Recognised as a leader in innovative wood processing, Barrus remains steadfast in its pursuit of excellence and uncompromising commitment to quality. In this exclusive interview, Morten Glinvad, Sales Director and Member of the Board at Barrus AS, shares insights into the company’s achievements, industry influence, and dedication to sustainability. Excerpts.
In a recent interview with Wood & Panel, Christophe Vermeloux, CEO at EFICAD, discussed the company’s key strengths, technological innovations and of course market strategies. Being the ultimate innovation seeker of technological solutions, EFICAD continues to build on its founding values along with the urge to meet tomorrow’s challenges. We are happy to have an in-depth conversation with them. Excerpts.
Recognised as one of the innovative manufacturers of PVC edges and mouldings, Cantisa is always dedicated to the foremost innovation and of course committed to the quality. For over the years, they have achieved excellence over their high-end products. We are glad to have Mr. Raul Belloch, Export Manager of Cantisa who delved deep into the meaningful industrial insights along with company legacy, products and more. Excerpts.
Garnica’s recent recognition by EcoVadis, ranking among the top 1% for environmental practices, marks a key milestone in its commitment to sustainability. In this interview with Wood & Panel, Jeroen Dickhoff, Chief Commercial Officer at Garnica, shares insights on how this prestigious achievement influences the company’s brand image, strengthens customer trust, and reinforces its dedication to sustainability.
In a recent interview with Wood & Panel, Lars Eklund, CEO of Sunds Fibertech, discussed the company’s strategic acquisitions of Advanced Cyclone Systems (ACS) and LÜBKE GmbH, enhancing their emission control capabilities. These acquisitions complement Sunds Fibertech’s mission to “Boost your plant” by integrating leading cyclone technology and advanced filter systems. Eklund also highlighted innovations like the EVOfuge 360 steam recovery system and the IRIS resin injection system, driving sustainability and energy efficiency in the panelboard industry and shared insights into Sunds Fibertech’s growing presence in South America and future innovations.
‘Committed to excellence and driven by innovation’ – Comact believes on the motto. The company redefines the standard of OEM brand and pushes boundaries to make it more inventive. For over 100 years, Comact has been a leading OEM in high-caliber wood processing equipment, digital technologies, cutting solutions and more. We are happy to have Anne-Marie Lévesque, Vice President, Business & Product Development who shares company legacy, LIGNA participation, their advancements and innovations. Excerpts.
Wood & Panel is thrilled to have an insightful conversation with Dr. Stefan Bockel, responsible for Product Management at Weinmann Holzbausystemtechnik GmbH in Germany. He shared his view on prefabrication and automation in the global timber construction industry. WEINMANN – Solutions for timber construction (homag.com). Excerpts.
At the 2025 AWFS in Las Vegas, Apratim Ghoshal, Editor-in-Chief of Wood & Panel, sat down with Darren, the new Managing Director of Altendorf America, to discuss the company’s latest innovations. During the interview, Darren shared insights into the key products Altendorf is showcasing, their focus on after-sales service, and the future of machine monitoring technology in the U.S. market.
In conversation with Apratim Ghoshal, Editor-in-Chief of Wood & Panel, featuring Simon Muntar from Felder, USA. Recorded during the AWFS Fair 2025, held from July 22 to 25, the conversation explores Felder’s latest product offerings for the North American market, including their award-winning industrial edge bander and brush sanding machine. Simon also discusses the company’s popular machinery for both solid wood and panel industries, as well as their innovative safety systems, remote connectivity features, and commitment to exceptional after-sales service. This insightful dialogue highlights Felder’s role in advancing woodworking technology.
Wood & Panel is thrilled to engage in an insightful discussion with Floris Koopmans, Sales Director at Unilin Technologies, exploring the company’s advancements, innovative technological solutions, and sustainability—the cornerstone of the flooring industry. The conversation also delved into the strategic partnership between Unilin and Dieffenbacher, shedding light on their collaborative efforts. Excerpts.
Mass timber construction is transforming the modern construction industry, and CLT Toolbox stands out as a prime example of championing renewable and sustainable solutions. We are excited to delve deeper into this innovative and trending industrial approach and gain valuable insights from Adam Jones, Founder & CEO of CLT Toolbox.
FINNOS is renowned for offering greatest scanning solutions with advanced technology. The industry solution provider helps to increase production efficiency with their ultimate innovation. Jyri Smagin, CEO of FINNOS has recently enlightened us on their latest scanning technologies and features. Also, we are overwhelmed to have him on discussing their strengths, offerings, strategies and of course their participation at LIGNA. Excerpts.
Our Editor-in-chief, Apratim Ghoshal, Wood & Panel recently indulged into a conversation with Stefano Tibè, Sales Manager of Giardina Group in the occassion of Xylexpo. Stefano shares his expectations from Xylexpo, the main showcases, their main markets, plans for LIGNA 2025 and more. Excerpts.
Wood & Panel is delighted to have a face to face conversation with Luca Gallo, Area Manager from CMA Robotics. Our editor-in-chief, Apratim Ghoshal, Wood & Panel, speaks with Mr. Gallo on their participation at Xylexpo and more. Over the years, CMA Robotics has developed advanced painting robots for many sectors, so also for the wood industry, gaining the trust of customers, the best innovative solutions on the market have been designed. Excerpts.
We had a chance to communicate with Massimiliano Pauro, General Manager GREDA Srl who shared the latest from the company while highlighting their presence at Xylexpo, current market, plans going ahead and more in an interview with Apratim Ghoshal, editor-in-chief, Wood & Panel from Xylexpo showfloor. Excerpts.
Barberan S.A. has been the industry honcho and specialised in designing and manufacturing machinery for surface finishing: complete solutions for laminating, wrapping, lacquering and digital printing. This time, in Xylexpo 2024 edition, Our editor-in-chief, Apratim Ghoshal had a direct interation with Stephan Ertack, Export, Barberan. We got the chance to know about the display, trends in flooring, current market, IWF and more through an exclusive interview.
In an exclusive interview with Apratim Ghoshal, editor-in-chief, Wood & Panel, Andy Turner, President and CEO, Bürkle North America talks about their latest innovations in the field of coating, laminating, and pressing technology at IWF Atlanta.
Making the best use of the scope to interview Sven Hermansson, Program owner, Södra Lignin – Wood and Panel enjoyed the opportunity to know more about Kraft Lignin production. Here is the excerpt of the interview for better insight
Wood & Panel is delighted to have Mr. Thomas Luckow, Head of Sales, dekoraPUR on their latest developments, products, innovations and of course their participation at the HOLZ-HANDWERK 2024 edition.
Mr. Benedikt Schneider, Director, Central Marketing, WEINIG Group is happy to share the excitement of participating at the HOLZ-HANDWERK 2024 edition with our Editor-in-Chief Mr. Apratim Ghoshal. Take an insight of all the WEINIG updates right from the show floor!
Wood & Panel is delighted to have face to face interaction with Stefan Dittrich, executive director, exhibitions and Dominic Perez Ayala, manager, international exhibitions on the present status of IndiaWood, current Indian woodworking scenario, views and lot more.
In a face to face conversation with Wood & Panel, Mr. Hubert Runschke, Sales, Surface Technology, Venjakob bares his heart on their participation at IndiaWood, Indian woodworking market, machineries and more. Excerpts.
Wood & Panel had the chance to interact with, GEW (EC) Limited and know more about GEW and their entry into wood coatings.
LEUCO, the German tool manufacturer takes first steps to enter the Indian woodworking industry. In an exclusive interview with Wood & Panel, LEUCO Managing Director, Daniel Schrenk spoke on their participation and expectation from IndiaWood, the benefits that a furniture manufacturer would have with LEUCO tools and more. Excerpts.
We are thrilled to have an interaction with Florian Wonisch, Sales Director CAD+T India who shares about opening their new subsidiary in India, strategies, prime offerings for Indian customers and of course IndiaWood participation. Take an insight!
Kengo Kuma and Associates with its team has often used wood at its best while designing some of the most beautiful projects such as Odunpazari Museum or The Exchange in Sydney. Having the opportunity to interview Yuki Ikeguchi Partner, Executive Vice President of the Kengo Kuma and Associates, Wood and Panel Europe got the scope of knowing more about the projects.
During VietnamWood, Mr. Wittaya Sujimongkol, Business Development, Grecon shared the excitement of participating in VietnamWood. During the show, we got the opportunity to directly interact with him regarding the product showcase, Intelligent Detection technology, expectations from the event and also, the present market scenario of Southeast Asia. Excerpts
WoodShow Global is a power-packed platform in providing experimental avenues of woodworking industry. This time, they are all set to bring the collage of meetings, objectives, showcases and knowledge by introducing a newest event: Saudi WoodShow which will take place in March 2024. We are priviledged to have Mr. Walid Farghal, Director General of the WoodShow Global Organising Commitee who share his thoughts on the Middle East woodworking shows, the latest version of WoodShow Global and the possibilities.
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Revolutionising the way manufacturers stick, bind and seal through the development of the world’s first adhesive derived from bio-waste, Callum Smith, a materials science student wins Armourers Venture Prize Award for his excellence in circular economy. On the occasion of responsible gluing, Wood & Panel celebrates excellence in innovation while indulging into a tête-à-tête with Callum. Excerpts.
Raphaël Prati, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Biesse, shares the company’s expertise, extremely talented products, avant-garde innovations and new concepts at the showfloor. The entire booth was dedicated to the latest technologies for visitors worldwide. During our tour to LIGNA.23, we were extremely happy to have Mr Prati share his thoughts on automated solutions.
José Gomes, Range Engineering Leader HFB02 – BA LR Store & Organize furniture of IKEA shares his excitement to visit LIGNA again in a few months and what makes LIGNA a must visit for him! Excerpts!
LIGNA.23, the world market place for innovations for the wood industry is only five months away. Despite a series of extraordinary challenges, including rising energy prices, material shortages and economic uncertainties in many markets, the woodworking and wood processing industry is in good spirits. Stephanie Wagner, Head of LIGNA shares with Wood & Panel about the prepartions and what new can we expect at LIGNA.23. Excerpts.
Alyssa Boehringer, Marketing Manager, Wood Segment – North America, ACMOS shares with Wood & Panel the strengths, their latest products, WAXILIT series, the joy of being in live shows and more. Read on.
Wood & Panel got up close and personal with Dario Corbetta, director of the international biennial exhibition of technology for the furniture and wood industry, scheduled at FieraMilano-Rho next October 12 to 15. Excerpts:
IndiaWood 2022 gave the industry an opportunity to meet face to face again after long. Wood & Panel spoke to Mehmet Bilgehan Bilgiç from Kubilay, the Turkey based coating company -who participated for the very first time in the event. Mr. Bilgic shared Kubilay’s decision on penetrating the Indian market to explore new opportunities and business expansion plans. He further spoke on how they will directly import their products and make the Turkey based innovations available in the market.
During IndiaWood, Andre Krahl, Area Sales Manager, Wood processing technology, PALLMANN shared the excitement of participating in a LIVE event after a pause of two years. He further spoke on both apprehensions and expectations from the event, Indian market and instability in the European business platform. Excerpts.
During IndiaWood, Wood & Panel had the opportunity to speak to Balkar Singh, Sales Manager and Key Account Manager, Indian subcontinent.
Wood & Panel had the opportunity to have a quick update on what’s going on at Nurnberg while speaking to Dominic Perez-Ayala, Global Sales Manager HOLZ-HANDWERK, Germany.
To know more on latest innovations in the fittings segment, Wood & Panel got an opportunity to interview industry expert Uwe Kreidel, Hettich, CSO.
Kreidel shared his vision on the positive perspective of pandemic, such as new business opportunities created by lockdown, latest trends in furniture fittings technology, touchless and sensitive kinetics in daily life. Read on.
Wood & Panel got the opportunity to interview Mr. Venkataramana Gorti, Managing Director & Country Head, HOMAG India. Gorti enlightened us on business strategies in India and digitisation in the market with special focus on Tapio.
João Magalhães, Vice president,Global Woodworking and Composites, H.B. Fuller, speaks to Wood & Panel on excitement over digital connect in LIGNA.Innovation Network, plans going forward
Sebastian Kohlhase, Product Manager, Marketing & Sales, Steinemann, speaks to Wood & Panel on moving ahead during the pandemic, plans going forward.
In an exclusive interview with Wood & Panel, Christian Pfeiffer, Global Director, LIGNA and woodworking events at Deutsche Messe, speaks about LIGNA Outlook and what’s in store for the woodworking industry from Deutsche Messe though LIGNA.21 is called off! Watch the recent tête-à-tête with Wood & Panel editor, Apratim Ghoshal!
It’s just a little more than a month left for the first LIGNA Preview Digital. We had a chance to speak to Christian Pfeiffer, Global Director LIGNA & Woodworking Shows at Deutsche Messe, Hannover to know what’s new this year! Read on.
In an exclusive interview with Apratim Ghoshal, editor-in-chief, Wood & Panel, Daniel Schrenk CEO for Sales and Marketing, LEUCO spoke on the latest developments in the company despite challenging times.
Vit Kafka, VP Global Sales, Altendorf Group talks about his new role and updates Wood & Panel on the Group’s progress despite challenging times in the wake of the global pandemic, COVID-19 in an exclusive zoom interview with the editor-in-chief, Apratim Ghoshal.
Christian Pfeiffer, Deutsche Messe’s Global Director LIGNA & Woodworking Events shares his thoughts on the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in an interview with Apratim Ghoshal, Editor-in-Chief, Wood & Panel. He speaks on the importance of trade shows are one of the most important market place, his plans for LIGNA 2021 and lot more.
In a face to face interview, Oliver Kunzweiler, Director Central Marketing, Weinig Group, updates on the Group’s manifesto to fight the global pandemic, COVID-19 and how the Group is staying connected to their customers, bringing the virtual showroom to them and lot more as he speaks to Apratim Ghoshal, Editor-in-Chief, Wood & Panel.
Ingo Bathe, Director, International Sales, imos AG speaks to Apratim Ghoshal, Editor-in-Chief, Wood & Panel on their strategies to stay connected to their customers during COVID-19, the global pandemic, on staying positive, benefits of their latest software and more in a Zoom video interview.
Luigi De Vito, SCM Division Director, speaks to Apratim Ghoshal, editor-in-chief, Wood & Panel on the current strategies being adopted by SCM group in the wake of the pandemic, Covid 19 and how SCM will still not let you to work alone.
Roberto Bolognini, Sales Director, Cefla Finishing brings forth the benefit of digital technology as he speaks to Apratim Ghoshal, Editor-in-Chief, Wood & Panel in an exclusive video interview on Zoom video call during the COVID-19 crisis.
Vit Kafka, VP Global Sales, Altendorf Group talks about his new role and updates Wood & Panel on the Group’s progress despite challenging times in the wake of the global pandemic, COVID-19 in an exclusive zoom interview with the editor-in-chief, Apratim Ghoshal.
Angelika Weidling from Vauth Sagel speaks to Wood & Panel on the current strategies adopted by the company to fight COVID-19. Read on
Giovanni Portelli, Sales Manager, Salvador, speaks to Wood & Panel on recent pandemic COVID-19, brand promotional strategy, supply chain situation, digital technology and lot more.
Roger Shaw, Chairman of RSA Solutions speaks to Wood & Panel on company strategies during coronavirus pandemic, status of supply chain, adaptation of digital technology and more.
Till Uhle, Director Marketing & Director Sales, NESTRO, enlighten us on the recent COVID-19 pandemic, digital technology, global woodworking industry’s recent situation and more. Excerpts.
Dr. René Pankoke, CEO of Hymmen on COVID-19, economical position, current status of woodworking industry, production, postponement of exhibition and more. Excerpts:
Ingo Bathe, International Sales Director, IMOS AG speaks to Wood & Panel about their participation in IndiaWood, how the company sees India as a market, the all new imos IX 2019 and more.
In an exclusive interview with Wood & Panel, Gianni Radaelli, Export Sales Manager of Greda srl speaks on his experience at IndiaWood and further plans. Read on.
Lorenzo Esposito, Sales and Marketing Manager, Stemas indulges in a quick conversation with Wood & Panel Europe during IndiaWood.
Florian Wonisch, Head of Sales International, CAD+T speaks to Wood & Panel during IndiaWood about their presence in India and participation in IndiaWood. Excerpts.
Rananjoy Mitra, Director, Technical, Siempelkamp India Pvt Ltd speaks to Wood & Panel on the company’s participation and expectations from IndiaWood, press lines, the introduction of alternative raw materials in Indian market and more. Read on.
Andreas Kanz, Business Development Manager, and Kawaljeet Bumbrah, Manager-Technical service, India from Adhesives Technologies, Henkel, spoke to Wood & Panel about their presence in India, their expectations, thoughts on bio based materials and lot more during IndiaWood. Read the conversation:
Vinit Amol Bhatia, CEO, Giardina India speaks to Wood & Panel on their participation and expectations from IndiaWood, wood finishing technology, Roller Coater line, spray booths, robotic line, expansion plan in Indian market, and many more.
A quick and short conversation with Sachin Pendharkar, Managing Director, Dieffenbacher India from the floors of IndiaWood.
Wood & Panel got an opportunity to speak with Pierangelo Borroni from the Marketing Department of ACIMALL who spoke on their latest innovations, Indian woodworking market and business expansion plans from the IndiaWood showfloor.
Sam Thomas, Sales Area Manager, Cefla Middle East FZE speaks to us during IndiaWood on their presence in Indian Market, products and more. Excerpts:
Patrick Phua, General Manager, Sales, Weinig Asia speaks to Wood & Panel on the floors of IndiaWood on the company’s participation and expectations from the show, the current state of woodworking industry of India and more. Excerpts.
In conversation with Mr. Venkataramana Gorti, the newly appointed Managing Director and Country Head of Homag India from the floors of IndiaWood 2020.
A quick and short conversation with Dario A. Corbetta, Director, Xylexpo from the floors of Xylexpo International Press Conference attended by our editor-in-chief, Apratim Ghoshal.
Xylexpo 2020, the international showcase of wood and furniture technologies and supplies for the first time will span four days from May 26 to May 29, 2020. On February 18, Milan hosted the traditional international press conference introducing next Xylexpo. 330 companies have registered at Xylexpo, with a 30 percent share of international companies, covering a total net surface of 29 thousand square meters. This year, Xylexpo will occupy three halls, so as to ensure regular visitor flows to all exhibitors, as far as possible.
Marianna Daschini, Managing Director, Greda Srl indulges in a face to face conversation with Apratim Ghoshal, editor-in-chief, Wood & Panel during Xylexpo Interview Press Conference as she updates on the Italian woodworking industry and Greda’s participation in the upcoming Xylexpo.
Oliver Kunzweiler, Director Central Marketing, Weinig Group, speaks to Apratim Ghoshal, editor-in-chief, Wood & Panel on their plans for Xylexpo 2020 and the Group’s presence in the Italian woodworking industry during Xylexpo International Press Conference held in February 18, 2020 in Milan, Italy.
In an exclusive interview with Apratim Ghoshal, the editor in chief of Wood & Panel, Luigi De Vito, SCM Division Director speaks on Italian woodworking industry in general, automation, Xylexpo 2020 and more during Xylexpo International Press Conference. Excerpts.
Raphaël Prati, Communication Director, Biesse speaks to Apratim Ghoshal, editor-in-chief, Wood & Panel on the occasion of Xylexpo International Press Conference held on February 18 at Milan, Italy. He updates on the current state of woodworking industry and the Biesse’s presence in Xylexpo and lot more.
Christian Frank, Regional Sales Manager, Weinig indulges in a quick conversation with Apratim Ghoshal, editor-in-chief, Wood & Panel during the busy days of MEM Industrial, Mexico and updates us on the industry! Excerpts.
In an exclusive interview with Sebastian Huisman, Managing Director, Hettich Mexico, focuses on the Mexican market as a whole, their participation and expectations from the show to our editor-in-chief, Apratim Ghoshal during MEM 2020.
Christian Clapes the General Manager for AMPIMM speaks on AMPIMM, their association with Deutsche Messe and Mexico in general in a face to face interview with Apratim Ghoshal, editor-in-chief, Wood & Panel group.
Hans-Jürgen Himmel, Head of Latin American market for Leuco and IKEA Account Manager Worldwide speaks to Apratim Ghoshal, editor-in-chief, Wood & Panel during MEM Industrial on their participation, presence in Mexico and more. Excerpts.
Christian Pfeiffer, Deutsche Messe’s Global Director LIGNA & Woodworking Events briefs on the highlights of this edition of MEM industrial 2020 in a face to face interview with Apratim Ghoshal, editor-in-chief, Wood & Panel and speaks on various topics like new partnership, European participation, Mexican market and lot more. Excerpts.
Jozsef Kuthy, General Manager Stiles Machinery in Mexico speaks to Apratim Ghoshal, editor-in-chief, Wood & Panel on MEM Industrial, the Mexican market, the company’s strategies and lot more.
Marco Pedronici, General Manager, SCM Group Mexico focuses on woodworking industry in Mexico in general, MEM Industrial, latest addition to their showcase and lot more from the floors of MEM Industrial in an interview with Apratim Ghoshal, editor-in-chief, Wood & Panel.
In an exclusive interview with with Apratim Ghoshal, editor-in-chief, Wood & Panel during Magna Expomueblera Mexico, Javier Liria, Commercial Director, Venjakob Spain and Latin America speaks on the show, business and new opportunities, products and lot more.
Know what’s hot at Cefla Live edition 11 straight from Alberto Maestri, MD, Business Unit Finishing, Cefla as he speaks to Wood & Panel in an exclusive interview /on the occasion of Cefla Live. Know what it means to be a part of Cefla Live, know what’s new from this exclusive interview.
Alain Ribault, Director of Production from the French company, Burgbad speaks to Wood & Panel magazine on their association with Cefla on the occasion of Cefla Live at Cefla Headquarters.
In an exclusive interview with Wood & Panel during Cefla Live, Andrea Sissa, the Export Director from Renner speaks on their association with Cefla, the machinery they use and lot more.
In a candid conversation with Mr. YI ZHU, Chairman & CEO, Schattdecor (Shanghai) China, focuses on marketing strategies in China and price strategies essential for the German manufacturers in the Asian market and lot more from interzum Guangzou 2019.
Georg Prager, Sales/Marketing Director Overseas spoke to us during interzum Guangzhou and updated us on the current market of EGGER, their 20th edition and more. Excerpts.
We got an opportunity to talk to Ms. Arianna Giudiceandrea, Chief Sales Officer of Microtec, right at the show floor of LIGNA about different topics as the most innovative Goldeneye, marketing strategies and more. Read On.
Udo Ofenböck, Director and Alexander Leutner, Executive Vice President of Berndorf Band enlightens us on what LIGNA 2019 means to them, primary products they have highlighted, stainless steel belts, marketing strategies and lot more in a face to face conversation right at the show floor.
Dr. René Pankoke, CEO of Hymmen shares with us their journey to LIGNA, their participation, products and more. Excerpts:
Vecoplan has been considered as one of the giant producers of biomass and shredding technology. We were delighted to have Mr. Patrick Pfeiffer, Area Sales Manager, Wood and Biomass of Vecoplan on the occassion of LIGNA. He enlighted us on shredding technology, their prime products related to wood biomass industry and more. Excerpts:
In an exclusive interview with Wood & Panel, Tapani Kiiski, President and CEO of Raute Corporation enlightens us on their participation in LIGNA, and prime innovations like new peeling line, drying and grading technology and implementation of industry 4.0 in customer service. He further added about their business development plans and strategies in 2019, advanced machines and lot more from the floors of LIGNA, Hannover Germany.
Werner Deuring, CEO/Shareholder of Deurotech Group highlights on LIGNA, as he speaks on furniture surfaces and VITS laminate flooring, the acqusition of Deurotech Group, coating lines and lots more in an exclusive interview with Wood & Panel on the occasion of LIGNA.
Moritz Ultsch, Market Development Manager, Henkel highlights on their participation, marketing strategies, prime products and lot more during an interview with Wood & Panel on the occassion of LIGNA.
beck FASTENER GROUP welcomes innovative solutions at LIGNA as Christian Beck, General Manager & CEO, beck FASTENER GROUP talks to Wood & Panel on their participation, Lignoloc, 115 years of journey, achievements and more.
Giuseppe Bacci, Managing Director, Bacci Automation shares with us the successful story on automation and robotic technology they have invented over the years. Also, he shares with Wood & Panel about their participation at LIGNA 2019, automation technology, robotic solutions, automated working process, association with FA Robot and more.
Makor welcomes a new era in this LIGNA. Know more, as Mirco speaks to Wood & Panel on their 50th anniversary, the main features of Gemini which was sold to IKEA industry during LIGNA and more.
