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Jartek, the Finnish family-owned technology supplier specialising in wood processing solutions, has signed a contract wi...
13/10/2025

Jartek, the Finnish family-owned technology supplier specialising in wood processing solutions, has signed a contract with Japanese sawmill company Kushiro Wood Products (KWP).

The delivery includes green and dry sorting lines, as well as conveyors from the sawline. The project is scheduled for completion in early 2028.

Read more here: https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/jartek-to-deliver-green-and-dry-sorting-lines-to-japans-kushiro-wood-products/

The Finnish automation specialist will supply green and dry sorting lines for Kushiro Wood Products’ Hokkaido facility.

At the upcoming Batch One Days event, SCM Woodworking Technology will spotlight its latest innovations in flexible panel...
13/10/2025

At the upcoming Batch One Days event, SCM Woodworking Technology will spotlight its latest innovations in flexible panel and door production, featuring live demonstrations of edgebanding systems and insights into emerging industry trends.

The in-house event will take place on 27 and 28 Nov at SCM’s Thiene premises in Vicenza, Italy.

Read more here: https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/scm-opens-doors-to-live-demonstrations-at-upcoming-in-house-event/

Batch One Days to showcase robotic, software-driven solutions for flexible panel and door production.

Weyerhaeuser has announced plans to invest $1m in Buckhannon, West Virginia, through its Thrive programme, an initiative...
10/10/2025

Weyerhaeuser has announced plans to invest $1m in Buckhannon, West Virginia, through its Thrive programme, an initiative aimed at supporting rural communities where the company operates.

“Rural operating communities like Buckhannon are so important to the success of our business and to the greater health of the forest products industry,” said Devin W Stockfish, Weyerhaeuser’s president and CEO.

Read more here: https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/weyerhaeuser-to-invest-1m-in-west-virginia-community/

Buckhannon named latest recipient of the timber company’s Thrive rural investment programme.

Drax has partnered with NGIS, a global leader in geospatial technology, to model and monitor the carbon stocks of forest...
10/10/2025

Drax has partnered with NGIS, a global leader in geospatial technology, to model and monitor the carbon stocks of forests in the US and Canada that supply its sustainable biomass.

NGIS will use Earth observation data, combined with Google AI and machine-learning tools, to measure the carbon sequestered in these forests. The system will also track indicators of forest health, such as tree cover and condition.

Data from the initiative will be accessible through a digital platform that allows Drax to view satellite imagery and compare forest areas over time to observe harvesting and regrowth.

Read more here: https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/drax-partners-with-ngis-to-map-carbon-stocks-in-north-american-forests/

The collaboration will use advanced geospatial and AI tools to monitor forest health and carbon stocks in the US and Canada.

Hancock Lumber Company has announced that its sawmill chief sales officer, Matt Duprey, has been elected chairman of the...
09/10/2025

Hancock Lumber Company has announced that its sawmill chief sales officer, Matt Duprey, has been elected chairman of the NeLMA (Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association).

Before his election as chairman, Duprey served as chair of the association’s marketing committee for ten years.

Read more here: https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/hancock-lumbers-matt-duprey-elected-chairman-of-nelma/

Veteran sales leader continues the forest products company’s long history of leadership within the lumber association.

Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, has acquired Locus, a US-based logistics technology company. The deal strengthen...
09/10/2025

Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, has acquired Locus, a US-based logistics technology company. The deal strengthens IKEA’s digital capabilities and gives the retailer greater control over the customer journey.

Locus offers an AI-powered logistics management platform with advanced route optimisation, real-time tracking and intelligent resource allocation.

The acquisition is expected to improve IKEA’s global home delivery operations and support its goal of building a faster, smarter distribution network.

Read more here: https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/ingka-group-acquires-ai-logistics-firm-locus-to-improve-ikeas-global-supply-chain/

Acquisition aims to streamline delivery operations and enhance the customer experience.

A partnership led by Grown in Britain is developing the UK’s first certification scheme to measure and verify stored bio...
08/10/2025

A partnership led by Grown in Britain is developing the UK’s first certification scheme to measure and verify stored biogenic carbon and social value in construction.

The Biogenic Stored Carbon Quotient (BSCQ) certification marks a significant step towards aligning the built environment with the UK’s net zero targets.

The scheme is designed to help developers, architects, housing associations and local authorities demonstrate both the climate and social value of their projects. In doing so, it could open up new funding opportunities and speed up the transition to a low-carbon built environment.

Read more here: https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/grown-in-britain-leads-carbon-verification-certification-for-timber-construction/

A major industry coalition is developing the Biogenic Stored Carbon Quotient (BSCQ) certification to deliver verified biogenic carbon claims and social value metrics for UK construction projects.

The Hasslacher Group has received a recognition award at the Timber Construction Prize Styria 2025 for its innovative of...
08/10/2025

The Hasslacher Group has received a recognition award at the Timber Construction Prize Styria 2025 for its innovative office and administration building at the Preding site.

Designed by Trecolore Architects, the three-storey building features around 1,000 cubic m of timber products from Hasslacher’s own production.

The structure was completed in just six weeks.

Read more here: https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/innovative-timber-office-earns-hasslacher-group-recognition-award/

Timber craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainability underpin Hasslacher Group’s award-winning office project.

Confor has called for a timber industrial strategy to ensure Scotland’s forestry and wood processing industry can delive...
07/10/2025

Confor has called for a timber industrial strategy to ensure Scotland’s forestry and wood processing industry can deliver economic and environmental benefits.

“Strong political leadership and support is crucial for the forestry industry in Scotland… We want more Scottish wood to be used, but Scottish industry cannot do this alone. We need a partnership with a supportive and active government,” said Stuart Goodall, chief executive of Confor.

Read more here: https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/confor-urges-political-action-to-support-scottish-forestry/

Leaders highlight the need for certainty, multi-annual budgets and investment to grow the sector.

Woodsafe Timber Protection is strengthening its presence in the Scandinavian market through a new distribution agreement...
07/10/2025

Woodsafe Timber Protection is strengthening its presence in the Scandinavian market through a new distribution agreement with SCA Wood Scandinavia.

The new partnership will expand the availability of its products to meet rising demand for sustainable, fire-safe wood solutions.

Read more here: https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/woodsafe-partners-with-sca-wood-scandinavia-to-expand-fire-retardant-wood-market/

The partnership aims to broaden access to fire-safe and sustainable wood products across Scandinavia and Europe.

Nine US wood products manufacturers have urged President Donald Trump to include hardwood plywood, engineered wood floor...
06/10/2025

Nine US wood products manufacturers have urged President Donald Trump to include hardwood plywood, engineered wood flooring and hardwood veneer in the Section 232 tariffs on wood products.

The current proposal targets lumber, kitchen cabinets and vanities, upholstered furniture and other products.

In a joint letter sent on 1 Oct, supported by the Decorative Hardwoods Association, the presidents and chief executives of companies representing the hardwood plywood, veneer and engineered flooring sectors said their industries were being undermined by low-cost imports.

Read more here: https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/us-hardwood-producers-press-for-broader-section-232-tariffs-on-wood-imports/

Industry leaders call for hardwood plywood, veneer and engineered flooring to be added to trade measures.

Kronospan UK has won the Circular and Recycling Product Award at this year’s National Sustainability Awards in London.Th...
06/10/2025

Kronospan UK has won the Circular and Recycling Product Award at this year’s National Sustainability Awards in London.

The Circular and Recycling Product Award recognises companies that demonstrate strong commitment to circular economy principles through the design, development and delivery of products with minimal environmental impact.

The Chirk-based manufacturer was acknowledged for its focus on resource efficiency and closed-loop manufacturing within the wood-based panel sector.

Read more here: https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/kronospan-uk-recognised-for-circular-manufacturing-practices/

The wood-based panel manufacturer wins the Circular and Recycling Product Award for its approach to resource efficiency and closed-loop manufacturing.

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