deal, a voluntary national initiative led by Finland’s Ministry of the Environment and its Ministry of Employment and the Economy, where actors set targets for 2035 and commit to actions that promote a low-carbon circular economy. According to a press release published by the forest industry
- [Demand for American oak reaches all-time high in India](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/demand-for-american-oak-reaches-an-all-time-high-in-india/) - India is emerging as a major player in the global wood trade, as the total value of exports of US hardwood lumber and veneer to India in Q1-3 of 2024 reached US$6.321m, according to the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC), the leading international trade association for the American hardwood industry. The trend reflects the changing
- [Thailand International Woodworking and Furniture Exhibition 2024 concluded successfully in Bangkok](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/thailand-international-woodworking-and-furniture-exhibition-2024-concluded-successfully-in-bangkok/) - The Thailand International Woodworking and Furniture Exhibition 2024 (TIWF 2024) premiered in Bangkok, Thailand, from 18-20 Sept 2024 at South East Asian’s largest exhibition venue, the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre. TIWF 2024 is an international face-to-face exhibition and networking platform to connect and do business within the woodworking and furniture industry in South East
- [Global Decoration Surfaces Conference 2024 successfully held in Linyi, Shandong province](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/global-decoration-surfaces-conference-2024-successfully-held-in-linyi-shandong-province/) - The Global Decoration Surfaces Conference 2024 (GDSC), along with the 12th Innovation Conference of the Decorative Paper and Decorative Panel Customised Home Industry Chain, was successfully held in Linyi, Shandong province, from 13-15 Nov 2024. The conference brought together over 1,500 experts and enterprise representatives from over 700 organisations to discuss the high-quality development of
- [Italian woodworking industry sees growth in Q3](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/italian-woodworking-industry-sees-growth-in-q3/) - Despite initial difficulties in implementation, Industry 5.0 initiatives are starting to generate some effects in the Italian woodworking industry, especially for large plants. This is a boost for the Italian market, following more than two years of declining orders. This trend reversal is hoped to extend to exports soon, bringing the total value of orders back
- [LIGNA defies industry downturn with more than 105,000m2 already booked](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ligna-defies-industry-downturn-with-more-than-105000m2-already-booked/) - Despite the present economic challenges faced by the woodworking and wood processing industry, LIGNA has secured commitments from 1,100 exhibitors spanning more than 105,000m2 of exhibition space, six months ahead of its opening. Previously in 2023, LIGNA saw 1,300 exhibitors occupying 114,000m2, attracting 80,000 visitors. “The excellent registration numbers for LIGNA 2025 are a tremendously
- [Weyerhaeuser expanding engineered wood products portfolio](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/weyerhaeuser-expanding-engineered-wood-products-portfolio/) - Weyerhaeuser has announced its plan to invest approximately US$500m to build a new TimberStrand facility near Monticello and Warren, Arkansas, expanding the company's engineered wood products capacity in the US South. According to a press release by the company, the facility will have an annual production capacity of approximately 10 million cubic feet, which is
- [Koppers reports drop in 2024 Q3 sales compared to 2023 Q3](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/koppers-reports-drop-in-2024-q3-sales-compared-to-2023-q3/) - Koppers Holdings has reported a drop in net income compared to the previous year, with a reported US$22.8m in net income for Q3 2024, or $1.09 per diluted share, compared to $26.3m, or $1.22 per diluted share, in the previous year’s quarter. The financial results in the current year quarter reflect the acquisition of Brown Wood Preserving Company (Brown Wood),
- [HOMAG Group reports slight increase in order intake in Q1-3](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/homag-group-reports-slight-increase-in-order-intake-in-q1-3/) - The HOMAG Group has announced that its order intake has increased again slightly by 6% in the first nine months of 2024, following a sharp decline in 2023. Sales and earnings decreased as expected. “Even though our order intake has increased again slightly from a low level, we do not yet see an end
- [EU Commission confirms postponement of deforestation obligations for one year](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/eu-commission-confirms-postponement-of-deforestation-obligations-for-one-year/) - The EU Commission has confirmed that it will grant companies one more year to comply with the deforestation law, which mandates companies to ensure that their products have not been derived from deforested land or resulted in forest degradation. According to the press release by the European Parliament, the Commission had raised this proposal
- [Metsä Forest wins award for best organisation in Finland 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-forest-wins-award-for-best-organisation-in-finland-2024/) - Metsä Group’s wood supply and forest services, Metsä Forest, has won the 2024 Finnish Quality Award granted by Excellence Finland. The Finnish Quality Award is based on a thorough evaluation of the organisation’s activities following the international European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) model. The award has been granted since 1991. According to the jury,
- [Arauco orders OSB plant from DIEFFENBACHER, commencing production in H2 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/arauco-orders-osb-plant-from-dieffenbacher-commencing-production-in-h2-2026/) - Chile-based manufacturer of wood-based panels Arauco has commissioned DIEFFENBACHER to supply an OSB plant to replace an existing MDF line at its Trupan site in Cholguán in the Bío-Bío region of Chile. The plant is scheduled to commence production in H2 2026. DIEFFENBACHER’s scope of supply will range from wood yard with debarking to the
- [Timber industry calls for heightened scrutiny after a quarter of products fail verification trial ](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/timber-industry-calls-for-heightened-scrutiny-after-a-quarter-of-products-fail-verification-trial/) - On 6 Nov 2024, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) News has reported that timber advocates are calling for greater scrutiny of the country of origin of timber products. According to the news outlet, a quarter of products tested were discovered to be wrongly represented on the market. The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
- [DIEFFENBACHER acquires composites business of Schmidt Heinzmann, takeover includes all employee contracts in this business unit ](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/dieffenbacher-acquires-composites-business-of-schmidt-heinzmann-takeover-includes-all-employee-contracts-in-this-business-unit/) - DIEFFENBACHER has announced that it has acquired the composites business of the insolvent Schmidt & Heinzmann based in Bruchsal, Germany, effective 1 Nov 2024. The acquisition includes all intangible assets such as design and project documents and the know-how of the composites business. The employment contracts of the business unit’s 30-plus employees will be transferred
- [European parquet consumption declines amid weak construction activity and increased pressure from Chinese imports](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/european-parquet-consumption-declines-amid-weak-construction-activity-and-increased-pressure-from-chinese-imports/) - The European Parquet Federation (FEP) has published a press release detailing the parquet situation of the European markets from Q1-3 2024. According to FEP, parquet markets fell in almost all FEP countries during the three first quarters of 2024 compared to the same period last year, still reflecting the subdued activity in the construction sector.
- [Siempelkamp concludes debut syndicated loan with banking partners](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/siempelkamp-concludes-debut-syndicated-loan-with-banking-partners/) - At the end of September, the Siempelkamp Group concluded its first syndicated financing agreement for €250m. The company and its banking partners are thus switching from bilateral to syndicated financing: a sign of the strong confidence in Siempelkamp’s strategy. “In times of generally cautious economic forecasts, we are consistently investing in our transformation and the
- [New department head of LIGNA selected](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/new-department-head-of-ligna-selected/) - As of 1 Nov 2024, Hendrik Rawe has assumed the position of head of the LIGNA, INTERSCHUTZ, parts2clean, and SurfaceTechnology GERMANY department within the Trade Fair & Product Management division at Deutsche Messe. Rawe succeeds Hendrik Engelking, who left the company on 30 Nov 2023. He reports to Arno Reich, senior vice-president of the Trade
- [SCM Group awarded for their Solutions Library project](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/scm-group-awarded-for-their-solutions-library-project/) - SCM Group has been awarded by SMAU, an annual innovation trade fair in Milan, Italy from 29-30 Oct, for their new Solutions Library project which uses AI to process the company’s technical know-how and classify it and make it available, as and when it is required, to those it may be of use to. The
- [IMA Schelling celebrates opening of Bangalore subsidiary](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ima-schelling-celebrates-opening-of-bangalore-subsidiary/) - Opened at the beginning of May 2024, IMA Schelling Group's new subsidiary in Bangalore, India, had its grand opening in October. IMA Schelling is collaborating with a long-standing sales partner, Nitshaw, for this subsidiary, with the aim to introduce excellent products and services to the emerging Indian market, flanked by a customised range of services
- [CIFF Guangzhou is ready for the 2025 edition in March](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ciff-guangzhou-is-ready-for-the-2025-edition-in-march/) - The China International Furniture Fair (CIFF) Guangzhou is set to return in March 2025, marking its 55th edition at the Canton Fair Complex and PTWC Expo in Guangzhou, China. CIFF Guangzhou provides a stage for furniture professionals to explore the latest in design, innovation, and business opportunities. Building on the resounding success of its 2024
- [Panels & Furniture China July/August 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/panels-furniture-china-july-august-2024/) - 非洲木材加工：从原材料出口到木制品出口 2024年1-5月中国进口木材市场介绍 木材与创新的碰撞：2024第五届西瓦国际木业展圆满落幕
- [Hönle Group appoints new director for sales in Americas](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/honle-group-appoints-new-director-for-sales-in-americas/) - The Americas’ subsidiary of Hönle Group, a provider of industrial UV and LED-UV curing and disinfection, IR and hot-air drying equipment, as well as UV measurement technology, has named Chris Davis as director of Sales Americas. Davis brings more than 25 years of commercial and executive experience in the printing and converting industry to the
- [Metro-Ply orders second MDF line from Siempelkamp](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metro-ply-orders-second-mdf-line-from-siempelkamp/) - Metro-Ply, one of the largest wood-based panel producers in South East Asia, has signed the contract for the supply of the new MDF Line using Siempelkamp Group's ContiRoll Generation 9i with a capacity of 450,000m3 per year to be installed at the Metro-Ply location in Surat Thani. decided for a MDF plant made by Siempelkamp
- [AMICO: A new panel design by Fantoni](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/amico-a-new-panel-design-by-fantoni/) - Fantoni has launched a new panel that meets European sustainability regulations. Named AMICO, which means friend in Italian, is based on a solid legislative foundation, specifically on ISO standards 14040:2006 and 14044:2006, which provide a thorough system of analysis to monitor and certify compliance with the six key points of eco-friendly design, or Ecodesign. The
- [Thirteenth edition of European Wood-Based Panel Symposium concludes with "record number" of delegates](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/thirteenth-edition-of-european-wood-based-panel-symposium-concludes-with-record-number-of-delegates/) - The 13th European Wood-Based Panel Symposium, held from 9-11 Oct in Hamburg, Germany, welcomed a "record number" of delegates from over 30 countries, according to European Panel Federation (EPF). Gathering experts, researchers, and industry leaders from across the globe, the biennial event provided a platform for insightful presentations and discussions, with a high-level quality programme
- [Egger Group celebrates start of construction of €200m Markt Bibart plant investment](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/egger-group-celebrates-start-of-construction-of-e200m-markt-bibart-plant-investment/) - The Egger Group has announced multi-stage investment steps for their 22nd plant in Markt Bibart, Germany, which they took over in November 2023. In total, EGGER will invest more than €200m in the plant. The projects will focus on the family company's objectives to process recycled wood into high-quality new products in line with the
- [imm cologne to take a break in January 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/imm-cologne-to-take-a-break-in-january-2025/) - Together with the Association of the German Furniture Industry (VDM) and the German Furniture and Kitchen Retailers Association (BVDM), Koelnmesse has decided to skip the imm cologne's January 2025 edition. This joint decision was taken following intense discussions and reflects the challenging conditions the furniture industry is currently facing, particularly in Germany. It gives everyone
- [Unilin pumps €20m investment into upgrading their MDF recycling plant](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/unilin-pumps-e20m-investment-into-upgrading-their-mdf-recycling-plant/) - Backed by a €20m investment, Unilin is set to start recycling MDF on an industrial scale at its site in Bazeilles, France. Until now, MDF items such as decorative panels, laminate flooring and production waste products were simply incinerated at the end of their life cycle. What previously made the recycling of such products impossible
- [New measures needed to strengthen the state of nature in forests](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/new-measures-needed-to-strengthen-the-state-of-nature-in-forests/) - The first results of the Natural Resources Institute Finland on the forests of Metsä Group's owner-members have demonstrated the need for new initiatives that increase biodiversity, according to a press release by Metsä Group. Indicators have shown that biodiversity in forests has developed both positively and negatively over the past decades. Based on the results,
- [Pavilion made using 3D-printed wood to debut at Dubai Design Week](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/pavilion-made-using-3d-printed-wood-to-debut-at-dubai-design-week/) - The Warp, a pavilion designed by Japan-based studio Mitsubishi Jisho Design architects Kei Atsumi and Motoya Iizawa, and Singapore-based Mitsubishi Jisho Design Asia architect Vibha Krishna Kumar, will be exhibited at Dubai Design Week 2024, from 5-10 Nov. This pavilion fuses ancient Japanese carpentry techniques with 3D-printing technology. Specially curated events for this exhibit include
- [Indonesia joins calls for EUDR to be postponed](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/indonesia-joins-calls-for-eudr-to-be-postponed/) - The Indonesian government has called for the revision of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Airlangga Hartarto, the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, said that Indonesia has a number of concerns regarding the regulation including the requirement for Indonesia to provide detailed geolocation. In addition, Indonesia has expressed its concern to the EU on the
- [DIEFFENBACHER acquires Italian producer of multi-opening presses and press lines](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/dieffenbacher-acquires-italian-producer-of-multi-opening-presses-and-press-lines/) - Effective 7 Oct 2024, German machine and plant manufacturer DIEFFENBACHER acquired the Italian family-owned company Pagnoni Impianti, headquartered in Aicurzio, about 30km north-east of Milan, Italy. The company will operate under the new name Pagnoni DIEFFENBACHER. The acquisition includes the assets and expertise of the plant manufacturer and the four-person team led by managing director
- [Wood In Architecture Issue 1, 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/wood-in-architecture-issue-1-2024/) - The evolution of green architecture: An interview with Mark Thomson “Indonesia is getting ready for CLT” Build wood, build wellness
- [Continental to premiere new finishes and decors emphasising on "naturalness" and "sustainability"](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/continental-to-premiere-new-finishes-and-decors-emphasising-on-naturalness-and-sustainability/) - Continental will be bringing a number of world premieres to the Sicam international furniture supplier exhibition in Italy, injecting fresh energy across the industry with its printed 3D malleable PET films. The technology company’s surfaces specialists will also be displaying their commitment to sustainability and "naturalness" at the event in Pordenone on 15-18 Oct 2024,
- [Robot.work automation solution for IMA Schelling's cut-to-size saws](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/robot-work-automation-solution-for-ima-schellings-cut-to-size-saws/) - The Robot.work robot solution from IMA Schelling enables the automatic operation of the manufacturer's fh4 and fh5 cut-to-size saws. This combination increases productivity and frees up personnel for more value-adding activities. Robot.work allows fully automatic handling of strips, components and remnants, while IMA Schelling's intelligent stacking algorithm delivers stable stacking patterns. According to IMA Schelling,
- [Fifty-fifth edition of CIFF Guangzhou back in March 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/fifty-fifth-edition-of-ciff-guangzhou-back-in-march-2025/) - After a successful 2024 edition, China International Furniture Fair (CIFF) Guangzhou will be back in 2025 during the same dates: Phase 1 from 18-21 Mar 2025, and Phase 2 from 28-31 Mar. Over 380,000 professional visitors from more than 200 regions and countries worldwide are expected at the Canton Fair Complex and PWTC Expo in
- [Fifty-fourth edition of CIFF Shanghai concludes](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/fifty-fourth-edition-of-ciff-shanghai-concludes/) - CIFF Shanghai, the International Furniture Fair in China held annually at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai Hongqiao, has concluded its 54th edition on 14 Sep 2024, which was themed ‘Design Empowerment - Dual Internal-External Drive’. Bringing the entire furniture supply chain together under one roof, the fair was divided into a variety
- [EU Commission proposes 12-month postponement for EUDR implementation](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/eu-commission-proposes-12-month-postponement-for-eudr-implementation/) - The EU Commission has proposed giving stakeholders additional time to prepare for the implementation of the EU Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR). If approved by the European Parliament and the Council, it would make the law applicable on 30 Dec 2025 for large companies and 30 Jun 2026 for micro- and small enterprises. "Since all the implementation tools are technically
- [Phantom Hands and x+l launch new furniture collection in American red oak](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/phantom-hands-and-xl-launch-new-furniture-collection-in-american-red-oak/) - Phantom Hands, makers of handcrafted, design-driven contemporary furniture and x+l, a Dutch design studio, have announced the launch of their latest collection comprising four new pieces made, for the first time, in American red oak as well as in Indian teak. The new collection designed by x+l comprises the x+l 13 Full Circle Dining Table,
- [Unilin’s IP division partners with DIEFFENBACHER to roll out the fibreboard recycling technology Osiris](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/unilins-ip-division-partners-with-dieffenbacher-to-roll-out-the-fibreboard-recycling-technology-osiris/) - DIEFFENBACHER and Unilin Technologies, the intellectual property division of Unilin, have announced a cooperation agreement to further commercialise Osiris, Unilin’s patented fibreboard recycling technology. This partnership strengthens the commitment of both companies to drive sustainability in the flooring and panel industries by enabling the full recycling of wood fibreboards such as MDF, HDF, THDF and
- [HOMAG Treff concluded on 27 Sep with 2,000 visitors](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/homag-treff-concluded-on-27-sep-with-2000-visitors/) - "Where sawdust flies and inspiration lands": HOMAG Treff 2024 kicked off on 24 Sep with this motto, and concluded on 27 Sep with more than 2,000 visitors from over 30 countries. HOMAG's in-house exhibition at two German locations, Schopfloch and Holzbronn, gave visitors a taste of what the company is up to, tapping into the
- [Weakening demand for plywood leads to layoffs in Indonesia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/weakening-demand-for-plywood-leads-to-layoffs-in-indonesia/) - Thousands of employees in upstream and downstream forestry industries in Indonesia have been reportedly laid off due to sluggish international demand for plywood products, and the Association of Indonesian Forest Concession Holders (APHI) said policy incentives are needed to prevent the current situation from continuing. According to APHI data, in H1 2024, 2,400 employees working
- [EUDR to continue being rolled out on 30 Dec 2024 in spite of calls for delay](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/eudr-to-continue-being-rolled-out-on-30-dec-2024-in-spite-of-calls-for-delay/) - Despite mounting pressure and backlash from industries, trading partners, conservative Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and some EU national governments, the European Commission (EC) insists that it remains focused on ensuring that enforcement of the EU Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR) can start as planned on 30 Dec 2024. According to press reports, quoting an unnamed
- [New director general helms FSC](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/new-director-general-helms-fsc/) - The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) has announced the appointment of Dr Subhra Bhattacharjee as the council's new director general, effective 01 October 2024. According to FSC's press release, Bhattacharjee brings over 20 years of experience in public policy and programming in climate change and sustainable development, having worked closely with governments, NGOs, academia, and the
- [SCM's subsidiary in Slovenia officially opens](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/scms-subsidiary-in-slovenia-officially-opens/) - SCM Adria was officially inaugurated from 24-28 Sep 2024 in Trzin, Ljubljana, Slovenia, the new commercial branch of SCM Group. The official ceremony with ribbon cutting took place on 26 Sep in the presence of local dignitaries, including Giuseppe Cavagna, the Italian Ambassador to Slovenia, Giacomo Ricciotti, the director of Italian Trade Agency (ICE), and
- [Ledinek to supply equipment for compact, pilot plant in Germany](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ledinek-to-supply-equipment-for-compact-pilot-plant-in-germany/) - Holzbau Driendl, a Germany-based family-owned wood processing business, has decided to expand its sawmilling activities and invest in a compact and flexible cross-laminated timber (CLT) business. The production capacity is said to be 5,000m3 per shift annually. According to Ledinek, who will be supplying the equipment, this compact CLT facility will "complement [Holzbau Driendl's] existing
- [Smart Furniture Solutions Vietnam 2024 is back for the fifth edition](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/smart-furniture-solutions-vietnam-2024-is-back-for-the-fifth-edition/) - After four successful seasons, Smart Furniture Solutions (SFS) Vietnam 2024 returns to one of the busiest furniture centres in Vietnam, Binh Duong, introducing advanced solutions in the field of digital technology and smart manufacturing, helping to increase speed, efficiency and quality in the furniture production process. The press conference was held on 20 August 2024:
- [Smart Furniture Solutions Vietnam 2024 returns for the fifth edition](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/smart-furniture-solutions-vietnam-2024-returns-for-the-fifth-edition/) - Organised by Binh Duong International Furniture Association (BIFA) JSC, Vietnam Confederation of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), and Pablo Publishing & Exhibition, the Smart Furniture Solutions (SFS) Vietnam 2024 will take place from 27-30 Nov 2024 at WTC Expo Binh Duong International Exhibition Centre. After four successful seasons, SFS Vietnam 2024 returns to one of the
- [European wood and woodworking associations call for EUDR implementation to be delayed](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/european-wood-and-woodworking-associations-call-for-eudr-implementation-to-be-delayed/) - On 25 Sep 2024, 29 European associations, including the European Panel Federation (EPF), the European Confederation of Woodworking Industries (CEI-Bois), the European Timber Trade Federation, European Parquet Federation, and more, released a joint statement that urges the European Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR) to be delayed. In the statement, the signatories acknowledged the importance of EUDR in
- [interzum jakarta to debut in September 2025 with IFMAC & WOODMAC](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/interzum-jakarta-to-debut-in-september-2025-with-ifmac-woodmac/) - Koelnmesse and Traya Eksibisi Internasional have announced a collaboration to launch interzum jakarta and International Hardware Fair (IHF) Indonesia — powered by EISENWARENMESSE — alongside IFMAC & WOODMAC. The 3-in-1 event will be held from 24-27 Sep 2025 at Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo), Jakarta, Indonesia. This concept replicates the model in Guangzhou, where CIFF/interzum guangzhou
- [Panels & Furniture China May/June 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/panels-furniture-china-may-june-2024/) - DP金刚石刀具的再生利用：节约成本且可持续 国际热带木材组织（ITTO）：看好欧洲市场潜力 传统与现实统一：熟地工艺展示馆
- [Panels & Furniture China March/April 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/panels-furniture-china-march-april-2024/) - 需求与供给——李佳峰会长谈中国木业多元化发展 纵临几多沟壑 亦蕴无限商机 ——浅谈木塑板材的功能性挖掘 走！去西瓦寻找答案......
- [Panels & Furniture China January/February 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/panels-furniture-china-january-february-2024/) - Threespine锁扣家具技术——专为未来设计的完美家具组装系统 为什么现在是开拓越南国内家具市场的最佳时机？ NTU“大地之室”——木构建筑与水的相逢
- [Indonesia commits to boosting wood processing industry with IDR3.33bn investment](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/indonesia-commits-to-boosting-wood-processing-industry-with-idr3-33bn-investment/) - Indonesia's Ministry of Industry is holding a programme of support for Indonesian wood processing companies to upgrade their machinery and equipment. As part of the programme, the ministry will provide discounts or reimbursement for the purchase of machinery and equipment. There are three main objectives: "strengthening the value chain in the processed wood and furniture
- [IMA Schelling upgrades their edgebanding machine with new machine control software](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ima-schelling-upgrades-their-edgebanding-machine-with-new-machine-control-software/) - IMA Schelling has equipped its Novimat Contour R3 edgebanding machine with their proprietary aimi.DO machine control system, making automated edgebanding more convenient. According to IMA Schelling, the Novimat Contour R3 provides furniture manufacturers, store fitters and suppliers with a compact edgebanding machine for processing reel material. The aimi.DO machine control system and industrial processing units
- [Italian woodworking technology still suffers from contraction: Acimall](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/italian-woodworking-technology-still-suffers-from-contraction-acimall/) - Acimall, the Italian association of manufacturers, has revealed the latest figures of woodworking technology, stating that the contraction felt for the past "nine quarters" is still ongoing. "The woodworking and furniture technology business is still waiting for a change of the economic scenario," as explained in Acimall's statement. "The current phase of order reduction has
- [Study reveals higher number of larger mammals and endangered species in FSC-certified forests](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/study-reveals-higher-number-of-larger-mammals-and-endangered-species-in-fsc-certified-forests/) - A recent study conducted in Gabon and the Republic of Congo has revealed compelling data and evidence to show that large mammals and critically endangered species, such as gorillas and elephants, are more prevalent in forests certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) in Gabon and the Republic of Congo compared to non-FSC-certified forests. Led
- [SCM's accord machining centre range upgraded with new features](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/scms-accord-machining-centre-range-upgraded-with-new-features/) - Alongside the two new morbidelli machining centres revealed, SCM has also presented the latest upgrades to their accord CNC machining centres. Three years after the launch of their accord 500 and accord 600 machining centres, solutions for the production of doors, windows, staircases and solid-wood elements, SCM is presenting new finishing upgrades to the range,
- [SCM unveils new two new morbidelli machining centres](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/scm-unveils-new-two-new-morbidelli-machining-centres/) - SCM has launched two new CNC machining centres at their Rimini headquarters: the morbidelli x50 and morbidelli x100. Both machining centres are, according to SCM, "entry level solutions" but with high performance capabilities, ensuring quality with "highly competitive prices". Not only with both new morbidelli machining centres be equipped with SCM's latest Maestro Lab CAD/CAM
- [LIGNA unveils new format focused on circularity for its 25th edition](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ligna-unveils-new-format-focused-on-circularity-for-its-25th-edition/) - A new format premieres at LIGNA’s anniversary edition 2025: LIGNA.Circular. From 26-30 May 2025, Hall 12 will showcase a hot topic for the woodworking industry, focusing on the circular transformation in woodworking and wood processing. The motto of the new format is 'Thinking in Circles', which LIGNA organisers are implementing in partnership with CADEMI, a
- [Panels & Furniture Asia January/February 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/panels-furniture-asia-january-february-2024/) - Why now is the best time to into Vietnam’s domestic furniture market An introduction to how cross-laminated timber is produced Malaysia Wood Expo 2023: A success story
- [AkzoNobel names 'True Joy' as Colour of the Year 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/akzonobel-names-true-joy-as-colour-of-the-year-2025/) - AkzoNobel has revealed their Colour of the Year 2024 as 'True Joy', described as " distinctive ‘pop’ of warm gold that is both subtle yet brave, gentle yet empowering, taking [viewers] on a journey of liberation". The Colour of the Year 2025 palette comprises 10 colours, and is available in a range of metallic, smooth
- [Panels & Furniture Asia March/April 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/panels-furniture-asia-march-april-2024/) - How have US hardwood exports to South East Asia performed in 2023? Wood-Mizer sawmills help cultivate growth and women’s empowerment in Pakistan EGGER in South East Asia
- [Panels & Furniture Asia May/June 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/panels-furniture-asia-may-june-2024/) - Russian lumber industry insights Raute’s newest executive vice-president aims to be an example for his team Grading US hardwood: A primer by AHEC
- [Panels & Furniture Asia July/August 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/panels-furniture-asia-july-august-2024/) - “I am excited to be a part of Biesse’s change.” Saving the forest for the trees: Pika ReTech on sustainable action Best practices of batch size one in furniture production
- [Smartech named finalist for its resin-saving technology at the ICIS Innovation Awards 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/smartech-named-finalist-for-its-resin-saving-technology-at-the-icis-innovation-awards-2024/) - Smartech is proud to announce that it has been selected as a finalist at the Integrated Commodity Intelligent Services (ICIS) Innovation Awards 2024 with its raw material system, SmartMDI that helps wood-based panel manufacturers to reduce MDI resin use, cut costs and lower environmental impact. According to their press release, Smartech is shortlisted in the
- [Webinar sheds light on responsible sourcing of plywood in Europe](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/webinar-sheds-light-on-responsible-sourcing-of-plywood-in-europe/) - The European Panel Federation (EPF) co-hosted with plywood producer Paged the webinar titled: ‘Responsible Sourcing: Risks and Consequences of Purchasing Sanctioned Plywood from Russia and Belarus’, on 10 Sep 2024. According to EPF's press release, the event attracted a strong international audience, counting 366 online participants from more than 30 countries. It provided its active
- [AHEC in South East Asia: Shows they will be part of](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ahec-in-south-east-asia-shows-they-will-be-part-of/) - The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) will be at various exhibitions across South East Asia for the whole of September: interzum SEA showcase at IFFINA Indonesia Meubel & Design Expo At the IFFINA showcase, which runs from 14-17 Sep, designer Jarrod Lim will present a talk on 'Man X Machine X Material' The talk is
- [IFFINA 2024 opened on 14 Sep with theme of 'Sustainable by Design'](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/iffina-2024-opened-on-14-sep-with-theme-of-sustainable-by-design/) - IFFINA 2024 returns from 14-17 Sep 2024 with the theme of 'Sustainable by Design' at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) BSD, Tangerang, Indonesia. This theme was chosen to reflect Indonesian Furniture and Craft Industry Association's (ASMINDO's) and Indonesia's furniture industry's commitment to sustainability. Dedy Rochimat, chairman of ASMINDO, stated: "We believe that focusing on sustainability
- [Phantom Hands and Adam Markowitz set to unveil ‘REFRACTIONS’ design collaboration at BLR Hubba](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/phantom-hands-and-adam-markowitz-set-to-unveil-refractions-design-collaboration-at-blr-hubba/) - REFRACTIONS, a cross-cultural, international design collaboration between Adam Markowitz Design and Phantom Hands, is set to be unveiled later this year as part of BLR Hubba, a two-week, all-encompassing annual cultural festival organised in December where the city comes together to experience Bangalore in all its fullness and richness. Commissioned by the American Hardwood Export
- [Panels & Furniture Asia September/October 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/panels-furniture-asia-september-october-2024/) - Vietnam wood and wood products market performance in recovery SCM’s customer-centric priorities Addressing challenges in palm wood classification and certification
- [ILO: Decarbonisation a priority for Vietnamese wood processing industry](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ilo-decarbonisation-a-priority-for-vietnamese-wood-processing-industry/) - With support from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Viet Nam team, efforts are underway to further enhance awareness of the need for sustainable practices and to promote emission reduction best practices within the Vietnamese wood processing sector. The ILO has stated that many wood processing enterprises in Vietnam, including those
- [American hardwood species feature in INDE.Awards 2024 winning line-up](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/american-hardwood-species-feature-in-inde-awards-2024-winning-line-up/) - The INDE.Awards Gala held at the Ritz-Carlton in Melbourne announced the winners for the various design categories on 1 Aug 2024. Presented by the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) and K5 Furniture, and designed by Trent Jansen, Tanya Singer and Errol Evans, the Kurunpa Kunpu, which means Strong Spirit, a collection of furniture that speaks
- [Siempelkamp to supply equipment for S Kijchai Enterprise's new MDF plant in Rayong, Thailand](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/siempelkamp-to-supply-equipment-for-s-kijchai-enterprises-new-mdf-plant-in-rayong-thailand/) - Thai wood-based panel producer S Kijchai Enterprise has placed an order for an MDF plant with Siempelkamp in May. The company's third MDF plant, like the other two, is being built at its headquarters in Rayong province. With the investment in the new Siempelkamp plant, S Kijchai Enterprise is increasing its production capacity for MDF
- [Riyadh hosts debut editions of Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo and Saudi Wood Expo](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/riyadh-hosts-debut-editions-of-saudi-warehousing-logistics-expo-and-saudi-wood-expo/) - 2 Sep 2024 marks the opening of the first edition of Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo, the largest event for supply chain, warehousing and logistics in the Kingdom, and Saudi Wood Expo, the largest wood industry event in the Kingdom, running till 4 Sep 2024 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC). More
- [Upcoming webinar by European Panel Federation tackles sourcing plywood from Russia or Belarus](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/upcoming-webinar-by-european-panel-federation-tackles-sourcing-plywood-from-russia-or-belarus/) - The European Panel Federation (EPF) will be hosting a webinar session titled: "Responsible Sourcing: Risks and Consequences of Purchasing Sanctioned Plywood from Russia and Belarus", on 10 Sep, from 11am to 1pm Europe/Warsaw time (GMT+2). In response to the ongoing challenges posed by illegal plywood imports from Russia and Belarus, the webinar will focus on
- [Altendorf Group recognised as 'Brand of the Century'](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/altendorf-group-recognised-as-brand-of-the-century/) - Altendorf has received the 'Brand of the Century' award for its decades of outstanding brand management and innovation in the woodworking machinery sector. This award, created by Die Deutsche Wirtschaft publishing house, recognises companies that have distinguished themselves through exceptional performance and a strong global brand presence in their respective market segment. Altendorf received this
- [Mould issue at Gaia due to condensation and rain, not the timber, said two independent experts](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/mould-issue-at-gaia-due-to-condensation-and-rain-not-the-timber-said-two-independent-experts/) - Gaia, which is constructed from Mass Engineered Timber (MET) and located at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), was recently reported to have issues of mould in some rooms and on the exterior of the building. Two independent experts assessed the building this week and concluded that condensation and exposure to rain were the primary
- [Vietnam export of wood and wood products surge 24% by mid-August, but hitting annual target remains difficult](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/vietnam-export-of-wood-and-wood-products-surge-24-by-mid-august-but-hitting-annual-target-remains-difficult/) - Recent data from Vietnam's General Department of Customs have revealed that wood and wood products exports reached US$9.5bn by mid-August, up 24% year-on-year. Wood products clocked in $6.5bn, which is 68% of the total wood and wood products exports. The US continues to be Vietnam's largest export market, with $4.88bn worth of exports from January
- [Metsä Group announces carbon capture project](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-group-announces-carbon-capture-project/) - Metsä Group’s production units annually generate around 12 million tonnes of wood-based carbon dioxide, and the company is increasingly focusing on promoting its large-scale capture. “Bio-based carbon dioxide is an important but still untapped side stream that could be harnessed more effectively as the technology and markets develop,” said Kaija Pehu-Lehtonen, who has been appointed
- [Hymmen to showcase their technology range at Tech-Together](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/hymmen-to-showcase-their-technology-range-at-tech-together/) - Hymmen will be hosting an in-house exhibition at its technical centre at Rödinghausen, Germany as part of Tech-Together 2024. Tech-Together was launched in 2021 by committed machine and plant manufacturers and industry partners from the Ostwestfalen-Lippe (OWL) region in Germany with the aim of bringing wood-working technology together with interested customers. Other exhibitors at Tech-Together
- [China wood furniture exports surge, but fuelled by lower prices](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/china-wood-furniture-exports-surge-but-fuelled-by-lower-prices/) - Export of Chinese wood furniture rose by 24% year-on-year in the first seven months of 2024. The sharp increase in volume drove a 9% rise in export value to US$13.4bn, despite a decline in average prices, according to Lesprom Analytics. Chinese furniture exports in the first seven months of 2024 were on pace to reach an
- [Inaugural edition of Thailand International Woodworking and Furniture Exhibition to open soon](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/inaugural-edition-of-thailand-international-woodworking-and-furniture-exhibition-to-open-soon/) - Thailand’s woodworking and furniture industry is poised to gather at Thailand International Woodworking and Furniture Exhibition 2024 (TIWF 2024), to take place at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre in Bangkok, Thailand from 18-20 Sep 2024. Together with its gold sponsor, Ta Chou Industry, TIWF 2024 will showcase and discuss the latest woodworking and furniture
- [Raute's digitalisation specialist Hiottu to be merged into Raute Corporation](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/rautes-digitalisation-specialist-hiottu-to-be-merged-into-raute-corporation/) - Raute's board of directors has approved a merger plan according to which the company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Hiottu, will be merged into Raute Corporation. The merger is expected to take place on 31 Dec 2024. Back in 2020, Raute acquired 30% of the shares of Hiottu, and redeemed the remaining 20% in 2023. Hiottu has brought strong
- [CFL Flooring expands with new manufacturing facility at North Vietnam](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/cfl-flooring-expands-with-new-manufacturing-facility-at-north-vietnam/) - CFL Flooring (Creative Flooring Solutions), a global manufacturer of SPC and hybrid flooring products, has announced the construction of its new manufacturing facility in North Vietnam is well underway, with first shipments due in Q4 of this year. This expansion represents a step in CFL’s strategy to maintain its position as the reference for diversified
- [IPCO to showcase their steel belt capabilities at WMF Shanghai 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ipco-to-showcase-their-steel-belt-capabilities-at-wmf-shanghai-2024/) - IPCO, a global provider of steel belt solutions, will use this year’s WMF fair to showcase its press belts and the service support it provides to customers across China and beyond, from 11-14 Sep 2024. The company, which recently expanded its Chinese belt production capabilities with the acquisition of Nantong Langwei New Materials, Long Goal,
- [Aurecon bags ACES Award for sustainable building design at NTU Gaia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/aurecon-bags-aces-award-for-sustainable-building-design-at-ntu-gaia/) - International design, engineering and advisory company Aurecon has been honoured with the Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore (ACES) Design Excellence Merit Award for 2024. The accolade recognises Aurecon's excellence as the Civil and Structural Engineering Consultant for Nanyang Technological University's (NTU's) Academic South Building, Gaia. The ACES Design Excellence Awards recognises projects in Singapore which
- [Andritz to supply what is said to be the first fibreboard recycling line to Sonae Arauco](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/andritz-to-supply-what-is-said-to-be-the-first-fibreboard-recycling-line-to-sonae-arauco/) - International technology group Andritz has received an order to supply a dry fibreboard recycling line to Sonae Arauco’s mill in Mangualde, Portugal. The line will recycle end-of-life fibreboards back into valuable fibres as new raw material for fibreboard production. It will reportedly be the first industrial-scale fibreboard recycling line in the world. Paulo Pinto De
- [The hl 1 cut-to-size plant from IMA Schelling is ideal for high shift, batch-size-one outputs](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/the-hl-1-cut-to-size-plant-from-ima-schelling-is-ideal-for-high-shift-batch-size-one-outputs/) - With the hl 1 high-performance plant for cutting to size, IMA Schelling is providing its customers with a customisable concept for wood processing that can be adapted to the customer requirements. The basic version of the hl 1-System generates an output of up to 20 parts per minute with a rip-cut saw for strip production and a
- [HOMAG Group continues to feel market weakness in H1 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/homag-group-continues-to-feel-market-weakness-in-h1-2024/) - The HOMAG Group has announced their performance for H1 2024, citing that they continue to feel the effects of the customers’ reluctance to invest. Sales and earnings decreased, and the job cuts in Germany announced at the end of 2023 could be achieved entirely on a voluntary basis without operational layoffs. “As expected, the first
- [Siempelkamp appoints new marketing and corporate comms head](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/siempelkamp-appoints-new-marketing-and-corporate-comms-head/) - Since 1 Aug, Jan Bender has been responsible for marketing and corporate communications at the Siempelkamp Group as the new head. Bender will be responsible for the strategic direction of brand management, global marketing and corporate communications for the Siempelkamp Group. In his function he will report directly to Martin Scherrer, CEO of the Siempelkamp
- [SCM Group and Springa sign distribution agreement for a portable CNC milling machine](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/scm-group-and-springa-sign-distribution-agreement-for-a-portable-cnc-milling-machine/) - SCM Group and Springa, a start-up that simplifies access to digital manufacturing tools for craftspeople and professionals, have signed an agreement to distribute Goliath CNC, a portable and flexible numerically controlled milling machine for large-scale projects. According to SCM's press release, this solution will be sold worldwide under the name “scm maker”, through the group’s
- [Global Legal and Sustainable Timber Forum returns in September 2024, aimed at building legal and sustainable supply chains](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/global-legal-and-sustainable-timber-forum-returns-in-september-2024-aimed-at-building-legal-and-sustainable-supply-chains/) - The Global Legal and Sustainable Timber Forum (GLSTF) 2024 is back from 11-12 Sep 2024 with the theme of "Together Towards Reliable and Effective Global Timber Supply Chains". Organised by the Secretariat of the Global Green Supply Chains Initiative (GGSC) and jointly hosted by the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) and the Commerce and Investment
- [AkzoNobel's paint used to freshen up Malaysian tourism city, Malacca](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/akzonobels-paint-used-to-freshen-up-malaysian-tourism-city-malacca/) - Malaysia’s historic city of Malacca has been repainted by AkzoNobel to help preserve the vibrant culture and identity of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. As well as developing a special shade of red to refresh the Stadthuys (city hall) and surrounding buildings in the old town square, AkzoNobel's Dulux products have also been used to
- [China revises green standards for furniture design](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/china-revises-green-standards-for-furniture-design/) - Two green standards on furniture in China — the Green Product Evaluation Standard for Furniture, and the Green Design and Evaluation Standards for Furniture — have been revised and released by the State Administration for Market Regulation (State Standards Committee). The Green Product Evaluation Standard for Furniture stipulates the evaluation requirements of furniture products, and
- [New managing director helms Holz-Her](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/new-managing-director-helms-holz-her/) - After more than 25 years at Holz-Her as the managing director, Frank Epple will retire and hand over his roles and responsibilities to Robert Terzer. According to a press release by Holz-Her, Terzer was sales and marketing manager for the company's European market, where he contributed to the growth and strengthening of the company's brand.
- [Egger Group closes FY2023/24 year with €4.13bn turnover](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/egger-group-closes-fy2023-24-year-with-e4-13bn-turnover/) - The Egger Group has announced the performance of their FY2023/24, closing out the financial year with a turnover of €4.13bn, an achievement considering the economic downturn. The group also generated an EBITDA of €493.6m. Other achievements that the group has managed this financial year is a 22nd plant in Markt Bibart, Germany, a minority stake
- [CIFF Shanghai 2024: A new era in home furnishings](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ciff-shanghai-2024-a-new-era-in-home-furnishings/) - The 54th edition of China International Furniture Fair (CIFF) Shanghai returns from 11-14 Sep 2024, featuring five concurrent exhibitions: CIFF Shanghai WMF, CIFF Shanghai Upholstery Tech, CIFF Shanghai Offices & Public Spaces Exhibition, CIFF Shanghai Urban Outdoor Furniture Exhibition, and CIFF Shanghai Home Textiles & Accessories Lifestyle Exhibition. This edition, the CIFF Shanghai Design Pavilion
- [Third DIEFFENBACHER multi-opening OSB line for Martco starts operation](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/third-dieffenbacher-multi-opening-osb-line-for-martco-starts-operation/) - On 8 Jun 2024, panel producer Martco produced their first board on its new multi-opening OSB line from DIEFFENBACHER in Corrigan, Texas, US. According to a press release from DIEFFENBACHER, it is the third plant of its type that Martco has ordered from DIEFFENBACHER. In 2006, the company headquartered in Alexandria, Louisiana, commissioned its first
- [BEX Asia 2024: Powering innovation and partnership in Asia's Built Environment](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/bex-asia-2024-powering-innovation-and-partnership-in-asias-built-environment/) - The Built Environment Expo Asia (BEX) 2024 is gearing up for a return from 4-6 Sep at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. BEX Asia 2024 caters to the specific needs of the region’s markets, while also boasting a strong international presence. It aims to be a dynamic hub that
- [Canfor announces retirement of incumbent president and incoming one](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/canfor-announces-retirement-of-incumbent-president-and-incoming-one/) - John Baird, chairman of the Canfor Corporation board of directors, has announced that Don Kayne, the company's president and CEO, plans to retire at the end of the year. According to Canfor's press release, Kayne has been with the company for 46 years and has held the position of president and CEO since 2011. Under
- [Catas tackles fraudulent certifications with new website](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/catas-tackles-fraudulent-certifications-with-new-website/) - Certification body Catas has launched verify.catas.com, a website that combats against fraudulent and false certificates that misuse Catas's name. According to Catas, fake or modified test reports have been used or disseminated in the market. In some cases, these altered documents could be erroneously considered the authentic ones, issued by the San Giovanni al Natisone
- [US construction costs return to normal](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/us-construction-costs-return-to-normal/) - US construction cost increases have returned to normal, a multi-national construction company executive stated in a quarterly trends report. “Annual escalation trends have returned to the pre-pandemic norm of 2-4%,” Steve Stouthamer, executive vice-president for Skanska USA, wrote in the company’s report. “As we approach summer, it is a welcome relief to share that we
- [MMFA publishes its first environmental product declaration for vinyl-HDF floor covering](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/mmfa-publishes-its-first-environmental-product-declaration-for-vinyl-hdf-floor-covering/) - The Multilayer Modular Flooring Association (MMFA) has published its first environmental product declaration (EPD) for MMFA category wood products — vinyl-high-density fibreboard (HDF) floor covering. The EPD, valid from 4 Jun 2024-3 Jun 2029, was verified by the German IBU Institute and allows members to communicate on the environmental performance, functional and technical characteristics of
- [Tristan Wong's use of timber creates art experience in James Makin's Collingwood gallery](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tristan-wongs-use-of-timber-creates-art-experience-in-james-makins-collingwood-gallery/) - The archetypal art gallery, with expanses of white, square set walls may often feel somewhat institutional, rather than inclusive and cultural. This was the type of experience that gallery owner James Makin wanted to avoid when he opened his new exhibition space in Islington Street in Collingwood, Melbourne, Australia. The brief to architect Tristan Wong
- [Global wood-based panels industry meets at DIEFFENBACHER first technology symposium   ](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/global-wood-based-panels-industry-meets-at-dieffenbacher-first-technology-symposium/) - More than 80 participants from wood-based panel manufacturers around the world attended the first DIEFFENBACHER technology symposium, from 2-4 Jul 2024 at the NH Collection Hotel in Heidelberg, Germany. Day one of the Technology Symposium began with an evening get-together, allowing participants to network and exchange ideas with fellow plant owners, managing directors and technologists.
- [DIEFFENBACHER is AI champion Baden-Württemberg 2024 award  ](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/dieffenbacher-is-ai-champion-baden-wurttemberg-2024-award/) - DIEFFENBACHER was named artificial intelligence (AI) champion Baden-Württemberg (BW) 2024 by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Tourism BW on 11 Jul 2024. It has developed AI to optimise production processes in the wood-based panels and forming industries. Jürgen Woll — vice-president, automation and manuel steger, head of digitalisation and software at DIEFFENBACHER —
- [CLASSEN Group publishes DECLARE label for the newly developed CERAMIN Flex](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/classen-group-publishes-declare-label-for-the-newly-developed-ceramin-flex/) - The CLASSEN Group has completed and published the DECLARE label for its product CERAMIN Flex. This polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-free dryback product is aimed at the contract sector and sets standards in terms of environmental compatibility and health safety. A feature of CERAMIN Flex is its ‘Red List Approved’ classification under the ‘i-13 Red List’ criteria
- [“I am excited to be a part of Biesse’s change.”](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/i-am-excited-to-be-a-part-of-biesses-change/) - By Yap Shi Quan From metal machining to hydraulics, Casey Ching, Biesse’s newest managing director for the South East Asian region, has a diverse work history well-suited to Biesse’s emphasis on multi-materiality in their new branding. Hear from him on why he is attracted to join the company, and what he hopes to achieve in
- [Altendorf Group America to unveil innovations at IWF 2024 in Atlanta, US](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/altendorf-group-america-to-unveil-innovations-at-iwf-2024-in-atlanta-us/) - Manufacturer of premium sliding table saws Altendorf Group America will be participating in the International Woodworking Fair (IWF) 2024, taking place in Atlanta, Georgia, US from 6-9 Aug 2024. With a commitment to driving innovation in the woodworking industry, Altendorf Group America will showcase a range of products and technologies designed to enhance safety, efficiency,
- [2024 Vietnam's wood and wood products imports and exports continue to recover](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/2024-vietnams-wood-and-wood-products-imports-and-exports-continue-to-recover/) - Smart Furniture Solutions Vietnam exhibition summarised the trends and performances of wood and wood products in Vietnam from the Trade Information newsletter.
- [Canadian lumber production up 9.9% in April 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/canadian-lumber-production-up-9-9-in-april-2024/) - In April 2024, Canadian sawmills produced 4,557,000m3 of lumber, marking a 3.6% increase from March, according to Statistics Canada. However, lumber shipments decreased by 2.7% to 4,210,000m3 during the same period. From January to April, lumber production in Canada increased by 3.2% to 17,303,000m3. The lumber production from January-April reached the annual rate 51,908,000m3, representing
- [Grenzebach optimises Pollmeier veneer drying line](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/grenzebach-optimises-pollmeier-veneer-drying-line/) - A veneer dryer destroyed in a major fire at Pollmeier was to be repaired as soon as possible and extended by a stacker system with a veneer scanner. Despite the tight schedule and the limited available space, Grenzebach managed to furnish a production line matched to the customer’s needs. For that purpose, the dryer was
- [BEX Asia 2024: Unlimited learning, business networking, and sourcing solutions](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/bex-asia-2024-unlimited-learning-business-networking-and-sourcing-solutions/) - From 4-6 Sep, BEX Asia 2024 will return for its 17th edition at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
- [Branching out with Combilift](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/branching-out-with-combilift/) - Following the launch of five new models in its 25th anniversary year in 2023, Irish materials handling specialist Combilift has announced the premiere of Combi-Container Log-Loader (CLL). It was exhibited at EXPO Richmond 2024, a US trade show for the forest products industry. The concept and operation of the Combi-CLL is based on that of
- [IBEW 2024: A problem is a chance to learn something new](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ibew-2024-a-problem-is-a-chance-to-learn-something-new/) - The 6th edition of the International Built Environment Week (IBEW 2024) returns with the theme ‘Solving for Tomorrow, Today’, in Singapore from 4-6 Sep 2024.
- [Siempelkamp celebrates milestone with first board produced at new Mekong Wood MDF Joint Stock Company plant](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/siempelkamp-celebrates-milestone-with-first-board-produced-at-new-mekong-wood-mdf-joint-stock-company-plant/) - The new Siempelkamp plant at Mekong Wood MDF Joint Stock Company celebrated a milestone on 3 Jun as the Vietnamese company produced its first board.
- [Scm Group acquires Tecno Logica](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/scm-group-acquires-tecno-logica/) - Scm Group has announced the signing of an agreement with Tecno Logica to take over control of its share capital.
- [Acimall announce Q1 import and export data for Italian goods](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/acimall-announce-q1-import-and-export-data-for-italian-goods/) - The Studies Office of Acimall, the Italian woodworking technologies association, has announced its import and export data in the first quarter of 2024.
- [DIEFFENBACHER Latin America restructures, relocates to Itajaí](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/dieffenbacher-latin-america-restructures-relocates-to-itajai/) - DIEFFENBACHER is relocating its subsidiary in Brazil from Curitiba about 200km south to Itajaí, with a team that has grown to six employees.
- [Master and apprentice: AHEC at Clerkenwell Design Week](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/master-and-apprentice-ahec-at-clerkenwell-design-week/) - For Clerkenwell Design Week in May, two events demonstrated the creative and practical properties of American red oak and low-grade cherry.
- [Lara Kufferath appointed CEO of GKD Group](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/lara-kufferath-appointed-ceo-of-gkd-group/) - GKD Group announced the appointment of Lara Kufferath as CEO on 1 Jul 2024, and new additions to management board with Ilonka von Bodman and Dr Daniel Holstein.
- [VCBL-B-HD and VCBL-S6-HD vacuum blocks: All-rounders for Biesse and SCM](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/vcbl-b-hd-and-vcbl-s6-hd-vacuum-blocks-all-rounders-for-biesse-and-scm/) - Schmalz has developed new vacuum clamping systems for the CNC machining centres from Biesse and SCM Morbidelli, the VCBL-B-HD and VCBL-S6-HD vacuum blocks
- [Jowat launches first VOC-free primer for window profile wrapping](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/jowat-launches-first-voc-free-primer-for-window-profile-wrapping/) - Jowat has announced the launch of Jowat 406.85, the first VOC-free primer for plastic profile wrapping.
- [National Timber Group appoints chief people officer](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/national-timber-group-appoints-chief-people-officer/) - National Timber Group (NTG) has announced the appointment of Joanne Thompson as chief people officer.
- [Xiangsheng and Siempelkamp sign new contract for a super strength particleboard line](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/xiangsheng-and-siempelkamp-sign-new-contract-for-a-super-strength-particleboard-line/) - Guangxi Xiangsheng Household Material Technology and Xiangsheng signed a contract for the delivery of a super strength particleboard line made by Siempelkamp.
- [Hiteco opens new facility in Rimini to boost productivity and R&D](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/hiteco-opens-new-facility-in-rimini-to-boost-productivity-and-rd/) - Hiteco has inaugurated its new premises in Rimini on 14 Jun. Hiteco is an Scm Group company focusing on the development and production of mechatronic components for machine tool manufacturers. Established in 1977 as an in-house department to provide components (electro-spindles, bi-rotational heads, drilling heads and aggregates) for the group’s machines for machining wood and
- [Norra Timber invests 400 million krona in advanced x-ray technology](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/norra-timber-invests-400-million-krona-in-advanced-x-ray-technology/) - New X-ray technology at Norra Timber's sawmills in Sävar and Kåge will be able to identify the internal properties of logs, such as knots and other imperfections. “Our investment amounts to a substantial total of 400m krona,” said Norra Timber’s industry manager, Henrik Jönsson. The sawmill in Sävar bought its first x-ray equipment back in
- [Simplified code and text reading with the new Baumer IDC230](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/simplified-code-and-text-reading-with-the-new-baumer-idc230/) - Baumer has extended their Smart Vision portfolio with a code and text reader. The IDC230 is characterised by the same ease of use and commissioning that the IDC200 multicode reader is known for. Eased integration and commissioning In addition to the easy installation of the device, users can save time by commissioning via a web
- [Acimall, Acimac, Amaplast, and Ucima jointly form Confindustria Macchine](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/acimall-acimac-amaplast-and-ucima-jointly-form-confindustria-macchine/) - The members of Acimall have collectively decided to form a new association, Confindustria Macchine. This marks the first step towards a new project that will enable Acimall to offer new services, and most of all, present a new vision to its members. The Federazione Confindustria Macchine per ceramica, legno, plastica e gomma, imballaggio e confezionamento,
- [Metsä Group sets eyes on regenerative land use to improve state of nature](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-group-sets-eyes-on-regenerative-land-use-to-improve-state-of-nature/) - Metsä Group has set a goal to improve the state of nature in its operations by 2030. The principles of regenerative land use that have now been developed will guide the implementation of the plans in the built environment. A pilot phase of regenerative land use was launched last year in Kemi. The principles, developed
- [Koskisen expands its Kore business in Poland](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/koskisen-expands-its-kore-business-in-poland/) - The wood products company Koskisen is expanding its operations and investing €3m in the Kore business, which manufactures interior solutions for light commercial vehicles. The investment will focus on machinery, such as computer numerical control (CNC) machines and other equipment from the production point of view. The new production unit is to be established in
- [Metsä group is funding 26 projects across Finland this year](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-group-is-funding-26-projects-across-finland-this-year/) - Metsä group funds biodiversity management and restoration projects with a total of €600,000 in 2024. This year, 26 new projects were approved for the funding programme for nature projects. The themes of the funded projects include condition of water bodies, restoration of flowing waters, removal of invasive species and predators, pollinator services, management of traditional
- [Metsä group and ANDRITZ investigate capturing wood-based CO2 to replace fossil raw materials](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-group-and-andritz-investigate-capturing-wood-based-co2-to-replace-fossil-raw-materials/) - Metsä group and technology company ANDRITZ will investigate the possibility of building a carbon capture facility in connection with the bioproduct mill. The work focuses on the capture of 4 million tonnes of CO2 from a mill the size of the Kemi bioproduct mill. The Kemi mill is reportedly the largest wood-processing mill in the
- [Hickory, red oak and white oak drive growth of US hardwood lumber exports to India in 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/hickory-red-oak-and-white-oak-drive-growth-of-us-hardwood-lumber-exports-to-india-in-2024/) - Total value of American hardwood lumber and veneer exported to India reached US$2.87m in Q1 2024, according to international trade association American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC). Total hardwood lumber shipped from the US to India declined by 18%, down from $2.89m to $2.37m, and dropped by 28% in volume, from 5,035m3 to 3,628m3. This downturn
- [Hymmen showcases engineered wood and flooring technologies at IWF 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/hymmen-showcases-engineered-wood-and-flooring-technologies-at-iwf-2024/) - Manufacturers of flooring, high pressure laminates (HPL) and continuous pressed laminates (CPL) laminates, kitchen worktops, wall claddings, furniture boards, compact panels, digital decor papers and engineered wood can meet Hymmen's technology experts at IWF in Atlanta, US from 6-9 Aug 2024. Hymmen will present a talk by flooring expert Sebastian Bazyk on digital lacquer embossing
- [Uwe Kahmann steps down as managing director of Fagus-GreCon](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/uwe-kahmann-steps-down-as-managing-director-of-fagus-grecon/) - After 17 years at the helm of Alfeld-based company Fagus-GreCon, Uwe Kahmann will step down as managing director on 30 Jun 2024 by mutual agreement with the shareholders. Over the 17 years, Kahmann has contributed to the company's development and almost tripled its turnover. Under his leadership, the company has reportedly become much more international
- [Four-fifth of net stand space booked for LIGNA’s anniversary edition in 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/four-fifth-of-net-stand-space-booked-for-lignas-anniversary-edition-in-2025/) - In May 2024, the organisers of trade fair for woodworking and wood processing industry, Deutsche Messe, and the VDMA Woodworking Machinery Association, reported an excellent booking status — both in terms of the number of registered companies and exhibition space. “By the end of the early bird discount period, exactly one year before LIGNA 2025,
- [Fifty years of Dürr in San Sebastián, Spain](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/fifty-years-of-durr-in-san-sebastian-spain/) - Established in 1974, the company's initial venture was designing and installing a pretreatment and electrocoating line for the Ford Fiesta model at the Ford plant in Valencia. Today, the Spanish subsidiary of the German Dürr group has 120 employees who specialise in planning and building paint shops for customers in the automotive, aerospace, and railroad
- [US LBM acquires New Mexico’s RAKS](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/us-lbm-acquires-new-mexicos-raks/) - US distributor of specialty building materials US LBM has acquired RAKS Building Supply, a provider of building products and manufactured components to professional builders and contractors throughout central New Mexico. Founded in 1986, RAKS offers a portfolio of home building supplies, such as lumber, floor and roof trusses, windows, doors and hardware. RAKS was recognised
- [Century Plyboards India produces first MDF board with Siempelkamp plant](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/century-board-produces-first-mdf-board-with-siempelkamp-plant/) - On 28 May 2024, Siempelkamp has announced that Century Plyboards India (CPIL) managed to produce their first MDF board at their newest facility in Andhra Pradesh, India. CPIL partnered with Siempelkamp to establish its largest MDF facility in Andhra Pradesh. This facility has a daily production capacity of 950m³. According to Siempelkamp, CPIL holds the
- [Indonesia pumps investment to boost local wood processing industry](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/indonesia-pumps-investment-to-boost-local-wood-processing-industry/) - The Ministry of Industry has allocated IDR7.5bn for a programme to assist in the upgrading of machinery and equipment in the wood and furniture processing industries. The Ministry of Industry aims to assist at least 10 companies needing production equipment upgrading. Putu Juli Ardika, Director General of Agro-Industry at the Ministry of Industry, explained that
- [SCM showcases their technologies at Xylexpo 2024 in a multimedia, digital platform](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/scm-showcases-their-technologies-at-xylexpo-2024-in-a-multimedia-digital-platform/) - For the first time at Xylexpo 2024, SCM presented a programme of innovations centred around new market demands in terms of digitalisation and sustainability, and on new Industry 5.0 scenarios — all without the physical presence of machines. The stand has a series of corners around its perimeter complete with screens providing a detailed description
- [First board produced at PG Bison's new Mkhondo MDF line](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/first-board-produced-at-pg-bisons-new-mkhondo-mdf-line/) - PG Bison has reached a milestone with the production of the first board from its newly commissioned medium-density fibreboard (MDF) line at their Mkhondo manufacturing facility, almost a month ahead of schedule. Full commercial operation is set for 1 Jul 2024. This new line has tripled PG Bison’s MDF capacity and enabled the company to
- [Hanoi Wood Expo Opens Its Doors: Showcasing Innovations in the Global Woodworking Industry](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/hanoi-wood-expo-opens-its-doors-showcasing-innovations-in-the-global-woodworking-industry/) - Today marks the start of the inaugural edition of the Hanoi Wood Expo. This event brings together international buyers and sellers to one of the thriving hubs of furniture manufacturing in Vietnam. Visitors had the opportunity to meet more than 250 domestic and foreign exhibitors from around the world. Although the industry is largely focused
- [JTC awarded Platinum Super-low Energy Certification for MET buildings](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/jtc-awarded-platinum-super-low-energy-certification-for-met-buildings/) - Singaporean industrial estate and infrastructure developer JTC has announced that Singapore's Punggol Digital District (PDD) has received the Building and Construction Authority’s (BCA's) Platinum Award for Green Mark Districts, which aims to recognise the highest level of environmentally friendly and sustainable practices in the master planning, design and implementation of district developments. Comprising JTC business
- [Xylexpo concludes with more than 11,000 visitors](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/xylexpo-concludes-with-more-than-11000-visitors/) - The 28th edition of Xylexpo, the biennial international exhibition of woodworking and furniture technology based in Italy, concluded on 24 May with an attendance of 11,288 people, among which 27% came from abroad. The overseas visitors comprise 70% came from Europe, 18% from Asia, 5% from the Americas and 5% from Africa. “We must admit
- [Giardina Group at Xylexpo 2024: "Italian companies requiring a quality finish have always been our main partners"](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/giardina-group-at-xylexpo-2024-italian-companies-requiring-a-quality-finish-have-always-been-our-main-partners/) - Giardina Group has reported success for its participation at the recently concluded Xylexpo 2024, reaffirming their commitment to the local Italian market, even though a majority of the solutions are exported. "Although more than 90% of our production is exported, Italian companies requiring a quality finish have always been our main partners, not only as
- [Timberlab acquires US glulam manufacturer, boosting growth in mass timber construction](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/timberlab-acquires-us-glulam-manufacturer-boosting-growth-in-mass-timber-construction/) - US national provider of mass timber systems Timberlab Holdings, and Oregon-based glue-laminated timber (glulam) manufacturer Diversified Wood Resources, doing business as American Laminators, have announced they have entered into an agreement for Timberlab to acquire the assets of American Laminators and will continue operating their two Oregon-based facilities in Drain and Swisshome, beginning 10 Jun
- [Thailand to host international woodworking exhibition in September](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/thailand-to-host-international-woodworking-exhibition-in-september/) - Thailand’s thriving woodworking and furniture industry is looking forward to host the Thailand International Woodworking and Furniture Exhibition 2024 (TIWF 2024), to take place at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre, in Bangkok, Thailand from 18-20 Sep 2024. TIWF 2024 is organised as a key business platform to present and discuss the latest technology, solutions,
- [Kronospan acquires new particleboard facility](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/kronospan-acquires-new-particleboard-facility/) - Wood panel producer Kronospan has announced the acquisition of Woodgrain’s particleboard facility in Island City, Oregon, US. The addition of the Island City plant will strengthen Kronospan’s position in the North American wood panel market. “The addition of the Island City plant and its talented team will further enhance our ability to serve our customers
- [Sonae Arauco invests over €5m in two new wood recycling centres in Portugal](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/sonae-arauco-invests-over-e5m-in-two-new-wood-recycling-centres-in-portugal/) - Sonae Arauco has announced an investment in two new recycling centres in Portugal, totalling more than €5m. Located in the Minho region and north of Lisbon, these two centres will complement the activity of the three already operating in the country. This investment, part of the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR, in Portuguese: Plano de
- [Arauco invests in resin-saving equipment by Sunds Fibertech](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/arauco-invests-in-resin-saving-equipment-by-sunds-fibertech/) - In May 2024, Sunds Fibertech and Arauco have signed contracts for the supply of a new generation of resin-saving equipment. Arauco Group has invested in Sunds Fibertech's Internal Resin Injection System for their plant in Trupan, Chile. Sunds Fibertech will deliver a complete resin dosing and injection system, including automation and start-up. The start-up will be
- [Global Timber Index launches index for wood-based panels](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/global-timber-index-launches-index-for-wood-based-panels/) - The Global Timber Index (GTI), which tracks the performance of the timber sector in seven pilot countries, has launched its first specialised index on wood-based panels, thereby increasing the scope and depth of the GTI and preparing the ground for the launch of other specialised GTI indices. The GTI is a collaborative effort between ITTO,
- [ITTO, JICA and tropical forest ‘superpowers’ explore paths toward sustainable forestry](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/itto-jica-and-tropical-forest-superpowers-explore-paths-toward-sustainable-forestry/) - ITTO underlined stepped-up investment and international cooperation to advance sustainable tropical forestry at a symposium on tropical forest conservation that brought together three ‘superpowers’ of the sector in Tokyo, Japan on 20 May 2024. Representatives of Brazil, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Indonesia — the three countries with the largest share of the
- [AHEC and ASMINDO partner up for sustainability conference in Indonesia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ahec-and-asmindo-partner-up-for-sustainability-conference-in-indonesia/) - The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) and the Indonesian Furniture and Craft Association (ASMINDO) hosted a conference that brought 80 top timber industry leaders and decisionmakers to discuss sustainability and timber regulation in the region. Held on 29 Apr 2024 at the VIVERE Hotel in Tangerang, Indonesia, the conference was about understanding EU Deforestation Regulation
- [JK Maxx Paints launches #SingleBrandSharmaJi Campaign for decorative paints and finishes](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/jk-maxx-paints-launches-singlebrandsharmaji-campaign-for-decorative-paints-and-finishes/) - JK Maxx Paints has unveiled its latest brand campaign, #SingleBrandSharmaJi, for the premium home decor sector. JK Maxx Paints builts upon the success of JK WallMaxX Wall Putty to expand its portfolio, offering a range of decorative paints and finishes. Featuring actor Jimmy Shergill as Sharma ji, the campaign further underscores the reliability of JK
- [Metsä Group completes sale of Russian subsidiaries to VLP Group](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-group-completes-sale-of-russian-subsidiaries-to-vlp-group/) - Metsä Group has, on 13 May 2024, completed a transaction in which the ownership in the group’s Russian subsidiaries Metsä Svir, Metsä Forest St. Petersburg, Metsä Forest Podporozhye, and Metsä Board Rus, have transferred to VLP Group. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price of the transaction. VLP Group operates in forestry
- [Beaulieu International Group unveils Experience Centre at Flanders Flooring Days](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/beaulieu-international-group-unveils-experience-centre-at-flanders-flooring-days/) - The third edition of Flanders Flooring Days (FFD) has started with a four-day event from 13-16. Beaulieu International Group has been involved since the beginning of the concept – a collaborative initiative among Flemish flooring companies opening their doors to customers or prospects worldwide. This year, Beaulieu has seized Flanders Flooring Days as an opportunity
- [DIEFFENBACHER supports new laboratory drying system for TH Rosenheim](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/dieffenbacher-supports-new-laboratory-drying-system-for-th-rosenheim/) - DIEFFENBACHER has supplied a 120m-long flash tube dryer to the laboratory for wood materials technology at Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences (TH Rosenheim) for its new research facility focused on drying and gluing hardwood fibres used to produce biopolymer-bound wood fibre insulation materials. “Our new DIEFFENBACHER fibre dryer is specially designed for drying hardwood
- [GBI International Series seeks out global best practices](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/gbi-international-series-seeks-out-global-best-practices/) - Malaysia's International Green Benchmark — the Green Building Index (GBI) has organised its International Series 2024 which was attended by over 200 participants from the building and associated industries. Held at the PAM Centre in Bangsar on 9 May 2024, the first GBI International Series for the year featured architect Seah Chee Huang, CEO of
- [Kastamonu Entegre recognised for energy efficient in MDF plant](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/kastamonu-entegre-recognised-for-energy-efficient-in-mdf-plant/) - Kastamonu Entegre has won the first prize in the Energy Efficiency category at the 9th Efficiency Project Awards Ceremony held by Turkey's Ministry of Industry and Technology. Companies that put efficiency at the center of their business and made a difference in energy efficiency were awarded at the Efficiency Project Awards ceremony organised by the
- [Regenerative forestry management model by Metsä Group used by half of wood trades from February to April 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/regenerative-forestry-management-model-by-metsa-group-used-by-half-of-wood-trades-from-february-to-april-2024/) - Metsä Group’s campaign of regenerative forestry principles from February-April 2024 has reportedly received praises from Finnish forest owners, who are said to welcome the measures. Of wood trades completed in that period, approximately 40% were agreed in accordance with the Metsä Group Plus management model. In terms of cubic volume of wood trades, the share
- [Hymmen sees positive impact of the Hannover Messe for smart2i](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/hymmen-sees-positive-impact-of-the-hannover-messe-for-smart2i/) - At the Hannover Messe exhibition from 22-26 Apr 2024, Hymmen's smart2i team welcomed visitors from all over the world, from Italy to India, to the OWL maschinenbau joint stand. The smart2i experts explained them with the help of live demonstrations and dashboards how effective production controlling works with smart2i using intelligent analysis of interlinked production
- [Mass Timber bill introduced in the US](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/mass-timber-bill-introduced-in-the-us/) - Oregon US Senator Jeff Merkley and Idaho’s US Senator James Risch announced the introduction of the bipartisan Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act to promote the utilisation of mass timber in federal building projects and military construction. According to the Jeff Merkley website, “The Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act would create an incentive for the use
- [AHEC presents Discovered Singapore, showcase of emerging design talent from Asia-Pacific](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ahec-presents-discovered-singapore-showcase-of-emerging-design-talent-from-asia-pacific/) - This month, Red Dot Design Museum plays host to a showcase of the next generation of design talent. A curation of designs from the original London Exhibition, Discovered Singapore presents a visionary group of young creatives in an extraordinary showcase of furniture, objects and sculptural works in wood. Conceived by the American Hardwood Export Council
- [Indonesia Fiberboard Industries chooses Sunds Fibertech's sifting technology](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/indonesia-fiberboard-industries-chooses-sunds-fibertechs-sifting-technology/) - Indonesian Fiberboard Industries (IFI), an Indonesia-based MDF and HDF producer, has chosen Sunds Fibertech’s SundsZifter for their latest greenfield MDF factory, which was launched last year. The installed electrical power per tonne of fibre capacity, as well as the sifting efficiency, is optimised on the latest generation SundsZifter. According to Sunds Fibertech, the SundsZifter can
- [Three key enablers for future value creation in woodworking as the focus topics of LIGNA 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/three-key-enablers-for-future-value-creation-in-woodworking-as-the-focus-topics-of-ligna-2025/) - From 26-30 May 2025, LIGNA has announced its three focus topics for the 2025 edition, tackling three major challenges the industry is currently facing: complete digital networking, establishing the circular economy and developing intelligent products. "With its focus topics of connectivity, sustainable production and engineered wood, LIGNA 2025 will bring together international solution providers for
- [HOMAG Group acquires remaining shares in System TM](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/homag-group-acquires-remaining-shares-in-system-tm/) - The HOMAG Group has acquired the remaining 20% of the shares in System TM at the beginning of April 2024. This was on top of the 80% acquired HOMAG back in 2020. Danish engineering and manufacturing company System TM offers machines and services for solid wood processing. The resulting elements can be used in timber
- [Samling and Loggo IP sign MoU on engineered wood product building system](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/samling-and-loggo-ip-sign-mou-on-engineered-wood-product-building-system/) - Samling Timber Group Malaysia has announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Sarawak with Loggo IP, an Australian developer of competitive engineered wood systems. Loggo, based in Wollongong, New South Wales, will use Malaysian planted wood species such as acacia and eucalyptus for building systems aimed at housing, commercial and government buildings,
- [Ledinek to present future building materials at Megabuild Indonesia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ledinek-to-present-future-building-materials-at-megabuild-indonesia/) - From 9-12 May 2024, Ledinek Engineering will be showcasing at Megabuild Indonesia exhibition the advantages of building with engineered timber, such as cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glue-laminated timber (glulam). More and more architects and building developers in South East Asia and globally have rediscovered wood as a building material. Optimal constructional characteristics upgraded in production
- [New PUR hotmelt adhesive aims to set new benchmark in flat lamination](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/new-pur-hotmelt-adhesive-aims-to-set-new-benchmark-in-flat-lamination/) - Adhesive manufacturer Jowat has expanded its portfolio for flat lamination with a new powerful yet processor-friendly PUR hotmelt adhesive. Although the new PUR adhesive Jowatherm-Reaktant 609.60 for flat lamination has reportedly aggressive bonding strength, it also comes with gentle processing characteristics. According to Jowat, the Jowatherm-Reaktant 609.60 not only tackles substrates with high restoring forces
- [Dieffenbacher and Tomra showcase technology for "fibreboard-to-fibreboard" recycling](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/dieffenbacher-and-tomra-showcase-technology-for-fibreboard-to-fibreboard-recycling/) - In May 2022, Dieffenbacher and 19 organisations from seven countries joined forces in the EcoReFibre research project, which has €12m in funding from the EU. The project aims to recycle fibreboards at the end of their lifecycle and use the recycled wood fibres to produce new fibreboard. After almost two years of intensive research, the
- [Egger Group announces retirement of Ulrich Bühler, member of Egger Group Management](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/egger-group-announces-retirement-of-ulrich-buhler-member-of-egger-group-management/) - Ulrich Bühler, long-time important member of the Egger Group Management, has announced his retirement after committing 24 years to the group. Bühler played a key role in shaping the fortunes of the company, according to Egger Group's press release. In this role, he spent 16 years in charge of EGGER Group's global activities in sales,
- [AHEC at Milan Design Week, working with designers on maple wood](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ahec-at-milan-design-week-working-with-designers-on-maple-wood/) - At this year’s Salone del Mobile, the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) shone the spotlight on maple species, a valuable yet underused hardwood with a delicate colour and a beautifully fine grain. Two UK studios participating in the Wallpaper* ‘Class of ’24’ exhibition at the Triennale were commissioned to create new work in maple: the
- [SCM Wood Division appoints Pietro Gheller as new director](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/scm-wood-division-appoints-pietro-gheller-as-new-director/) - Pietro Gheller, formerly products and markets director of SCM Wood Division, has become the director of the Wood Division since 11 Apr 2024, taking over Luigi de Vito, who held the position previously and will continue as the general manager of SCM Group. Gheller, 48, was born in Vicenza and, in 1997 took part in
- [Dieffenbacher mourns death of Alfred H Schenkmann, founder of Schenkmann & Piel    ](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/dieffenbacher-mourns-death-of-alfred-h-schenkmann-founder-of-schenkmann-piel/) - Alfred H Schenkmann, founding partner and co-eponym of Schenkmann & Piel Verfahrenstechnik, has passed away on 12 Apr 2024 at the age of 87, according to Dieffenbacher. From the company's foundation in 1977 until his retirement on 1 Nov 2001, Schenkmann was managing director of Schenkmann & Piel Verfahrenstechnik in Leverkusen for 24 years. Even
- [India set to become third largest construction market globally](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/india-set-to-become-third-largest-construction-market-globally/) - According to the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), India is seeing a construction boom, and India's Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri has suggested that in 2025 the country is set to become the third-largest construction market globally, after China and the US. The construction sector accounts for 9% of India’s
- [Tomra at IFAT 2024: Demonstrating how its technologies transform resource recovery](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tomra-at-ifat-2024-demonstrating-how-its-technologies-transform-resource-recovery/) - Global sensor-based sorting technology provider Tomra Recycling announced their participation at the upcoming IFAT 2024 from 13-17 May in Munich, Germany, with plans to reveal their latest technology portfolio. With Tomra's theme for IFAT 2024 being ‘Transforming Resource Recovery’, the firm will highlight their newest GAINnext technology, which can identify objects by their shape, size,
- [Raw materials and labour shortages affect Malaysian timber industry](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/raw-materials-and-labour-shortages-affect-malaysian-timber-industry/) - Raw material shortages present a significant obstacle for the country's timber industry, particularly the downstream sector, according to the chairman of the Malaysian Panel Products Manufacturers' Association (MPMA), Sheikh Othman Rahman. He added that Malaysia has the potential to produce high-value wood products but efforts are needed to address raw material supplies. He said the
- [Industry 5.0 a focus for Xylexpo 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/industry-5-0-a-focus-for-xylexpo-2024/) - From 21-24 May 2024, Xylexpo will be held at Halls 1 and 3 of FieraMilano Rho. According to the organisers, more than 260 exhibitors, 33% of which are international, have signed up for the biannual Italian wood and woodworking trade exhibition. Among other themes and topics, this year's Xylexpo 2024 will explore Industry 5.0 solutions.
- [Always Welcome and the American Hardwood Export Council team up for Future Heirlooms 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/always-welcome-and-the-american-hardwood-export-council-team-up-for-future-heirlooms-2024/) - Always Welcome and the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) are collaborating on the launch of the second iteration of Future Heirlooms, a project exploring the future of sustainable South African design. The 2024 edition engages participants from cross-disciplinary backgrounds with a focus on the South African interior design and architecture communities. The designers have been
- ["Highest" visitor turnout for CIFF Guangzhou 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/highest-visitor-turnout-for-ciff-guangzhou-2024/) - CIFF Guangzhou concluded back in late March with what is reported to be the "highest number of exhibitors and visitors ever", with 4,700 exhibitors and 363,449 trade visitors, 11.8% and 22.06% respectively more than the 2019 edition. Among the visitors, there are 51,205 international ones, hailing from 178 countries, a 43.11% increase compared to 2019.
- [Berndorf Band Group sets up new branch in India](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/berndorf-band-group-sets-up-new-branch-in-india/) - Berndorf Band Group has announced their expansion into the Indian market with a new branch as part of their company's growth strategy. According to the company's press release, India's thriving economy, projected growth and "ambitious global goals" convinced Berndorf Band Group to expand into there. The company's vision for the Gujarat, India branch, named as
- [Metsä Group and CollectiveCrunch's AI application wins an international innovation competition](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-group-and-collectivecrunchs-ai-application-wins-an-international-innovation-competition/) - The AI application developed by Metsä Group and CollectiveCrunch for detecting insect damage won the international Innovation of Innovations prize. Metsä Fibre’s Future Sawmill concept was recognised in the Business innovations category. The international Quality Innovation Award (QIA) 2023 competition rewards the most notable innovations of the year. The award-winning application from Metsä Group and
- [Egger acquires first recycling centre in Italy](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/egger-acquires-first-recycling-centre-in-italy/) - The Egger Group has acquired 60% of shares in the recycling company Cartfer Urbania, based in Urbania, Italy, in the Marche region, at the heart of the Italian furniture industry. The acquisition completed on 27 Mar 2024. The previous owner Sara Burani will remain part of the company management. The experienced team of eight employees
- [HOMAG enters into strategic partnership with Chinese furniture producer Luli](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/homag-enters-into-strategic-partnership-with-chinese-furniture-producer-luli/) - In Q4 2023, HOMAG received a major order from China. The contract with the Chinese customer Luli Wood Industry has a term of three years and covers the delivery of a comprehensive package of machines and systems for furniture production. According to HOMAG, the total value of the order is approximately €90m. The renewed strategic
- [AkzoNobel launches new website for Interpon customers](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/akzonobel-launches-new-website-for-interpon-customers/) - The Interpon team at AkzoNobel has designed and launched interpon.com: A new website with a host of new features and digital tools to enable visitors to experience the world of powder coatings. The new site is designed as a single ‘hub’ to enhance the customer experience, serve more customer needs, and make the interaction between
- [Hanoi Wood Expo and Hanoi Furniture Fittings & Upholstery Expo](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/hanoi-wood-expo-and-hanoi-furniture-fittings-upholstery-expo/) - Pablo Publishing & Exhibition has launched two new wood and woodworking exhibitions in Hanoi, Vietnam — a domestic furniture market largely underserved, but holds much potential for players to tap into during the current economic downturn. From 29 May-1 Jun 2024, both Hanoi Wood Expo and Hanoi Furniture Fittings & Upholstery Expo will be held
- [Report show Belarusian timber circumventing EU sanctions](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/belarus-witnesses-all-time-high-timber-exports-bic-reports-show-belarusian-timber-circumventing-eu-sanctions/) - A new report by the Belarusian Investigative Center (BIC), in collaboration with Poland's Gazeta Wyborcza and Radio Liberty Ukraine's project Skhemy. has uncovered Belarusian timber allegedly circumventing the EU sanctions, and entering the region as Central Asia products. BIC's report mentioned that Belarusian exports in 2023 reached an all-high figure of $40bn. Among which, Belarus
- [Adino signs joint venture agreement with Listen Adhesives](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/adino-signs-joint-venture-agreement-with-listen-adhesives/) - Adino has signed a joint venture agreement for the production of hotmelt adhesives with its Chinese partner Listen Adhesives , the market leader in China for EVA edge-banding adhesives. The joint venture is the continuation of a partnership which started in 2018 for the production of EVA hotmelt in Foshan. With its targeted production capacity
- [Häfele opens new subsidiary in Cambodia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/hafele-opens-new-subsidiary-in-cambodia/) - Häfele has been active in the Cambodian market for more than a decade. With the increasing tourism in this South East Asian country and its prospering middle class, the company sees a wide range of development opportunities – both for projects and also for local furniture and door manufacturers. As such, Häfele officially started working
- [Metsä Group and Andritz to construct a demo plant for developing new lignin products](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/metsa-group-and-andritz-to-construct-a-demo-plant-for-developing-new-lignin-products/) - Metsä Group will construct a demo plant for lignin refining in connection with its Äänekoski bioproduct mill. The equipment will be supplied by technology group Andritz. Construction will begin in summer 2024, and the demo plant will be completed in late 2025. The plant’s daily capacity will be two tonnes of the lignin product. Lignin
- [What will SCM be exhibiting at the upcoming Xylexpo?](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/what-will-scm-be-exhibiting-at-the-upcoming-xylexpo/) - SCM has announced their participation at the upcoming edition of Xylexpo, along with a full programme of technological innovations they will exhibit. Along with the physical display of their technologies, software and digital services, SCM will utilise multimedia and immersive tools for visitors to understand more of SCM's range of products. A Smart&Human evolution which
- [Weinig takes over grinding machine portfolio from Stähle-Hess](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/weinig-takes-over-grinding-machine-portfolio-from-stahle-hess/) - Weinig has announced the takeover of the grinding machine portfolio of Stähle-Hess. This announcement was made during Holz-Handwerk, and the contracts were reportedly signed shortly before the trade fair. Following the technical integration phase, which will begin in the coming weeks, Stähle-Hess's Rotofinish, Gloria and Saturn machines will be produced in in the Weinig Group
- [Timberlab to construct new CLT manufacturing facility in Oregon, US](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/timberlab-to-construct-new-clt-manufacturing-facility-in-oregon-us/) - Timberlab, a subsidiary of Swinerton Incorporated and the US provider of holistic mass timber systems, has unveiled its plans to construct and operate a cross-laminated timber (CLT) manufacturing facility in Oregon's mid-Willamette region. This initiative represents a milestone in the firm's mission to accelerate the mainstream adoption of mass timber construction across the US, providing
- [IMA Schelling to provide solutions for Roseburg Forest Products' new MDF plant](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ima-schelling-to-provide-solutions-for-roseburg-forest-products-new-mdf-plant/) - IMA Schelling Group, a system provider to the woodworking and board industries, has announced that Roseburg Forest Products has opted for the group's solutions to construct a new MDF plant in Dillard, Oregon, US. According to the press release, IMA Schelling will deliver a cut-to-size plant with two highly automated packaging lines. Jurgen Huter, sales
- [HOMAG reports success for Holzbronn Technology Days](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/homag-reports-success-for-holzbronn-technology-days/) - HOMAG Technology Days from 12-14 Mar 2024 in Holzbronn have concluded, reportedly attracting numerous visitors who came to understand the group's panel dividing and panel handling solutions. In addition to machines, cell solutions and digital products and production methods, HOMAG's focus was also on generating personal dialogues with visitors. Some of the products they have
- [Design and aesthetics to take centre stage at CIFM/interzum guangzhou](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/design-and-aesthetics-to-take-centre-stage-at-cifm-interzum-guangzhou/) - From 28-31 Mar 2024, CIFM/interzum guangzhou will return to the Canton Fair Complex and continue its role as a meeting place for the international furniture industry. In 2024, with the theme of “Surpass,” the trade fair will showcase the strengths of Asian furniture production and provide a trading platform for domestic and overseas industry players.
- [European Panel Federation appoints new chairman](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/european-panel-federation-appoints-new-chairman/) - The European Panel Federation (EPF) has announced the appointment of Pablo Figueroa López as its new chairman, succeeding Martin Brettenthaler. On 20 Mar 2024, Brettenthaler officially concluded his tenure as the EPF's chairman, intertwined with his previous role as Swiss Krono Group CEO. Throughout his mandate, Brettenthaler played a central role in steering EPF towards strategic

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## Events

- [International Flooring Technology (FloorTech)](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/international-flooring-technology/) - International Flooring Technology (Floortech Indonesia) is an exhibition that presents a wide varieties of flooring that best. The exhibition will showcase various manufacturing technologies, machines, installation systems, and additional solutions for manufacturers in the production industry. As the first and dedicated flooring exhibition in Indonesia, Floortech is poised to be the central business platform that
- [Ifmac & Woodmac 2023](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/ifmac-woodmac-2022/) - International Furniture Manufacturing Components & Woodworking Machinery (IFMAC & WOODMAC) Exhibition is Indonesia’s biggest trade fair for the furniture manufacturing components and woodworking machinery technology. This exhibition gathers the full industry value chain with new innovations and solutions to boost a rapid development of the local furniture market. IFMAC & WOODMAC will serve as the
- [VIFA Expo](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/vifa-expo-3/)
- [INDEX 2027](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/index-2026/)
- [Dubai WoodShow](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/dubai-woodshow-5/)
- [International Mass Timber Conference (IMTC)](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/international-mass-timber-conference-imtc/)
- [Salone del Mobile](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/salone-del-mobile-2/)
- [London Design Festival](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/world-design-congress/)
- [DOMOTEX Asia/ChinaFloor](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/domotex-asia-chinafloor-4/)
- [Interzum Guangzhou](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/interzum-guangzhou-4/)
- [Hawa Expo](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/hawa-expo-3/)
- [IndiaWood](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/indiawood-3/)
- [Malaysian International Furniture Fair](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/malaysian-international-furniture-fair-2/)
- [imm Cologne](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/imm-cologne-3/)
- [BEX Asia (The Built Environment Expo)](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/bex-asia-the-built-environment-expo/) - BEX Asia is the premier built environment exhibition in ASEAN for advanced and digitalized equipment, sustainability and productivity solutions across building and construction projects. Now in its 18th edition, BEX Asia stands at the forefront as a market intelligence and lead generation platform to learn, showcase of the latest solutions and services, spotlighting industry disruptors,
- [International Built Environment Week (IBEW)](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/international-built-environment-week-ibew-2/) - IBEW is spearheaded by BCA International Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Building and Construction Authority, in partnership with RX Singapore. Widely regarded as Asia Pacific’s most comprehensive event on the built environment, IBEW is the ideal platform for the global built environment community to come together and share knowledge, discover innovative technologies,
- [VietnamWood 2027](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/vietnamwood-2027/)
- [China International Furniture Fair Guangzhou (Phase 2)](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/china-international-furniture-fair-guangzhou-phase-2-3/)
- [China International Furniture Fair Guangzhou (Phase 1)](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/china-international-furniture-fair-guangzhou-phase-1-2/)
- [Archidex](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/archidex/)
- [Cairo WoodShow](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/cairo-woodshow-3/)
- [FIND Design Fair Asia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/find-design-fair-asia-2/)
- [The Big 5 Global](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/the-big-5-global-2/)
- [BEX Asia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/bex-asia-3/)
- [Project Qatar](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/project-qatar-2/)
- [The Big 5 Construct Saudi](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/the-big-5-construct-saudi-week-2/)
- [DOMOTEX South East Asia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/domotex-south-east-asia/)
- [Indo Wood Expo](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/indo-wood-expo/)
- [WMF 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/wmf-2026/)
- [Smart Furniture Solutions Vietnam](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/smart-furniture-solutions-vietnam-2/)
- [Wood Taiwan](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/wood-taiwan-3/)
- [FIMMA + Maderalia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/fimma-maderalia/)
- [China International Furniture Fair Shanghai](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/china-international-furniture-fair-shanghai-3/)
- [Interzum Forum Italy](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/interzum-forum-italy/)
- [Philippine Woodmac](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/philippine-woodmac/)
- [2026 NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/2026-nhla-annual-convention-exhibit-showcase/)
- [IFMAC & WOODMAC](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/ifmac-woodmac-3/)
- [FMC 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/fmc-2026/)
- [AIA Conference on Architecture & Design](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/aia-conference-on-architecture-design-2025/)
- [South China International Industry Fair](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/south-china-international-industry-fair/)
- [Salone del Mobile](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/salone-del-mobile/)
- [Stockholm Design Week](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/stockholm-design-week/)
- [The Big 5 Construct Saudi (Week 1)](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/the-big-5-construct-saudi-week-1/)
- [Cairo WoodShow](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/cairo-woodshow-2/)
- [The Big 5 Global](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/the-big-5-global/)
- [Dubai WoodShow](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/dubai-woodshow-4/)
- [VIFA Expo](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/vifa-expo-2/)
- [IBEW 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/ibew-2025/)
- [Bex Asia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/bex-asia-2/)
- [interzum](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/interzum-3/)
- [LIGNA 2027](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/ligna-2027/)
- [Thailand International Woodworking & Furniture Exhibition 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/thailand-international-woodworking-furniture-exhibition-2026/)
- [Xylexpo](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/xylexpo-3/)
- [DOMOTEX Asia/ChinaFloor](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/domotex-asia-chinafloor-3/)
- [Interzum Guangzhou](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/interzum-guangzhou-3/)
- [Holz-Handwerk](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/holz-handwerk/)
- [China International Furniture Fair Guangzhou (Phase 2)](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/china-international-furniture-fair-guangzhou-phase-2-2/)
- [China International Furniture Fair Guangzhou (Phase 1)](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/china-international-furniture-fair-guangzhou-phase-1/)
- [DOMOTEX 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/domotex-2026/)
- [imm Cologne](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/imm-cologne-2/)
- [IndiaWood](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/indiawood-2/)
- [Hawa Expo](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/hawa-expo-2/)
- [Malaysian International Furniture Fair](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/malaysian-international-furniture-fair/)
- [Indo Wood Expo 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/indo-wood-expo-2025/)
- [Sylva Wood 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/sylva-wood-2025/)
- [BIFA Wood Vietnam](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/bifa-wood-vietnam-binh-duong-vietnam/)
- [INDEX 2025 Dubai, UAE](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/29096/)
- [interzum Cologne, Germany](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/interzum-cologne-germany/)
- [China International Furniture Fair Shanghai](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/china-international-furniture-fair-shanghai-2/)
- [VietnamWood](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/vietnamwood/)
- [Mokkiten Japan 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/mokkiten-japan-2025/)
- [2025 NHLA Annual Convention and Exhibit Showcase](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/2025-nhla-annual-convention-exhibit-showcase/)
- [IFMAC & WOODMAC](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/ifmac-woodmac-2/)
- [FMC 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/fmc-2025/)
- [Korean International Furniture & Interior Fair](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/korean-international-furniture-interior-fair-2/)
- [LIGNA](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/ligna-2/)
- [DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/domotex-asia-chinafloor-2/)
- [Xylexpo](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/xylexpo-2/)
- [interzum](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/interzum-2/)
- [Qingdao International Furniture Fair](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/qingdao-international-furniture-fair-2/)
- [Dubai WoodShow](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/dubai-woodshow-3/)
- [DOMOTEX Middle East](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/domotex-middle-east/)
- [interzum Guangzhou](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/interzum-guangzhou-2/)
- [China International Furniture Fair Guangzhou (Phase 2)](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/china-international-furniture-fair-guangzhou-phase-2/)
- [AHEC China Convention](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/ahec-china-convention/)
- [China International Furniture Fair Guangzhou](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/china-international-furniture-fair-guangzhou/)
- [International Built Environment Week (IBEW)](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/international-built-environment-week-ibew/) - The International Built Environment Week (IBEW) is organised by BCA International, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Building and Construction Authority, in partnership with RX Singapore. Widely regarded as the most comprehensive event on the built environment in the Asia Pacific, the IBEW is the ideal platform for the global community to converge and share
- [BEX Asia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/bex-asia/) - This year marks the 17th edition of BEX Asia as the Premier Built Environment Expo in Southeast Asia, the hub for over 250 exhibitors to build conversations and grow businesses together. As the gateway to the $450 Billion Southeast Asia construction market, BEX Asia offers a meaningful partnership opportunity for businesses across the Built Environment
- [Saudi Wood Expo](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/saudi-wood-expo/) - Explore the latest trends, technologies, sustainable wood products and inspiring design solutions at the largest wood and woodworking industry event. An exceptional opportunity to network and connect with industry leaders, craftsmen and innovators to enhance your projects with creativity, sustainability and success. Saudi Wood Expo, taking place from 2 - 4 September 2024 in Riyadh, at
- [IndiaWood](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/indiawood/) - INDIAWOOD aims to drive the Indian furniture manufacturing and woodworking industry and establish India as one of the top manufacturing destinations in the region. Here you will get an opportunity to meet numerous national and international decision-makers, acquire new customers and discuss key issues including Digitalization, Sustainability, Skilling, Supply Chain Management as also discover new
- [VIFA Expo](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/vifa-expo/)
- [Hawa Expo](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/hawa-expo/) - HawaExpo 2024: Navigating the World of Possibility in Vietnam’s Largest Nationally Endorsed Export Furniture Fair Under the patronage of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the professional guidance and coordination of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade, HawaExpo is organized by VIFOREST FAIR
- [Malaysian International Furniture Fair 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/malaysian-international-furniture-fair-2025/)
- [Domotex](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/domotex-2/) - Exhibitors and visitors from all over the world, four days of business, trends and lifestyle as well as plenty of opportunities to win orders. Register today for DOMOTEX 2025 [January 16 - 19] in Hanover, the perfect place to do business.
- [Cairo Wood Show](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/cairo-wood-show/) - The 8th Edition was a success, exceeding expectations by providing a unique platform for Wood and Woodworking Machinery professionals to interact and close lucrative business transactions during the exhibition. The Cairo WoodShow 2023 featured B2B discussions, Conferences, and outstanding innovations. Cairo WoodShow 2023 provides an excellent platform for the industry to interact, share insights, and provide
- [Smart Furniture Solutions Vietnam](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/smart-furniture-solutions-vietnam/) - The fifth edition of Smart Furniture Solutions Vietnam returns to the booming Binh Duong province, home to a concentration of furniture manufacturers. To assist manufacturers in staying competitive, the exhibition once again showcases smart manufacturing and digital technologies that enhance production speed, efficiency, and quality. Gain insights from leading Industry 4. 0 practices and explore
- [NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/nhla-annual-convention-exhibit-showcase/) - Embark on an unforgettable journey, as we gather the global hardwood community for an unparalleled experience at the NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase. This premier event is your gateway to the global hardwood community, offering unparalleled opportunities to explore cutting-edge products, discover industry trends, and connect with fellow professionals from around the world. Against
- [IFMAC & WOODMAC](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/ifmac-woodmac/)
- [Thailand International Woodworking & Furniture Exhibition](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/thailand-international-woodworking-furniture-exhibition/) - To Present & Discuss the latest technology, solution, materials, trends and sustainability impacting the woodworking industry Your key face-to-face exhibition & networking platform to connect and do business with woodworking and furniture industry in ASEAN Hosted by Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment 18th to 20th September 2024 (Biennial), Hall 11, IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Centre, Bangkok, Thailand
- [China International Furniture Fair Shanghai](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/china-international-furniture-fair-shanghai/) - Launched in 1998 with 384 exhibitors, an exhibition space of 45,000 square meters and the attendance of more than 20,000 buyers, CIFF, China International Furniture Fair (Guangzhou/Shanghai) has been successfully held for 45 sessions and creates the world’s most preferred one stop trading platform for product launch, domestic sales and export trade in the furnishing
- [China International Furniture Expo](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/fmc-2024/) - The first edition of China International Furniture Expo (also known as Furniture China) was co-hosted by the China National Furniture Association and Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd. in 1993. Since then, Furniture China has been held in Shanghai in the second week of every September. Since its establishment, Furniture China has been
- [VIFA ASEAN](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/vifa-asean/) - VIFA ASEAN 2024 will showcase the best modern and traditional furniture, furnishing, home décor and handicrafts from the South East Asian regions, which are rich of cultural heritage. VIFA ASEAN 2024 provides a trade platform for South East Asian manufacturers to display their best products and to connect with buyers from all over the world. VIFA ASEAN 2024 is the Pioneer exhibition
- [Korean International Furniture & Interior Fair](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/korean-international-furniture-interior-fair/)
- [BuildTech Asia 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/buildtech-asia-2024/) - BuildTech Asia 2024 is the region's most influential B2B trade event on Building and Construction Technology, featuring SMART Building & Construction, Digital Solutions, Integrated Facilities Management, Innovative Materials & Finishes, and Sustainable Construction. Bringing together trade professionals from across the built environment industry, BuildTech Asia provides a strategic platform for empowering business growth through exchange
- [SylvaWood Expo](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/sylvawood-expo/) - Asia’s only trade expo for sourcing wood materials. Sylva Wood in Shanghai once again brings together the global timber network to trade and secure new avenues of growth in one of the world’s most exciting market for wood. Meet leading wood associations and professional buyers from the flooring, furniture, doors and windows, and interior furnishing
- [Domotex asia / ChinaFloor](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/domotex-asia-chinafloor/) - DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR is the leading flooring exhibition in the Asian-Pacific region and the second largest flooring show worldwide.
- [Xylexpo](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/xylexpo/) - The 28th edition of Xylexpo, the biennial international exhibition of woodworking and furniture technology, is moving back to May. Back to origins: Xylexpo has always been held in May, since its foundation. The pandemic emergency had forced the organizers to choose a different time slot in October, building a different scenario and new partnerships to
- [interzum Guangzhou](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/interzum-guangzhou/) - The most influential trade fair for the furniture production, woodworking machinery and interior decor industry in Asia - interzum guangzhou - will take place from 28-31 March 2024. Held in conjunction with Asia’s biggest furniture fair - China International Furniture Fair (CIFF – Office Furniture Show), the exhibition covers the entire industry vertical. Industry players
- [Dubai Woodshow](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/dubai-woodshow-2/) - The Largest Wood and Woodworking Machinery TradeShow in the Middle East and North Africa. Providing a perfect platform for suppliers, manufacturers & machinery and tools companies to showcase their products, innovative technologies, production scenarios and large scale machinery to key players in the Wood & Woodworking Machinery Industry.
- [Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF)](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/malaysian-international-furniture-fair-miff/) - MIFF is the No. 1 furniture fair in Southeast Asia and is consistently ranked amongst the top 10 worldwide. Truly a global B2B trade show, MIFF takes you right into the heart of the furniture industry in the thriving ASEAN economic ecosystem, connecting you with important contacts in your own industry and uncover new ways
- [Holz-Handwerk 2024](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/holz-handwerk-2024/) - HOLZ-HANDWERK in Nuremberg, the European Trade Fair for Machine Technology, Equipment and Supplies for the Wood Craft, focuses on processing and working the living material wood. Here you find the latest trends and innovations for the woodworking & wood processing sector – from sawing and grinding machines to woodworking machines or extraction systems. This makes HOLZ-HANDWERK one of the most important events for carpenters and joiners in the
- [53th CIFF Guangzhou 2024 (Phase 2)](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/53th-ciff-guangzhou-2024-phase-2/)
- [53th CIFF Guangzhou 2024 (Phase 1)](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/53th-ciff-guangzhou-2024-phase-1/)
- [India Wood](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/india-wood/) - Welcome to INDIAWOOD 2024, the 13th edition of Asia’s leading international trade fair for the woodworking and furniture manufacturing industry will be held from 22 – 26 February, 2024 at Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru, India. Our aim is to drive the growth of the Indian furniture manufacturing and woodworking sector, positioning India as
- [imm Cologne](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/imm-cologne/) - Where are tomorrow’s interior design trends shown first? Where can you meet star designers? Where can you get a chance for close encounters with new furniture and visions, and meet face-to-face with people in the industry? And also find the networks to order the furniture that will boost your business? Trendsetters and creative newcomers will
- [Domotex](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/domotex/) - Exhibitors and visitors from all over the world, four days of business, the latest trends and lifestyle, as well as countless opportunities to take orders ... this is the promise of DOMOTEX – The World of Flooring – that marks the start of the trade’s business year. For a few days Hannover will serve as
- [Vietnam Wood 2023](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/vietnam-wood-2023/) - Explore Smart Factory Solutions for the Wood Industry at VietnamWood 2023 VietnamWood 2023, the premier woodworking machinery exhibition, is set to make a triumphant comeback from September 20th -23rd, showcasing smart factory solutions for the wood industry. With approximately 350 exhibitors from 28 countries and regions, the event will present a wide range of woodworking
- [Bex Asia 2023](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/bex-asia-2023/) - Register now for BEX Asia 2023, the region’s foremost exhibition for the Built Environment Industry. Get first-hand information on the latest innovation and technologies in advanced construction, sustainability, energy efficiency, productivity, and smart solutions from around the world. Build and expand your network with industry leaders and key players from the built environment community to
- [Bex Asia 2023](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/bex-asia-2022/) - Register now for BEX Asia 2023, the region’s foremost exhibition for the Built Environment Industry. Get first-hand information on the latest innovation and technologies in advanced construction, sustainability, energy efficiency, productivity, and smart solutions from around the world. Build and expand your network with industry leaders and key players from the built environment community to
- [The Big 5](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/the-big-5-2/) - The Big 5 is the largest and most influential event for the construction industry with its global hub in Dubai acting as the gateway between East and West. Their mission is to unite the global construction community and provide leading-edge innovation, knowledge, and business opportunities for industry stakeholders to connect, grow, and succeed. They believe
- [Architecture & Building Services (ABS) 2022](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/architecture-and-building-services-2022/) - Targeting the Southeast Asian and the international market, the Architecture & Building Services (ABS) series is the premier and long-standing one-stop meeting place for the built industry and a platform for establishing high-quality networking and business matching held in Singapore. Themed ‘Sustainability In A Digital Built Environment’, ABS 2022 will provide a real-time interactive and
- [Malaysian Wood Expo (Postponed)](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/malaysian-wood-expo/) - The Malaysian Wood Expo aims to bring together, international timber-based and woodworking machinery suppliers and buyers for trade and networking opportunities as well as to tap into some fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia.
- [Hawa Expo 2023](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/hawa-expo-2023/)
- [IWF Atlanta](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/iwf-atlanta/) - The International Woodworking Fair® is North America’s largest woodworking technology and design trade show and conference and a top destination for the global woodworking sector. IWF delivers the latest solutions in architectural woodwork, cabinetry, flooring, furniture manufacturing, engineered products, doors, windows, machinery, tools, metals, plastics and more. IWF is where the woodworking business does business.
- [China Yiwu International Forest Products Fair](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/china-yiwu-international-forest-products-fair/) - China Yiwu International Forest Products Fair (Forest Fair for short), hosted by National Forestry and Grassland Administration and the People's Government of Zhejiang Province, has been held successfully for 13 years since 2008. The Forest Fair is a green, low-carbon and environmentally friendly exhibition, with powerful trading function, abundance of business opportunities, prominent international level
- [FIND Design Fair Asia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/find-design-fair-asia/) - FIND – Design Fair Asia is an opportunity for exchange and inspiration in West meets East, putting Asia firmly on the global design circuit. As part of a joint venture with Fiera Milano, dmg events will bring together the largest carefully selected collection of interior brands, key opinion leaders, designers and content from across the
- [FENESTRATION BAU China](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/fenestration-bau-china/)
- [China Architecture Design Expo](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/china-architecture-design-expo/) - CADE is the first architectural design exhibition in the Asia Pacific region focused on building high-end building system solutions and high-quality architect communication platforms. Sponsored by Architectural Society of China, Messe München and MMU BAU Fenestration Co., Ltd. CADE aims to achieve the perfect integration of architecture with art and technology, and the tracing of
- [Design Shanghai](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/design-shanghai/) - Design Shanghai is one of the world's most prestigious international design events and Asia's premier design event. Constantly breaking new ground, it has set a precedent in China's ever-growing design community. Showcasing the best design brands and galleries from across the globe, Design Shanghai provides a unique and exciting platform to network and establish long-term
- [Megabuild Indonesia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/megabuild-indonesia/) - MEGA BUILD Indonesia, Jakarta’s largest building material exhibition held in the heart of Jakarta at Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), congregates over 40,000 professionals from Developers, Project Owners, Operators, Architects, Interior Designers and Engineering into this annual 4 days event. Featuring more than 500 brands both locally and internationally, Mega Build Indonesia is the platform for business to
- [Architecture + Construction Materials](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/architecture-construction-materials-2/) - Started as an expanded version of the construction materials division of JAPAN SHOP in 1995, ARCHITECTURE + CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS has been held every year since then. It has now grown into a comprehensive exhibition of materials and other related products indispensable for building various architectural structures in the city. The comprehensive range of exhibits includes
- [Project Qatar](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/project-qatar/) - Project Qatar is the International Construction Technology and Building Materials Exhibition contributes to Qatar’s specialized in construction and all related industries. The show promises fast market access into the country’s lucrative construction market, and the opportunity to generate new business leads with companies of all sizes. Project Qatar is thus a peerless platform, and participation
- [Index Dubai](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/index-dubai/) - INDEX has been connecting regional buyers with global suppliers, brands and manufacturers since 1991. The event attracts thousands of serious buyers each year, providing an unrivalled opportunity for professionals and creative thinkers to network, discover and do business.
- [Export Furniture Exhibition](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/export-furniture-exhibition/)
- [Malaysia International Furniture Fair](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/malaysia-international-furniture-fair/) - Being the No. 1 furniture fair in Southeast Asia, and consistently ranked amongst the top 10 worldwide, the Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) has spearheaded the furniture trade scene for years. Every year, quality exhibitors and buyers from all over the world converge on this global stage. Since its inception in 1995, MIFF has created
- [FMC 2022](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/fmc-2022/) - The first edition of China International Furniture Expo (also known as Furniture China) was co-hosted by China National Furniture Association and Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd. in 1993. Since then, Furniture China has been held in Shanghai in the second week of every September. Since its establishment, Furniture China has been making
- [Qingdao International Furniture Fair](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/qingdao-international-furniture-fair/)
- [Wood Taiwan](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/wood-taiwan-2/)
- [DelhiWood](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/delhiwood/) - NürnbergMesse is one of the 15 largest trade fair companies in the world. Its portfolio covers around 120 national and international trade fairs and congresses at the Nuremberg location and worldwide. It is the people, their ideas and products, which have made NürnbergMesse a globally successful trade fair company. This success story is at the
- [Cairo WoodShow 2022](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/cairo-woodshow-2022/) - Egyptian furniture sector is the 3rd largest industrial sector in terms of establishments and employment in Egypt and accounts for 13% of the total industrial employment. The country is supposed to have an estimated population of nearly 100 million by 2020 making it one of the largest markets in the MENA region. Damietta city is the
- [Shanghai International Furniture Machinery & Woodworking Machinery Fair](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/shanghai-international-furniture-machinery-woodworking-machinery-fair/) - Shanghai International Furniture Machinery & Woodworking Machinery Fair (WMF) is one of the most established and professional woodworking machinery exhibitions of its kind in Asia since 1986. In view of the rising demand in innovative technologies across the entire supply chain of furniture production and woodworking industry, WMF has been collocated with CIFF (Shanghai) once a year
- [50th CIFF Shanghai 2022](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/50th-ciff-shanghai-2022/) - Young and with a strong desire to grow, able to provide large spaces: the National Exhibition & Convention Centre in Hongqiao is one of the world’s largest exhibition complexes. The opportunities provided by this enormous venue have made it possible to host the whole furniture sectors. While the desire to offer extraordinary sources of inspiration
- [49th CIFF Guangzhou 2022 (Phase 1)](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/49th-ciff-guangzhou-2022-part-1/) - Driven by innovation and design, CIFF – China International Furniture Fair is a business platform of strategic importance both for the domestic market and for export development; it is the world’s largest furniture fair that represents the entire supply chain, bringing top-tier companies together, promoting new products, ideas, and solutions in order to meet constantly-evolving market needs,
- [49th CIFF Guangzhou (Phase 2)](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/49th-ciff-guangzhou-phase-2/) - Driven by innovation and design, CIFF – China International Furniture Fair is a business platform of strategic importance both for the domestic market and for export development; it is the world’s largest furniture fair that represents the entire supply chain, bringing top-tier companies together, promoting new products, ideas, and solutions in order to meet constantly-evolving market needs,
- [Korea International Furniture & Interior Fair (KOFURN)](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/korea-international-furniture-interior-fair-kofurn/) - Korea International Furniture & Interior Fair[KOFURN] have been organized since 1981 with start of “National Best Furniture Fair” and “International Wood Working Machinery Fair on 1982. To foster trade in goods industry, KOFURN had been held bienninally from 1984 to 2002. From 2003, KOFURN has been organized annually and we had the 32th anniversary in
- [Indonesia International Furniture Expo](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/indonesia-international-furniture-expo/) - Carrying a theme of REDEFINE / INSPIRE / INNOVATION, IFEX has its own interpretation. IFEX Indonesia REDEFINE Furniture Expo, not only for trade business activity but it changes into Furniture Industry information IFEX Indonesia INSPIRE Furniture Manufacturer, IFEX prides the industry with the largest range of specialty furniture and craft products, perfectly blending innovative design and fine craftsmanship inspired by the
- [Wood Taiwan](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/wood-taiwan/) - WOOD TAIWAN 2022 DigitalGo and Online Exhibition will be held soon from April 28 to May 12. As the only woodworking machinery exhibition in Taiwan, this 2-week digital event covers 5 major activities, including online exhibition, Sourcing Taiwan, WOOD Insight, WOODDiscover-factory tour and Manufacturers Win Podcast. All the audiovisual programs will be presented in a
- [Sylva Wood](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/sylva-wood/) - Asia’s only trade expo for sourcing wood materials. The 5th edition of Sylva Wood in Shanghai once again brings together the global timber network to trade and secure new avenues of growth in one of the world’s most exciting market for wood. Meet leading wood associations and professional buyers from the flooring, furniture, doors and windows,
- [The 32nd China (Beijing) International Building Decorations & Building Materials Exhibition](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/the-32nd-china-beijing-international-building-decorations-building-materials-exhibition/) - The 32th China (Beijing) International Building Decorations & Building Materials Exhibition will be held on May, 2022 at the China International Exhibition Center in Beijing. The 120,000-square-meter display area of the new exhibition hall will be used to show building decoration products such as Whole house customization, Whole house decoration, Kitchen & bath appliances, Integrated
- [BIFA Wood Vietnam](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/bifa-wood-vietnam/) - BIFA Wood Vietnam 2022 is jointly organised by two of the most influential brands in Southeast Asia’s timber and woodworking sector: Binh Duong Furniture Association (BIFA) and Panels & Furniture Group of wood magazines BIFA represents the wood processing industry in Binh Duong province. It supports members with market development, products, raw materials and technology.
- [48th CIFF Shanghai (Online)](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/48th-ciff-shanghai/) - Young and with a strong desire to grow, able to provide large spaces: the National Exhibition & Convention Centre in Hongqiao is one of the world’s largest exhibition complexes. The opportunities provided by this enormous venue have made it possible to host the whole furniture sectors. While the desire to offer extraordinary sources of inspiration
- [IndoBuildTech Jakarta 2021](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/indobuildtech-jakarta-2021/) - In line with the top priority in efforts to recover the world economy, The infrastructure development and construction industry are the key sectors that become the main focus of post-pandemic industrial recovery efforts. Therefore, in general, all drivers in this industrial sector can be assembled with a Recovery Action Plan that focuses on strategic recovery in
- [Gulf Construction Expo](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/gulf-construction-expo/) - Gulf Construction Expo (formerly called gulfBID expo) will be ‘Building for the Future’ through the definitive showcase for the Construction and Building Materials sector. This international Expo for construction machinery, building material and construction vehicles — provides the construction sector in the GCC with a professional platform for networking, investment and the exchange of ideas
- [INDEX Saudi](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/index-saudi/) - INDEX Saudi is a trade (B2B) exhibition that connects interior designers, buyers, retailers, distributors, consultants and contractors to interiors brands, products and services specifically to meet the demands of the fast-growing Saudi Arabian real estate market.
- [Architecture + Construction Materials](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/architecture-construction-materials/) - Started as an expanded version of the construction materials division of JAPAN SHOP in 1995, ARCHITECTURE + CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS has been held every year since then. It has now grown into a comprehensive exhibition of materials and other related products indispensable for building various architectural structures in the city. The comprehensive range of exhibits includes
- [125th NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/125th-nhla-annual-convention-exhibit-showcase/)
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- [Dubai Woodshow](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/dubai-woodshow/) - Dubai WoodShow is the premier destination for wood specialists who visit the show every year from across the globe. It is the region’s only dedicated business-to-business meeting place for the wood and woodworking machinery industry. The trade show entering into its 17th edition next year, it is the only large-scale trade (B2B) exhibition providing a perfect
- [Vietnam Wood](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/vietnam-wood/)
- [Cairo Woodshow](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/cairo-woodshow/) - The fifth edition had a successful run and went beyond expectations in catering to the wood and woodworking machinery professionals by providing a unique platform to interact and close lucrative business deals during the course of the exhibition. The sixth edition will take place physically from 9 - 12 December, 2021 at Cairo International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Nasr
- [49th CIFF Guangzhou (Phase 1)](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/49th-ciff-guangzhou-phase-1/) - CIFF was born here, and a good 35 editions have been held in the capital of Guangdong. Deemed a historic fair for this city, every year is definitely a very animated affair and attracts tens of thousands professional buyers from the main markets of the world; just think that because of the extremely high number
- [Asean Super 8 (Digital)](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/asean-super-8-digital/) - ASEAN Super 8, the leading trade show for the Southeast-Asian built environment, will be transformed into a fully-virtual exhibition, known as “Sourcing Month”, from 1 – 30 November 2021. ASEAN Super 8 Virtual Connect Exhibition 2021 will be held in conjunction with the International Construction Week (ICW) hosted by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), and features Virtual Exhibitions, Conferences, Webinars, Business Matching,
- [AfriWood 2021](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/afriwood-2021/) - AFRIWOOD 2022 is the foremost exhibition that offers you a chance to meet wood and woodworking professionals and develop ideas for increasing the range and quality of one's business. It has a vision to be the platform for creative ideas and new technologies, as wood manufacturers and traders turn their attention towards innovative resources that
- [Mokkiten Japan 2021](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/mokkiten-japan-2021/) - The Fair aims to promote rationalization of production facilities and improvements in productivity in the woodworking industry and environmental industry by exhibiting superior woodworking machinery, forest machinery, wooden material recycling equipment and other related products from all over the world. Through these efforts, it also aims to contribute to the enhancement of business activities, the
- [NHLA Convention 2021](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/nhla-convention-2021/) - This year, the NHLA Annual Convention & Exhibit Showcase will be held at the state-of-the-art Palm County Convention Center with 50,000 square feet of column-free exhibit space. (Ceiling height is 29 feet.) There is an 8-story, on-site parking garage, 10 loading docks with direct access into the exhibit hall, and a flat lot area for
- [The Big 5](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/the-big-5/) - As preparations are in full swing for The Big 5 live in-person on 12 – 15 September 2021 at Dubai World Trade Centre, we are excited to announce that The Big 5 Online is now open! The online platform is available for construction professionals anywhere in the world so join us online today and start
- [Salone del Mobile, Milano](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/salone-del-mobile-milano/) - A showcase that has always mixed business with culture, shaping the history of design and furnishing yesterday, today and tomorrow. A global platform for truly top-notch products with an emphasis on innovation. The Salone Internazionale del Mobile is split into three style categories: Classic, which draws on the values of tradition, craftsmanship and skill in
- [FMC China 2021](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/event/fmc-china-2021/) - The vitality of brand, design and even high-end manufacturing is inseparable from the innovation of materials and processes. This year, Furniture Manufacturing & Supply China (FMC China 2021) is still full of highlights. Qianbaihui, Lunbo, Maya, Cherry, Meixin and other major fabric brands are all confirmed to attend. For plate and finishing material brands, other than Tubaobao

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- [IBEW 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/ibew-2025/)
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- [sustainable building](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/sustainable-building/)
- [CORENET X](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/corenet-x/)
- [Deluxe Systems](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/deluxe-systems/)
- [Italian design](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/italian-design/)
- [FIND Design Fair Asia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/find-design-fair-asia/)
- [Italian architectural solutions](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/italian-architectural-solutions/)
- [Singapore Design Week](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/singapore-design-week/)
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- [Germano Vitali](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/germano-vitali/)
- [Jowat](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/jowat/)
- [SICAM](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/sicam/)
- [SICAM 2025](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/sicam-2025/)
- [industrial adhesives](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/industrial-adhesives/)
- [furniture manufacturing](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/furniture-manufacturing/)
- [PUR hot-melt](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/pur-hot-melt/)
- [Green Adhesives](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/green-adhesives/)
- [dispersion adhesive](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/dispersion-adhesive/)
- [furniture panels](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/furniture-panels/)
- [edgebanding](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/edgebanding/)
- [Jowacoll GROW 125.00](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/jowacoll-grow-125-00/)
- [Jowatherm PUR 608.00](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/jowatherm-pur-608-00/)
- [Jowatherm PUR 608.10](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/jowatherm-pur-608-10/)
- [National Forestry Day](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/national-forestry-day/)
- [South Australian timber industry](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/south-australian-timber-industry/)
- [South Australian Forest Products Association](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/south-australian-forest-products-association/)
- [SAFPA](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/safpa/)
- [South Australian timber](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/south-australian-timber/)
- [Canadian timber](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/canadian-timber/)
- [US tariffs](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/us-tariffs/)
- [Japan timber construction](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/japan-timber-construction/)
- [Japan 2x4 Home Builders Association](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/japan-2x4-home-builders-association/)
- [Canada Wood Japan](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/canada-wood-japan/)
- [Canada Wood](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/canada-wood/)
- [fire-resistant certifications](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/fire-resistant-certifications/)
- [fire approvals](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/fire-approvals/)
- [Singapore Polytechnic](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/singapore-polytechnic/)
- [ESGpedia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/esgpedia/)
- [carbon accounting](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/carbon-accounting/)
- [Sustainability Capability Development programme](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/sustainability-capability-development-programme/)
- [Energy Efficiency Grant](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/energy-efficiency-grant/)
- [EEG](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/eeg/)
- [energy-efficient equipment](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/energy-efficient-equipment/)
- [LBD Engineering](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/lbd-engineering/)
- [Infinity Cube](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/infinity-cube/)
- [Battery Energy Storage System](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/battery-energy-storage-system/)
- [sustainable construction](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/sustainable-construction/)
- [sustainable buildings](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/sustainable-buildings/)
- [New Zealand forestry](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/new-zealand-forestry/)
- [WorkSafe New Zealand](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/worksafe-new-zealand/)
- [forestry safety](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/forestry-safety/)
- [WorkSafe](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/worksafe/)
- [Approved Code of Practice](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/approved-code-of-practice/)
- [ACOP](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/acop/)
- [Forest Industry Safety Council](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/forest-industry-safety-council/)
- [New Zealand Forest Owners Association](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/new-zealand-forest-owners-association/)
- [Forest Industry Contractors Association](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/forest-industry-contractors-association/)
- [carbon capture](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/carbon-capture/)
- [pulp mill flue gases](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/pulp-mill-flue-gases/)
- [green transition](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/green-transition/)
- [Hendro Hadinata](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/hendro-hadinata/)
- [KARANA collection](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/karana-collection/)
- [IDW](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/idw/)
- [Hadinata](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/hadinata/)
- [American hardwoods](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/american-hardwoods/)
- [Omega Mas](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/omega-mas/)
- [CIFF Guangzhou 2026](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/ciff-guangzhou-2026/)
- [furniture solutions](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/furniture-solutions/)
- [smart furniture](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/smart-furniture/)
- [CIFF Guangzhou](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/ciff-guangzhou/)
- [DesertBoard](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/desertboard/)
- [Palm Strand Board](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/palm-strand-board/)
- [PSB](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/psb/)
- [Saudi Wood Expo](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/saudi-wood-expo/)
- [UAE](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/uae/)
- [date palm waste](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/date-palm-waste/)
- [sustainable wood alternative](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/sustainable-wood-alternative/)
- [engineered boards](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/engineered-boards/)
- [panel manufacturing](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/panel-manufacturing/)
- [waste wood](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/waste-wood/)
- [TOMRA Recycling](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/tomra-recycling/)
- [sensor-based sorting](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/sensor-based-sorting/)
- [TOMRA](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/tomra/)
- [waste management](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/waste-management/)
- [appointment](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/appointment/)
- [WAGNER](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/wagner/)
- [J Wagner Asia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/j-wagner-asia/)
- [WAGNER Group](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/wagner-group/)
- [decorative finishing](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/decorative-finishing/)
- [industrial solutions](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/industrial-solutions/)
- [powder coating](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/powder-coating/)
- [liquid coating](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/liquid-coating/)
- [Rance Timber](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/rance-timber/)
- [South Africa forestry](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/south-africa-forestry/)
- [African Forestry Impact Platform](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/african-forestry-impact-platform/)
- [AFIP](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/afip/)
- [sawmilling](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/sawmilling/)
- [Donald Trump](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/donald-trump/)
- [Trump](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/trump/)
- [furniture imports](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/furniture-imports/)
- [import duties](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/import-duties/)
- [chipboard manufacturing](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/chipboard-manufacturing/)
- [chipboard](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/chipboard/)
- [wood in architecture](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/wood-in-architecture/)
- [sustainable housing](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/sustainable-housing/)
- [low-carbon construction](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/low-carbon-construction/)
- [Berlin housing](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/berlin-housing/)
- [Stora Enso](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/stora-enso/)
- [Sylva](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/sylva/)
- [cross-laminated timber](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/cross-laminated-timber/)
- [Segezha](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/segezha/)
- [Novoeniseysk sawmill](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/novoeniseysk-sawmill/)
- [Russian timber](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/russian-timber/)
- [Segezha Group](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/segezha-group/)
- [EUDR](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/eudr/)
- [EU deforestation regulation](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/eu-deforestation-regulation/)
- [EUTR](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/eutr/)
- [EU timber regulation](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/eu-timber-regulation/)
- [deforestation](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/deforestation/)
- [STARK Group](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/stark-group/)
- [building materials supplier](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/building-materials-supplier/)
- [STARK](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/stark/)
- [Floor & Decor](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/floor-decor/)
- [hard-surface flooring](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/hard-surface-flooring/)
- [Jartek](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/jartek/)
- [Jartek Nordic](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/jartek-nordic/)
- [Swedish market](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/swedish-market/)
- [Composites Future](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/composites-future/)
- [Xylexpo](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/xylexpo/)
- [Plast](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/plast/)
- [multimateriality](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/multimateriality/)
- [technological advances](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/technological-advances/)
- [James Jones & Sons](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/james-jones-sons/)
- [pallet manufacturing](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/pallet-manufacturing/)
- [Newcastle Pallets](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/newcastle-pallets/)
- [Seapal Pallets & Crates](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/seapal-pallets-crates/)
- [Hyne Timber](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/hyne-timber/)
- [Sonae Arauco](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/sonae-arauco/)
- [MDF panels](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/mdf-panels/)
- [recycling line](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/recycling-line/)
- [recycled wood](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/recycled-wood/)
- [particleboard](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/particleboard/)
- [L Catterton](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/l-catterton/)
- [Seki Furniture](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/seki-furniture/)
- [Japan furniture market](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/japan-furniture-market/)
- [residential furniture](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/residential-furniture/)
- [commercial furniture](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/commercial-furniture/)
- [Relaxform](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/relaxform/)
- [Crash Gate](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/crash-gate/)
- [home fixtures and furnishings](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/home-fixtures-and-furnishings/)
- [IFMAC WOODMAC](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/ifmac-woodmac/)
- [Jakarta](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/jakarta/)
- [Interzum Jakarta](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/interzum-jakarta/)
- [International Hardware Fair Indonesia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/international-hardware-fair-indonesia/)
- [Pfeifer Group](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/pfeifer-group/)
- [Pölkky](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/polkky/)
- [Pfeifer Timber](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/pfeifer-timber/)
- [SMARTI](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/smarti/)
- [AI scanner](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/ai-scanner/)
- [iCon scanner](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/icon-scanner/)
- [machine vision algorithm](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/machine-vision-algorithm/)
- [x-ray scanning](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/x-ray-scanning/)
- [strength grading](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/strength-grading/)
- [defect detection](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/defect-detection/)
- [XCUTS](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/xcuts/)
- [panel processing](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/panel-processing/)
- [DRILLTEQ V-310](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/drillteq-v-310/)
- [SAWTEQ S-300](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/sawteq-s-300/)
- [EDGETEQ S-300](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/edgeteq-s-300/)
- [XES 200](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/xes-200/)
- [Philippine Woodmac](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/philippine-woodmac/)
- [Philippine Wood Expo](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/philippine-wood-expo/)
- [trade event](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/trade-event/)
- [fastening technology](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/fastening-technology/)
- [Fischer](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/fischer/)
- [Carmelite monastery](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/carmelite-monastery/)
- [fastening solution](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/fastening-solution/)
- [Bruges](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/bruges/)
- [injection mortar](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/injection-mortar/)
- [British Columbia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/british-columbia/)
- [wood manufacturing](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/wood-manufacturing/)
- [BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/bc-manufacturing-jobs-fund/)
- [BCMJF](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/bcmjf/)
- [Canadian Bavarian Millwork and Lumber](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/canadian-bavarian-millwork-and-lumber/)
- [BC forestry](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/bc-forestry/)
- [bioproducts](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/bioproducts/)
- [Norsk Limtre](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/norsk-limtre/)
- [SCA](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/sca/)
- [lodgepole pine](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/lodgepole-pine/)
- [raw material](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/raw-material/)
- [heat treatment](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/heat-treatment/)
- [Rettenmeier](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/rettenmeier/)
- [Latvia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/latvia/)
- [Baltics](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/baltics/)
- [Baltic Timber](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/baltic-timber/)
- [mass timber building](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/mass-timber-building/)
- [ETC Hyllie](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/etc-hyllie/)
- [ETC Bygg](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/etc-bygg/)
- [Hasslacher Group](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/hasslacher-group/)
- [urban housing](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/urban-housing/)
- [Element5](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/element5/)
- [timber buildings](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/timber-buildings/)
- [Ontario](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/ontario/)
- [Invest Ontario](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/invest-ontario/)
- [timber producer](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/timber-producer/)
- [Bruks Siwertell](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/bruks-siwertell/)
- [stacker reclaimer](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/stacker-reclaimer/)
- [softwood chips](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/softwood-chips/)
- [OEM](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/oem/)
- [ETML](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/etml/)
- [European Tool-Machine Language](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/european-tool-machine-language/)
- [IMA Schelling Group](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/ima-schelling-group/)
- [IMA Schelling Italia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/ima-schelling-italia/)
- [Sirio](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/sirio/)
- [Carmet](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/carmet/)
- [batch size 1 systems](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/batch-size-1-systems/)
- [batch size 1](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/batch-size-1/)
- [US hardwoods](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/us-hardwoods/)
- [Australia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/australia/)
- [KEEP](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/keep/)
- [interior products](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/interior-products/)
- [workplace design](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/workplace-design/)
- [sustainable solutions](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/sustainable-solutions/)
- [Thailand MICE Exchange](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/thailand-mice-exchange/)
- [TMX](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/tmx/)
- [conference](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/conference/)
- [MICE](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/mice/)
- [European Commission](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/european-commission/)
- [WWF](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/wwf/)
- [US tariff](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/us-tariff/)
- [UPM-Kymmene Corporation](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/upm-kymmene-corporation/)
- [WISA](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/wisa/)
- [carbon accountability](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/carbon-accountability/)
- [BlackCamel Energy](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/blackcamel-energy/)
- [NetZero Carbon Guilt-Free Seal](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/netzero-carbon-guilt-free-seal/)
- [certification](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/certification/)
- [traceability](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/traceability/)
- [green sorting](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/green-sorting/)
- [stick stacking](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/stick-stacking/)
- [Hissmofors](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/hissmofors/)
- [Fraunhofer](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/fraunhofer/)
- [System 180](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/system-180/)
- [PreZero Holz](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/prezero-holz/)
- [Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/eberswalde-university-for-sustainable-development/)
- [Agency for Renewable Resources](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/agency-for-renewable-resources/)
- [Federal Ministry of Food](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/federal-ministry-of-food/)
- [Agriculture and Home Affairs](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/agriculture-and-home-affairs/)
- [deep learning](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/deep-learning/)
- [sorting solutions](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/sorting-solutions/)
- [material circularity](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/material-circularity/)
- [Finsa](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/finsa/)
- [Unicoat](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/unicoat/)
- [edge coating](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/edge-coating/)
- [laminate flooring](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/laminate-flooring/)
- [water resistance](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/water-resistance/)
- [waterproof](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/waterproof/)
- [flooring producer](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/flooring-producer/)
- [BlueLinx](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/bluelinx/)
- [Christina (Chris) Corley](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/christina-chris-corley/)
- [Christina Corley](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/christina-corley/)
- [Munksjö](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/munksjo/)
- [decor paper](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/decor-paper/)
- [Ahlstrom](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/ahlstrom/)
- [abrasive](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/abrasive/)
- [specialty paper](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/specialty-paper/)
- [softwood lumber](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/softwood-lumber/)
- [British Columbia Lumber Trade Council](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/british-columbia-lumber-trade-council/)
- [BCLTC](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/bcltc/)
- [Metsä Board](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/metsa-board/)
- [Muoto](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/muoto/)
- [Kuura](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/kuura/)
- [lignin](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/lignin/)
- [bio-based CO2 capture](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/bio-based-co2-capture/)
- [Finnish forestry](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/finnish-forestry/)
- [Raute Corporation](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/raute-corporation/)
- [Raute](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/raute/)
- [circular manufacturing](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/circular-manufacturing/)
- [National Sustainability Awards](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/national-sustainability-awards/)
- [wood imports](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/wood-imports/)
- [Section 232](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/section-232/)
- [Decorative Hardwoods Association](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/decorative-hardwoods-association/)
- [DHA](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/dha/)
- [WoodSafe](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/woodsafe/)
- [SCA Wood Scandinavia](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/sca-wood-scandinavia/)
- [fire-retardant wood](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/fire-retardant-wood/)
- [fire-safe wood](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/fire-safe-wood/)
- [Scottish forestry](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/scottish-forestry/)
- [Confor](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/confor/)
- [Scotland](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/scotland/)
- [Scottish Woodlands](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/scottish-woodlands/)
- [Glennon Brothers](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/glennon-brothers/)
- [Gresham House](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/gresham-house/)
- [timber industrial strategy](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/timber-industrial-strategy/)
- [Hasslacher](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/hasslacher/)
- [BIM](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/bim/)
- [Grown in Britain](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/grown-in-britain/)
- [carbon verification](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/carbon-verification/)
- [Biogenic Stored Carbon Quotient](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/biogenic-stored-carbon-quotient/)
- [BSCQ](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/bscq/)
- [IKEA](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/ikea/)
- [Ingka Group](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/ingka-group/)
- [supply chain](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/supply-chain/)
- [Locus](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/locus/)
- [logistics](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/logistics/)
- [Hancock Lumber](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/hancock-lumber/)
- [NELMA](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/nelma/)
- [Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/northeastern-lumber-manufacturers-association/)
- [eastern white pine](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/eastern-white-pine/)
- [biomass](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/biomass/)
- [Drax](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/drax/)
- [NGIS](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/ngis/)
- [carbon stocks](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/carbon-stocks/)
- [renewable energy](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/renewable-energy/)
- [Weyerhaeuser](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/weyerhaeuser/)
- [Thrive](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/thrive/)
- [Buckhannon](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/buckhannon/)
- [CSR](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/csr/)
- [Batch One Days](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/batch-one-days/)
- [Kushiro Wood Products](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/kushiro-wood-products/)
- [sawmill solutions](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/sawmill-solutions/)
- [BSW Timber](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/bsw-timber/)
- [Timber Development UK](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/timber-development-uk/)
- [C16](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/c16/)
- [airship](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/airship/)
- [digital twin](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/digital-twin/)
- [SingleTree](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/singletree/)
- [Pallmann Maschinenfabrik](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/pallmann-maschinenfabrik/)
- [Siempelkamp Size Reduction Solutions](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/siempelkamp-size-reduction-solutions/)
- [Australian Furniture Association](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/australian-furniture-association/)
- [Australian Industry Stewardship Council](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/australian-industry-stewardship-council/)
- [Rebuilt](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/rebuilt/)
- [carbon reporting](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/carbon-reporting/)
- [embodied carbon](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/embodied-carbon/)
- [carbon data](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/carbon-data/)
- [carbon calculations](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/carbon-calculations/)
- [Wood-Mizer](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/wood-mizer/)
- [Brenntag](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/brenntag/)
- [Momentive](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/momentive/)
- [coatings](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/coatings/)
- [materials](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/materials/)
- [material science](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/material-science/)
- [Rayonier](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/rayonier/)
- [PotlatchDeltic](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/potlatchdeltic/)
- [wood products](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/wood-products/)
- [timberland](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/timberland/)
- [merger](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/merger/)
- [Amazon](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/amazon/)
- [Ingka Investments](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/ingka-investments/)
- [forestland](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/forestland/)
- [Scanteak](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/scanteak/)
- [roadmap](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/roadmap/)
- [Pepperwall](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/pepperwall/)
- [Commune](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/commune/)
- [workspace design](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/workspace-design/)
- [Donaldson Timber Systems](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/donaldson-timber-systems/)
- [Grassp](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/grassp/)
- [Construction Industry Training Board](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/construction-industry-training-board/)
- [Industry Impact Fund](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/industry-impact-fund/)
- [CITB](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/citb/)
- [flame-retardant](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/flame-retardant/)
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- [spray painting](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/spray-painting/)
- [surface protection](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/surface-protection/)
- [AHF Products](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/ahf-products/)
- [Wellmade](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/wellmade/)
- [wood pellets](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/wood-pellets/)
- [Enviva](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/enviva/)
- [Vecoplan](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/vecoplan/)
- [AE Gibson & Sons](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/ae-gibson-sons/)
- [Gibson](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/gibson/)
- [waste processing](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/waste-processing/)
- [Metsäliitto Cooperative](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/metsaliitto-cooperative/)
- [CoGig](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/cogig/)
- [Female Leader Engineer](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/female-leader-engineer/)
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- [FII](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/fii/)
- [Sol Awards](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/sol-awards/)
- [Finished Edge Technology](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/finished-edge-technology/)
- [stair tread](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/stair-tread/)
- [IMA Schelling](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/ima-schelling/)
- [HS Timber Group](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/hs-timber-group/)
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- [Setra Group](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/setra-group/)
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- [Donaldson Group](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/donaldson-group/)
- [Perform Panel](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/perform-panel/)
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- [building product](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/building-product/)
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- [abrasives](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/abrasives/)
- [Brüggemann Holzbau](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/bruggemann-holzbau/)
- [DGNB](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/dgnb/)
- [forest machine](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/forest-machine/)
- [EPS Electric Power Systems](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/eps-electric-power-systems/)
- [EPS](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/eps/)
- [Dendora](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/dendora/)
- [thermal modification](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/thermal-modification/)
- [Lunawood](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/lunawood/)
- [hardwoods](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/hardwoods/)
- [facade](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/facade/)
- [decking](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/decking/)
- [building products](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/building-products/)
- [Disdero](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/disdero/)
- [LP Building Solutions](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/lp-building-solutions/)
- [LP](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/lp/)
- [OSB](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/osb/)
- [Malaysian Wood Expo](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/malaysian-wood-expo/)
- [Supreme Court](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/supreme-court/)
- [Skookum](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/skookum/)
- [bioenergy](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/bioenergy/)
- [Australian Competition and Consumer Commission](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/australian-competition-and-consumer-commission/)
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- [furniture safety](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/furniture-safety/)
- [forest products](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/forest-products/)
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- [Vida](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/vida/)
- [lumber market](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/lumber-market/)
- [trade mission](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/trade-mission/)
- [South Korea](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/south-korea/)
- [Nippon Paint](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/nippon-paint/)
- [Nipsea Group](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/nipsea-group/)
- [colour trends](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/colour-trends/)
- [sawn timber](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/sawn-timber/)
- [SMAU Innovation Award](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/smau-innovation-award/)
- [Smart Spindle](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/smart-spindle/)
- [electrospindle](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/electrospindle/)
- [CNC](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/cnc/)
- [Sunds Fibertech](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/sunds-fibertech/)
- [panelboard](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/panelboard/)
- [S Kijchai Enterprise](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/s-kijchai-enterprise/)
- [Action Tesa](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/action-tesa/)
- [MDF refining system](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/mdf-refining-system/)
- [building materials](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/building-materials/)
- [fibre production](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/fibre-production/)
- [fibre processing](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/fibre-processing/)
- [Remsoft](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/remsoft/)
- [LOGR](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/logr/)
- [digital platform](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/digital-platform/)
- [forest intelligence](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/forest-intelligence/)
- [Banneker Partners](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/banneker-partners/)
- [Lim Geomatics](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/lim-geomatics/)
- [drying](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/drying/)
- [finishing](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/finishing/)
- [tooling](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/tooling/)
- [Mohawk Industries](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/mohawk-industries/)
- [fibre recycling](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/fibre-recycling/)
- [Arauco](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/arauco/)
- [Malaysian Timber Certification Council](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/malaysian-timber-certification-council/)
- [MTCC](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/mtcc/)
- [Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/malaysian-timber-certification-scheme/)
- [MTCS](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/mtcs/)
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- [renewable resources](https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/tag/renewable-resources/)
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