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MARCH / APRIL 2013 ISSUE

MMMA NEWSLETTER 
box1 A very unique opportunity but with very high risk
Manufacturers in Malaysia have recently been affected by the newly implemented ‘minimum wage' for all workers. This has had the immediate effect of increasing the cost to all industries. The labour intensive furniture manufacturers have been particularly affected and this has reduced the demand for wood panels and other furniture components in Malaysia.  to read full article...


GLOBAL TIMBER RESOURCES

box1 What imported sawn timber species are "hot" at present?
Many suppliers and customers alike keep asking me what are the current "hot" imported species in Southeast Asia. And of course with "hot" they mean those imported species in most demand. The answer is not so straight forward as each country in Southeast Asia has quite specific demands.   to read full article...


SPECIAL REPORT
box1 Southeast Asia furniture round          
In early March, six out of the seven ASEAN regional furniture shows in Southeast Asia were visited for this report which focuses on wood-based furniture. Each show was significantly different from the others, reflecting the materials manufacturers use, the markets they are aiming at, and the degree to which design is a primary driver.   to read full article...


PANEL MANUFACTURING
box1 eMDI for MDF: are you missing out?
MDI has long been the resin of choice for MDF production, however, some manufacturers still labour under misconceptions of the versatile, formaldehyde free adhesive. Berliana Harnadewi, Huntsman Marketing Manager for Asia, explains some of the benefits of MDI and what manufacturers should be looking for from their resins partner.   to read full article...

box1 Outdated methods are out
Mr. Yue Qunfei, China FOMA Group Deputy GM, during a media interview held recently, shared their company's experience and role in the development of China's wood-based panel industry.   to read full article...

box1 Greater productivity with the "MSR 130ds"
Italian company ZAFFARONI has introduced their Double Spindle Multi-rip Saw for panels model "MSR 130 ds", a machine borne from the need to make incisions, multiple longitudinal grooves or cuts simultaneously on both surfaces of the panel processed.   to read full article...


MARKET REPORT

box1 UN/ECE review of the European and North American hardwood and panel markets  
The panel sector review concluded that the European wood-based panels industry is slowly returning to better market conditions. But although the construction industry was showing positive signs, the performance of furniture manufacturing was disappointing.   to read full article...


SOLID WOOD
box1 Getting to know Pacific Coast Alder again
As one of the main materials of solid wood furniture, Pacific Coast Alder (also named Western Alder, Red alder) has many attractive properties. It is sustainable and has an appealing appearance and a high price/performance radio. Alder furniture, with its soft lustrous surface, gives the room elegance and warmth.   to read full article...

box1 Teak trends
Teak (Tectona grandis) is one of the most popular and suitable hardwood species for flooring and joinery, especially in Asia. Last year the Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO) based in Rome issued an update on Teak resources, revealing trends in both Teak forests and markets:   to read full article...

box1 American hardwood lumber shipments to Southeast Asia up 32% in 2012
Data just released by the USA show that American hardwood lumber shipments to Southeast Asia were up by 32% in value and 29% in volume for the year 2012 compared to 2011. Log shipments were up 9% and 15% respectively and veneer increased 9% and 13%. American hardwood flooring was up 143% in value and 124% in volume, albeit from a lower base.   to read full article...

box1 High demand for French wood in MENA
The French timber industry is a leading player in the European timber production, thanks to the rich diversity of both hardwood and softwood species in France. With a current wood volume of 2 billion m³ and 128 different species, the French forest increases by approximately 88 million m3 every year.   to read full article...


ENVIRONMENTAL FOCUS

box1 Three Southeast Asian countries prepare for new European Timber Import Rules  
Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam are implementing or negotiating a Voluntary Partnership Agreement with the EU. At the same time, exporters are looking to supply due diligence information to help their trade partners in Europe comply with the EU Timber Regulation.   to read full article...


SURFACES & DESIGN
box1 Textile trends drive the furniture design universe at Heimtextil  
Heimtextil is unique because it is literally the intersection of every dimension of design: commercial and residential, fashion and furnishings, colour and texture, luminance and translucence, east and west. It's also the first major international event each year, and sets the stage for trends worldwide.   to read full article...


LIGNA PREVIEW & EXHIBITOR HIGHLIGHTS

box1 LIGNA 2013 rolls out the red carpet  
Forestry and timber industry professionals around the world are counting down the days until LIGNA opens its gates on 6 May.   to read full article...