All articles by Stephen Powney
Stephen Powney
Sunds Fibertech partners with Unidbtplus to enhance MDF production efficiency
Sunds Fibertech has signed a contract with Unidbtplus to install the Internal Resin Injection System at Unidbtplus’ MDF plant in South Korea.
Wood-based panels developments under the spotlight at IPPS 2025
Leading international wood-based panels conference IPPS 2025 will be taking place in Wales on October 1-2.
Andritz delivers pressurized refining system to Metro Decorative Pvt Ltd
International technology group Andritz has delivered a pressurized refining system to Metro Decorative Pvt Ltd in India.
Uniboard invests in robotic material handling system
Uniboard has announced an investment of $5.5m in an innovative robotic material handling system at its Val-d’Or particleboard plant.
Patent for Intelligent Extinguishing Automation GreCon IEM
The European Patent Office has granted Fagus-GreCon intellectual property rights for the GreCon IEM (Intelligent Extinguishing Module).
SAM Mouldings announces £20m landmark investment in its 35th anniversary year
UK & Ireland MDF mouldings manufacturer SAM Mouldings has announced a £20m investment in its 35th year of business.
EU Commission commences investigation into Brazilian softwood plywood imports
EU Commission commences investigation into Brazilian softwood plywood imports
Kronospan to produce sawn timber with acquisition of Romania sawmill
Global wood-based panel manufacturing giant Kronospan will now produce sawn timber products for the first time following the acquisition of Ziegler Group’s Sebeș sawmill.
Italian particleboard producer Xilopan to close permanently
Italian particleboard manufacturer Xilopan has shuttered production after deciding its panel manufacturing is uncompetitive in the current economic environment, according to Italian news outlets.
Ligna Exhibition to celebrate 50th anniversary
The global woodworking press gathered in Hanover for the media launch of this year’s Ligna exhibition – the world’s largest woodworking technology fair.