Tschopp Holzindustrie has commissioned its modern CHF 75 million sawmill in Buttisholz, tripling wood processing capacity and cementing its role in Switzerland.

GiB Week 2025 (Oct 6–12) spotlights resilience and innovation in UK forestry — driving homegrown timber, industry growth, and sustainable forest strategy.

Intermob 2025 welcomed 29,243 visitors from 100 countries, highlighting innovation and sustainability in Türkiye’s furniture and wood technologies sectors.

Sonae Arauco is transforming the wood-based industry with bio-based materials, circular design, and fibreboard recycling technologies across Europe.

Katajanokan Laituri, Stora Enso’s mass timber HQ, wins the Finlandia Prize for Architecture, celebrated for its forest-like interior and sustainable design.

Sabrina Wieland joins Interprint as International Director of Marketing, aiming to integrate analytics, brand experience and global storytelling across Toppan network.

Metsä Board, a leading Finnish producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards, is driving operational excellence at its mills through a long-term maintenance partnership with Valmet.

New investigation highlights severe deforestation in Liberia’s cocoa industry and the exploitation of child labour. European action on anti-deforestation regulation is critical.

Cefla’s 2024 Sustainability Report highlights their commitment to ESG principles, showcasing energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and significant progress in environmental impact.

The debut of interzum jakarta and International Hardware Fair, held alongside IFMAC & WOODMAC, has solidified Jakarta’s role as Southeast Asia’s hub for furniture and woodworking innovation.