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Its show
time!
March was a very busy month for furniture
makers in the Southeast Asia region. Trade
exhibitions were the order of the day. It started
with the 18th Malaysian International Furniture
Fair (MIFF) in Kuala Lumpur, continued on to the
Export Furniture Exhibition (EFE), also in Kuala
Lumpur. These were immediately followed
Denice Cabel
by the International Furniture Fair Singapore
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(IFFS) in Singapore, the International Furniture
Fair Indonesia (IFFINA) in Jakarta, the Vietnam
International Furniture & Home Accessories Fair
(VIFA) in Ho Chi Minh, and ended with the Thai International Furniture Fair
(TIFF) in Bangkok.
Phew! My fingers are tired from typing these exhibitions, so Im pretty
sure anyone who attended all six shows had sore muscles and achy feet.
Wood industry consultant Mr. Michael Buckley did just that, and survived
to tell us what happened in a special post-show report which we are
featuring on Page 20.
One of the trends evident in the wooden furniture offerings in these
shows is dark stained furniture. There was not much showing of natural
wood colours except for some white and grey furniture, popular in the
bedroom, living and patio sectors. The main material used is still tropical
wood, Mr. Buckley observed, although the usage of imported wood can
be seen increasing. Also interesting to note were the expanded display of
Palm-wood furniture in Malaysia and an impressive exhibition of plantation
Acacia at EFE, among other showcases.
Countdown to LIGNA and interzum
Speaking of exhibitions, the largest and most important events for the
timber and woodworking industry worldwide as well as the furniture and
interior furnishing industry are just around the corner. The biennial LIGNA
and interzum shows will take place in May, with LIGNA running May 6-10
in Hannover, and interzum scheduled from May 13-16 in Cologne. Show
organisers Deutsche Messe AG and Koelnmesse GmbH are coordinating
activities to make visitors travel to the German shows more worthwhile
than ever. Take a peek at what exhibitors have in store for you at LIGNA
in our special show preview on Page 58.
We know we say it every trade show season but we actually mean it
each and every time: The Panels & Furniture Asia team will be treading
the pavements and looking to get around as many booths and
demonstrations as possible. So stay tuned over the coming weeks as we
release interviews and overviews of some of the cool things we will see.
Happy reading!
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Give evolution
a chance
Kenn Busch
Contributing Editor
Kenn Busch is also publisher of
www.materialintelligence.com,
and contributing editor to Wood
Digest and Interiors & Sources
magazines.
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About the
AUTHOR
Dutch-born Michael Hermens is
Managing Director of APP Timber,
a timber importing company that
he founded nearly 18 years ago on
the conviction that Southeast Asia
will grow increasingly short of
raw material as it develops.
The company is now the
leading regional distributor of imported timber,
employing people in
Malaysia, Indonesia,
Thailand, Vietnam,
India, USA and Europe. He permanently lives in Kuala
Lumpur with his
Singaporean wife
and two boys.
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NEWS
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Industry at a Glance
NHLA to host Chinese Inspector Training Class in July and August 2013
The one month class will be held from 15 July to 15
August 2013 at the NHLA Headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee with the use of Chinese language
interpreters. Since the National Hardwood Lumber
Association (NHLA) was founded in 1898, it has been
striving to establish a uniform system of grading
rules for the measurement and inspection of American hardwood lumber. The growth of the NHLA is
clearly evident and none more so than through the
announcement that they are to launch their first
Chinese Inspector Training School Class in the USA.
It is important to note that Memphis has a major
international airport serving more than 10 million
passengers per year.
The NHLA Inspector Training School was founded
in 1948 to fill an increasing demand for skilled hardwood lumber inspectors. The programme teaches
the rules and application of the NHLA hardwood
lumber grading system and prepares participants
for a career in the hardwood lumber industry. Since
its founding, the School has graduated more than
7,100 registrants from around the world.
During the programme, there will be instruction
on the grades that are most widely used for the
production of hardwood flooring. Participants will
be taught the best grades for flooring such as #2A
Common and #3A Common. These are the best fit
due to their adequate yield at lower cost than higher
grade material. Hardwood lumber for flooring has
been one of the most widely used and consistently
made products in the US domestic industry, due
mainly to its durability and the ability to still look good
after many years.
During the one month course, class hours will be
from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday. Participants
of the programme will also join in scheduled NHLA
member company visits and have the opportunity
to network with North American suppliers which will
gain valuable experience for their future within the
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hardwood trade.
The Chinese Summer Programme will deliver the
same knowledge and opportunities as the full 14week programme, but the enhanced schedule and
streamlined curriculum will make the most of the Chinese registrants time while in the United States. Upon
successful completion of the programme, graduates
will be expected to gain an in-depth knowledge of
the Standard NHLA Grades and general overview of
the species exceptions and will receive a certificate
of completion.
Tuition for the programme is US$5,000 per student
and is limited to NHLA Members Only. This fee will include tuition, housing, local travel, lunch, airport pick
up and drop off and school supplies. Tuition does not
include airfare and personal expenses.
NHLA Chief Inspector Dana Spessert says, Over
the last few years, NHLA has raised its international
efforts to help improve the demand for North American hardwoods globally. Our efforts have led us to
increase our presence in China and Southeast Asia,
mostly through the Inspection Services Programme.
We have spent many hours of one-on-one training
with a number of NHLA Partner Members based in
China, teaching and explaining the NHLA hardwood
lumber grading Rules. We are very pleased to be
able to offer our first ever Chinese Inspector Training
School Class to be held at the NHLA headquarters
in Memphis. The class is our latest effort to increase
the knowledge and skill of the hardwood lumber
grading process in China, in an effort to better serve
all of our members.
The NHLA Inspector Training School is part of more
than 110 years of history and has a growing global
future which has become evident through this upcoming 2013 summer programme.
To d o w n l o a d a n a p p l i c a t i o n f o r m i n
English and Chinese, please go to:
www.inspectortrainingschool.com
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a Glance
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SPECIALREPORT
Southeast Asia
furniture round
In early March, six out of the seven ASEAN regional furniture shows in Southeast Asia were visited
for this report which focuses on wood-based furniture. Each show was significantly different
from the others, reflecting the materials manufacturers use, the markets they are aiming at, and
the degree to which design is a primary driver. Michael Buckley of World Hardwoods reports:
Acacia drew
great interest
at EFE
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Council (MFIC). MFEAs President, Lor Lean Sen, welcoming all to the Malaysia Furniture Week called on
manufacturers to work on more innovative designs.
and he addressed the strong competition faced in
the region from lower cost countries. Much discussion
throughout both shows focused on Malaysias shortage
of affordable labour and raw material needs.
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IFFS Singapore
(L-R) Designers John Kelly, NY, Nathan Yong and Jarrod Lim from
Singapore, all known for their American hardwood furniture designs
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IFFINA Indonesia
The opening ceremony of the International Furniture
Fair Indonesia (IFFINA) included some English language
for the first time and Ambar Tjahyono, President of
ASMINDO, burst into his own personal welcome song
to much applause, which rather set the tone of the
show. In the past it has struggled to present itself as
international and still no press release in English.
However one innovation was an ASMINDO-funded
show magazine produced in advance with some
informative and useful copy. It was welcomed by far
more overseas visitors than ever before, reflecting an
increasingly greater interest in Indonesia as a furniture
manufacturing country.
IFFINA was well interspersed with more contemporary designs than usual, suggesting it has moved on from
being regarded solely as a traditional Teak show, as
previously perceived by many. Even the contemporary
Teak furniture has developed further and is leading to
more modern styles with both Teak and other local
plantation species (Mindi, Sungkai and Mahoni in particular) and imported species mainly American and
European Oak. This trend may be influenced by the
many overseas investors now operating joint ventures
in Indonesia, who may also be part of the reason for
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ASMINDO President
Ambar Tjahyono
sings a welcome to
IFFINA
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IFFINA Indonesia
SPECIALREPORT
Bothwell contract
furniture for
Maldives hotel
project
Indonesian furniture
retaining an Asian
flavour
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No added formaldehyde.
The natural choice.
I-BOND resins are the natural choice when trying to satisfy
emission standards like CARB II and the Japanese F**** standard.
I-BOND methyl diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) resins from
HUNTSMAN are a family of powerful and fast curing, no added
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TIFF Thailand
In Thailand, the Thai International Furniture Fair (TIFF)
is generally smaller than other ASEAN shows, design
led and focused heavily on Japan and Europe, two
of its main markets. The fair is strongly supported by
the Ministry of International Trade Promotion. Its theme
SOOK or, in other words, Small Order OK adopted
last year was coupled with this years theme Inspire
inside out to convey the message of Thai furniture
makers capabilities to inspire and respond in design,
raw material selection and production. TIFF featured
over 167 top furniture makers from Thailand and
overseas at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani.
At the opening ceremony, Mr. Nattawut Saikuar,
Deputy Minister of Commerce, stated that, After
coping with a series of natural disasters and the
Eurozone economic downturn in the previous year, in
2013, the exports of furniture and furniture parts from
Thailand are expected to have a bright future with an
expected total export value of 1,125 Million USD. He
said that Undoubtedly, TIFF 2013 will play a key role in
helping us achieve that goal. Its a great platform to
demonstrate to the world the outstanding design and
quality of Thai furniture, as well as to boost furniture
export growth and promote Thailand as the production
and export hub of quality furniture items in the region.
As in previous years, the US Foreign Agriculture
Service, in cooperation with AHEC and the Thai Furniture
Industries Association (TFA), funded a furniture design
camp providing a valuable display of 20 pieces of
American hardwood furniture, on which AHEC is
able to develop substantial publicity. This was greatly
enhanced at the show by the participation of H.E.
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Oak, Walnut
and Grey by
Podium
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VIFA Vietnam
Traditionally a small show, the Vietnam International
Furniture & Home Accessories Fair (VIFA) was busier
than in previous years with more optimism amongst the
buyers. However, because the large Taiwanese-owned
factories and other large producers do not exhibit at
VIFA, the fair cannot be regarded as representative of
the Vietnam industry. From those present, large amounts
of rubberwood were on offer despite being disguised
by heavy staining. Other species being exhibited were
Acacia, recycled Vietnamese Pine, Yellow Poplar (Tulipwood) and American Oak, as well as plywood which
has become more popular as a featured material for
furniture seen at several shows.
The industry is centred on Ho Chi Minh City for interior,
mainly dining/living; and in Central Vietnam for outdoor
furniture and more recently in Hanoi to service the capitals development. In HCMC, the industry association
HAWA plays a leading role including the organisation
of VIFA. It is interesting to note, given that Vietnam is
largely an OEM industry, that HAWAs activity in design
competitions has not been evident this year.
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Vietnam still
using a lot of
Rubberwood
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SPECIALREPORT
American White
Oak by Boa
Hung at VIFA
in Saigon
European
Beech by Bow
in Malaysia
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PANELMANUFACTURING
eMDI for
MDF: are
you missing
out?
Panels & Furniture Asia speaks to leading
resin manufacturer Huntsman on the uses of
Emulsifiable Methylene Diphenyl Di-isocyanate
(eMDI) in MDF manufacturing and their latest
technological advances.
MDI has long been the resin of choice for MDF production, however, some manufacturers still labour under
misconceptions of the versatile, formaldehyde-free
adhesive. Berliana Harnadewi, Huntsman Marketing
Manager for Asia, explains some of the benefits of MDI
and what manufacturers should be looking for from
their resins partner.
Quality assurance
Medium-density fibreboard
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As with any chemical manufacturing process, it is important to ensure the right adhesive is chosen for the
job at hand, comments Berliana. In MDF production,
the number of variables to consider is increased by the
need to take into account the species of wood used
and how it will dictate the chemical composition of
the required resin. A reputable supplier will work with
manufacturers to ensure the adhesive mix is optimised
for use.
Once the chemical ratio is confirmed, its time to
look at how the new resin can be incorporated into
the existing operation. Huntsman has a technical support team on hand that can offer a realistic trial within
the manufacturers own production plants. This helps
customers understand the benefits of switching resins,
including any associated productivity increases.
A further benefit of in-house trials is the opportunity
to put the finished product through quality assurance
testing. This is often the point at which the superior product performance of panels bonded with MDI comes to
the fore, such as improved moisture resistance and an
excellent strength to weight ratio.
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Cutting costs
Costs remain a predominant consideration throughout
the composite wood industry. Fortunately, switching
to MDI need not be cost prohibitive. In fact, thanks to
lower dosage requirements, MDI could be a cheaper
alternative to other resins on a cost per m3 basis. To better communicate this with potential customers, Huntsman has created detailed cost models, which can be
tailored for producers specific needs.
Safety first
As with any chemical there are certain environment,
health and safety practices that wood panel manufacturers need to adhere to when using MDI. Because
of this, Huntsman offers Walk the Talk training for new
customers at the start of any contract, providing them
with a dedicated team of industrial hygiene specialists
to help ensure complete compliance with all necessary
procedures and regulations.
Regulation
The ever increasing legislation concerned with formaldehyde emission levels is a key driver for the increased
popularity of MDI. The no added formaldehyde I-BOND
resins are exempt within the requirements of section
93120.3 of the California Air Resources Board (CARB)
standards. Using MDI will also help ensure end products
attain CARB I, CARB II and Japanese F**** compliance.
Recent recommendations from The European Risk
Assessment Committee are also likely to lead to more
rather than less restriction on products containing
formaldehyde when EU legislators look to update the
European EPF-S Standard.
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methods
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PANELMANUFACTURING
Greater
productivity
with the
MSR 130ds
Italian company ZAFFARONI has introduced their Double Spindle Multi-rip Saw for panels model MSR 130
ds, a machine borne from the need to make incisions,
multiple longitudinal grooves or cuts simultaneously on
both surfaces of the panel processed.
The MSR find its applications in the world of furniture,
building and construction materials in general where
the wood-based panels can be used raw or coated
such as MDF, HDF, plywood, particle board, then cement fibreboards, plastic laminates, and extruded
plastic materials such as PVC, PP and XPS, polyurethane
foams and extruded panels, composite panels such as
gypsum board or mineral fibres with surfaces already
finished or coated with different decorative materials.
Made in different variations and processing capacities from 80, 130 up to 160cm, the MSR can be
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equipped with special equipment according to different production requirements that will determine the
different versions.
Equipped with throughfeed advancement for the
workpieces, the MSR is a high-performance machine
that can be easily integrated into a production line
or interlocked with automatic loading and unloading
devices for panels.
This model is equipped with a special group of feeding rollers, in the specific compound from the lower and
free rectified rollers to the driving upper and rubber
coated rollers. All rollers fitted to this machine were
generously sized, considering all the involved mechanical tensions during the use.
As demonstrated by the generous mass of which
is equipped (4,600 kg), the MSR 130 ds is definitely a
robust machine, built with care, and is an equipment
that retains many of the hit series MLS as well the system for the regulation of the cutting depth that does
not change the working height or the interchangeable
working table, which assures the perfect execution of
the cut without vibrations.
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Oak in flooring
Oak continued to consolidate its dominant market
position in the European flooring and joinery sectors
during 2011, whereas tropical hardwoods continued to
lose share, due to limited availability and development
of innovative new products for external applications.
Globalisation in the furniture sector combined with
weakness in the construction and housing sectors has
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Influence of China
Overall, the hardwood market in 2011 was reported
as one of mixed fortunes, weakening towards the
end of the year. However, going forward, the report
makes interesting reading on the influence of China in
the global hardwood market. It suggests that .....it is
important to highlight that the long-term
future of global sawn hardwood markets
is becoming more dependent on events
outside the region. Chinas role in the
international hardwood trade is particularly
critical.
Chinas imports of temperate hardwood
logs reportedly fell from a peak of 5.6 million
m3 in 2007 to under 1.7 million m3 in 2009. The
reason given was the large downturn due
to a substantial decrease in imports from
Russia following the Russian governments
introduction of high log export taxes
designed to boost the domestic processing
industry. The decline apparently affected
Chinas imports of Birch logs for production
of plywood, and of Oak logs for lumber
and veneer.
Russian exports of Oak logs to China
reduced from 827,000 m 3 in 2008 to
only 90,000 m3 in 2011 a massive drop.
Chinas imports of higher value logs for
manufacture of appearance-grade
veneer and lumber from Europe and North
America had fallen slightly in the 2008-2009
period during the economic downturn.
However, imports of these higher value
logs from Europe and North America
rebounded dramatically after 2009 to
reach over 1.5 million m3 in 2011, thereby
offsetting the decline in imports of Russian
Oak logs. Slowing economic conditions in
China and in export markets for Chinas
finished products led to the build-up of
excess stock of Oak logs in China by the
end of 2011. As a result, Chinas imports
of Oak logs declined early in 2012. But
this reduction has been offset by a rise
in imports of European Beech logs which
are now more in demand in China due to
stable and relatively competitive pricing.
The report continued there is likely to
be continuing strong demand for North
American and European hardwood logs
in China and Vietnam, but also rising
demand for sawn temperate hardwood
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Panel exports
Production of American and Canadian wood-based
panels in 2011 was little changed from 2010. North
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MARKETREPORT
Production photo
Photo credit: Rossi Group
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SOLIDWOOD
Getting to know
Pacific Coast Alder again
By Y.L Chen, Qingdao CX JOY Hardwoods
Versatile
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SOLIDWOOD
Daiichis warehouse.
Sustainable management
Alder is is a prolific, fast-growing species.
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Teak trends
Teak (Tectona grandis) is one of the most popular
and suitable hardwood species for flooring and
joinery, especially in Asia. Last year the Food &
Agriculture Organisation (FAO) based in Rome
issued an update on Teak resources, revealing
trends in both Teak forests and markets:
The results of a new FAO global Teak Resources
and Market Assessment conducted in 60 tropical
countries show that natural teak forests are declining
worldwide and that the quality of natural grown teak
wood is deteriorating. On the other hand, todays
survey also reveals that planted teak forests are increasing in area and when good management
practices are applied producing high quality wood.
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In the future, it can be expected that sustained production of teak logs from natural forests will be further limited
due to continuing deforestation and competition for
environmental services, according to Kollert. Supply
trend points to a continuing decline in the volume and
quality of natural teak, which results in progressive loss
of genetic resources. This is why it is essential in the near
future to plan, organise and implement a programme
for the genetic conservation of native teak resources in
the four countries with natural teak forests, he stressed.
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SOLIDWOOD
American hardwood
lumber shipments to
Southeast Asia up 32%
in 2012
Data just released by the USA show that
American hardwood lumber shipments to
Southeast Asia were up by 32% in value and 29%
in volume for the year 2012 compared to 2011.
Log shipments were up 9% and 15% respectively
and veneer increased 9% and 13%. American
hardwood flooring was up 143% in value and
124% in volume, albeit from a lower base.
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SOLIDWOOD
2011
2012
Product
UOM
Value
Qty
Value
Qty
Value
Qty
Change
Change
Southeast Asia
Hardwood Lumber
M3
151,290,758
333,249.0
147,866,930
350,347.0
195,381,191
452,940.0
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Southeast Asia
Hardwood Logs
M3
62,639,244
144,648.0
54,973,931
135,875.0
59,758,728
155,928.0
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Southeast Asia
Hardwood Veneers
M2
12,275,616
9,637,723.0
14,838,183
10,941,275.0
16,113,273
12,322,816.0
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Southeast Asia
Hardwood Flooring
M2
1,049,373
31,075.0
675,925
20,558.0
1,640,311
46,119.0
143
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SOLIDWOOD
French wood
in MENA
By Etienne Ducrot
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(6 million of hectares)
- Wooden surface has grown of 20% for the last 20 years
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Oak boules, available in different thicknesses is the best choice for high-quality furniture manufacturing
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Oak boules
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Sawn Oak timber exports in Turkey increased by almost
50% from 2011 to 2012.
In conclusion, the Middle East and Turkish markets are
emerging players that deserve attention as their housing
industries are flourishing and their economies are promising.
The North African market is also a key market for the French
timber industry mostly due to the geographical factor and
the historical legacy between these two regions.
Turkish market
Historically, Turkey is a country that has always favoured
wooden construction for the housing industry due to the
fact that wooden components are more flexible than
concrete and thus resist more to seismic catastrophes.
The wood industry in Turkey is increasing by 6% every
year, due to a demographic growth combined to increasing urban migration.
The furniture market is also very dynamic in Turkey.
There are around 30,000 manufacturers whose activities
represent 4 billion euros. Their exports represent 1% of the
worlds
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Meet FrenchTimber
Representatives from the trade association FrenchTimber will be taking
part in a number of events this year.
Come and meet them at the Dubai
Wood Show (9-11 April), Interzum in
Cologne, Germany (13-16 May) and
FMC in Shanghai (11-14 September).
Come and meet FrenchTimber
and some international representatives of the French wood industry
to find out more about what French
saw millers can do for your business.
For more information, visit
www.frenchtimber.com.
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Vietnamese flooring
being packed for export
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ENVIRONMENTALFOCUS
Joinery produc
ts using Malay
sian Plywood
is covered by
EUTR
are seeing
the writing on the wall and
responding. 2013 will be an interesting year as the EU
Timber Regulation increases the pressure to provide
well-documented, legally-sourced products for export.
FLEGT licensed timber may not be ready in 2013, but
these regulatory tools are also part of the long term
solution for supporting legal trade in timber.
Note: This news brief has been produced with the
financial assistance of the European Union. The views
expressed herein can in no way be taken to reflect the
official opinion of the European Union.
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Textile
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Considered to be one of
the most important of the
year, the Frankfurt event
delivers a world of ideas
and materials
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Furniture
Manufacturing &
Supply China 2013
11-14 September 2013, Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre
The FMC China exhibition has now been running for 18 years. The show moved to the
Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre in 2011, and the increased exhibition
area and visitor numbers have made the FMC into one of the most famous furniture
manufacturing industry exhibitions in the world. This year, FMC China 2013 will cover 71,000
square metres, and is expected to attract 850 domestic and overseas exhibitors.
The China Furniture Association advocated in 2012 that to develop China from a major
furniture manufacturing country to a great powerful country can only be accomplished with
talented furniture designers, sophisticated production equipment and raw material support.
FMC China 2013, as the premier furniture manufacturing supply platform, is responding
positively to the China Furniture Association, and has specially organised The First Leading
Brand Collection of the Global Furniture Manufacturing Industry at the site of the China
International Furniture Expo this year to enhance the industrys development.
The First Leading Brand Collection aims to promote the upgrade of the furniture industry
to create maximum business value and also to build the best public relations platform for
furniture manufacturers. Bringing together nearly 100 new products and technologies in
woodworking machinery and the furniture raw materials industry, along with excellent
high-tech support, FMC China 2013 will provide a solid foundation to help China become
the foremost furniture manufacturing nation. The First Leading Brand Collection, with a total
area of 800 sq. m, will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (Hall E5).
The exhibits include: Furniture Hardware & Fittings, Furniture Panels & Surface Deco,
Furniture Fabric & Leather, Upholstery Furniture Components & Supplies, Cabinet/Wardrobe
Fittings, Office Furniture Supplies & Gas Spring, Furniture Coatings, and Adhesives & Chemicals
Products.
FMC China 2013 has also launched an Exhibitors Interactive Promotion. Exhibitors who
successfully invite trade buyers to FMC China 2013 using any of the four methods below will
get special benefits in next years show, such as booth fee discounts, onsite video promotions,
brand promotions on the official website and Weibo, catalogue advertisements and show
preview advertising discounts.
- Visitor invitations by exhibitors
- Official website and Sina Weibo cooperation
- FMC promotion on relevant exhibitions by exhibitors
- Advertising cooperation
The FMC B2B buyer sourcing event is a special service for buyers who have procurement
requirements. The organiser will help match trade buyers and furniture manufacturing
suppliers. Since FMC has a huge and high-quality database, the organiser will hold oneon-one sourcing meetings for buyers, as well as hold Buyer Sourcing Events onsite to enable
both trade buyers and suppliers to sign up for deals.
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Machinery, plant and facilities for industrial furniture production Automation systems - Industrial surface -treatment technology
(LIGNA Hannover 2011)
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explained Kckler. This is not least because many market leaders have timed their innovation cycles to coincide with LIGNA in odd-numbered years and use the
fair as a global launch pad for their latest technology.
Which is why woodworking and processing firms in need
of more efficient technology solutions cannot afford to
miss LIGNA 2013. This is particularly true for companies
based outside Germany. While the Federal Republics
strong economic performance has enabled its local forest and wood industries to maintain healthy investment
levels, in many other countries critically important modernization measures have been postponed. This has
compromised the competitiveness of the companies
concerned, which have seen a rise in their export markets quality demands during the same period. It is for
these companies in particular that LIGNA represents an
excellent opportunity to regain their competitive edge
and boost their sales performance through carefully
targeted investment. The fairs expanded offering of
space-saving simplified and easy-to-operate industrial
processing technology that offers significant productivity gains is another big drawcard. These and many other
technology highlights will contribute to making LIGNA
2013 the worlds biggest and comprehensive trade fair
for the forest and wood-based industries. Kckler: We
are really rolling out the red carpet for our international
trade visitors this year.
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CMC-Texpan
In the past years, the range of machinery and equipment that CMC-Texpan can provide to the woodbased materials industry has been extended to the
wood preparation area. Since then, several plants and
machines have already been installed and put into service all over the world. The results and the performances
directly achieved by customers in different industrial
processes further demonstrate the companys expertise
and skill, as well as the high quality of the machinery
and equipment manufactured by CMC. In parallel with
the commitment to the industrial market, the company
also devotes its best efforts and energy to the research
and development of new engineering concepts and
applied solutions aimed not only at increasing the efficiency of the machines, but also at improving their
cost-saving features, so as to help customers reduce
their costs, this being a crucial key factor nowadays.
The LIGNA 2013 exhibition will represent a great opportunity for CMC-Texpan to propose its well-established
solutions, but above all to showcase its brand new
products:
HP Wind Former
EcoSpanResinator
This is a system for blending wooden particles with glue
and it is used in the production of particleboard. It has
already been installed in an industrial facility and it has
shown very attractive advantages in terms of gluing
resin, as well as in terms of (thermal and electric) energy saving: the payback period for the whole system
is some months only!
The machine includes a device that divides the
particle flow into light, uniform layers: the gluing mixture with catalyst is then low-pressure sprayed and
finely atomized from both sides on the particle layers.
The complete system can be easily fitted also into
existing plants, without modifications: traditional glue
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Siempelkamp
At LIGNA, the Siempelkamp machine and plant engineering company is presented as a provider for
complete wood-based panel production plants for
the manufacturing of particleboard, MDF/HDF, and
OSB. Together with its subsidiaries Bttner, CMC Texpan,
Hombak, Ventapp, and Siempelkamp Logistics & Service, Siempelkamp represents the complete product
range including planning, engineering, production,
installation, startup and service.
The strong cooperation within the group of companies allows Siempelkamp to provide, from one source,
the complete machinery for the front-end, energy
plants, dryers, resin blending and application systems,
forming and press lines with the proven ContiRoll press,
cooling and stacking lines, storage systems, sanding
and cut-to-size lines, packing lines, and short-cycle
presses for surface laminating.
Important components were further technically
optimised and geared towards savings. Next to the
innovative chippers and flakers by Hombak, the new
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Huntsman
Expert technical teams from MDI (Methylene Diphenyl
Di-isocyanate) resin supplier Huntsman will be on hand
at the show to discuss MDI and its applications, which
include OSB, MDF, particleboard and wood fibre insulation manufacture, as well as the latest technological
developments in their I-BOND(r) product range and
I-RELEASE(r) solutions. Commercial representatives from
Asia, North America and Europe will also be available
to discuss the specific demands of composite wood
panel manufacturers from around the world.
Speaking about the show, Berliana Harnadewi,
Huntsman Marketing Manager for Asia, said: Having
participating for many years at Ligna weve seen a
steady increase in interest in MDI year on year, especially for the Asian market. With no added formaldehyde
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SELECT +PLUS+: a machine offering many advantages compared to its reliable predecessor and
which is standard equipped with long sanding belts,
thickness sensor, extendable infeed roller table, fixed
feed height, touch screen operation. As an option, the
machine can be upgraded with a veneer, lacquer or
texturing package;
SANDRITE: Boeres basic model, this model 1 and
2 unit machine for the smaller and medium-sized company is also available with three sanding units. Whatever is chosen, the unique modular machine concept
combined with the excellent price-quality ratio provides
for a quickly recovered investment;
ELITE: these very
heavy machines have
the same flexible technical specification possibilities as is the case with the
SELECT +PLUS+ and SANDRITE models. However,
through their very heavy
construction, they are
more apt for companies
working in two or three
shifts under very heavy
working conditions.
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Pessa Impianti
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Weinig
Weinig will be in attendance in Hanover to present itself
as a leader of technology with expertise across the
entire solid wood processing chain. Hall 12 will feature
30 exhibits over 3,800 sq m, including innovations and
evolutions in all four product segments. The Holz-Her
stand will be directly adjacent in Hall 11, underlining
the expertise of the Weinig Group in the processing of
derived timber products.
The Powermat series, exhibited in full with the 600,
1200, 2400 and 2500 models, offers an ideal platform in
this area. Demonstrations will include an angled spindle,
vertical floating spindle and 3D structuring. The new
back-pressure system prevents snipes and dips at
the final lower spindle.
New: MemoryPlus 2.0 MemoryPlus is the new entrylevel control system from Weinig for customers with a
small variety of profiles. The EasySet function corrects
any measuring errors on the tool quickly and easily.
MemoryPlus allows the mobile spindle as well as a
chamfering unit to be controlled or glazing beads to
be separated.
New: Pointed tooth roller 2.0 The outstanding feature
of the new generation of Weinig feed rollers is their better grip, which ensures optimised workpiece transport.
The lower contact pressure reduces indentations in
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VYNCKE
VYNCKE is participating at LIGNA for the 18th time in
their 100-year existence. This time, with an even bigger second booth. Where for some other suppliers,
the energy system is just one of the many parts in their
product portfolio, Vyncke is demonstrating its wellknown focus on biomass energy solutions for the wood
industry. With a highly developed customer oriented
approach, Vyncke provides the opportunity to clients
with any energy demand to cooperate with the real
specialist when it comes to biomass combustion systems
and plants, without losing guarantees on the total performance of the factory. Also, future service and spare
parts supply at acceptable commercial conditions are
guaranteed.
Vyncke likes to operate in a no-nonsense way, which
makes them stand out of the crowd. Several multinationals have already chosen to work with Vyncke and
there are more to come. Ligna will be the perfect event
to reveal the new partnerships.
Next to showcasing their new realisations, Vyncke
will also focus on the latest developments in combustion
technology and new biomass sources. Vyncke is realising several power plants using biomass for cogeneration
projects in France, Argentina, Singapore and China.
Visitors will have the opportunity to look into and discuss
these projects during the Ligna fair.
Converting biomass into a commodity fuel, such as
wood pellets, is an important part of Vynckes activities,
this by providing energy to low temperature belt dryers
or high temperature drum dryers. Several cooperation
alliances have been set up and Vyncke will present
energy plants, energy plants with dryers and/or steam
turbines and other applications. Vynckes VYLOSOFY
is that the customer always decides how he wants to
proceed.
Next to business there will of course also be pleasure
at the Vyncke booth. Visitors can have a drink and chat
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Steinemann
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HOLZMA
Solutions to make daily work easier, to improve efficiency, to prevent errors, to increase flexibility and
output HOLZMA will be showcasing many innovations on this theme at LIGNA 2013. New technologies,
new processes and a completely revamped product
portfolio provide for more efficiency in panel cutting.
Both craft producers and industrial establishments
today often produce in small quantities or even just one
piece. They use a wide variety of, often highly sensitive,
materials and have to face up to increasing deadline
and cost pressure. This calls for modern machinery that
can be individually adapted to meet the needs of the
company and delivers a fast return on investment.
HOLZMA now provides a new dimension of this
freedom. The German engineering company has radically revamped, streamlined and simplified its range of
products in the 2, 3 and 4 series. For instance, there are
now more optional extras for many of the saw models.
That saves costs, simplifies investment decisions and
increases flexibility also for retrofits at a later date.
Automatic labelling near the pressure beam creates transparency, prevents errors, ensures smooth workflows.
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IMAL-PAL
The Imal-Pal group maintained its position in 2012 as a
world leader in the production and supply of complete
plants, machinery and innovative systems for the manufacture and processing of particleboard, MDF, OSB,
insulation board, pellets and pallet blocks. The group
further strengthened its presence on the market when
it was joined by Globus Srl last year, a merge which has
completed and amplified the wide range of services
and products offered.
Some of the innovations which Imal will be showcasing at Ligna include its own revolutionary and innovative
continuous DynaSteampress, the only continuous press
in the world which injects steam, is able to increase
productivity by over 30%, and significantly improve
the surface properties of the board with a consequent
reduction in the amount of resin utilised.
The Dynasteam, a small pre-press mounted at the
infeed to existing continuous MDF, PB and OSB presses
will also be on show. This system injects saturated steam
into the mat as it pre-compresses it, without creating
condensation.
Furthermore, three new high pressure resination systems have been designed for particleboard, OSB and
MDF production respectively with which it is possible to
reduce resin consumption by at least 10% but without
impacting on board quality.
Other new laboratory equipment will also be presented together with the first ever blown board detector
which is able to detect blisters and other defects over
the entire surface of the board.
Pal will be presenting its new Cleaning Tower at the
Ligna which is able to clean all kinds of pollutants from
the flow of wood chips. This new cleaning technology
combines three grading principles: the first being that
of demetallisation accomplished with highly efficient
magnetic systems; the second adopts the principle of
aerodynamics, where inert substances are separated
from the wood particle flow by a jet of air which removes them on the basis of their density, surface and
shape; and lastly the spectrographic principle which
optically identifies the spectrum of the wood and all
the other contaminants and, by applying jets of compressed air, separates out all the materials which are
not wood. With this principle, it is also possible to identify
black bodies which, despite being unclassified material,
may be separated out from the wood.
Globus, now part of the Imal-Pal group, will be
presenting the Globus wobble spreader disk, an innovative system with which it is possible to achieve a
radical improvement in the quality and capacity of
flake production. The wobble spreader disk continuously distributes chips over the full length of the knife
thus making it possible to improve quality. The increase
in capacity is accomplished with 690mm long knives, a
length which no other competitor has ever used on a
flaker before, and which can produce up to 15 t/h bd
of flakes, depending on the wood species.
Globus
The Year of the Ring stands for a great improvement
in flaker production technology for particleboard production. In fact, two of the most important European
wood-based panel groups have decided to test the
Globus wobble spreader disk to achieve a radical
improvement in the quality and capacity of flake
production.
The wobble spreader disk continuously distributes
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chips over the full length of the knife thus making it possible to improve quality. The improvement in capacity is
accomplished with the 690mm long knives which can
produce up to 15 t/h bd of flakes, depending on the
wood species. Customers are welcome to visit the Globus booth for further details on the Year of the Ring.
Visit Globus at Hall 27, Stand G51
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Cefla Finishing
UV-R LED: Cefla Finishing has always been a pioneer in
the study of UV technologies and brought to market,
since the 70s, major technical and technological innovations. Today, a new era is beginning for UV curing,
that is the era of UV-R LED.
Cefla Finishing has developed a new product for this
application by adopting the most advanced technology available today. A full LED and a hybrid version
are available to suit every working need. The LEDigio
is a source of very cold UV light that has big advantages for those substrates (such as pine) that are
sensitive to temperature. The new UV-R LED also enables
a rapid switching off and ignition for maximum saving
of electric power.
UV-R SUPERFOCUS SP: Cefla Finishing will also present the UV-R SUPERFOCUS (patented system), the UV
oven ideal for spray lines having width of 1,300mm
which, with a single lamp, allows to cure the pieces
on all sides, both with clear and pigmented coats. This
system reduces the required electrical power by half
and the heat on the workpiece, in addition, obviously,
to be a more compact solution.
PRIMA: The automatic spraying machine PRIMA is
the natural choice for anyone who wants to improve
the efficiency and quality of manual coating operations
Prima
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Decodigit
The Pixart PLOT and Single Pass is an important innovation which allows customisation of products with unlimited ideas and imagination from the designers. Pixart
PLOT is ideal for high-definition printing and large format.
The multipass solution enables to process extremely
large sizes, even in case of raised cabinet doors, without compromising the quality and the resolution. Ideal
for high-speed printing and productivity, the Pixart 350
Singe Pass solution helps to meet productivity requirements while maintaining the necessary flexibility to easily
manage extremely small lots.
Delle Vedove
Delle Vedove will exhibit two widely tested technologies
for the entry level market and for the selective protection of the profiles. They will be exhibiting a Flexispray
iGiotto
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spraying machine, followed by Talent, a vacuum system
for coating only the visible parts, which guarantees a
great saving of coating product.
Dspohl
Dspohl will present its latest RoboWrap profile wrapping machine, featuring a completely automatic setup. RoboWrap meets the producers requirements of
shorter set-up times with simultaneously smaller lot sizes,
as well as it reduces these times to only two minutes by
employing both modern and tested robot technology.
RoboWrap puts every other conventional solution
in the shade, when the total of 19 six-axis robots independently access the optimum pressure rollers and
position them on the profile with a repetition accuracy
of only 0.03mm. This new machine concept comprises
automatic positioning systems for all format-dependent
machine assemblies, beginning with charging and carrying on to protective film application.
In addition, Dspohl will also present the following:
- The AutoCut film slitting machine equipped with
automatic slitter positioning that slits a wide variety
of papers and films and produces perfect, ultra-tight
winding results.
- The EasyWrap wrapping machine whether starting
out or long-standing professional, the intelligent concept convinces, thanks to its extremely good ratio of
investment volume to functionality.
Falcioni
iGiotto is an innovative system for automatic spraying
of small and medium lots of windows, which integrates
an anthropomorphous robot assuring extremely high
performance and reliability, with the best detection
technologies and spraying techniques which are
adopted for very large Cartesian sizes proper to the
Sorbini
The Inert Coating Technology (patented) allows to
prepare in a perfect way the sealer on the panels of
any kind (MDF, HDF, raw chipboard, honeycomb, and
more) with considerable savings in terms of occupied
area, of electric power, CO2 emitted, and, especially,
of coating product. All this results in a lower environmental impact by approximately 75% compared to
the traditional lines.
SMARTEDGE: This innovative process widely tested
by various customers around the world, allows to fill with
ease and flexibility chipboard or MDF edges in a very
reduced space, thus obtaining a surface of mechanical resistance stronger than by any other system on
the market today.
At Ligna, Sorbini will present a machine on operation for processing the edge: for both pigmented cycle
by vacuum coater on MDF edges, and for filling of the
chipboard edge integrated with the Inert Coating
Technology process. At Ligna, Sorbini will present a
machine on operation for processing the edge: for both
pigmented cycle by vacuum coater on MDF edges,
and for filling of the chipboard edge integrated with
the Inert Coating Technology process.
SMARTPARQUET: Ideal for the application of natural
oils, oils and UV coating products, urethane oils and
traditional waxes as well as stains and pigmented
products.
Visit Cefla Finishing Group at Hall 17, Stand F33/D32
and Hall 12, Stand E45
Firefly
With 40 years of experience in providing preventive fire
protection to the process industries, Firefly now offers its
new system generation, EXIMIO. With robust products
designed for the toughest industrial environments, Firefly
provides premium safety solutions for the worldwide
process industries.
EXIMIO is a state-of-the-art and user friendly system
that offers a lower Total Cost of Ownership as its patented technologies maximise safety and minimise false
alarms which saves costly production time.
Visit Firefly at Hall 27, Stand G59 and Hall 13, Stand D13
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Raute Corp.
Finding profitable solutions for every customer is the
focus of Rautes participation in Ligna 2013. Come to
see how their product families RautePro, Rauteselect
and RauteSmart cover the needs of every plywood and
LVL producer in every area of the world.
Raute will show how their network of global service
centres and service points can support customers with
spare parts and strong mechanical and automation
know-how. Learn how to optimise your investment,
whether through the installation of new equipment or
the modernisation of existing machinery. Find out the
most profitable solutions for you.
If your business is plywood, talk to Rautes staff about
peeling, drying, pressing, and panel handling. Get to
know the new solutions in the field of green energy.
Visit Raute Corporation at Hall 27, Stand J38
Wiesloch GmbH
A long-term key-client in the North American wood
processing industry, already operating a total of 10
wood waste-fired Wiesloch-thermal oil heater plants
in various lumber mills in both, British Columbia and
Alberta, placed the order for two sets of two biomassfired thermal oil heaters with the NEC-group. These
new systems, each having a nominal thermal oil heating capacity of 28 MW, will provide heat to an equal
number of ORC-turbo generators for de-central power
generation.
British Columbia has been facing an enormous environmental catastrophe, caused by the pine beetle.
It was evident that the huge amount of damaged
and dying biomass rotting away in the forest needed
to be brought to a practical and economical use by
all means. Pretty much at the same time, B.C. Hydro
invited for a competitive tender on renewable electricity, a process that is quite controversial to other parts
of the globe as e.g. to Europe where green power is
considerably subsidised.
After a comprehensive bidding process Wiesloch's
client was awarded the contracts for two power stations
in British Columbia, each generating 13 MWel gross and
feeding 10 MWel net to the public grid.
The classeneers, being co-founders and proud
members of the NEC-group that was established back
in 2009 to serve the Canadian wood processing industries with industrial expertise and tailor-made solutions
for high temperature process heating and combustion
systems, have been working in very close cooperation
with the end user but also with the ORC-technology supplier to develop the best competitive and advanced
technical solution.
These firing and heater systems are the consequent
continuation of the well proven and reliable reciprocating grate technology and thermal oil heaters installed
world wide with leading plywood, particleboard, OSB
and MDF-producers now applied as utility grade firing
and heating stations. The challenges have been numerous so to match with the requirements of both client
and grid owner. Under the bottom line thermal oil and
ORC-technology was chosen over the classic steamcycle based power stations a real breakthrough for
thermal oil technology on nowadays power generation.
Learn more about this and many other new projects
of classen apparatebau Wiesloch GmbH when meeting
the classeneers at this years LIGNA.
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HOMAG
The HOMAG Group introduces visitors to a whole new
world of innovation at the LIGNA 2013: On show will be
patent registered new developments, model studies
showcasing new process techniques and pioneering new unit technology. The HOMAG Group will be
unveiling 20 new units alone in the legendary InnovationCentre.
The HOMAG Group stands for plant engineering expertise from a single mold with individually networked
high-tech machines for the entire process chain. The
spectrum ranges from storage systems through cutting
and nesting, sizing and edge banding, order picking
and sorting to drilling, assembly, hardware mounting and packaging. Trade fair highlights include, for
instance, drilling and trimming machine ABH100 from
WEEKE. This machine is used for flexible 6-sided processing and is perfect for integration into an assembly line.
Another highlight: The new LIGMATECH case clamp
MDE120. Sensitive case clamping is ensured by a new
drive technology and control system. This technology
also results in significant savings and lower operating costs. But whether you are looking for an edge
banding machine for flexible batch size 1 production,
a saw or a CNC router: All HOMAG Group machines
are ideally coordinated and interact perfectly like the
pieces of a puzzle. The HOMAG Groups engineering
experts are able to design complete production lines
to suit individual needs including the control system,
software and complete handling and logistics systems.
The result: High-tech plants designed to meet the most
stringent needs.
The complete product spectrum of machines for the
woodworking industry and woodworking shops includes
a cohesive software range all from a single source.
With woodCAD|CAM, a tool is already available for
3D planning which allows the automatic generation
of production data. Software products provide support
in a variety of ways: woodWOP supports the program-
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NTL Chemicals
NTL Chemicals is a leading resin technology provider
with extensive experience and specialisation in
formaldehyde-based resins for the wood industry such
as PB, MDF, plywood, LVL, OSB, paper impregnation,
etc.
At LIGNA, NTL Chemicals will present its new
developments combined resin technology system for
Low Emission Boards (E1, CARB-II, E-0 & Super E-O (F****)
which has proven to be one of the most efficient and
cost- effective solutions for the wood panel industry. NTL
will also introduce other new developments such as:
- Coloured MDF boards
- Fire retardants - for PB and MDF
- Formaldehyde - free adhesives
Kuang Yung
Kuang Yung is proud to introduce its new wood
ripping solution for solid wood at LIGNA 2013. The most
economical laser scanning system in the world, the
Laser Scan Multiple Rip Saw (MRS) System offers profit
optimisation by reducing labour and increasing yield.
It is the top choice to maximise profit.
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Flooring
06 to 10 May
Making more out of wood
technology for resource
efficiency
LIGNA HANNOVER, the leading international trade show for the
woodworking and wood processing industries, embraces the entire
production chain from forestry and the timber trade through to
industrial mass production of wood products and surface treatment
technology. In short, LIGNA HANNOVER is the interface to every
area of woodworking!
Keynote displays at LIGNA HANNOVER:
Forestry (management and technology)
Bioenergy from wood
Sawmill equipment and technology
Solid wood working
Wood materials and veneer production
Handwerk, Holz und mehr: Joinery, cabinet-making and carpentry trades, engineered woods, materials, accessories and
services
Furniture industry
Surfaces technologies and Lightweight construction
Numerous special presentations dedicated to practical themes,
informative seminars and conferences, as well as matchmaking
and B2B meetings and congresses underline the significance of
LIGNA HANNOVER as the trades international summit.
Koelnmesse GmbH
Tel. +49 1805 077 050
Fax +49 221 821 99 1210
interzum@visitor.koelnmesse.de
Deutsche Messe
Tel: +49 511 89-0
Fax +49 511 89 32626
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EVENTS
CALENDAR 2013
JANUARY
Start Date
End Date
Event
City
12-Jan
15-Jan
Domotex
Hannover
14-Jan
17-Jan
20-Jan
20-Jan
imm Cologne
ZOW Istanbul
Cologne
Istanbul
28-Jan
29-Jan
31-Jan
2-Feb
SURFACES
IMOB 2013
Las Vegas
Istanbul
31-Jan
3-Feb
DelhiWood 2013
Delhi
18-Feb
21-Feb
Bad Salzufen
5-Mar
5-Mar
8-Mar
9-Mar
Woodmac China
MIFF
Shanghai
Kuala Lumpur
6-Mar
7-Mar
10-Mar
10-Mar
EFE
Build+Dcor
Selangor
Beijing
9-Mar
12-Mar
Singapore
11-Mar
11-Mar
13-Mar
14-Mar
14-Mar
17-Mar
IFFINA
VIFA 2013
TIFF 2013
Jakarta
Saigon
Bangkok
17-Mar
26-Mar
27-Mar
20-Mar
28-Mar
30-Mar
Muscat
Shanghai
Guangzhou
9-Apr
11-Apr
Dubai Woodshow
Dubai
6-May
9-May
Project Qatar
Doha
6-May
7-May
10-May
9-May
LIGNA
gulf BID
Hannover
Manama
13-May
16-May
interzum Cologne
Cologne
20-May
23-May
23-May
25-May
INDEX Dubai
IFMAC
Dubai
Jakarta
6-Jun
13-Jun
20-Jun
9-Jun
16-Jun
22-Jun
Dalian
Mumbia
Bangkok
21-Aug
24-Aug
Aseanwood Woodtech
Kuala Lumpur
11-Sep
14-Sep
FMC Shanghai
Shanghai
13-Sep
16-Sep
Kuala Lumpur
25-Sep
28-Sep
VietnamWood
Ho Chi Minh
2-Oct
4-Oct
NHLA Convention
Texas
5-Oct
9-Oct
Intermob Turkey
Istanbul
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11-Nov
Istanbul
11-Nov
14-Nov
Indonesia Woodshow
Jakarta
14-Nov
17-Nov
Index
Mumbai
15-Nov
18-Nov
MyanmarWood
Yangon
25-Nov
28-Nov
Dubai
MARCH/APRIL 2013
www.panelsfurnitureasia.com
Country
Organiser
Website
Germany
Deutsche Messe AG
www.domotex.de
Germany
Turkey
Koelnmesse GmbH
Clarion SURVEY GmbH
www.imm-cologne.de
www.zow.com.tr
USA
Turkey
www.surfaces.com
www.itf-imob.com
India
www.delhi-wood.com
Germany
www.zow.de
China
Malaysia
Deutsche Messe
United Business Media (M) Sdn Bhd
www.woodmacchina.net
www.miff.com.my
Malaysia
China
www.efe.net.my
www.builddecor.com
Singapore
www.iffs.com.sg
Indonesia
Vietnam
Thailand
www.iffina-indonesia.com
www.vifafair.com
Oman
China
China
UAE
www.dubaiwoodshow.com
Qatar
IFP Group
www.projectqatar.com
Germany
Bahrain
Deutsche Messe
Hilal Conferences and Exhibitions
www.ligna.de
www.gulfbidexhibition.com
Germany
Koelnmesse
www.interzum.com
UAE
Indonesia
dmg :: events
Wakeni Kaigo
www.indexexhibition.com
www.ifmac.net
China
India
Thailand
www.sinoexhibition.com
www.woodtechindia.in
www.furnitechwoodtech.com
Malaysia
tradelink.com.my/woodtech
China
www.fmcchina.com.cn
Malaysia
UBM
www.seafie.com
Vietnam
www.vietnamwoodexpo.com
USA
www.nhla.com/convention
Turkey
www.intermobistanbul.com
Turkey
Deutsche Messe
www.domotex-middle-east.com
Indonesia
Strategic
www.indonesiawoodshow.com
India
www.indexfairs.com
Myanmar
www.myanmar-expo.com
UAE
dmg events
www.thebig5.ae
www.panelsfurnitureasia.com
www.thailandfurniturefair.com
www.thebigshow-oman.com
www.domotexasiachinafloor.com
www.interzum-guangzhou.com
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