Kronospan abandons takeover of Pfleiderer due to EU antitrust concerns
Austrian wood panel producers Kronospan failed to allay EU antitrust concerns over its bid for German [...]
December 6, 2022
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European wood-based panels manufacturers facing perfect storm this winter
Wood-based panel producers in Europe are likely to face a complicated winter due to the [...]
October 21, 2022
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The European wood-based panels sector gathers to discuss latest trends in the industry
Hundreds of representatives from the international wood-based panels industry and technology suppliers to the sector [...]
October 17, 2022
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Egger reports record production levels; outlook challenging
Despite the challenging conditions Egger Group recorded a strong increase in sales turnover in 2021/2022 financial year.   [...]
August 5, 2022
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European Commission opens in-depth investigation on Kronospan-Pfleiderer deal
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Pfleiderer Polska by Kronospan, under [...]
April 8, 2022
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Siempelkamp reached 15 plant acceptances in 2021
Wood-based panels production technology supplier Siempelkamp says it led 15 plants to acceptance in 2021 [...]
April 1, 2022
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UK’s timber import volumes show a return to regular winter pattern
UK's timber and panel product import volumes continued to show a steady decline [...]
February 8, 2022
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Kronospan wants to invest 100 million euros in Germany
The wood-based panel producer Kronospan wants to massively expand its location in Steinheim-Sandebeck, Germany. Kronospan plans investments totaling [...]
February 19, 2021
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UK timber imports show continued strong market recovery
UK's timber and panel import volumes performed strongly in October 2020 for the fifth consecutive [...]
January 18, 2021
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Russia: Plywood producer Sveza bets on Asia and doubles sales in 2020
Despite difficult economic conditions, Russian plywood producer Sveza managed to double its sales in East and Southeast Asia.   [...]
November 6, 2020
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