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| European Machinery Market: Recovery Underway |
The financial crisis had resulted in a difficult year for the European woodworking machine industry. Nevertheless, signs show that recovery is finally underway. By Franz-Josef Buetfering, president, European Federation of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers (EUMABOIS) |
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| Made In Germany: It Comes With The Label |
After decades in the industry, German machine manufacturers are keeping their edge. By Kim Esser, head of marketing, Holzma |
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| Laminating Technology: Digitally Printed, Folded Down |
Advances in digital printing technology and modern fold-down systems are taking laminates further. By Karin Dullweber, Association of European Producers of Laminate Flooring (EPLF) |
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| MDF Production: The Board Binder |
Selecting the right resin for MDF production ensures consistency and helps producers maximise plant productivity with increased profit margins. By Iain Stanton, composite wood panel marketing manager for Europe and Asia,
Huntsman |
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| MDF: The Composite Panel Potential |
Medium density fibreboard can be used in more quantities as a response to environmentalists’ concern over global warming issues. By Shiv Kumar Shet, business development manager |
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| Engineered Wood Flooring: Beware The Silver Bullet |
Modified wood floors offer several benefits, but one should realise that modified wood is not a ‘silver bullet’ to all installation problems. By Peter Kaczmar, flooring expert, Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) |
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| Furniture Films: More Than Meets The Eye |
Speaking to FDM Asia, Sandra Ruhlig, business manager for decorative surfaces films at Klöckner Pentaplast, gives her take on today’s trends and markets affecting furniture films. By Jerome Lim |
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| Wood Drying & Preservation: Dried To Perfection |
Environmental issues and increasing demand drive the need for greener and more cost-effective wood drying and preservation techniques. By Dr Jegatheswaran Ratnasingam, FIWSc |
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| Wood Preservation: Chemistry At Work |
Believed to be as old as the history of wood usage itself, wood preservation has an extensive usage in industrial, agricultural, and utility applications. By Augustine Quek
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| Particleboard Production Increasing Worldwide |
New plants in South Asia, Eastern Europe and South America are coming on stream. By BIS Shrapnel |
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| What Makes A Fingerjoint |
As fingerjointed lumber gains economic importance, one must take note of several factors that affect fingerjointing strength. By Dr Mohammad Mohammad, group leader, structure building systems, FPInnovations-Forintek Division |
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| The Dust Buster |
W K Tan, MD, Lignar Engineering (Singapore), reveals the benefits of having an effective and efficient dust extraction system. By Derek Rodriguez |
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| Exhibition Preview: IWF Atlanta |
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| Exhibition Review: Xylexpo Milan |
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