Following the uncertainty created by the world financial crisis in 2008/2009 it is pleasing to report that the Chinese market for woodworking technology is back to strong growth ”, commented Mr. Ma Quinsheng, Vice President and Secretary General, China National Forestry Machinery Association (CNFMA) and joint organiser of WoodMac China 2011. Mr. Ma added “our members are reporting a significant increase in sales to the domestic and international markets for the first 5 months of 2010 and…
Danzer Forestland has achieved Forest Council Stewardship (FSC) certification for almost 6,500 acres (2,630 hectares) of forests in Indiana, United States. Certification guarantees that the forest areas are managed according to the FSC’s social, economic and ecological standards. Danzer Forestland is a subsidiary of Danzer Group, the world’s largest producer of decorative veneer.
FSC certification of Danzer Forestland’s holdings was…
The Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) is organising its inaugural "MTC Global WoodMart 2010" to provide a one-stop selling, buying and networking platform for suppliers and buyers
of timber products from Malaysia and around the world.
The event will be held on…
EU suppliers of timber from illegal sources must pay fines that reflect the real environmental and economic damage done by illegal logging, said Environment Committee MEPs on Tuesday. The committee amended draft EU legislation to stiffen penalties and ensure that all in the supply chain play their part in ensuring that timber sold in the…
The exhibition duo of HOLZ-HANDWERK, the European Trade Fair for Machine Technology, Equipment and Supplies for the Wood Crafts, and fensterbau/frontale, the International Trade Fair Window, Door and Facade, which takes place in the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg every two years, confirmed its status as highlight for…
The American Hardwood Export Council (< a href=http://www.ahec-europe.org target=BlanK>AHEC) is taking its promotional and marketing messages to the Russian market for the first time when it participates in Interzum Moscow from 12-15 May 2010.
AHEC will coordinate a…
From 21 – 23 April 2010, RESALE will open its doors for the 16th time. The organisers of the world leading used machinery trade fair once again expect more than 500 exhibitors. As in recent years, approx. 10,000 visitors from over 110 countries are projected to travel to Karlsruhe. The trade fair's results are therefore expected to continue the successful trend of April 2009. "RESALE has demonstrated its enormous…
The 7th China International Wood & Wood Products Trade Conference (shortened form:IWTC) will be held from 28 to 30 April 2010 in Canton. The organizer China wood trade web and Zhonglin Huida International Exhibition Company win a great reputation in the wood products industry because of their well credit, abundant service, acute understanding in market with clients demand. So far they have organized 6 large-scale international conferences, it has developed into China’s biggest and…
The year 2009 for the German machinery and plant engineering had been one of the worst since decades. Especially the producers of woodworking machinery had to face a dramatic decline of sales. Their turnover in 2009 was reduced by 42 percent compared with the previous year.
On February 12th, a preparatory meeting took place at the headquarters of Group GARNICA Plywood in Logroño, organized by USSE (Southern Europe Forest Owners Union) and PRO-POPULUS (European Association for the promotion of Poplar).
Attendants to the meeting:
- Inazio Martínez de Arano – USSE
- Pedro Garnica – PRO POPULUS / GARNICA PLYWOOD
- Bernard Mourlan – PRO POPULUS
- Eva Sevillano – FAFCYLE
- Gabriel Orradre – …
