Tag: wood processing

The woodworking machinery manufacturer welcomed international dealers and customers to its Italian headquarters for demonstrations of the CNC nesting centre and its wider machinery portfolio.The Casadei Busellato team at its headquarters in Thiene, ItalyCasadei Busellato, a business unit of SCM Group, welcomed dealers and customers from around the world...

The three-day event in Hamburg, Germany, brought together around 360 delegates to discuss technological developments and changing demands on the wood-based materials industry.Organisers of the 14th European Wood-based Panel Symposium in Hamburg, from left: Prof Raoul Klingner (Fraunhofer WKI), Kris Wijnendaele (EPF), Harald Schwab (Fraunhofer WKI) and Alen Bukvic...

Mikko Lintula and Johanna Harjula will exchange roles in Nov, with Lintula taking over as mill manager of the Rauma sawmill and Harjula becoming technical director for sawn timber production.Mikko Lintula will become mill manager of Metsä Fibre’s Rauma sawmill on 1 Nov 2026 (Image: Metsä Group)Metsä Fibre has...

The Finnish forestry group said it had received about 5,050 cubic m of wood linked to construction sites in Kajaani and Muhos before suspending deliveries in mid-Sep.Wood delivered to Metsä Group linked to the Kajaani and Muhos sites totalled about 5,050 cubic m, according to the company (Image: Unsplash)Metsä...

The 50,000 sq m complex combines production, logistics, engineering and customer facilities to improve efficiency across the woodworking technology group’s international network.The new HOMAG site in Środa Wielkopolska, Poland, covers approximately 50,000 sq mHOMAG has opened a new production and engineering site in Środa Wielkopolska, Poland, following an investment...

The Leuna facility will produce 220,000 tonnes of renewable chemicals a year, using wood residues and low-grade beechwood to replace fossil-based raw materials.Opening ceremony to mark the inauguration of UPM’s new biorefinery in Leuna, Germany, on 15 Oct 2026UPM inaugurated its biorefinery in Leuna, Germany, on 15 Oct 2026,...

The German machinery manufacturer will assume responsibility for manufacturing, global sales, service and research and development for the measurement systems.Siempelkamp’s headquarters in Krefeld, Germany (Image: Siempelkamp)Siempelkamp will take over production, global sales, service and research and development for SicoScan measurement systems from Electronic Wood Systems (EWS), following a change...

After a seven-year break, Cefla Live returned to Cefla Finishing’s 3,000 sq m laboratory in Imola, Italy, for three days of live demonstrations and technical discussions with industry specialists, customers and partners.Visitors examine finished surfaces first-hand to assess the quality and performance of Cefla Finishing’s technologiesCefla Live 2026 concluded...

The Austrian wood-based materials group has acquired 65% of Kromaplast, strengthening its edging services and logistics for Italy’s furniture industry.Kromaplast is based in Cessalto, in Italy’s Veneto regionThe Egger Group has acquired a 65% stake in Italian edging specialist Kromaplast, strengthening its service and logistics capabilities for the country’s...

The two systems supplied by Sunds Fibertech have met agreed performance targets following start-up in Apr and Jun 2026.Sunds Fibertech supplied two PressBooster systems to Siam Fibreboard to increase production capacity and improve board quality while reducing resin consumption (Image: Sunds Fibertech)Siam Fibreboard, a Thai manufacturer of medium-density fibreboard...