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EC investigation into Chinese hardwood plywood imports gets underway
The European Commission has started an anti-dumping investigation into hardwood plywood imports originating from China.
Dieffenbacher acquires Pagnoni
Dieffenbacher has acquired the Italian family-owned press manufacturer Pagnoni Impianti S.r.l.
European wood-based panels sector predicted to remain flat in 2025
European wood-based panels sector predicted to remain flat in 2025
Unilin Technologies partners with Dieffenbacher to roll out Osiris fibreboard recycling technology
Unilin Technologies is partnering with Dieffenbacher to roll out the fibreboard recycling technology Osiris.
Arauco’s panels business sees slight uptick in sales during Q2
Leading global wood-based panels producer Arauco posted adjusted EBITDA for its wood products business of US$124.6m during Q2, 2024, which translates to an 8.6% or US$9.8m increase compared to the previous quarter.
Thai panels producer S Kijchai Enterprise to build third MDF plant
Thai wood-based panel producer S Kijchai Enterprise Public Company Ltd is to build a third MDF plant at its headquarters site in Rayong province.
Kronospan completes acquisition of Latvian cargo terminal in Riga
SIA Kronospan Riga has completed the acquisition of KS Terminal Ltd, the fourth largest cargo terminal in the Port of Riga.
MDF Recovery becomes associate member of the European Panel Federation
MDF Recovery (MDFR) has been unanimously accepted as an associate member by the managing board of the European Panel Federation (EPF).
Martco starts production on second OSB line in Corrigan
Martco has revealed that its second OSB production line in Corrigan, Texas pressed its first board in June.
Andritz to supply world’s first fibreboard recycling line to the wood-based panels industry
International technology group Andritz has received an order to supply a dry fibreboard recycling line to Sonae Arauco’s mill in Mangualde, Portugal.