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From treatment to material design: the rise of built-in fire protection for wood panels and engineered timber
Manufacturers are exploring fire-retardant systems integrated into the substrate to reduce jobsite uncertainty while balancing emissions and performance.
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Turning "waste" into product: shavings, drying, and biomass process heat
Jackson Lumber Harvester combines wood shaving mills, drying systems and Webb® biomass burners to convert low-value wood streams into consistent shavings and usable process heat.
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Decorative panels as industrial "skin": melamine and wood veneer
Enchapadora San Juan manufactures decorative MDF/MDP panels finished in melamine and wood veneer for furniture and interiors-where surface texture, gloss control and repeatability become technical advantages.
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Bio-based wood adhesives: lignin, glyoxal, and the next resin wave
April 2026 studies point to formaldehyde-free lignin/biopolymer networks approaching standard dry performance-now the race is scaling, wet strength, and stable process windows.
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Drawers as systems: undermount soft-close slides
Alce Herrajes SH supplies undermount soft-close drawer slides: a concealed motion system that rewards good tolerances and installation with quieter closing, better perceived quality and more repeatable manufacturing outcomes.
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Folding doors, predictable motion: engineering the Plegamás kit
Metalúrgica Ruedamas’ Plegamás folding system applies a kit-based approach—defined components, adjustability and load criteria—to make closet and furniture fronts more predictable to build, install and maintain.
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Profiles and hardware as a system: lighting and ergonomics
F.D.M. combines aluminum profiles, accessories and LED integration for kitchens and wardrobes, focused on repeatable installation, durability and user experience.
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Automation for structural timber: finger jointing and glulam pressing
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
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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