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Woodworking machinery, another positive quarter

The trend has really changed: for some time now, the atmosphere has been different in the business of technology for wood and wood-based materials. Further evidence of the new trend also comes from the periodical survey by the Studies office of Acimall, the Confindustria member association, showing that in the second quarter 2016 orders increased by 21.2 percent compared to…

The market outlook

Official data released by the European Federation of the Parquet Industry (FEP) and testimonials from operators in the marketplace provide an overview of market trends and tips on what to look out for in 2015. 2014 has been a year of contrasts: the Italian market has continued to suffer the effects of recession while at the same time there have…

CE standard for wood products recognised in Japan

A CE standard for wood products has been recognised in Japan for the first time. This will simplify exports of construction timber to Japan, for European sawmills. CEI-Bois has worked through EuropeanWood to facilitate exports of wood products to Japan. “Recognition of the CE marked products for 2”x4” construction timber is a major breakthrough in our efforts to harmonise standards…

2014: a positive year for wood paneling

This figure was released at the annual assembly of the European Panel Federation that provided last June a timely update on the state-of-the-art in the sector and confirmed increases in sales for the principal types of wood paneling: +3% for chipboard, + 3% for Medium Density fibreboard, and + 6% for Oriented strand board. These numbers are raising hopes for…

Italian Parquet

What are the winning cards in your company’s hand that ensure its competitive advantage? Which product are you placing your bets on now? ... The opinion of leading Italian companies. Ali Parquets (Nicola Mularoni, export manager) What are the winning cards in your company’s hand that ensure its competitive advantage? We keep believing in the values our customers have always…

The world meets up in Milan

Made expo 2013 brings the global construction industry together aiming to become one of the top international trade fairs The sixth edition of Made expo, the international fair dedicated to ar- chitecture, design and construction, was held at the Fiera Milano Rho in Mi- lan this October. A universe involving various professional fields, all serving the construction industry. The 2013…

Domotex, all the latest news in the flooring world in just one Show

This year’s password will be “innovation”: from the latest trends in the market to design show rooms and the many information, training and networking possibilities that present tomorrow’s developments today Little more than a month away from its opening, the Domotex Show, the world’s prestigious showcase for the flooring market, is already showing signs of certain success thanks to an…

Woodworking Industry salutes new rules on CO2 emissions from agriculture and forestry

The European woodworking industries salute the work of the European Commission and the Parliament to approve the report on the accounting rules and national plans for emissions resulting from land use and land use change from agricultural and forest activities, better known for its acronym LULUCF. The new rules open the way not only to improve the carbon accounts, but…

ETTF and EFPI provide mutual benefit

The decision of the European Federation of Parquet Importers (EFPI) to become an associate member of the European Timber Trade Federation (ETTF) will strengthen both organisations. This is the shared view of EFPI chairman Nigel Gibbs and ETTF Secretary General André de Boer. The relationship between the two bodies began with a presentation by Mr de Boer to EFPI members…

USA: February's Construction Rate Reaches $885.1 Billion

Construction Spending during February 2013 rose 1.2 percent over January to $ 855.1 billion. This is 7.9 percent above February 2012. Private construction was at an adjusted rate of $ 613 billion, 1.3 percent above January’s estimate. Residential construction rose 2.2 percent from January to $ 605.2 billion, and nonresidential was $ 309.6 billion, 0.4 percent above January. Public construction…