Panels & Furniture Asia

22/08/2025

Powtech Technopharm (Powtech 2025), an international exhibition for mechanical and plant engineering technologies, will take place from 23 to 25 Sep 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany.

Fire protection specialist Fagus-GreCon will present its modular GreCon Protector system, demonstrating how it can detect and neutralise ignition sources before they develop into fires.

The modular technology aims to reduce fire risks across industrial production sites.

21/08/2025

Kaya at The Standard, a Japanese izakaya in Singapore, offers a contemporary take on the traditional dining experience.

The restaurant uses American white oak to create a warm, modern atmosphere, balancing tradition and modernity.

Designed by Colin Seah of local firm MinistryOfDesign, in collaboration with World of Wood Floors, the space reflects the hotel’s biophilia and mid-century modern themes.

The restaurant uses American white oak to create a warm, modern atmosphere.

20/08/2025

WMF 2025, held at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre, runs alongside CIFF - China International Furniture Fair and Upholstery Tech as part of Furniture Tech Week.

Under the theme “Smart balance of manufacturing”, the event will showcase solutions to industry challenges such as the demand for customisation and sustainability requirements.

The event will run from 9 to 12 Sep at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre.

19/08/2025

LEUCO Thailand has now begun operations at its new premises.

The site features a sharpening service centre that serves as the central facility for resharpening precision tools. Both diamond and carbide-tipped tools are handled, including circular saw blades, shank and jointing cutters, drills, tenon cutters and a wide range of woodworking tools.

The new sharpening service centre was inaugurated with a traditional Thai ceremony.

18/08/2025

International Built Environment Week - IBEW, the region’s annual built environment event, will take place from 3 to 5 Sep 2025 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore.

Speakers include Andrew Dewdney, head of modern methods of construction at Kier Construction and Ethan Ow, CEO of Wenti Labs.

Held alongside the conference, BEX Asia 2025 will showcase more than 250 exhibitors presenting solutions in innovation, digitalisation and sustainability.

Early bird registration for the conference and exhibition is now open.

15/08/2025

Expected to be commissioned by the end of 2025, Sauerland Spanplatte's recycled-wood cleaning plant will allow customers to produce boards using sustainable raw materials.

Recycled material use in Germany’s particleboard industry has been rising steadily, and this order marks Siempelkamp’s first complete recycling plant.

Read more here: https://panelsfurnitureasia.com/sauerland-spanplatte-and-siempelkamp-to-commission-recycled-wood-cleaning-plant-by-the-end-of-2025/

14/08/2025

The American Hardwood Export Council IMEA (AHEC) has announced its participation at the inaugural KolkataWood show.

Taking place at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan in Kolkata from 12 to 14 Sep 2025, the international trade association aims to support the growing demand for US hardwoods in India.

The international trade association for the American hardwood industry aims to support the growing demand for US hardwoods in India.

12/08/2025

During an official visit to Finland, Paraguay’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, Javier Giménez, highlighted agreements aimed at boosting the country’s forestry sector.

Key initiatives that support Paraguay’s industrial development include training young people in the use of specialised machinery and advancing sustainability.

Key agreements to strengthen the sector include training young people and advancing sustainability.

11/08/2025

Last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a range of support for Canada’s forestry sector at a lumber mill in West Kelowna, BC.

As the US increases duties on Canadian softwood lumber, the federal government promises an aid package for the industry that includes $700m in loan guarantees and $500m for long-term support.

The federal government promises an aid package for the industry that includes $700m in loan guarantees and $500m for long-term support.

08/08/2025

The international BIFA Wood Vietnam 2025 trade fair, an annual event for professionals in the wood industry, returns for its sixth edition.

From 6 to 9 Aug 2025, industry professionals can explore more than 1,000 booths from over 150 domestic and global enterprises at the event.

This year's exhibition highlights smart technology solutions, production automation systems and digital transformation trends.

The region’s annual wood machinery and materials trade fair has returned, featuring advanced processing technologies for industry professionals.

08/08/2025

Kalesnikoff has opened its new 100,000 sq ft modular mass timber facility in Castlegar, BC.

The expansion will support federal initiatives to create skilled jobs and to build more affordable homes and other infrastructure using local mass timber.

The new 100,000 sq ft facility will support federal initiatives to create skilled jobs and to build more affordable homes and other infrastructure using local mass timber. On 5 Jun 2025, Kalesnikoff opened its new 100,000 sq ft modular mass timber facility in Castlegar, BC. Located near the West Koo...

07/08/2025

Siemens has been awarded the platinum medal, the highest distinction, in the 2025 EcoVadis sustainability rating.

The achievement places Siemens among the top 1% of around 130,000 companies assessed worldwide.

Through digitalisation, solutions for the woodworking industry include energy-saving machines that aim to improve efficiency in the production process.

Siemens scored 85 points and is ranked among the top 1% of around 130,000 companies worldwide. The EcoVadis business sustainability rating is based on international sustainability standards, including the 10 core principles of the UN Global Compact, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) conven...