07-07-2020
Ta Ann Holdings Bhd, Malaysian manufacturer of plywood, sawn timber, logs and timber products, is riding on Japan's upward demand for PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) plywood products, reports The Star. According to Ta Ann group managing director Datuk Wong Kuo Hea, the company is working …
07-07-2020
BNL BNP Paribas Group has structured a 50-million-euro positive loan in favour of Biesse Group, a multinational company based in Pesaro with four business divisions, 12 production sites and 39 subsidiaries and representative offices worldwide. BNL's positive loan is an innovative form of financing whose economic conditions further improve upon the …
06-07-2020
The International Furniture Manufacturing Components and Woodworking Machinery Exhibition (IFMAC & WOODMAC) 2020 edition will be postponed to 12 to 15 October 2021. PT Wahana Kemalaniaga Makmur (WAKENI), IFMAC & WOODMAC’s organizer and its industry partners, including Deutsche Messe representing LIGNA, have conclusively decided …
06-07-2020
India, Ban, Timber, Construction
After over 25 years, the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) in India has ended a ban on the use of timber in its construction projects. This comes after the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) asked for the ban to be lifted to spur the economy, create jobs and encourage farmers to plant more trees. The use of timber in …
06-07-2020
WEINIG, Management
At its last meeting, WEINIG’s Supervisory Board appointed Axel Steiger as its new Chief Financial Officer, succeeding former CFO Gerald Schmidt. Working alongside Chief Executive Officer Gregor Baumbusch and Chief Technology Officer Dr Mario Kordt, Steiger is responsible for the finance and accounting division. He took office on 1 July …
02-07-2020
Indonesia, China, Export, Timber
Even amid the global COVID-19 crisis, Indonesia's wood exports to China have continued to improve. The export value of Indonesia's forest products to China between January to May 2020 reached US$1.143 billion, up 1% compared to the same period last year, reported Indonesian business news portal Kabarbisnis. According to Indroyono …
02-07-2020
Vietnam, BIFA WOOD, Exhibition, COVID-19
BIFA WOOD Vietnam was scheduled to be held from 27th to 30th October 2020. However, due to the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the exhibition has been postponed to 11th to 13th March 2021. The postponement seeks to protect the safety and well-being of all exhibitors, sponsors, delegates, trade attendees and staff, as well as to …
02-07-2020
In May 2020, the value of Brazilian exports of wood-based products (except pulp and paper) dropped 13.5% compared to May 2019, from $273.3 million to $236.3 million. The value of pine sawnwood exports declined 9% between May 2019 ($47.7 million) and May 2020 ($43.3 million). In terms of volume, exports increased almost 7% over the same period, …
01-07-2020
United States, Georgia, Flooring
United States governor Brian Kemp has announced that Creative Flooring Solutions (CFL), a Chinese manufacturer of laminate, wood, and luxury vinyl flooring, will invest more than $70 million in a new manufacturing facility in Calhoun, Georgia. This move will create 300 jobs for Georgians. CFL will locate to a newly constructed 252,000-square-foot …
30-06-2020
Siempelkamp
Technology leader Siempelkamp has announced that effective 30 June 2020, Christoph Michel, CEO and spokesman of the Board of Directors, will be leaving the company to take on new tasks and challenges outside the group. Dr Martin Stark, Chairman of the Advisory Board of Siempelkamp, will fill the position of CEO as interim manager with …
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