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Automation for structural timber: finger jointing and glulam pressing

Automation for structural timber: finger jointing and glulam pressing

2026-04-30

SK Global integrates turnkey lines for joining, curing, sizing and pressing engineered wood, enabling repeatable laminated-beam production at industrial scale.

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BATEV 2026 brings together the news from the main companies in the sector

BATEV 2026 brings together the news from the main companies in the sector

2026-04-30

Buenos Aires, 2026 – From June 24 to 27, 2026, La Rural will host the 31st edition of BATEV – International Construction and Housing Exhibition. This event, considered the main meeting point of the sector in Argentina, is organized by the Business Chamber of Urban Developers - Association of Housing Entrepreneurs (CEDU+AEV), the Argentine Chamber of Construction (CAMARCO) and Exhibitions and Fairs of the Argentine Construction (EFCA).

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Industrial panel surfaces: modular printing and lacquering

Industrial panel surfaces: modular printing and lacquering

2026-04-30

WEMHÖNER positions MasterLine as a modular architecture for lacquering and direct/digital printing on MDF and panels, designed to integrate into existing lines and deliver repeatable quality.

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Fire safety in wood: applied, controllable fire-retardant treatments

Fire safety in wood: applied, controllable fire-retardant treatments

2026-04-30

Direth (Química Bosques S.A.) presents a wood fire-retardant concept focused on limiting flames and spread, with immersion/spray/brush application and a declared yield suitable for process control.

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Silent furniture motion: GRASS slides and hinges via LUAN

Silent furniture motion: GRASS slides and hinges via LUAN

2026-04-30

LUAN brings GRASS motion platforms—concealed slides, drawer systems and hinges—focused on repeatability, silence and long-term stability in cabinetry.

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Advanced MDF recycling: circular fibre moves toward industrial scale

Advanced MDF recycling: circular fibre moves toward industrial scale

2026-04-30

Smarter sorting, deeper decontamination and tuned formulations are making post-consumer fibre viable again—reshaping supply resilience for panel makers.

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Wood construction: from sustainable niche to industrial building

Wood construction: from sustainable niche to industrial building

2026-04-29

Mass timber construction is advancing as a technical alternative for lighter, faster buildings with lower embodied carbon.

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Wood dowels: simple precision for longer-lasting furniture

Wood dowels: simple precision for longer-lasting furniture

2026-04-29

Wood dowels are regaining relevance as a technical solution for clean, strong joints compatible with more efficient production processes.

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Precision hardware: the new technical frontier in furniture

Precision hardware: the new technical frontier in furniture

2026-04-29

Precision hardware is becoming essential to improve assembly, durability, ergonomics and competitiveness across the furniture industry.

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