| SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2013 FROM THE DESK
 From waste to found art to decorative surfaces
"I saw some of the fabrics and papers he used to cover the worktops where this painting takes place. They have a design energy all their own, they're very special, and he has tons of them that he doesn't know what to do with," said Donald Schaefer, retired managing director of Europe's premier HPL supplier Resopal (part of the Wilsonart Group). "So I said, ‘Why not give them to me?' Read More...
NEWS
2013 first-half statistics for Southeast Asia
"The Southeast Asia market for all US hardwood products (logs, lumber, veneer, plywood, mouldings etc.) has slightly decreased by 2 per cent value in the first six months of 2013 compared to the same period last year," said John Chan, AHEC Director for Greater China and Southeast Asia. "But sawn hardwood lumber shipments to all Southeast Asian countries... Read More...
WEINIG celebrates 35,000th moulder off the ‘montage 1' assembly line
When WEINIG commenced line assembly in 1970, it was a first in the sector that drew much attention. Series production was not yet the norm and placed high demands on organisation and construction. With 26 workstations on the first assembly line, the ambitious company was also making a declaration of intent. Subsequently, series production would be continually... Read More...
LAMINATES
The art of modernity
U.C. Gravure, sister company of the Segamat Panel Boards in Malaysia uses organic solvent material for printing various wood design and patterns with quality finishes on thin paper overlay for fibreboard, plywood, furniture and more... Read More...
PANEL MANUFACTURING
An excellent product that starts with its people....
"Interaction, skills and dedication are our key focus. It is very easy to make an investment, but the difficult part is getting people who can run the machinery, do sales and marketing and to motivate the workers," said Mr Peter Fitch, Managing Director. "We focus on people rather than on the machinery and equipment... Read More...
Drive for innovation
The three global leading brands: IMAL, PAL and GLOBUS who have been in the wood-based panel industry for over 40 years, have joined forces to form a group that is well-known for its long number of experience in wood particle preparation, gluing and resination, on-line quality controls, process controls, board handling and in particular, for its continual innovation. The group has spent the last few years developing, and investing, in forming and continuous press technology to complete its range of products... Read More...
Technology Oriented and Integrity Based
After more than 20 years of operation, Extend Light Machinery Co., Ltd. (ELM) has built its own brands and achieved popularity in the double surface planer and frame saw markets. The other day, Panels & Furniture Asia had an exclusive interview with Jackie Chang, ELM general manager, in the company's factory in Taichung, Taiwan. Read More...
FURNITURE MANUFACTURING
Tailored cutting with flexibility
A month after its launch, HOMAG presents to Asian customers the same cutting-edge technology that offers more flexibility specifically tailored to help businesses streamline productions. New improvements were brought into their existing line of products which are innovative, built to last with user-friendly functions, and eliminate errors. Consumers can look forward to a more advanced technology in combination with... Read More...
Don't miss also: An interview with HOMAG Asia's Managing Director for Sales and Service, Bernd Schwarze. "The current challenge for every European manufacturer is not only to develop new technologies, but also finding an adequate market price for Southeast Asia due to competing firms from China." Read More... FUGUE: Chinese design at its best
"Every international brand owns a unique concept, which can be reflected only by the design and material of their products," says General Manager, Chen Yuan-Cheng and on how his business expertise has raised the company's bar of success to the next level. Read More...
SPECIAL REPORT
Time to change, time to last
In China's boards and furniture industry, the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) is a "familiar face". As everyone knows - it is not easy for an industrial organisation to maintain a sustainable and a healthy development. Recently, our correspondent attended the annual meeting of Western Hardwood Association and interviewed John Chan, Director of AHEC, Southeast Asia & Greater China Office (AHEC-SEA&GRCH). As a founding member of the Hong Kong office, Mr Chan led and witnessed the continuous development of AHECSEA&GRCH in the past 20-plus years. He shares the development of
AHEC-SEA&GRCH. Read More...
U-C Coatings CEO Norman Murray Presents at ISCHP 2013 and NHLA'S Chinese Hardwood Lumber Grading School
The International Scientific Conference on Hardwood Processing (ISCHP) will be held from October 7 to 9 in Florence, Italy. This conference brings together scientists, government representatives and hardwood experts from all over the globe to discuss new developments and best practices. The conference, held every two years, is part of the continuing series of conferences previously held in Canada (2007), France (2009) and the USA (2011). The main objective of this conference is to bring together the scientific and research communities working on hardwood. This articles discuss recent progress and innovative work that benefit and improve hardwood processing. Read More...
SOLID WOOD
The First Comprehensive Environmental Profiling System for Hardwood
The new American Hardwood Environmental Profile (AHEPs) will give clear guidance on American hardwood, demonstrating the legality and sustainability of every consignment of lumber and veneer delivered to export markets worldwide. Read More...
Sylvan Plyboard
Composite board manufacturer and sawn timbe retailer, Sylvan Plyboard (India) Pvt. commissions a range of Wood-Mizer-manufactured units at its Baidyabati - board manufacturing plant based in West Bengal, India to lower costs and increase yields. Find out more... Read More...
SHOW PREVIEW
THE BIG 5 2013 to expand with dedicated building interiors zone
Witha current value of $1.5 trillion, the GCC construction market is one of the most buoyant in the world at present. To ensure that every sector of the industry has the opportunity to showcase its products and technologies in an effective environment, The Big 5 2013 has further expanded its product specific zones with the addition of Building Interiors. Read More... HOMAG Group presents new technologies and trends
After a successful introduction of the event at HOMAG Asia's showroom and training center in Singapore in October 2012, which saw more than 100 visitors, the HOMAG Group is delighted to invite all clients from the Asian region to the 2nd Smart Manufacturing Event from October 23 to 25. This year, HOMAG Asia will be showcasing technologies that will benefit three independent manufacturing processes essential in the creation of an office. Read More... The 10th Vietnam International Woodworking Industry Fair
The 10th Vietnam International Woodworking Industry Fair - VietnamWood 2013, will open its doors to the public from September 25-28 at Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City. Held every two years, the fair is the place to find a wide selection of woodworking machineries and equipment. Read More...
SHOW REVIEW
"American hardwood Environmental profiles" unveiled at 18th AHEC Southeast Asia & Greater China Convention in Harbin
The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) took the opportunity presented by its annual convention to introduce into Asia, for the first time, a new environmental profiling tool that will allow U.S. hardwood exporters to provide a comprehensive "American Hardwood Environmental Profile" (AHEP) with every individual consignment of hardwood delivered to any market in the world. Read More...
GLOBAL TIMBER RESOURCES
Global Wood Resources
Michael Hermens' most recent overseas trip to South America where he spent two weeks visiting the existing pine suppliers as well as sourcing for new pine suppliers. He said: "Softwood is a big part of our business. Last year, we sold over 75.000 m3 of pines from Europe, New Zealand and South America." That is about 140 to 150 containers per month, which represent at least 40 per cent of our annual trading value, so certainly, this an important supply programme. Read More...
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