Over the years Raute has launched a number of novelties such as Veneer Peeling Line R7-Hybrid and Veneer Visual and Moisture Analyzer R5. The new R5-Series LVL technology was introduced at our virtual event, RxEvent LVL. The R5-Series LVL technology is developed to provide smooth entry to LVL business and is a perfect fit for softwood plywood producers.

Siempelkamp looks back on a successful 2021 with an overwhelming record order intake of EUR 855.0 million.

Inspite of uncertainties Vecoplan Group achieved steady growth and highest level of incoming orders in its history in 2021. Although 2021 was another year dominated by Covid-19, Vecoplan achieved growth of an increase of almost 60 percent to approximately 180 million euros.

EPAL or the European Pallet Association e.V. (EPAL), along with the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML, and DACHSER, an international logistics provider, has engaged in investigation of the current status of network coverage for various LPWAN technologies in Europe.

Stora Enso invests EUR 9 million in an automated CLT (cross-laminated timber) coating line at the Ybbs sawmill in Austria.

Fiable furniture recently announced that they are going through a transition from manual processes to Automation. To attain absolute automation it is important to implement more automated processes. In the woodworking domain the German companies have been the market leaders in automated process for panel based furniture manufacturing companies.

Mayr-Melnhof Holz acquires Swedish sawmill group Bergkvist Siljan emrges as the third largest sawmill group in Europe.

Segezha records impressive expansion with reforestation area by 20% in 2021 and has restored 34,835 ha of forest lands.

A new “sustainable” machine from Cefla offers luxury look and matte panel feel. Superior surface resistance the Excimer matting technology for highest performance is out now.

Dr Bernhard Dirr, Managing Director of the VDMA Woodworking Machinery Association, is confident with the new dates of the trade fair HOLZ-HANDWERK in summer 2022.