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Editor’s pickMetro orders new forming and press line from Siempelkamp

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At the end of October, Metro, one of Thailand's leading wood-based panel producers, confirmed its commitment to Siempelkamp with an order for a new forming and press line for an MDF plant at the Kanchanburi site. This order continues a long-standing business relationship under new auspices: Metro President Chatchai Piyasombatkul and Christoph Michel, CEO Siempelkamp Group, paved the way for a …

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Siempelkamp, Metro, Thailand, wood-based panel, manufacturer, forming and press line, MDF plant

Editor’s pickMeet the team behind SCM’s software and digital services

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The woodworking industry may be undergoing an inevitable digital transformation, but it is a game that is still in its early stages. Many companies are still exploring the many possibilities of digitalisation. “But this is also an exciting stage to be at,” said Manuela Andreani, SCM software product manager, whose team takes care of Software and Digital Services. Manuela Andreani, …

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SCM, digital service, IoT, innovation digital systems, software, SCM Maestro, technology

Editor’s pickFor DIEFFENBACHER, diversification is key

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In the past two years, DIEFFENBACHER has observed shifts in the Asian Pacific market, as manufacturers in the wood industry sought ways to avoid colliding head-on with challenges brought about by world events such as the U.S.- China trade war and an impending economic slowdown. PFA speaks to Holger Ries, DIEFFENBACHER's Area Sales Director in Southeast Asia, to find out more.   Holger …

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DIEFFENBACHER, woodworking, machinery, APAC, ASEAN, Southeast Asia, markets, Holger Ries, Area Sales Directo

Editor’s pick'Unique' Cork House takes Gold at this year's Wood Awards ceremony

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Cork House, a unique building built almost entirely from cork and timber, was the winner of winners at this year’s Wood Awards ceremony, taking home both the coveted Gold Award and the Private Award – but there was more awe-inspiring design among the victors. From the stunning birch-faced plywood lattice ceiling which replaced a destroyed roof in the 1890’s grade II* listed …

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Wood Awards, TRADA, Cork House, Gold, winner

Editor’s pickEumabois Board re-elected

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The Eumabois General Assembly, hosted on the 1st of November in Brno by the Czech Association SVDSZ, elected the Board as follows: Mr. Jürgen Köppel - President (VDMA) Mr. Luigi De Vito - Vice President (ACIMALL) Mr. Samuel Hänni - Member (Swiss Association, HBT) Mr. Wolfgang Rohner - Member (Austrian Association, FMMI) Mr. Mustafa Sabri Erol - Member (Turkish Association, …

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Eumabois, Board, re-elected, leadership

News

Vietnam’s wood exports likely to reach US$11B in 2019

Vietnam’s export turnover of wood and forestry products is forecast to hit US$11 billion (S$15 billion) in 2019, according to an official from the Vietnam Administration of Forestry (VAF). Deputy General Director of the VAF Cao Chi Cong said foreign investment and cooperation have significantly contributed to the forestry sector’s …


Major export markets for Vietnamese wood products

The U.S. is a top export market for Vietnamese wood products and has contributed to the success of Vietnam’s exports in the first 10 months of 2019, reported ITTO. In October, the export value of wood products for the US market was US$547 million, up 41% compared to October 2018 and this accounted for more than 50% of the total export value …


Nobia to invest in highly automated production plant in Sweden, its largest …

Nobia’s Board of Directors has made a directional decision to invest in a new production plant in Jönköping, Sweden, to replace Nobia’s existing factory in Tidaholm in 2024, Nobia said in a statement. The investment in automation and other production equipment is estimated at SEK 2 billion. As a result of the decision, Nobia …


Segezha Group Brings 5 New Plywood Products onto the Market

Segezha Group of Forestry Companies (part of Sistema JSFC) continues to expand the assortment of large-format birch plywood. The new products in the plywood segment include: Segezha Creative (laminated plywood with colour films), Segezha Art (painting-ready plywood that does not need priming), Segezha ClearPly (plywood with transparent and …


Changes to China’s CITES permits and certificates

China has informed the CITES Parties that as of 1 July 2019 new versions of the permits and certificates were used by CITES Management Authority in China. They have further advised that the older versions will remain valid until 1 January 2020. FORMS FOR THE NEW PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES There are eight new forms covering: Import permits, Export …


Japanese Parliament approves U.S. free trade deal

The Japanese parliament approved the trade agreement negotiated with the U.S. that will reduce a wide range of import tariffs was approved by majority vote of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and others in the upper house of the Diet on 4 December, reported Nikkei Asian Review. The U.S. will scrap about 92% of its tariffs on Japanese products …


Decline in Chinese demand for laminated rubberwood panels

Demand in China for imported laminated rubberwood panels has fallen as both international and domestic demand has weakened, reported ITTO. Thailand is the major supplier to China but, in the words of an analyst, “the laminated panel market is experiencing a cold winter". Prices for panels have fallen considerably and many mills in Thailand …


A robust 2019 for forestry in UK

The 21st edition of the UK Forest Market Report, produced by Tilhill Forestry and John Clegg & Co, outlines a positive outlook for the “robust” market in its annual analysis and commentary on the forestry and woodland sector and highlights its “powerful attraction as an investment asset”. Key Findings 23% …


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WMF 2016 - Exhibitor Interview: Mr. Piergiorgio Franca, Chief Executive Officer of Biesse China 专訪比雅斯中国首席执行官Piergiorgio Franca先生

1.「智能制造」成为制造业的热点，针对这一形式，比雅斯如何应对中国市场需求？ 
Piergiorgio Franca先生：自2014年起，智能制造在全球都显得非常重要，比雅斯致力在中国市场成为行业领导者。正因为此，我们来到到中国，并努力拓展中国市场。比雅斯为中国制造企业提供可以满足客户多样化需求的生产解决方案。就家具生产和设计而言，比雅斯设备拥有高灵活性和多样性，可以协助改善生产技术，让企业在国内外更具竞争力。

Homag: Drilling and dowelling – ABD 260 Optimat

Drilling and dowelling – more efficient than ever before

CNC Drilling and dowel inserting machine - always keeping a tight grip on everything
• Incredibly fast drilling and dowel insertion
• 8 clamping cylinders keep a tight grip on wokrpieces
• Flexible handling due to lowerable center stop
• SORB TECH machine bed - heavy and sturdy

Kuang Yung: MRS-610M Optimizing Movable Rip Saw

• Choice of 1-6 movable blades
• Extra large 450 / 610 mm cutting width
• Optimizing cut function
•  American designed and developed scan system which has decades of experience since the first system made in 1996
• Worldwide success with more than 200 sets sold in the USA, Europe and Asia.
• Easy to operate, learn, update and maintain with multi-language window operating system such as English and Chinese.
• Rip 10 - 12  lumbers (3.6m each) per minute. (The results may vary according to operator performance, timber length and feeding speed)
• A 7 -10% increase in yield compared to conventional multiple rip saw

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