Keyword: panels

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.   [...]

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 [...]

Siempelkamp reached 15 plant acceptances in 2021

    Wood-based panels production technology supplier Siempelkamp says it led 15 plants to acceptance in 2021 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

UK timber imports show continued strong market recovery

    UK's timber and panel import volumes performed strongly in October 2020 for the fifth consecutive [...]

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.   [...]