Turkey: Competition Authority imposed fine of 270m lire
16.04.2021 − The Turkish Competition Authority wrapped up an investigation into 13 wood-based panel manufacturers from Turkey and the Turkish wood-based panel association during the first quarter.» more- Dieffenbacher landed eight orders in the first quarter − 15.04.2021
- China: total capacities decreased slightly in 2020 − 12.04.2021
- Martin Brettenthaler set to become EPF President
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Another change of ownership at Cabinetworks Group
16.04.2021 − Private equity company American Industrial Partners (AIP) is to sell The Cabinetworks Group to Platinum Equity. » more- Steinhoff: D&O insurers to pay up to €78.1m
- Ashley Furniture opens new plant in Pottsville
- Polipol to consolidate Hukla production in Wagrowiec
No roundwood imports possible from North America
16.04.2021 − Oak roundwood imports to the European Union (EU) from North America came to a standstill in the first quarter.» more- Chilean softwood lumber exports increase by 3%
- Prices for sawnwood still rising in United Kingdom − 14.04.2021
- Russia exports less softwood logs to China − 13.04.2021
SCM Group expands portfolio for CLT processing
16.04.2021 − SCM Group has added the “Area XL” CNC machining centre to its existing product portfolio of plants for processing cross-laminated timber (CLT) elements. » more- PGS enters German market by taking over Ullu − 15.04.2021
- Södra CLT works’ start-up not likely until mid-2022
- HS Timber begins construction of gluelam plant − 06.04.2021
Slump in profits registered by Ponsse in 2020
15.04.2021 − The pre-tax profit of Ponsse slumped by over 40 % in its business year 2020 to €39.6m. » more- US housing starts also decrease in February
- Fewer building approvals in December
- Increasing growth in timber industry’s sales from June
Decor paper: Logistics issues hamper overseas shipments
14.04.2021 − A scarcity of container capacity and an ensuing spike in freight rates, especially when doing business with Asia, have made it harder to deliver decor paper overseas, as well.» more- Glatfelter raises overlay paper revenues again
- Schattdecor enjoyed growth in finish foil business − 25.03.2021
- Kronospan notifies anti-trust authority of planned stake
Appeal against Unilin’s Chinese patent rejected
12.04.2021 − The Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has confirmed patent CN 101023230 held by Unilin in a decision published on 24 March. » more- Välinge Innovation expands extended patent protection − 09.04.2021
- FEB members achieve slight rise in DACH turnover
- Masonite: business in Europe also increased again