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Focus16 Quebec: Ubiquity Of
Hardwood ForestsCanada is world-renowned for its softwood forests that cover a significant part of its territory. However, in one of its eastern provinces facing the Atlantic Ocean, there is a resource whose ubiquity is a little known but whose value is immense: hardwood forests. That province is Quebec. By M Bruno Couture, Quebec Wood Export Bureau.
20 Threat Posed By Declining US Hardwood Forest UtilisationOne of the most startling observations in the newly published UNECE/FAO annual review of international wood markets is that ‘sawn hardwood production in North America has been declining for a decade.’ By Rupert Oliver, AHEC.
Market report22 Timber Markets of China,
Malaysia, India and Indonesia: A SnapshotThe ITTO Tropical Timber Market Report gives a picture of how timber markets in these countries are faring, and the relevant events impacting country markets. By International Tropic Timber Organisation (ITTO).
technology28 Dust Collection System:
Clearing the Dunes Of DoubtPoints of consideration in choosing a collection system are as diverse as there are products. Deciding on the type of system can be daunting. This article shares the critical aspects of dust collection operations, with a view to eliminating the (dust) clouds of confusion. By Robert Witter, Oneida Air Systems.
panels32 Waste Wood Recycling:
Waste Not, Want NotConverting wood waste for industrial and domestic usage by furniture and other wood products, manufacturers can result rich rewards. By Shiv Kumar Shet, Biesse Manufacturing - India.
surFaces & FloorIng35 Finishing Technology:
Coaxing And Capturing Wood’s ComplexityWood finishes have become an integral part of the manufacturing process of wood products. The ‘aesthetic appeal’ is not so much the result of the type of wood finish, rather, it is the result of the application technique. By Dr Jegatheswaran Ratnasingam, FIWSc.
DesIgn & DÉcor40 Kitchen Systems: A
Renaissance Upon UsThe kitchen industry is seeing a big jump forward, mainly borne out of suppliers that offer a massive range of newly developed fittings and features - all allowing the design of new concepts in and around the kitchen. By Michael Koch Jorg, Häfele.
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FEATURES46 Laminate Flooring:
Trending Whites And Greys Bright. This is the adjective that comes to mind when one thinks of the trend laminate flooring took on when the year 2010 started. By Karin Dullweber, Association of European Producers of Laminate Flooring.
48 US Furniture Market: Bears With Signs Of Bullish RecoveryThough not entirely unexpected, results for July were somewhat disappointing. The good news is the continued improvement in orders, albeit a smaller increase. By Kenneth D Smith, Smith Leonard PLLC.
52 Plasma Technology For Solvent-Free Utility Wood The Durawood research project modifies wood surfaces through plasma technology, so that wood preservatives adhere to them better and also makes it difficult for harmful fungi to colonise the wood. By Christian Colmer, ttz Bremerhaven.
54 The Business of Going GreenIn the face of environmental, social and governance challenges, CEOs in Asia are increasingly embracing sustainable practices in the playing field. By Teo Lay Lim and Ynse de Boer, Accenture Singapore.
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The rising concern for sustainability and the environment has seen a trend
resulting in eco-friendliness becoming an important by-word in the industry.
Everyone is ‘going green’, and wood, as a renewable material, is starting
to increase in appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
The environmental benefits of using wood is clear. A research by the
Consortium For Research On Renewable Industrial Materials (CORRIM) showed that
it takes as much as 126 times more energy to make products from aluminium, glass,
plastic, cement and brick than making them from wood. Moreover, virtually every part
of a log is used as lumber or a wood by-product and finished hardwood products are
re-usable, recyclable and biodegradable.
With wood becoming a choice of building and manufacturing material, legislations
and regulations to protect the forests has been put into action. It is now imperative
for many countries to halt the alarming rate of
deforestation, not just to ensure a sustainable
supply of hardwood and softwood in the future,
but also to reverse the environmental, social
and economic damage caused by the loss
of forest cover.
While these mandatory guidelines
do increase environmental awareness,
companies who are dedicated to sustainability
practices should explore options outside of
legislations to integrate sustainability in all
aspects of the business.
In the words of Jamshed J Irani, director
of Tata Steel: “Corporate social responsibility
is an investment… long term community investment and partnership has contributed
to operational viability and stability in challenging environments.” (Page 54)
After all, the essence of the woodworking and manufacturing industry stems from
the trees. With sustainable resources and emerging trends leaning to environmentalism,
there is security for the industry’s survival and development.
Let us strive towards ‘greener’ pastures in 2011, and happy holidays!
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Industry NewsI N D U S T R YNews
Forest Carbon Estimates Too High?Washington DC, USA: The amount of carbon stored in the world’s tropical forests varies
widely according to underlying geology and other factors, and current estimates of forest
carbon reserves may be too high, according to a study.
A research team from the Carnegie Institution for Science used satellite mapping, laser
probing of forest undergrowth from aircraft, and local ground surveys to estimate how much
carbon was stored in the 44,200 sq km lowland forest in the Madre de Dios region of Peru. The
team’s surveys showed that the forest stored roughly 395 million tonnes of carbon — far less
than the 587 million-tonne estimate of the Intergovernmental Panel On Climate Change.
The researchers, reporting in the journal Proceedings Of The National Academy Of
Sciences, said that the earlier estimate was off because different tropical forests store varying
amounts of carbon, and that forests where the underlying rocks are younger contain more
carbon in soils and trees.
Carnegie Institution’s Department Of Global Ecology and the World Wildlife Fund, in
coordination with the Peruvian Ministry Of The Environment (MINAM), have been monitoring
carbon storage and emissions for the proposed United Nations initiative on Reduced Emissions
From Deforestation And Degradation (REDD) with high-resolution maps of carbon stored in
tropical forest vegetation and released by land-use practices.
Increased Imports Of Hardwoods in China
Beijing, China: China’s softwood log imports were some 11 million cubic m in
the first half of 2010, up 17 percent over the same period in 2009, according
to statistics from China Customs. Hardwood log imports came to 5.3 million
cubic m, up 47 percent. Of the total hardwood logs imports, tropical logs were
4.4 million cubic m, growing 56 percent in the first half of 2010 from the same
period in 2009.
During the first half-year period, China imported a total of four million cubic m
of softwood sawnwood, up 48 percent over the same period in 2009. Hardwood
sawnwood imports totalled 2.5 million cubic m, an increase of 81 percent.
Of the total imports of logs and sawnwood, softwoods accounted for over 70
percent and were mainly used by the domestic construction sector. Hardwood
imports accounted for less than 30 percent of the total log and sawnwood imports
and were used mainly for furniture, interior decoration, home improvement materials,
and in plywood production for the domestic and international markets.
The sharp increase in hardwood timber imports was the result of considerable
growth in export demand. Statistics show that in the first half of 2010, the value of
China wooden furniture exports was US$7.4 billion, up 46 percent over the same
period last year. The value of other wooden product exports reached US$1.8
billion increasing 28 percent from last year.
Revision Of Regulations On Illegal Logging
Jakarta, Indonesia: The Indonesian government
is currently revising the 2005 presidential
regulations on illegal logging in order to
comply with the partnership agreement
between Norway and Indonesia and to
attract foreign investment. The regulations
are expected to be ready for implementation
by June 2011.
According to the Indonesian Ministry of
Forestry, more than two million hectares of
forests have been illegally converted to oil
palm plantations. In addition, 800 mining
and oil palm companies have been operating
without authorisation or permits.
The ministry added that the regulations
will enable law enforcement across all sectors
against illegal activities in forest areas.
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New EU Logging Regulation May Hurt Thai Wood Exports
Greenply Gets FSC Certification
APP Timber In IndonesiaSingapore: APP Timber, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, continues
to develop its Asian presence with the strengthening of distribution
throughout ASEAN countries, including Indonesia.
With operations and sales now based in Jakarta, Semarang
and Surabaya, the specialist importer can offer its trading partners
and suppliers access to this growing market of 240 million people
with real GDP growth above six percent per annum.
Handi Setiawan, the country manager of Indonesia operations,
will be based in Jakarta.
In the first few months of 2011, a warehouse in Jakarta is
scheduled to be established that will enable architects and developers
to view the range of species of hardwood and softwood imported
from around the world. A 1,500 sq m warehouse in Semarang,
Central Java, has stocks of American white oak, red oak, hard
maple, ash, alder, walnut and cherry as well as matching American
veneers (0.5 mm to 3.2 mm) and others from Europe and Africa.
Certified teak lumber from South America, Eucalyptus grandis
and Lenga are also available for inspection from stock.
“In fact APP Timber’s biggest sales in Indonesia are for
hardwood sawn timber and veneers from the USA,” says Michael
Hermens, MD.
Bangkok, Thailand: Thailand is at high
risk of losing export orders for wood and
wood products worth US$310 million
from the EU. This, as the country has
not yet formulated plans to comply
with a pending new EU regulation
against illegal logging, the Bangkok
Post reported.
Shipments to China, Thailand’s top
export market for wood, could also
diminish since it is a major exporter
of the products to the EU, said Jirawat
Tangkijngamwong, secretary-general
of the Thai Furniture Industries
Association.
“We are vulnerable to declining
exports to the EU and China when
the new [logging] regulation takes
effect,” he said. “Thai manufacturers
still have no idea what it’s all about,
while nothing has been endorsed by
the government that would support us
in meeting the requirements.”
The EU’s Forest Law Enforcement,
Governance and Trade (FLEGT) action
plan against illegal logging is scheduled
to come into force in early 2013. It
will require European operators to
exercise due diligence and ascertain
the legality of timber and timber
products entering the EU market.
Due diligence will apply to the whole
supply chain, including the country
where harvesting occurs.
Mr Jirawat said the EU and China,
together with the US and Japan, were
among the top five destinations for Thai
wood and wood products, amounting
to one million cubic m a day.
An estimated 14 million to 15
million cubic m of timber are consumed
annually in Thailand, while only
four million are grown locally and
the rest imported, mainly from the
neighbouring countries of Malaysia,
Laos and Burma.
Since 2005, the EU has entered into
Voluntary Partnership Agreements (VPAs)
with timber-producing countries. Once
signed, the VPAs require commitment
and action on the part of both parties
to halt the illegal timber trade.
New Delhi, India: The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
has awarded Greenply a Chain-of-Custody certification
for its manufacturing facility located in Uttarakhand.
This certification allows the India-based Greenply to
manufacture and sell FSC-certified products in the
domestic and international markets.
The certified products are plywood, block board,
flush door, particleboard, fibreboard (MDF), decorative
plywood, pre-laminated MDF fibreboard and pre-laminated
particleboard.
The FSC label provides a link between responsible
production and consumption of forest products, enabling
consumers and businesses to make informed purchasing
decisions. This in turn benefits people and the environment,
as well as providing ongoing business value. The
certification process has been carried out and awarded
by the Rainforest Alliance Smartwood Program.
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Industry News
IKEA Seeks Indian OpeningNew Delhi, India: Swedish furniture giant Ikea Group plans
over the next three years to double its annual spending on
products from South Asia to €1 billion (US$1.31 billion), and is
pressing the Indian government to relax investment regulations
so it can launch its retail superstores in the country.
The furniture manufacturer, which sells everything from
kitchenware to sofas in 23,226 sq m showrooms, is already
a big buyer in the region, sourcing cotton textiles, rugs and
plastics from 80 suppliers; it plans to add items like cutlery
and pots and pans.
The company is eager to open retail stores in India, but
regulations require it to have a local business partner and limit
its stake in the joint venture to 51 percent.
Mikael Ohlsson, CEO, met with Anand Sharma, Commerce
Minister, India, in New Delhi in October to make his case for
relaxing those rules. Ikea, he said, would prefer to have greater
control of its operations—its business model “doesn’t lend
itself to a joint venture.”
Mr Ohlsson said Mr Sharma struck a positive tone and
indicated India will re-evaluate its stance on the issue. “We have
patience—but we are also impatient,” Mr Ohlsson said.
As for government concerns that allowing in a large foreign
retailer could hurt small home-furnishings businesses, Mr
Ohlsson said: “In a country with such growth as India has,
and where urbanization is just starting, the need for home
furnishings at low prices is enormous. There will be enough
space for Ikea and the existing businesses.”
Caps on foreign investment are among several barriers for
outsiders trying to tap into India’s nearly nine percent economic
growth; others include increasing tax scrutiny, policies that
discourage mergers and acquisitions in some sectors and
inadequate infrastructure, from unreliable power supplies to
overcrowded, potholed roads.
The company has been rapidly expanding in emerging
markets—it already has 10 stores in China, for instance, and
plans to add several more in Beijing and Shanghai. In all,
the company, which generated revenue of €21.5 billion in
its last fiscal year, operates 317 stores in 38 countries and
territories.
Part of Mr Ohlsson’s pitch to the Indian government is that
its retail presence would create tens of thousands of jobs—not
just as its stores, but throughout its supply chain. Mr Ohlsson
also told officials that Ikea is investing €125 million over the
next five years in social development initiatives in India with
groups like Unicef and Save The Children; goals include reducing
water use by cotton farmers and eliminating child labor.
Mr Ohlsson said Ikea plans to purchase more from India
whether or not its retail ambitions take shape. But the long-
term goal is definitely to set up showrooms there.
Vietnam Timber Exports Surge Hanoi, Vietnam: Vietnam has
recorded timber and furniture
exports in the first nine months
of this year at US$2.4 billion,
a year-on-year increase of
37.7 percent, according to the
Ministry Of Agriculture And Rural Development (MARD).
The ministry also said that the total export turnover of
forestry products has risen to US$2.6 billion.
According to Vietnam’s Timber And Forest Products Association,
timber exports are showing positive signs, as orders for exports
till the end of the year have risen rapidly. Timber ranks among
the top five Vietnamese exports, with more than 3,000 different
items produced. Vietnam is Southeast Asia’s second biggest
timber exporter.
In the first nine months of this year, Vietnam imported US$827
million worth of timber, down by 31 percent year-on-year.
RP To Stop Issuing Logging Permits In Natural Forests Manila, Philippines: The Philippines will no longer issue new
logging permits in areas which it describes as “second-growth
forests” in line with the country’s climate change mitigation
program, Xinhua said in a report.
The Department Of Environment And Natural Resources
(DENR) issued Memorandum Order No 9 directing all field
officials of the department to stop accepting and processing all
forms of applications for new timber contracts “with logging
component in the natural forests.”
“I have already told my officials that I will no longer approve
or sign new logging contracts with logging component in
natural forest, but directed them instead to fast track the
applications for the establishment of tree plantations in
idle, denuded and degraded areas,” said Ramon J P Paje,
secretary, DENR.
Under the country’s Forestry Master Plan, the department
recommends the establishment of at least 550,000 hectares of
timber plantations for the country to achieve self-sufficiency
in its wood requirements.
With the passage of the National Integrated Protected
Areas System in 1992, the remaining old-growth forest areas
have been designated as ‘protection forests’ and that logging
has shifted to residual forests.
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Industry News
Plywood Imports Up In JapanTokyo, Japan: Plywood consumption in Japan during July
was 533,100 cubic m, up 19 percent from July 2009 and
2.9 percent more than recorded in June 2010, according
to the JLR.
July plywood imports amounted to 303,400 cubic m,
gaining 22 percent from July last year and 9.3 percent from
June 2010. Japanese wholesalers say that imports over 300,000
cubic m, under the current market situation, are pushing down
prices. However, imports are expected to decrease due to log
shortages in the producing countries.
July plywood imports from Malaysia surged 29 percent
over July last year. From the beginning of the year, Malaysia
exported 11 percent more plywood to Japan compared to
the same period last year, while Japan’s plywood imports
from Indonesia have remained stable.
Due to relatively high inventories and current weak demand
imported plywood prices were down. The average market
price for imported 3-inch by 6-inch concrete formboard is now
890 to 920 yen (US$11.03 to US$11.41) per sheet delivered,
which is 10 to 20 yen per sheet less than in August. Prices
for 3” by 6” coated concrete formboard are now at 1,060 to
1,080 yen per sheet and for 2” by 6” at 780 to 790 yen per
sheet, down 10 to 20 yen per sheet and 30 yen per sheet
respectively from August.
AHEC Promotes Designing and Working With US Hardwoods In Dubai
Dubai, UAE: The American Hardwood
Export Council (AHEC), the international
trade association for the American
hardwood industry, recently hosted the
‘Designing and Working with American
Hardwoods’ seminar in Dubai.
Attended by architects and interior
designers in the UAE, the event highlighted
the wide variety of American hardwood
species, their environmental credentials,
as well as their importance in sustainable
design.
Speaking at the opening of the
seminar, Jude Akhidenor, regional director, Agricultural Trade
Office, US Consulate General, said: “The steady growth of
the UAE market is a positive market indicator that is driving
activity among hardwood customers, manufacturers and all
other industry players involved in wood trade.”
He added: “The impending uptrend in the regional wood
industry makes this seminar even more important by providing
the latest information on the industry’s global standards,
trends and norms. I would like to congratulate AHEC on the
success of this initiative.”
The event centred around two key presentations, given
by Criswell Davis, Sustainable Hardwood Design Consultant,
and Bob Sabistina, Hardwood Technical Consultant. Mr
Davis provided architects, interior designers, and furniture,
flooring and joinery manufacturers
with in-depth information on American
hardwood, including their wide variety
and commercial availability, and
the potential they offer for design
and end use in the Middle East. Mr
Sabistina delivered an introduction to
the grading of American hardwood
lumber according to the National
Hardwood Lumber Association
(NHLA) rules.
In the Middle East and North Africa
(MENA) region, significant increases
in demand for US hardwood lumber are being monitored,
with red oak being the most sought-after species.
With a total export volume of 11,298 cubic m in the first
six months of 2010, shipments of red oak to the region have
grown by 18 percent as compared to the same period last
year. Among the regional markets, the UAE is demonstrating
renewed and steadily increasing interest for US hardwoods,
with import figures reaching US$4.3 million from January to
June 2010, up 84 percent from the US$2.3 million recorded for
the same time period in 2009, thereby underlining the UAE’s
position as one of the top American hardwood importers.
In line with this, AHEC is seeking to tap into the burgeoning
opportunities within the domestic interiors, furniture, flooring,
kitchen cabinets, doors and internal joinery markets.
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Siempelkamp To Provide HDF/MDF Plant To Panel PlusKrefeld, Germany: Panel Plus, based in Bangkok, Thailand,
has signed a contract with Siempelkamp for the delivery of
an MDF/HDF plant for its works in Hat Yai, Thailand.
Panel Plus, a member of the Mitr Pohl group, runs three
particleboard plants. The first particleboard plant to process
sugar cane trash (bagasse) operates in Khon Khaen, while
two particleboard plants run in Hat Yai.
The plant means that Panel Plus will now also be able
to manufacture MDF.
The current order is to create a plant capacity of up to
1,000 cubic m per day. The plant has been designed for both
thin boards up to a thickness of 2.5 mm and boards up to a
thickness of 40 mm. Sicoplan, Siempelkamp’s subsidiary in
Belgium, will be handling the overall planning. From left: Sethapong (finance director), Erwin Scholz (sales manager), Amporn (MD), Mr Teerapol (senior technical manager) and Mr Arthit (senior project manager)
Kitchen Furniture Output Worth US$46.2B
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Italy China Canada Denmark
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2400 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009Milan, Italy: World kitchen
furniture production was
worth US$46.2 billion in 2009.
About 85 percent of this total
output was manufactured
in high-income countries,
the biggest producers being
US, Japan, Germany, Italy,
Canada and UK.
The US also ranked first
as far as kitchen furniture
consumption is concerned,
while Germany and Italy
confirmed their position
as leading global kitchens
furniture exporters, despite
China’s surge.
Chinese trade flows have
grown 26 percent for imports
over the last five-year span. Over the period of 2003 to
2007, the world trade of kitchens has also registered an
average yearly sustained growth (14 percent), then it
slowed its pace in 2008 and 2009. An expression of the
diminishing ‘global market openness’ is given by the
average import/consumption ratio, which was 6.7 percent
in 2009 and 7.9 percent three years before.
Statistics on production, consumption and trade of
lighting fixtures are published by CSIL in a report ‘Kitchen
Furniture: Word Market Outlook’, Fifth Edition.
Five major exporting countries of kitchen furniture. Exports, 2004 - 2009. USD million
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Forest Day ’10 To Be Held in Cancún, Mexico
Cheaper Softwood Puts Pressure On CompetitionSydney, Australia: Engineered softwood products are
becoming cheaper, creating more competition in the
construction sector for steel and hardwood timber, according
to a report by forest consultants URS.
Prices for hardwood structural products were mixed
in the first half of the year to June 30, with the price of
kiln-dried F17 timber declining slightly, whereas F27 and
green (non kiln-dried) structural prices increased. The
higher number indicates greater strength.
The price of hardwood flooring timber products rose
across all species and grades, with the biggest increases
in Victorian ash, blackbutt and spotted gum.
The consultants said the prices of engineered softwood
products had been on a ‘’downward path’’ over the past
year, with price declines of two to five percent in the
year to June. The price of laminated veneer lumber (LVL)
continued to decline in the June quarter.
‘’The downward price movements in engineered wood
products will continue to place competitive pressure on
solid hardwood timber and steel products in high strength
commercial and residential construction,’’ URS said. There
was no sign this downward trend would abate. Prices
had been falling since mid 2008. ‘’This is spurred on by
increasing imports of engineered wood products from the
northern hemisphere,’’ the consultants said.
‘’Today, timber buyers on average are buying LVL at
around the same prices they were in mid 2006.’’
In the six months to June 30, the price of hardwood
F17 timber was down by 0.6 percent, while F27 rose by 1.1
percent. Green timber reported significant price growth
across all products.
Prices for hardwood flooring and joinery products
universally increased. In the year to June 30, the biggest
increases were spotted gum standard grade (10.5 percent)
and select grade (7.9 percent); blackbutt select grade (8.9
percent) and standard grade (6.6 percent); and Victorian ash
utility grade (7.7 percent) and standard grade (5.9 percent);
and Tasmanian oak select grade (6.73 percent).
The report also said since the last low point in December
2006, prices for F11, F17 and F27 had increased at an average
six-monthly rate of 1.8, 1.75 and 2.4 percent respectively.
‘’However, the price growth of F17 has slowed and this
is likely to be in response to increasing competition from
LVL products,’’ the consultants said.
The volume of softwood sawn timber imports rose
by 20 percent in the June quarter.
Cancun, Mexico: Amid growing optimism that a global deal
to include forests in climate change mitigation strategies
may be just around the corner, the Collaborative Partnership
on Forests and the Government of Mexico, through the
National Forestry Commission, have announced their
plans for the fourth annual Forest Day to be held on 5
December 2010. As with previous Forest Days, the event
will take place alongside the United Nations Climate Change
Conference, to be held this year in Cancún, Mexico.
“Last year’s Forest Day was an extraordinary success,”
said Eduardo Rojas-Briales, assistant director-general of the
FAO Forestry Department and chair of the Collaborative
Partnership on Forests (CPF).
“Two former heads of state, three Nobel laureates
and several serving government ministers addressed
the event. Nearly 1,500 policy makers, activists, foresters
and journalists took part. With forests high on the global
climate change agenda, we are expecting similar levels of
interest this year. This is a must attend event for everyone
who cares about the world’s forests,” he continued.
This year’s Forest Day is expected to again attract
the best speakers, thinkers and innovators on forest
policy and climate change. More than 900 people
have registered. Given the venue, the event will have a
strong Latin American flavour. Community ownership
of forests, land rights and tenure, which are key issues
for Amazonian and Central American foresters and
forest-dependent peoples, will feature prominently in
the day’s discussions.
Forest Day 4 will serve as a bridge between the 2010
International Year of Biodiversity and the 2011 International
Year of Forests.
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Japan Promotes Wood In Public BuildingsTokyo, Japan: The law promoting wood
use in public buildings comes into effect
on October 1, 2010, according to the Japan
Lumber Report. The law aims at increasing
the degree of self-sufficiency in industrial
wood consumption and to tackle climate
change by intensifying the use of wood. The
law requires the use of locally grown wood
for public buildings; it also recommends
wood use in biomass power generation,
pulp and paper manufacturing and building
infrastructure. The initiative in the public
sector is expected to have a knock-on
effect on the private sector leading to a
greater use of wood in buildings.
All in all, the forestry sector and wood
building material manufacturers in Japan
expects the new regulations to improve
timber demand, which has been sluggish
due to the low housing starts. The challenge
Huge Potential Seen For Saudi Furniture IndustryRiyadh, Saudi Arabia: The furniture
industry in Saudi Arabia has emerged as
a fast growing, highly untapped industry
over the past few years, according to
a report.
The study, released by
CompaniesandMarkets.com, entitled
Saudi Arabia Furniture Market Analysis,
said that with the entry of a number of
real estate developers and increasing
demand for residential property,
the housing industry has witnessed
tremendous growth in the past. This
has infused growth in the household
furniture market.
The booming economy, government
support and young population base,
coupled with other secondary factors,
have created a strong platform for
the furniture industry to grow to new
horizons.
Despite the economic slowdown,
the industry sustained its growth rate
and achieved positive year-on-year
growth.
Moreover, furniture consumption
is anticipated to grow at a compound
annual growth rate (CAGR) of around
12 percent during 2011 to 2013, making
the kingdom one of the most attractive
furniture markets in the Middle East.
The report said that currently, the Saudi
Arabian furniture industry is witnessing
a huge demand-supply gap due to
massive, inefficient, and underdeveloped
wood products industry.
It added that domestic manufacturers
are facing a shortage of raw material
and parts, hence huge imports become
inevitable.
However, it said imports were
expected to decline in the future as
many international furniture giants are
establishing their roots in the Kingdom
and raw material supply is also getting
government attention.
According to the Oxford Business
Group, property prices in parts of Riyadh
and Jeddah have risen in the past year
as Saudi Arabia’s growing population
drives demand for new homes.
Meanwhile, RNCOS said in its new
study on the Saudi housing sector that
the recent Saudi government US$385
billion construction development plan
will “somewhat satisfy” Kingdom’s
housing demand which is poised to
grow at 13 percent CAGR by 2013.
“The government approval of a
US$385 billion plan will infuse the
construction industry growth pace in
the Kingdom,” it said.
According to the plan, nearly one
million housing units will be built along with
hundreds of schools and hospitals.
“This move will somewhat satisfy
the rapidly growing housing demand in
the country, which is expected to face a
housing shortage of around two million
units by 2012,” the report said.
It added that the average household
size in Saudi Arabia was estimated to be
5.6 in 2004, which is anticipated to fall
significantly by 2015 as it tends toward
the nuclear family units.
The study forecast that fast increasing
population along with affluence, demands
for housing units are anticipated to
grow at 13 percent CAGR during 2011
to 2013.
It noted that affordable housing
segment will remain the centre of
development in near future amid fast
growing middle class population.
for the building material manufacturers is
to develop new wood products for large
buildings. Larger size squares like 135
mm, 150 mm and 180 mm will be needed
instead of standard housing size squares
of 105 mm and 120 mm. The JLR notes
that new building standards and technical
solutions need to be sought to meet new
challenges and requirements from the
construction sector.
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SFIC Elects President, Executive Committee
On October 1, 2010, the Singapore
Furniture Industries Council (SFIC)
elected James Goh as president
for the 2010/2012 term. It also
announced the members of the
executive committee.
Mr Goh, an industry veteran
and executive chairman/group MD
of Lorenzo International, takes over
from Andrew Ng, MD of Kiat Lee Industries, who served
two full terms. A member of the Council’s Executive
Committee since 1998, Mr Goh said: “Singapore’s furniture
industry has grown from strength to strength, in spite of
the challenging business climate. We will build on the
good work of the preceding Committee, and continue to
diligently pursue SFIC’s goals and objectives to grow our
industry capabilities and global market share.”
NHLA Welcomes Chief Inspector
Appointments & Notices
Eumabois President Re-electedThe General Assembly of Eumabois – the European Federation
of woodworking machinery manufacturers – was held in Vienna
last 24 September, hosted by the Austrian association.
The Delegates substantially confirmed the existing Board
of Directors, re-electing Franz-Josef Buetfering as the president
for the three-year term.
It was also decided that the federation will be involved in
the creation of a small joinery workshop for homeless children
and other young people in the existing community of Varanasi,
India, one of the poorest regions of the country.
The Delegates reported exhaustively about the economic
situation in general and the current recovery in the industry,
which seems to have finally started, though with different
trends in each country.
ZOW, Eurobico, TCB To Be Held Concurrently Feria Valencia, Spain: The presidents of Feria Valencia and
Survey Marketing & Consulting, the company that owns the
ZOW fair in Spain, have signed a partnership agreement
whereby the Eurobrico (International DIY Fair), TCB (trade
show for suppliers to the kitchen and bathroom manufacturing,
renovation and built-in furniture manufacturing industries)
and ZOW (fair for suppliers to the furniture manufacturing
and interior decorating sectors) will take place together in
Valencia.
Set up as a joint venture, the agreement between the two
entities means that they will be joining forces on a project that
will be at the forefront of the leading fairs for DIY, carpentry and
the suppliers to the wood, furniture and decorating sectors.
The main trade associations and the leading companies
have indicated that this is the right way forward to create a
bigger show with greater pulling power, while at the same
time avoid efforts from being diluted.
Signing the agreement means that the ZOW Trend & Design
2010 fair will now be held at Feria Valencia at the same time
as EUROBRICO-TCB.
As the heads have indicated, the content and format of the
two shows will remain true to their original propositions, the
only difference being that they will be taking place jointly in
the same place, Feria Valencia.
The National Hardwood
Lumber Association (NHLA)
has added a member to its
team, Dana Spessert, as NHLA
chief inspector.
As Chief Inspector, Mr
Spessert is charged with
maintaining the integrity of
the NHLA grading rules by
supervising the Association’s field staff of six full-time
inspectors. He will also guide the overall strategy of
expanding the use of the NHLA grading rules globally.
Mr Spessert brings over 25 years of experience in
the areas of lumber inspection, management, program
development, quality assurance and customer service.
Most recently, he was the northern division quality control
manager for Coastal Lumber Company.
Dana SpessertSFIC President Mr James Goh
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Continental Quebec covers an area of 1.5 million sq km, equivalent to the size of Germany, France
and Spain combined. It is 4.5 times the size of Vietnam and close to four times that of Japan. However, it only corresponds to roughly 46 percent of India’s land surface.
Quebec is a northern territory, regularly subjected to masses of Arctic air. Quebec’s winters are long and arduous, even in the south, where the snow can last for more than four months.
Rich & Varied EcosystemsQuebec’s boreal, mixed and hardwood forests boast a rich variety of wildlife and plant life, with nearly 60 tree species
— more than 270 moss species, 600 lichen species, a host of undergrowth plants, more than 200 bird species, 60 mammal species, a hundred species of fish, reptiles and amphibians, and thousands of insect species.
The deciduous forest sub-zone contains a wide range of wood species, but hardwoods — mainly sugar maple
and yellow birch — are the most predominant.
Apart from sugar maple and yellow birch, there are three other maple species, four oak species, three ash species, two poplar species, as well as some black cherry species. Hardwood stands are usually uneven-aged; in other words, they are composed of trees of different ages and harvested using selection cutting.
There are many wood tree species available in Quebec. This article takes
Ubiquity ofHardwood Forests
Quebec:
Canada is world-renowned for its softwood forests that cover a significant part of its territory. However, in one of its eastern provinces facing the Atlantic Ocean, there is a resource whose ubiquity is little known but whose value is immense: hardwood forests. That province is Quebec. By M Bruno Couture, director, Quebec Wood Export Bureau
The deciduous forest sub-zone contains a wide range of wood
species, with hardwoods as the most predominant.
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a look at the sugar maple and yellow birch species in particular.
The ‘Valuable’ Hard MapleHard maple (Acer saccharum), found in the Eastern Canadian provinces of Quebec, Ontario, and the Maritimes, is more popularly known as sugar maple and is well entrenched in overseas markets.
The prominent feature of the Canadian national flag, the sugar maple species is a valuable commercial hardwood of the country. The wood is used in making
Consumers are increasingly attentive of the environmental soundness of products,
including wood-based products.
furniture, flooring and other wood-based ornaments. Apart from these purposes, this species is also used for producing maple syrup.
The sugar maple wood is pale yellowish-brown and porous. Its heartwood is usually light reddish brown in colour, while the sapwood is ivory white with a fine and even texture.
Considered as one of the largest
Canadian maples, hard maple commonly reaches heights of 24 to 27 m and diameters of 60 to 90 cm.
Canadian BirchThe term ‘Canadian birch’ refers to both yellow birch and white birch.
Yellow birch, a highly appreciated species in North America, is the tree emblem of the province of Quebec. It
Due to their density, hardwoods can be used for making high-quality furniture and flooring, and boast
a warm and beautiful wood grain.
Hardwoods throughout the world are considered as noble wood.
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normally reaches heights of 18 m to 23 m and diameters of up to 60 cm. The wood varies in colour from whitish yellow or light reddish brown sapwood to dark or reddish brown heartwood.
On the other hand, white birch can be found from coast to coast in Canada. It is whiter and slightly smaller than the yellow birch. The applications for these two types of birch are similar, in that one may use either of them and still achieve the same results.
End UsesDue to their density, these hardwoods can be used for making high-quality furniture and flooring, and boast a warm and beautiful wood grain. They are also well suited for cabinets, doors, windows, stair parts, mouldings, picture frames and numerous speciality items.
VOC EmissionsIt is quite common for people to have sensitivities or allergic reactions to certain species of wood or, more specifically, to the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) contained within wood species. To address this, one may explore the option of using maple and white birch.
In a study on the total quantity of VOCs emitted by various species conducted by the Japan-based Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute, it was found that the emission rate of
maple is significantly lower than that of other species.
Using wood samples from the heartwood of softwoods aged 50 to 70 years, and hardwoods aged 70 to 90 years, the institute measured the emissions contained in a small room after 672 hours. The study has revealed that Canadian sugar maple emits 45 micrograms per cubic m (μg/m³) on average, or approximately 40 μg/m³ for heartwood and 50 μg/m³ for sapwood.
On the other hand, the emission rate of VOCs of yellow birch is around 65 μg/m³ for heartwood and 130 μg/m³ for sapwood. In addition, the study found that the main compound released by yellow birch wood is acetic acid, which is the primary ingredient in table vinegar.
According to the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour And Welfare, the optimum VOC emission is below 400 μg/m³.
Renewed Forest Management Consumers are increasingly attentive of the environmental soundness of products, with terms such as ‘carbon footprint,’ ‘sustainability’ and ‘environmental impact’ becoming part of their vocabulary and basis for
purchasing decisions. In this regard, Quebec has put measures aimed at protecting forests and ensuring a sustainable supply.
In May 2001, the National Assembly of Quebec adopted a law that amends the forest management system. The bill, which is the culmination of an extensive consultation process, reinforces the government’s sustainable resource management focus, with a view to multiple forest use. It has laid strong emphasis on the involvement of local communities and native peoples. The renewal of the forest management system is part of an ongoing process undertaken in 1986, when Quebec first began to base its activities on the principles of sustainable management and multiple forest use.
To date, the amount of wood harvested in Canada registers below the annual allowable cut.
Legislation and RegulationsThe Quebec government has adopted a number of laws and regulations aimed at protecting forests, including the Forest Act, the Environment Quality Act and the Act Respecting The Conservation and Development Of Wildlife. The
If traditional musical instruments produce a beautiful sound, it is often because they are crafted with hardwood.
To date, the amount of wood harvested in Canada registers below the annual allowable cut.
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means that wood is a ‘green’ product. Furthermore, certification and chains of custody are high on the priority list of Quebec’s forest industry members.
Over 200 companies are in the process of obtaining Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or Programme For The Endorsement Of Forest Certification (PEFC) Chain Of Custody certification. This figure does not include businesses that are already certified.
Hardwoods throughout the world are considered as noble wood. In many cultures, babies experience their first days of life in a wooden crib. Desks, bedroom furniture and kitchen tables are commonly made of wood. If traditional musical instruments produce a beautiful
sound, it is often because they are crafted with hardwood.
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Regulation Respecting Standards Of Forest Management For Forests In The Public Domain (RSFM) is designed to protect lakes and watercourses, wildlife habitats, landscapes and other forest components during management activities.
Its main focus is the regeneration of logging areas and the construction of forest roads, which can have serious consequences for aquatic environments.
The Forest Act allows the Minister Of Natural Resources to impose more stringent standards than those set out in the Regulation, where additional protection is required for certain resources. Quebec eliminated chemical insecticide and herbicide use in its forests in 2001.
These laws and regulations not only help ensure a balance among all users, but also protect the environment. This
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One of the most startling observations in the newly published UNECE/FAO annual review of international wood markets is that ‘sawn hardwood production in North America has been declining for a decade.’ By Rupert Oliver, AHEC consultant
forest owners for whom management of timber is often only a secondary consideration.
Levels of awareness of the need and value of sustainable forest use are still low. Many policy makers and consumers have been so influenced by environmental campaigns that they have a negative perception of any form of timber harvesting.
At the same time, logging professionals have been leaving the industry tempted by lucrative opportunities in other sectors. Declining log demand, rising insurance costs, elusive financing and higher fuel costs all contributed to the downsizing.
Meanwhile, opportunities in the US domestic market have been undermined by the long-term decline of the North American furniture and flooring industries as consumers have switched to cheaper imported products.
Declines in new homebuilding, remodelling and commercial construction, along with increased substitution of cheaper MDF and softwood products, have put a dent in hardwood flooring, component and moulding sales. While
The UN Economic Commission For Europe (UNECE) / Food And Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
review reports that ‘North American sawn hardwood production fell from a peak of 31 million cubic m in 2000 to 23.2 million cubic m in 2009, raising concerns that the hardwood forest resource is now seriously under-utilised.’
At a time when global demand for commodities is set to rise and when there is a critical need to shift the emphasis to sustainable carbon-neutral materials, it seems crazy that the world’s largest and most diverse hardwood
US Hardwood Forest Utilisation
resource is ‘under-utilised.’ The latest United States Resources Planning Act (RPA) assessment published in 2010 demonstrates the remarkable fact that over the last 50 years, the inventory of hardwoods standing in US forests has more than doubled as harvesting levels have remained well below the level of growth.
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the development of new wood processing industries in Asia is boosting prospects for exports, the volumes involved have so far been insufficient to offset the decline in domestic hardwood consumption.
Conservationists may welcome declining levels of harvesting in the US hardwood forest — reckoning that this contributes to long-term forest preservation. If only it were so simple.
A wide range of wildlife species actually benefit from active management, particularly the small-scale harvesting that is typical in the American hardwood forest. Species like deer, bear, numerous song-birds, grouse, and turkey benefit from the feeding and low-level ground cover provided by a newly cut, early successional forest.
Harvesting of mature trees also forms a critical part of management regimes designed to reduce the risks of widespread pest and fire damage. Scientific studies also show that the carbon storage potential of forest land can best be maximised by harvesting mature trees to supply markets for long-lasting timber products such as construction, flooring and furniture.
And perhaps more to the point, in areas where population is high or rising, active management of forest resources is essential to ensure resource values are maintained and to discourage conversion to other uses. The draft 2010 US National Report on Sustainable Forests, while indicating that current use of US forests is sustainable from the perspective of timber production capacity, also suggests that the area of forests impacted by conversion and fragmentation due to urban development has been rising at a steady rate over the last decade.
Threat Of ConversionA comprehensive analysis of the State Of North American Hardwood Resources (Jim L Bowyer, 2004 for the National Hardwood Lumber Association) highlights the mounting threat of conversion of
of active hardwood forest management in the US, partly in expanding markets for American hardwood products and thereby increasing the financial returns to be derived by small owners from this management, and partly in ensuring full recognition in wood and carbon markets and in wider policy circles of the environmental benefits of American hardwoods.
extensively managed southern American hardwood forests to intensively managed softwood plantations for production of paper and composite panels.
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Timber Markets of China, Malaysia, India, Indonesia:
A SnapshotThe ITTO Tropical Timber Market Report gives a picture of how timber markets in these countries are faring, and the relevant events impacting country markets. By International Tropic Timber Organisation (ITTO)
China
Timber Consumption Anticipated To Increase china’s total timber consumption will increase from 457 million cubic m in 2009 to 477 million cubic m for 2010, and the need for timber imports for domestic consumption will grow from 100 million cubic m to 150 million cubic m per year in 2010, according to mr Zhang Jianlong, deputy administrator of the State Forestry Administration.
mr Zhang pointed out that the growing need for timber cannot be met solely through imports. It is vital to promote domestic timber supply, allocate land areas for wood and timber production and improve forest management.
According to the latest national forest inventory, china’s total forest covers 1.9 billion hectares, accounting for 20 percentage of the total land area with 13.7 billion cubic m of standing wood stock. china’s total area of plantation is the largest in the world, making up 38 percent of the global total.
In recent years, china’s forest resources have been increasing due to large-scale reforestation efforts, conversion of agricultural land to forests and through the implementation of the Natural Forest Protection Programme.
According to the 'National Plan For conservation And Utilisation of Forest Land 2010 to 2020,' domestic consumption of timber and wood products will grow rapidly in line with social and economic development.
The plan also addresses how to increase china’s forest area in the future. based on the plan, by 2020, china’s forest area will reach 223 million hectares with a standing wood stock of 15.8 billion cubic m.
Shandong Forestry Enterprises In Foreign Countries meanwhile, the implementation of Shandong Province’s strategy to establish business activities abroad is reportedly progressing. According to the statistics from Shandong Forestry bureau, some 17 forestry enterprises from Shandong Province have been setting up businesses in foreign countries for logging, timber processing and establishing forest plantations. These enterprises have rented or purchased a total of 3.5 million hectares of forests with 400 million cubic m of standing wood stock, which is four times more than the total provincial forest resources.
Zaozhuang mining Industry Group invested US$200 million to buy forests with 1.6 million cubic m of standing wood stock in canada and to build a timber downstream processing base in rizhao city.
Yangxin eurasia Woodwork company rented a forest area with 1.2 million cubic m of standing wood stock, while Yantai Northwest Forestry rented forest area with 45,000 cubic m, both in russia.
In Gabon, Shangdong Longsheng acquired a concession with 450,000 cubic m of standing wood stock. Shandong Sun Paper Industry rented forests with a total of 99,900 cubic m standing stock from South east Asian countries, such as Laos, to initiate pulp and paper production.
The expansion of Shandong forestry sector seems to continue as more and more enterprises are showing interest to invest in foreign forestry resources, capital and technologies.
In 2007, there were 21 Shandong enterprises participating in field visits to russian forest resources. In march 2010, eight enterprises took part in the 'Investment And Trade' fair held in russia for Shandong downstream timber enterprises.
Shandong Forestry bureau has established cooperation with russia, Japan, Indonesia and Australia to facilitate and provide information for enterprises to invest in foreign countries.
US Market Furniture Costs To Go According to chinese furniture industries, furniture exports will be greatly affected by the changes in the 'US Formaldehyde
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Standards For composite Wood Products Act,' which stipulates hardwood plywood, particleboard and mDF sold in the US meet a formaldehyde emission standard of 0.09 parts per million by January 1, 2013.
As a result, chinese furniture enterprises will have to use e0 panel instead of e1 panel to manufacture products, which will increase the costs of furniture manufacturing by 20 percent, says a spokesman of Zhejiang furniture industry.
Thailand Wood-Based Panel Imports Pick Up Thailand has tripled its wood-based panel exports over the same period in 2009, making up 38 percent of the total wood-based panel imports through Ningbo Port.
According to the statistics from Ningbo entry-exit Inspection and Quarantine bureau, the volume of wood-based panel imports from Thailand through Ningbo Port in the first seven months of 2010 was 60,000 cubic m, and worth US$21 million.
LogsLauan (50-60cm)Kapur (up to 79cm)Merbau 6m, (up to 79cm)TeakWenge
SawnwoodTeak sawn grade A (Africa)US Maple 2” KDUS Cherry 2”US Walnut 2”LauanOkoumeSapele
Yuan per m3
1900-21002000-21003500-4000
11000-130005200-5200
93007500-10000
10000-1300014000-16000
3500-38004500-50006100-6300
Guangzhou City Imported Timber Market
LogsOkoume 80cm+Sapele 80cm+Wenge 80cm+
SawnwoodDoussieEuropean beech boulesRadiata
PlywoodUS Black Walnut 4x8x3 mmBeech 4x8x3 mmTeak 4x8x3 mmPoplar (4x8x3-5 mm)
Yuan per m3
2900-34006000-6600
13000-14500
3600-40003200-3400800-1200
6000-80006000-80006000-80003000-4000
Zhejiang Jiashan Kaihua International Timber Market
LogsLarch 6m, 24-28cm diam.White Pine 6m, 24-28cm diam.Korean Pine 4m, 30cm diam.Korean Pine 6m, 30cm diam.Mongolian Scots Pine 6m, 30cm diam.
Yuan per m3
120013001350
197-2081380
Shandong De Zhou Timber Market
LogsTeak (Myanmar, all lengths)
SawnwoodBeech KD Grade AUS Cherry, 1 inchUS Red Oak, 50mmSapele 50mm FAS (Congo)KD (2”, FAS)KD (2”,grade A)
Yuan per m3
7500-8500
4800-50009500-100006500-7000
6500-68005700-5800
Shanghai Furen Wholesale Market
LogsKorean Pine 4m, 38cm+ diamMongolian Scots Pine 4m, 30cm diam.Mongolian Scots Pine 6m, 30cm+ diam.
SawnwoodMongolian Scots Pine 4m, 5-6cm thickMongolian Scots Pine 4m,10cm thick
Yuan per m3
16001450
1600
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Hebei Shijiangzhuang Wholesale Market
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Malaysia
Wood, Timber Products Continue ClimbPrices of malaysian wood and timber products continue to climb as the US dollar depreciates against the malaysian ringgit.
The situation has been beneficial for malaysian importers of veneers and other raw materials for the domestic furniture industry. However, at the same time, malaysian furniture exporters are facing difficulties in the international market.
As a result of the appreciating ringgit coupled with ocean freight rate increases, exporters of malaysian furniture are facing stiff competition, not only from chinese furniture manufacturers, but also from US-based furniture manufacturers. Some furniture manufacturers in malaysia say that their advantage of low-cost manufacturing has been lost due to the lowest ringgit to US dollar exchange rate in 13 years.
In addition, the malaysian ringgit has also strengthened against the euro, with the effect of making malaysian
furniture exports more expensive in the US market compared to the exports from europe.
American department stores such as macy’s, Sears and Wal-mart are collaborating with some US-based manufacturers to market home and office furniture through the Internet, lowering marketing and retailing costs.
This is an advantage that most malaysian furniture manufacturers have been unable to tap. However, malaysian-owned ‘Laura Ashley’ is the exception. The furniture manufacturer operates
Sarawak log, FOBMeranti SQ up Small Super smallKeruing SQ up Small Super smallKapur SQ upSelangan Batu SQ up
Pen. Malaysia logs, domestic (SQ ex-log yard)DR MerantiBalauMerbauKeruingLauan
US$ per m3
242-267 227-257224-245228-240214-242219-244209-243
250-269309-338340-37278-112
228-244
Log Prices
Malaysia Sawnwood, FOBDR MerantiWhite Meranti A & upSeraya Scantlings (75x125 KD)Sepetir BoardsSesendok 25,50mmKembang Semangkok
Malaysian Sawnwood, domesticBalau (25&50mm,100mm+)MerbauKempas 50mmx(75,100 & 125mm)Rubberwood 25x75x660mm up 50-75mm Sq. >75mm Sq.
US$ per m3
401-437291-321440-453259-281352-370314-337
332-352464-516267-307
221-271260-292282-311
Sawnwood Prices
Malaysia ply MR BB/CC, FOB2.7mm3mm9mm & up
Meranti ply BB/CC, domestic3mm12-18mm
US$ per m3
418-480398-428345-417
342-433325-354
Plywood Prices
Malaysia, Mouldings, FOBSelagan Batu DeckingRed Meranti Mouldings 11x 68/92mm x 7ft up Grade A Grade B
US$ per m3
550-561
565-578519-529
Added Value Product Prices
Peninsular Malaysian meranti logs are top grade and are used for scantlings for the EU. Their prices are higher than Sarawak’s.
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Malaysia, Rubberwood, FOBSemi-finished dining table solid laminated top 2.5’x4’, extension leafAs above, Oak VeneerWindsor ChairColonial ChairQueen Anne Chair (soft seat) Without arm With armChair Seat 27x430x500mm
Rubberwood Tabletop22x760x1220mm sanded & edge profiled Top Grade Standard
US$ per m3
67-83
74-8866-6864-69
65-7264-7352-57
595-626576-596
Furniture and Parts Prices
Malaysia, Other Panels, FOBParticleboard Export 12mm & up Domestic 12mm & up
MDFExport 15Domestic 12
US$ per m3
236-259223-240
290-321280-298
Other Panel Prices
India
Growing Interest In Planting Of Non-Timber SpeciesIn the second quarter of 2010, India’s GDP continued to grow, posting the highest growth rate in 30 months. between April to June 2010, the country's GDP surged 8.8 percent compared to the same period in 2009.
Growth in rural India was 2.8 percent in the second quarter of 2010 against 1.9 percent last year. buoyant economic activity generated more jobs in the country during the second quarter of 2010, and GDP is expected to continue growth towards the target level of 10 percent.
exports in August were US$16.6 billion, up 23 percent compared to August 2009. At this pace of growth, India is going to meet the export target of US$200 billion set for 2010. August imports in India grew 32 percent to US$29.7 billion compared to last year.
The monsoon season has been favourable for the tree planting in India and as a result, over one billion trees have been planted by NGos so far. Planted species include bamboo, providing raw
material for pulp and paper industry and also for handicraft manufacturing, enhancing the livelihood of the rural population in forest areas.
other planted tree species for non-timber production include mangifera, tamarind, melia azhadirachta, melia dubia, eugenia and mimusops diospyros.
The trend of planting non-timber species is well supported with public participation. For example, in the Ahmedabad municipality, a total 919,770 trees were planted around the city area in one day.
Auction Sales In Government Forest DepotsAt recent log auction sales in central Indian Government Forest depots, approximately 19,000 cubic m of teak, 8,600 cubic m of salwood and 7,800 cubic m of mixed hardwood logs were sold.
Demand for domestic teak is improving as myanmar teak log imports fall short of demand. However, due to the monsoon and a quiet period in housing activity, prices were somewhat lower at rs 700 for salwood and rs 550 to 600 for mixed hardwoods. The average teak log prices are as follows:
Girth in cms. Length Av. price
per cft.
46 to 60 3 to 4 metres Rs.800 to 850
61 to 75 3 to 4 metres Rs.850 to 900
76 to 90 3 to 4 metres Rs.950 to 1000
91 and up 3 to 4 metres Rs.1200 and up
46 to 60 4 to 5 metres Rs.900 to 950
61 to 75 4 to 5 metres Rs.1000 to 1100
76 to 90 4 to 5 metres Rs.1200 to 1300
91 and up 4 to 5 metres Rs.1500 and up
Imported Timber And Plywood MarketcNF timber prices have been increasing due to the significant rise in ocean freight costs, especially container freight rates which have surged, while break bulk rates are more flat.
Prices for domestically manufactured marine plywood have recently been revised due to the higher costs of labour, chemicals, phenolic resins and timber. This is driving wholesalers to source their plywood from overseas.
Prices of other grades of locally manufactured plywood have remained steady; however, analysts expect some price revisions to come soon.
225 stores in the UK and 233 franchises worldwide. Improvements made in web marketing boosted company’s sales through the Internet by 63 percent. currently, e-market sales comprise 12 percent of the company’s total sales of furniture and home furnishing.
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4 mm6 mm8 mm12 mm18 mm5 mm Flexible ply
Rs. per ft3
Rubberwood10.0014.5018.2522.2528.0018.50
Rs. per ft3
Hardwood10.0014.5018.2522.2528.0022.50
Locally Manufactured Plywood ‘Commercial Grade’
Sawnwood, (Ex-mill) (AD)MerbauBalauKapurRed MerantiBilingaRadiata Pine (AD)
Sawnwood, (Ex-warehouse) (KD)BeechSycamoreOak woodAmerican WalnutHemlock clear gradeHemlock AB gradeWestern Red Cedar
Rs. per ft3
13001100900600650
340-350
11001200130016001000850
1350
India Sawnwood Prices (imports)
Sawnwood (Ex-mill)Myanmar Teak (AD)Export Grade F.E.Q.Plantation Teak A gradePlantation Teak B gradePlantation Teak C grade
Rs. per ft3
5000-53002100-36002000-30001500-1800
India Sawnwood Prices (domestic)
Plywood, (Ex-warehouse) (MR Quality)4 mm6 mm12 mm15 mm18 mm
Rs. per ft3
30.840.759.471.585.5
India Plywood Prices
Indonesia
Controls To Identify Illegally Harvested Timber TightenedAt the beginning of September, the Indonesian government strengthened measures to ensure only timber and timber products with proper documentation proving legality are exported. Any timber or timber products not supported by appropriate documentation are immediately considered as illegally harvested.
Indonesia will apply a system called the 'Timber Legality verification System' (SvLK) to track and monitor industrial forest concessions (HTI), production forest concessions (HPH) and community plantation forests (HTr).
The system is said to satisfy european Union (eU) legislation designed to
remove illegal wood from european trade. According to the eU requirements, timber tracking and due diligence systems are due to be fully effective by 2013.
The Indonesian government commented that it is committed to the voluntary Partnership Agreement (vPA) to be signed with the eU. A technical meeting, planned to take place by the end of 2010, is to address outstanding issues before the final agreement is signed. The annexes to the vPA are expected to be completed by the end of october 2010.
The vPA requires a specific agency to oversee approval of licenses to export any timber and timber products. Presently, five institutions, namely PT Sucofindo, PT mutuagung Lestari, PT mutu Hijau Indonesia, PT TUv International Indonesia and the Forest Industry revitalisation
board (brIK), have been appointed to verify the legality of timber products for export.
Japan Seeks Alternatives To Overcome Rising Raw Material CostsThe Japanese government is considering further collaboration with the Indonesian Institute of Science (LIPI) in the area of timber processing. The collaboration is meant to address the issue of rising raw material prices.
Indonesia is the largest exporter of plywood to the Japanese market. Japan also imports hardwood roundwood from other countries which is processed by its downstream processing industry. Japan has vast domestic forest resources which it is planning to exploit by legislating domestic wood use in the country.
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Indonesia logs, domestic pricesPlywood logs Face Logs Core logsSawlogs (Meranti)Falcata logsRubberwoodPineMahoni (plantation mahogany)
US$ per m3
200-243181-214193-254158-192
71-95173-214481-509
Log Prices (domestic)
Indonesia, construction material, domesticKampar (Ex-mill) AD 3x12-15x400cm KD AD 3x20x400cm KDKeruing (Ex-mill) AD 3x12-15x400cm AD 2x20x400cm AD 3x30x400cm
US$ per m3
189-208208-242229-252231-260
243-257231-249213-232
Sawnwood Prices
Indonesia ply MR BB/CC, FOB2.7mm3mm6mm
MR Plywood (Jakarta), domestic9mm12mm15mm
US$ per m3
403-460360-401339-381
261-272253-263242-256
Plywood Prices
Indonesia, Other Panels, FOBParticleboard Export 9-18mm Domestic 9mm 12-15mm 18mmMDF Export 12 Domestic 12
US$ per m3
225-234204-216197-208188-200
258-271240-251
Other Panel Prices
Malaysia, Rubberwood, FOBSemi-finished dining table solid laminated top 2.5’x4’, extension leafAs above, Oak VeneerWindsor ChairColonial ChairQueen Anne Chair (soft seat) Without arm With armChair Seat 27x430x500mm
Rubberwood Tabletop22x760x1220mm sanded & edge profiled Top Grade Standard
US$ per m3
67-83
74-8866-6864-69
65-7264-7352-57
595-626576-596
Furniture and Parts Prices
Indonesia, Other Panels, FOBParticleboard Export 9-18mm Domestic 9mm 12-15mm 18mmMDF Export 12 Domestic 12
US$ per m3
225-234204-216197-208188-200
258-271240-251
Other Panel Prices
Indonesia, Mouldings, FOBLaminated BoardsFalcata woodRed Meranti Mouldings 11x68/92mm x 7ft up Grade A Grade B
US$ per m3
306-319
495-529451-472
Added Value Product Prices
Appreciation Of Rupiah EasesPrices of Indonesian timber products remained steady and largely unchanged as the Indonesian rupiah depreciated against the US dollar. Indonesian timber product exporters earlier expressed concerns over the continuous appreciation of the Indonesian currency against the US dollar. FDM
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T he importance of dust collection cannot be stressed often enough. From the evident impact on
human health and impact on the efficiency of machinery, there are also underlying compliance issues around worker safety and fire hazards that a dust collection/extraction system addresses.
Dust collection is important for health, safety, time and machinery. oSHA’s occupational Safety and Health Guideline for wood dust, all soft and hardwoods, except Western red cedar
Points of consideration in choosing a collection system are as diverse as there are products. Deciding on the type of system can be daunting. This article shares the critical aspects of dust collection operations, with a view to eliminating the (dust) clouds of confusion. By Robert Witter, president, Oneida Air Systems
Dust Collection System: Clearing the Dunes of Doubt
states that “exposure to wood dusts can result in eye and skin irritation, dermatitis, respiratory system effects (including asthma and hypersensitivity) and cancer in humans.” The National Institute For occupational Safety and Health (NIoSH), and American council of Governmental Industrial Hygienist’s (AcGIH) have set threshold limit values (TLvs) for hardwood dust at one milligram per cubic m (1 mg/m3). These values were established by industrial hygienists and schools of medicine on the expectation that chronic
exposures at or below this level would not lead to adverse health effects.
Wood dust both in the air and on the surfaces in a wood shop present a fire and explosion hazard. Wood dust is a combustible solid when exposed to heat or open flame. Good dust collection results in less time spent cleaning up your shop.
When the dust is effectively collected from the tool cutter head the life and time between sharpening is increased. Some tools such as drum sanders produce such a high volume of material that they become a fire hazard, for example, sanding dust left on
LefT: example of a Cyclone dust collector with a pleated filter cartridge connected to woodworking tools 7-2010. RighT: Cyclone system and central ductwork
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Separating the bulk of the wood waste
from the waste stream into a dust bin
is essential for good dust collection
Use a cyclone separator before the fan
blower and filters. A cyclone separator
can exceed 99 percent efficiency by
weight - only a small amount of very
fine dust passes to the filter.
Cyclones reduce premature blinding
or clogging of the filters (filters should
not be used as a dust bin)
Cyclones also drop out potentially
destructive objects before they enter the
fan blower, and facilitates disposal by
consolidating sawdust into a container.
• Rated Filter Media The final stage in dust collection is
filtering the fine dust. It does not make
sense to go through all the trouble of
collecting the dust, only to skimp on
the boards will leave burn marks, if wood heats to a level where it will combust.
four fundamentals ofgood Dust Collection
• Collect the dust at the sourceThe suction hood must be as close as
possible to the grinding operation. This is
one of the most fundamentally important
aspects of dust collection. Dust must
be picked up as it is being generated.
If the dust floats into the air, the task of
collecting it becomes nearly impossible,
resulting in inhalation of dust.
• Use sufficient air at the machineDifferent types and sizes of machines
require different air volumes measured in
CFM (cubic feet per minute). Sufficient
air volume is needed to effectively
draw wood waste into the system.
For example, a radial arm saw might
do well with 500 CFM, but a 20 inch
planer demands up to 800 CFM. Most
woodworking equipment in the shop,
barring large planers and sanders, do
well with about 500 CFM.
Fan performance is provided by a fan
curve or a system curve. The curve will
show how much air the fan or blower
can move and how much ductwork it
can support. Get fan or system curves
for the dust collection system.
Make sure the CFM is charted
against the static pressure. The figures
with no corresponding static pressure
could indicate a free air CFM, an inflated
unrealistic figure of the volume of air the
fan could move without any ductwork,
filters or cyclone with no resistance.
• Use a Cyclone Pre-Separator
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the filter media. Exhausting unhealthy
material from the main collector and
trying to re-capture it with a second
piece of equipment is futile. Once the
dust becomes airborne, it is inhaled.
• Filter Media: Points of ConsiderationEffective filtration requires two things,
a quality filter media and a sufficient
quantity of filter media. Before
purchasing a dust collector, find out
the type of filter media that is used,
as well as the manufacturer. Request
for the material specification sheet,
as air permeability or resistance to air
flow) should be less than 0.5 inches of
static pressure (W/C). For example,
to move air through single stage bag
collectors the filter media is usually
woven. Hold the material up to the
light and the pin holes can be seen.
When the collector is running, there
will be a cloud of dust. This dust is
being reintroduced back into the air.
Ask if the filter media has been tested
by an approved agency to an ASHRAE
or BIA standard.
For wood dust, a filter that will stop
99.9 percent in the 0.2-2 micron range is
a good choice. For woodworking dust,
it has to be 100 percent.
BIA ZH1/487 is the internationally
recognized and accepted test standard
for evaluating and rating filter media
efficiency. Under this standard the
excellence ratings are C and G, where
C captures 99.9 percent of test material
between 0.2 to 2.0 microns at 11 FPM
face velocity.
Look for the manufacturers' list
of ratings. Just a micron rating is not
enough, as a filter advertised as five
micron might only filter 20 percent of
the five micron particles.
• HEPAHEPA filters provide the best possible
filtration. HEPA rated filters are 99.97
percent efficient at 0.3 microns. Only
a very small percentage of wood dust
is sub-micron as compared to some
other dusts, for example, carbon black
or dry wall dusts (chalk). HEPA media
is less permeable, requiring more HP
for a given airflow (CFM).
Check the particle size of the dust
generated if working with materials
other than wood. HEPA filters are
an option on quality dust collection
systems.
Even the best filter media used
in an insufficient quantity will result
in poor filtration.
Look for a 10-to-1 air-to-cloth
ratio. For every 10 CFM moved by the
collector, there should be one sq foot
of media or more. The higher the air
to cloth ratio, the more surface area
there is for the air to spread out.
For example, if the fan moves
1000 CFM, there should be 100 sq
feet of filter media. Typically, this
is two to three time more than what
is in a bag collector. Most bag
collectors have 30 or 40 sq feet. The
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The Smart System has
a variable fan curve that
can automatically adjust
and maximise air volume
and suction to a wide range
of tools, hose sizes, even
undersized suction ports.
For four, five and six-
inch dust ports, it provides
up to three times more air
volume and pressure (up to
26 inch of H2O) compared
to a standard dust collector
and overcomes the high
resistance of flex hose
applications.
For woodworking tools
with 3 inch or smaller dust
ports, a high suction similar
to a shop vacuum can be
achieved. The result is a
lot more air at the WW tool
and much less fugitive dust
escaping to the shop air.
A total 99 percent of
waste is pre-separated with a
high-efficiency cyclone, with
clean air returned through
GE H12-certified HEPA filter
media. The Smart Collector
is equipped with Flame Guard
arrestor for fire safety. It also
features the Dust Sentry, a
drum overfill sensor with a
strobe light, to indicate the
need to empty the drum.
small filter area creates a lot of back
pressure. A better choice would be
a cartridge filter. Cartridge filters pack
more surface area into a small area.
With a cyclone, the cleaning time is
greatly extended, there will be a lot
more air over time. It is important not
to expel the material entrained in the
dust collector back into air.
The most important thing to consider when installing a dust collection system is to seek qualified technical support. Dust collection is a science and the dust collector should be considered an important tool in the shop. often, the best source of information when buying a collector is the manufacturing company. Look for a company that specialises in dust collection that can help size the dust collector and provide ductwork design assistance when installing a central dust collection system. fDM
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Pleated filter cartridge
Tool connections from a main ductwork line
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new panels cannot be used anywhere in a furniture item and are restricted to certain parts only within the item.
Snapshot Of Wood Consumption And Waste Approximately 1.6 billion cubic m of raw wood are harvested every year worldwide. The UK alone consumes 50 percent of this annually and will grow by another 25 percent by the year 2020. Most of the wood used in the UK is imported from the Baltic States and Scandinavia. They are later processed in furniture and interior designs, or in marine construction and sometimes for high-value interiors.
Waste Wood Recycling:
Waste
Want NOTN t Converting wood waste for industrial and domestic usage by furniture and other wood products manufacturers can result in rich rewards. By Shiv Kumar Shet, business development manager, Biesse Manufacturing - India
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T he future of the modern world can very well depend on recycling. Wood is by and large the
most desired material used in various furniture products in offices and domestic households all over the globe. This has resulted in extensive usage that in turn has led to the shortage of wood in many forms such as logs and panels, which are being used by modern day furniture manufacturers.
Given the ‘noise’ from certain groups regarding the use of wood, researchers have started looking into alternate materials such as composite-based panels that can replace basic wood panels. However, these
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The total waste wood produced in the world is 420,000 tonnes by households, 670,000 tonnes by packaging industries and 750,000 tonnes by the construction and demolition industry. It is said that one million cubic m of wood waste recycled is equal to conserving 100,000 acres of forest area.
To address environmental and worker’s health issues, large factories all over the world have constructed centralised dust collection systems to enable efficient cleaning of waste wood and also to heed work staff safety and health. These installations, connected to every machinery emitting dust and wood inside the plant, consume huge power in order to operate.
In India, many plants just dispose waste for free as it is a problem to monitor waste management. In earlier days, software that manages the cutting patterns in routers and beam saws were not available; hence, a lot of planning depended on the production personnel within the plant. Not only are the panels wasted, this also resulted in lesser profits for the organisation.
In European countries, wood waste is converted to pulp and formed into different shapes such as bricks and cubes before they are dried. The same is later used to fire boilers to generate steam for heating purposes. The bricks or cubes are otherwise used for warming up houses during the winter. In India, it is sometimes used to heat up water or to cook food especially in villages.
However, in India, waste wood in any form is used directly and not processed into different forms. Firewood is still widely used for cooking and other domestic purposes all over India.
Today, different software are readily available to control the sizing and, consequently, wastage in panels. Thanks to developers, products are not only available for entry-level machines such as panel saws, they are also constructed to be compatible with any machine by any manufacturer. With the advent of such
software, smaller pieces with dimensions of 70 by 150 mm are now being used for skirting and flooring, among others.
The manufacturing of paper is also contributing to the reduction of trees, which in turn results in global warming. One cannot imagine the magnitude of the disaster that will befall us if all the ice melts in the poles. These days, we
see a lot of interest taken by environ-mentalists warning imminent disasters if we do not take into consideration the practice of recycling.
the Virtues Of RecyclingPracticing the 3R’s is critical: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Manufacturers of panel boards must consider recycling and
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manufacturing products using recycled waste wood rather than processing raw and forest wood. While we cannot expect them to wholly depend on waste wood to produce products, they should allocate a part of their production, say 20 percent, to using waste wood after recycling.
In Germany, HAAS manufactures recycling plants for waste wood management, offering machinery for the recycling of waste wood. Machinery can be stationary, mobile, conveying types and separating technology. Many other companies manufacture ‘mega machines’ which drag into themselves huge logs and tress in the forests and
ReduceIt is important to remember to buy only
top-quality wood products. After all, the better the quality, the longer it will last and the lesser the wastage will be. Through disposing it and buying new ones. Always buy only when needed and not just to fill up space at homes and offices.
RecycleVarious forms of waste wood such as mulch, saw
dust or wood chips can be used for soil erosion, or as bulking agents to control air flow and decomposition. Some of the untreated materials of wood waste can be used in animal bedding for horses, for instance. These can be ideal as it can be used in all weather conditions. Waste wood can also be used as fuel.
MDF, particle boards (also called engineered wood) used in furniture industries is the most popular product of recycled wood waste as it contains waste wood in the form of chips, powder and other forms when mixed with resins. These are then shaped to flat panels which are widely used in the furniture industry worldwide. The technique of ‘fingerjointing’, patented in Canada, bonds wood pieces of any size together
using special resins. This was however adapted in China later and in 1990, approximately C$1 million (US$996,777) worth of fingerjointed products were manufactured in China. The trend is however continuing to grow in bigger numbers in modern china.
ReuseReusing timber is quite common, with many
methods available. Examples include using timber in floorings, windows, door frames, furniture and sometimes in staircases. Treated timber in the form of poles or planks can be used in fencing as well.
Reusing a material is the most important aspect of the conservation of any depleting natural product. We have heard enough from purists warning us about global warming — if we do not control the usage of natural products such as petroleum, wood and other elements, we may very well destroy the only planet we call home. Practicing conservation not only assures us the continuance of life as we know it, but it could lead to profits as well. That is a win-win situation.
convert them into chips of different sizes. This is also called land filling, and it can very well help in the regrowth of trees in the forests.
There is lot of environmental awareness these days, resulting in many good results. Take for example rubber wood, which was once considered a waste. It has now been successfully transformed into one the requirements for the manufacturing of furniture. In Malaysia, rubber wood is one of the most important materials. In fact, 70 percent of the country’s wooden furni- ture exports are of rubber wood alone.
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Some of the untreated materials of wood waste can be used in animal bedding.
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Finishing Technology:Wood finishes have become an integral part of the manufacturing process of wood products. The ‘aesthetic appeal’ is not so much the result of the type of wood finish, rather, it is the result of the application technique. By Dr Jegatheswaran Ratnasingam, FIWSc
Wood’s Complexity
Generally, wood finishing attracts a lot of attention. It provides much anticipated ‘customer appeal
factor’ of wood products on which it is applied.
Wood finish serves two main functions: protection and aesthetic appeal. In fact, it is apparent that since the development of wood finish some 200 years ago, it continues to impart these two characteristics to wood products.
As the wood products sector continues to evolve — from using a solid base to composite or reconstituted materials — the demand for suitable and compatible wood finish will also continue to increase. Wood finishes have become the integral part of any value-added wood products manufacturing process. In fact, according to industrial experts, wood finishes can account for five to 18 percent of the cost of the final finished product.
It comes as no surprise then that the total value of the wood finishing industry in the South East Asian region has been estimated to be worth almost US$300 million in 2009, as a buoyant wood products industry will naturally consume a higher volume of wood finishes.
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impair the final finish quality. Whether the application material is solid wood or a wood-based composite, the fundamentals of its structure are very much the same; hence, one must bear in mind these points to ensure a successful wood finishing application.
Chemistry Of Wood FinishesWood finishes, also known as wood coatings, are made up of five essential ingredients: resin, or the basic constituent of the finish film; additives, or the chemicals added to impart specific properties to the film; extender, or the chemicals added to bulk up or fill up the film; pigment, or the colouring agent and; solvent, or the medium that carries the finish formulation.
Almost all types of wood finishes are made up of a formulation that encompasses these ingredients, but the difference is in its type and proportion.
The formulation, also known as the wood finish recipe, will determine the ultimate properties and characteristics of the wood finish. The resin, which is main building block in the wood finish, comes in many different types such as nitrocellulose, urea formaldehyde, alkyd, urethanes and esters. The type of resin used is predetermined by the desired characteristics of the wood finish. Almost all wood finish film properties, including its film strength, hardness, flexibility, gloss, stability, and flow are dependent on the type of resin. As a general rule, as the molecular size of resins increase, so does its overall film properties. Hence, polyesters are of better quality compared to nitrocellulose.
The other components, such as additives, extenders, pigment and solvent, are used in proportion to achieve the desired flow and film properties. In fact, the key to a successful wood finish lies in its formulation, which ensures its cost competitiveness and film quality.
Curing Of Wood Finishes Generally, wood finishes cure by the evaporation of the solvent. The evaporation of the solvent is either due to ambient conditions or in an accelerated environment as in the case of a curing oven which has an elevated temperature.
By and large, the solvents used are organic solvents, which upon evaporation cause the finish film to harden. However, the evaporation of the organic solvents into the environment is a growing concern. The low volatile organic content (VOC) regulations practiced in many countries manufacturing wood products are seeing organic solvent-based wood finishes replaced with water-borne coatings. Although they are more environmentally friendly, water-borne coatings are less desirable among wood products manufacturers due to grain-raising and other moisture-related problems associated with its use.
Furthermore, the low VOC and other environmentally compliant wood finishes also entail higher cost, making such products less desirable among manufacturers of wood products who are reeling under increasing competitive pressure.
The heat necessary for the curing of wood finishes can be through saturated steam, infra-red radiation and ultra-violet curing. Regardless of the mode of heating, it should be stressed that wood finishes curing must be complete, cost-effective, free of blemishes and efficient, to ensure a high degree of productivity in the value-added wood products manufacturing process.
Costs And DevelopmentsStudies conducted by the International Furniture Research Group (IFRG) in the South East Asian region shows that wood finishing cost can range from five to 18 percent of the final wood product manufacturing cost. While the cost of wood finishes accounts for about 40
Nature Of Wood SubstratesWood is a complex natural material made up of two compounds, namely lignin and cellulose. Being a natural material, it has its inherent variability and hence, no two pieces of wood are the same. Unlike metal, wood has a tubular structure made up of two main compounds together with other extractives, which are cemented together in structure. A cross-section view of wood will reveal numerous pores, which are the end opening of tubes running parallel to its length. In this context, the structure of wood can also be described as a ‘bunch of straws.’
The rounded, tubular structure of wood renders inherent roughness and undulations on the surface. Therefore, the surface of wood is never smooth and flat, which necessitates ‘surface sanding’, an operation that smoothens and flattens the surface of wood. This surface preparation process is essential to ensure a successful wood finish application of the desired quality.
Another concern when working with wood is its high hygroscopicity, or the natural affinity of wood to absorb moisture from the environment or from wood finishes applied on it. The absorption of moisture increases wood surface roughness due to swelling of the tubular structure — a phenomenon known as raised grain. It is for this reason that moisture control is important as it will
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percent of the total cost, 60 percent is attributed to application, wastages and other overheads. In fact, studies also reveal that most problems associated with wood finishes is often due to the application technique rather than the wood finish. Therefore, it is imperative that wood finish application techniques are thoroughly considered to ensure a successful wood finishing operation.
Wood finish application technology depends on the type of finish and the nature of the wood substrate. The major types of finish or coatings—liquid, powder, UV-curable—are all applied using different methods. Choice of technique can also be determined by the specific application. Outdoor finishes are applied differently from indoor finishes. Liquid coatings can be applied with brushes, using spray technology, or via continuous methods such as roll, curtain, and air knife technology. The application of powder coatings is typically done via electrostatic spray technology. UV-cured coatings, which can be solvent-free, water-based formulations, or powder materials, can be applied in a variety of ways. No matter what the coating type or the application methodology, transfer
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efficiency and uniformity remain the critical parameters that ensure successful application.
• Spray Systems For Wood FinishesIn the study conducted by the International Furniture Research Group (IFRG) in 2009, it was reported that spraying systems remain the most widely used application technique for wood finishes in the South East Asian region. The spraying system (both traditional and electrostatic) can accommodate wood substrates with complex shapes, while curtain and knife techniques (continuous operations) are used for less complicated parts. With
spray techniques, the transfer efficiency and uniformity of the wood finishes that is applied remain the critical aspects of the finishing process. For continuous processes, however, line speed is also an issue. Transfer efficiency relates to the percentage of wood finishes sprayed that actually adheres to the substrate. The current standard is 65 percent or better, depending on the application system. The need for improved transfer efficiency originates both from increasing environmental regulations, especially for VOC and waste-minimisation, and the obvious desire to keep costs low by using High Volume only as much wood finish as necessary. In this context, the High Volume Low Pressure (HVLP) spray guns provide improved transfer efficiencies and waste-minimisation as these use lower pressure to spray a higher volume of
paint. In California, spray operations are using monitoring devices that utilise laser technology to determine when overspray is occurring. An alarm is triggered if the spray exceeds boundaries marked by laser beams, and the operator is given information so that the spray system can be adjusted.
On this account, it is apparent that spray technology is ideal for many industrial-scale manufacturing processes, where parts are three-dimensional with many nooks and crannies that are difficult to reach.
A recently developed method for reducing the mottling associated with wood finishing is applied through spray equipment. It has also been introduced with the HVLP spray gun for various wood finishing materials including non-grain raising finishes, toners, wiping
Wood finishing costs account for five to 18 percent of the final wood product cost.
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stains, and topcoats. The technology involves pre-atomisation and uniform pattern coverage, providing reduced mottling and haloing, and improved colour consistency.
Plural component spray system is another technology that is making inroads into the wood finishes market, especially for the application of polyester-based finishes. The application of highly reactive multi-component wood finishes has been a challenge for the industry because they often react immediately upon being mixed. These wood finishes are desirable because they perform well in aggressive and harsh environments. Nevertheless, the key issues in spray technology are controlling and measuring the application of the wood finishes, and controlling parameters such as air, temperature, and viscosity using closed loop controls is equally important to ensure a successful finishing operation.
• Roller And Curtain CoatingIn roller coating, the finish is applied to a roll of metal sheets that moves through a web of the coating. Once the sheets are coated, parts are fabricated from them. Wood-based panels, such as medium density fibreboard (MDF) and particleboard (PB), as well as other flat parts are examples of products coated with this method. The thickness of the coating is related to the line speed of the process. If a part has embossed or textured markings, the roller coating process will not maintain the surface
Wood finish application technology depends on the type
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markings, but provides a flat coating with thicker areas where the substrate is embossed. In order to retain the design on a part, the air knife coating process is often employed.
• Powder CoatingPowder coatings are applied to wood surfaces using electrostatic attraction of the finish particles to the wood surface. For non-conductive surfaces such as wood, plastic, and composites, a ‘prep-coat’ is often applied to provide the necessary conductivity. In other cases, moisture in the wood or conductive additives added to a moulded part can serve as the source of conductivity. Electrostatic spray provides significantly enhanced transfer efficiency over air-spray without electrostatic attraction. In fact, the application of power coating
on to wood composites such MDF is becoming increasingly common in many parts of the world.
The Future Of Application TechnologiesIt is apparent that with a sizeable global market for wood finishes, the development of application technologies for wood finishes will remain dynamic. As consumers and market forces dictate requirements for wood finishes, changes anticipated in the application technology is difficult to predict. However, there is ample evidence to suggest that the trend will be towards faster, leaner, cleaner and more cost-efficient technologies. FDM
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&DesignDecor
Over are the days when a kitchen is purely a workplace.
While maintaining its function as a place to cook food and prepare drinks, the kitchen has over the past few years become a place where family and guests are spending more time together.
In today’s living, the kitchen has emerged as one of the important sec-tions of a home. one can even say that the kitchen is now at par with the living and dining rooms as a place for social-ising, even entertaining guests — a phe-nomenon that is now quite common.
In early 20th century europe, the kitchen served as the place for the family to socialise, since it is the only place in the house that is warm during the cold season.
What could explain the renaissance of the kitchen becoming an additional room in which to gather and spend time?
To be certain, the ‘temperature’ factor, especially in South east Asia, is not the reason for this trend.
Space And Integrationone reason is the big leap forward taken by suppliers in the kitchen industry. A massive range of new fittings and features has become available, allow-ing the design of new concepts for and in the kitchen.
Specifically, new design concepts for the kitchen revolve around two develop-ments: in modern buildings, more space is allocated to the kitchen, and due to space restrictions in urban homes, the kitchen is integrated in the general area.
To address both environments, the kitchen industry and its suppliers have developed contemporary, flexible, adapt-able solutions that allow the end user to find and create the perfect kitchen. Leading hardware and fitting suppliers to the kitchen industry heeded the in-creasing requirements of end users. one emerging requirement is the demand for functionality.
Discard The ‘Rigid’ Approach To PlanningA kitchen needs to maximise space while still being practical; needs to be heavy duty but still look nice; needs to be comfortable but still do its job.
combining style and function requires joint efforts from suppliers of surface materials, appliances and fittings. Given recent developments, the challenge of the 21st century kitchen manufacturer is incorporating style elements to provide a kitchen that optimally meets its core function and the style requirements of the end users.
consequently, kitchen industry suppli-ers have added countless new materials and fittings, with the leading manufac-turers discarding the old rigid approach to planning.
The kitchen industry is seeing a big jump forward, mainly borne out of suppliers that offer a massive range of newly developed fittings and features — all allowing the design of new concepts in and around the kitchen. By Michael Koch Jorg, director, Häfele (Malaysia)
Of Modules, Boats And IslandsThe industry works increasingly with modules and functional units to allow for variable arrangements of standalone units, either uncovered or placed on a bridge.
Some type of island solution can be found increasingly in almost all design concepts. often, sinks or cooking hobs are concealed, but emerge at the touch of a button from a single block unit or other distinctive structure, akin to a boat or space-board.
Instead of being positioned vertically and at the same level, storage units are now sculptured in a combined building-block style on the wall. This design allows for the creation of storage space kitch-ens for pots, pans and crockery, even in small kitchens.
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The End of ‘Purism’coupled with new design concepts, the end user is offered a wide range of options when it comes to materials.
This wide range of choice is the death knell to purism.
Intangible elements such as charisma and personal style remain the end user’s key factors for consideration. but some emerging trends can be seen. For in-stance, there is an increasing preference for natural-looking products, specifically for strongly structured woods such as oak, cherry or larch.
In terms of colour, the preferred paint veers towards ultra-white or lilac. Gold- and silver tones under glass nudge the class up another notch.
The latest printing technology on fronts allows the creation of textile décor prints or digital prints on wood, laminates and
glass. The mix is rounded off with com-posites such as corian, especially for creative amorphous forms used on island designs or embossed doors.
Leaving no stone unturned, manu-facturers now even go for basketwork, fabrics and concrete kitchen fronts. Also notable among emerging preferences is the ‘touch-and-feel’ factor, particularly seen on rounded edges and organic design elements. All these provide a creative al-ternative to the dominating purism of the past few years.
The challenge of the 21st century kitchen manufacturer is incorporating style elements to provide a kitchen that optimally meets its core function and the style requirements of the end users.
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Storage, Storage, StorageIndicative of the attentiveness and vigour of the industry, players from the supplier side have developed new hardware and fitting solutions that enhance the interior storage arrangements in products. As the living room areas are now increas-ingly given over to single units, storage is mostly concentrated in the kitchen. one result is maximum-height wall units.
modular fittings allow open storage solutions with glass cabinets or illumi-nated glass shelves whose functions are completely concealed behind the front. Walk-in pantries or storage areas for washing machines are increasingly being concealed behind large sliding doors or pocket doors. even ovens and fridges are concealed.
Automation figures prominently in the bid to achieve functionality, space and efficiency. An increasing number of functions of kitchen elements are auto-mated, with doors and drawers opening and closing automatically, and island units adjusting to convenient levels for the user. Such functions remain cleverly concealed on first inspection.
The Future The provision of space while achieving function is the mantra in kitchen designs currently. but one begins to wonder: Will this hold true even as we move into a new decade?
door damping and soft closing of drawers, when introduced a few years back,
can be said to be the first emotional factor in kitchen designs.
While emotional elements will remain one of the key development drivers and features even of new designs, to-morrow’s kitchen environment may see an increase in automation — just like the home entertainment centre where technology allows for control from one central unit.
Lighting will also become a practi-cal key design factor. New technologies around Led, for instance, will usher in a new era. Led lights, with its low heat emission, offer endless possibilities for designers. Increasingly we will see the creation of new ‘effects,’ with the use of lights in even in small installation spaces.
Innovating Functionalityoptimum functionality is required by a
great number of end users. This require-ment — and expectation — is a major challenge to the construction, furniture and hardware industry.
over the years, hardware has gained importance as new services require more and more features across differ-ent applications.
Indeed, furniture would be nothing more than a pile of boards without fit-tings if functionality were compromised. And functionality is achieved by the use of hardware and fitting systems.
Given this purpose of design, the kitchen industry has become a highly matrixed environment where kitchen manufacturers, designer and suppliers work together to develop new applications and fittings to ensure that the kitchen remains a functional space and highlight of every home. FDM
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Häfele's Huwil flaps tackle
challenges in furniture
design with its wide range
of systems such as Double-
Flap Lift-Up Fittings (Senso),
Stay Flap Fittings (Free),
Swing-Up Front Fittings
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Lift-Up Front Fittings (Strato).
Lid Stays (Duo and maxi) and
Flap Stays (Due) complete
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The Duo, Maxi, Free,
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mechanism.
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DesignIntelligent
WK Tan, MD, Lignar Engineering, explains the features of a dust
management system that are vital for efficient and safe wood products
manufacturing. Michael Tham reports.
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Tell uS abouT your laTeST producT.WK Tan: This would be our silo for storing production waste. With its extraction system, the miller is designed to be at the top of the wood waste in the silo. Its purpose is to breakup the waste material so that it can flow out of the silo easily.
This is unique as most other silos on the market are designed with the miller at the bottom of the silo. Our design guarantees that ‘bridging’ – a situation where the material is unable to travel downwards and out of the silo – will not occur.
The miller also adjusts its own height according to the amount of material in the silo, so that it always stays at the top of the material.
In this manner, the miller also serves as a gauge that automatically provides an indication of the quantity of material that is being contained in the silo. These are features that competing products are unable to offer and the buyers of such products need to purchase additional equipment to perform the measurements.
An alarm can be programmed to go off when the material in the silo reaches a certain level. This allows the facility to take preventive action before the silo fills up completely.
The material from the silo is normally used as fuel for a boiler. Heat that is produced can be used for ovens in painting lines, kiln drying or warming the factory during winter.
Our silo is also able to support up to four screw conveyors that can independently move the material out of the silo to four separate boilers. Our product is also energy efficient – For a silo that measures 12 m in height, six metres in diameter, with a volume of 350 cubic m, the energy consumption is 2.2 kW. In comparison, most other products on the market with a similar capacity consume 15 to 20 kW.
WhaT challengeS do you face in ThiS marKeT?WK Tan: Our Moldow modular high load (MHL) filters utilise high-pressure fans for cleaning the filter bags instead of applying compressed air. Compressed air is used by many competing products, and which require additional equipment such as a compressor.
Due to its efficiency, the design is being copied by some of the other players in the market. Fortunately, they are rather poor copies. While they can copy the external appearance of the product, they are not able to duplicate the same level of performance. Our equipment is able to
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From HOMAG Groups‘One Stop Shop’ comes the production solution for Your ‘One Stop Shop’
From HOMAG Group’s extensive range of machinery, technology and services, HOMAG can provide solutions from ‘Batch size1’ to ‘Mass production’
Within the HOMAG Group we are working with the latest designs and product specifications worldwide – and we can share this information and experience with your company
The HOMAG Group is Your ‘local’ worldwide supplier of the latest technology and services – call us today to find out more…
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From HOMAG Groups‘One Stop Shop’ comes the production solution for Your ‘One Stop Shop’
From HOMAG Group’s extensive range of machinery, technology and services, HOMAG can provide solutions from ‘Batch size1’ to ‘Mass production’
Within the HOMAG Group we are working with the latest designs and product specifications worldwide – and we can share this information and experience with your company
The HOMAG Group is Your ‘local’ worldwide supplier of the latest technology and services – call us today to find out more…
HOMAG Asia Pte. Ltd.No. 68 Sungei Kadut LoopNutzcentre #04-00729504 SINGAPORE
Tel: +65 63698183 • Fax: +65 [email protected] • www.homag-asia.com
From HOMAG Groups‘One Stop Shop’ comes the production solution for Your ‘One Stop Shop’
From HOMAG Group’s extensive range of machinery, technology and services, HOMAG can provide solutions from ‘Batch size1’ to ‘Mass production’
Within the HOMAG Group we are working with the latest designs and product specifications worldwide – and we can share this information and experience with your company
The HOMAG Group is Your ‘local’ worldwide supplier of the latest technology and services – call us today to find out more…
HOMAG Asia Pte. Ltd.No. 68 Sungei Kadut LoopNutzcentre #04-00729504 SINGAPORE
Tel: +65 63698183 • Fax: +65 [email protected] • www.homag-asia.com
run effectively 24/7 for months without stopping.
Tell uS abouT The projecTS ThaT you are currenTly involved in.WK Tan: We are currently working on a project for a company called Quanyou in Chengdu, China – one of the major furniture manufacturers in the country. They purchased a complete filter system from us for a hi-tech production line.
The line consists of equipment from Denmark, Germany, Italy and Singapore. The project is scheduled to be completed by January 2011. The filter system that we are supplying, is capable of handling an air volume of 450,000 cubic m per hour.
We also have another concurrent dust collecting system project in Chittagong, Bangladesh. The client is Trendex Furniture, a subsidiary of Lacquer Craft. The latter has been our customer since 2003. This furniture production factory is one of the biggest in South Asia in terms of production volume. The system that we are building for them can handle an air capacity of more than 500,000 cubic m per hour and should be completed by December this year.
In addition, our company also has other projects going on in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
hoW do you differenTiaTe yourSelveS in The marKeT?WK Tan: Our dust extraction system is able to increase the efficiency of production facilities.
For example, a number of our projects involve customers that already have an existing dust extraction system that is not performing up to their expectations. When we are called in to replace their systems, the flexibility of our equipment allows them to reorganise their production machinery to suit their production flow.
This reorganisation indirectly helps customers to increase their productivity and eventually improve their profitability. Our system also allows our customers reduce direct energy costs by about 30 to 50 percent against a conventional system.
Besides these benefits, our system also helps to improve workplace safety, ie: preventing fires and explosions.
Our system offers mandatory standard safety features that may not be available on systems that are offered by our competitors.
There was a company in China that was using a cheaper competitor system in their factory. The factory met with a fire-related accident that claimed a number of lives, just one and a half years after installation.
After this unfortunate experience, they approached and awarded us with a contract worth €1.5 million (US$2.1 million) to develop a system for the second phase of their factory expansion.
From then on, this led to further projects being awarded to us. fdm
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For the laminate flooring industry, 2010 has started off with somewhat different bright looks. It is rare to see so many bleached, leached or stained surfaces.
White and grey are also chic, and not just in the fittings industry. The white-grey tones give laminate flooring a patina, which embodies fully the naturally grown structure of wood or stone surfaces. The colour of creative decors, meanwhile, is much more intense, as vibrant shades of red, green and blue are used in unique designs such as paisley pattern or graffiti print.
‘Used’ LookOak is and remains the trendsetter among wood decors, but with white or grey patinas that lend its current ‘used’ look. Knots and gaps in the wood structure further reinforce this impression. Lightwoods such as ash or maple are also
Laminate Flooring:
TrendingWhitesGreysAnd
Bright. This is the adjective that comes to mind when one thinks of the trend laminate flooring took on when 2010 started. By Karin Dullweber, Association Of European Producers Of Laminate Flooring
White-grey tones give laminate flooring a patina.
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standing their ground in a number of variations with grey or white effects.
Beech has been given a complete makeover, sporting a much more natural and warmer colour than before, and bleached looks are also available to suit individual tastes. Rustic boards remain a very popular format, and the classic three-strip ship’s deck design also has a strong presence.
Dominant TrendsGrey-white and green-grey shades are the dominant trends among stone decors, whether used in combination with various decors in a room or the decor surface itself. Shimmering greenish or grey-white marble is currently a very modern choice for stone decors. With its light and natural range of colours, sandstone is yet another trendsetter for laminate flooring. In stark contrast, slate illustrates resistance with its classic, elegant grey shade.
Another current topic in laminate flooring is the concrete look. With its fine-pored structure in soft grey tones, it forms the ideal basis for modern furnishing ideas. Alienating white elements also make an appearance, giving flooring an individual look. Featuring impressive changing effects, metal decors highlight the intensively etched colour of metal.
Since the invention of digital printing, creative decors have featured among the eye-catchers of laminate flooring. The sector’s trade fairs last year showcased unique decors, a trend which is set to continue. Geometric patterns with stripes, diamonds or circles in soft beige and grey shades and vibrant colours like red, green, blue, turquoise and purple are popular.
Paisley is another topic on everyone’s lips. We all know the twist on the familiar floral motifs seen on scarves and tights, and now, they have found their way onto laminate flooring. The range of ideas put forward by designers is inexhaustible. Whether it’s graffiti, tattoos, maps, letters, logos, and old posters – we are waiting with anticipation to see what the laminate flooring industry still has to offer. FDM
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According to Smith Leonard’s recent survey of residential furniture manufacturers and distributors,
changes among participants continue to be widespread with some reporting significant double-digit improvements, while others report significant declines. In any given month, widespread differences may be produced. Overall though, with about two-thirds of the participants up for the year, this is a considerable advance from the ‘bear market’ in 2008 and 2009.
Bullish RecoveryThough not entirely unexpected, results for July were somewhat disappointing. The good news is the continued improvement in orders, albeit a smaller increase. By Kenneth D Smith, CPA, Smith Leonard PLLC
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Slow But Steady GrowthBased on the consumer confidence, housing and other economic indicators, the recovery continues to move along, although at a slow rate. The good news is that consumer debt continues to decline. If that holds up, when overall economic performance increases, consumers should have more capacity to buy more furniture.
There have been low expectations for results to improve significantly in August, and September results have
been mixed. Good weeks and bad weeks continue to be reported, with little concentrated traction.
Declining prices also play a part in the decline of shipments in the industry. A few years ago, a dining room suite that sold wholesale for US$2,000 is now imported and sold for US$800. These differences in prices have an impact on the statistics. It would be helpful to get a comparison of units sold, but that information is not readily available, because there is no industry definition of what a unit is.
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Reliable Market IndicatorsAs a furniture-executive once mused at a trade show, the success of market shows used to be gauged by the amount of orders. Then when orders were not written so much at market shows, they took the number of people attending the shows as a benchmark. When retailers started bringing in fewer people, the gauge turned to the number of companies exhibiting at the shows.
The furniture-executive concluded with the observation that recently, they had stopped worrying about number of companies participating, but noted that their ‘compliments’ were up 25 percent. This showed the difficulty in obtaining a reliable evaluation when there is a lack of a specific set of indicators.
It is good to see that the indicators of market trends continue to show positive improvement since last October. Shipments were good, which will eventually
help cash flow. That is a good thing in spite of business not being where we would all like it to be.
New OrdersAccording to the survey of residential furniture manufacturers and distributors, new orders increased three percent in July 2010 compared to July 2009 results. New orders in July 2009 were off 16 percent from July 2008 (July 2008 orders were off 17 percent from July 2007). This increase represented the smallest increase since orders were flat in October 2009 compared to October 2008.
In July, approximately 45 percent of the participants reported increases in orders, versus some 69 percent last month. As has been the case lately, the percentage increases and decreases were significantly different among the participants, with some reporting good gains while some were off considerably.
Based on consumer confidence, housing and
other economic indicators, the recovery continues
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Year-to-date, new orders are up nine percent over last year, down from 10 percent last month. Last year, the first seven months were off 20 percent from 2008.
Approximately 67 percent of the participants have reported increased orders year-to-date through July, up from 64 percent last month.
Shipments and BacklogsShipments in July were up 15 percent over July 2009, once again eating into backlogs. Shipments were off 16 percent from June, but that is somewhat normal with most companies taking at least one week off in July.
Approximately 65 percent of the participants reported increased shipments over July a year ago, similar to last month’s results.
Shipments are now up eight percent year-to-date, up from seven percent last month. At this time last year, shipments were off 20 percent from 2008.
Backlogs were 27 percent above last year, down from a 35 percent increase reported last month, as shipments exceeded new orders. FDM
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Payrolls -19 +17 +12
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July -16 -19 -13 -20
August -12 -18 -7 -17
September -10 -14 -7 -17
October - -10 +1 -13
November +10 -1 +7 -11
December +12 +3 +13 -10
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February +13 +4 +34 -5
March +9 +5 +34 -3
April +12 +6 +44 -
May +10 +9 +40 +1
June +9 +13 +35 +2
July +3 +15 +27 +3
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New Orders 1,439 1,691 11,689 1,395 1,558 10,732
Shipments 1,595 1,888 11,765 1,392 1,671 10,874
Backlog (R) 1,567 1,603 1,234 1,169
When retailers started bringing in fewer people, the gauge turned to the number of companies exhibiting at the shows.
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In order to raise the competitiveness of wood compared to other materials, it is necessary to develop a cost-
efficient method of wood protection, which is free of toxic chemicals and guarantees wood‘s long durability.
Durawood, a research project funded by the European Union, has set itself the objective of developing a cost-effective, ecological, and high-performance method. The process uses electrical gas discharge, or plasma, to treat wooden surfaces. The aim is to alter the surface characteristics of the wood so that preservatives can
Plasma Technology
The Durawood research project modifies wood surfaces through plasma technology, so that wood preservatives adhere to them better and also makes it difficult for harmful fungi to
colonise the wood. By Christian Colmer, head of communication and media, ttz Bremerhaven
adhere to it better, while also reducing the amount of fungicide needed.
Guarantee On Durability For wood to maintain its level of appeal to customers, it is important to guarantee the durability of treated wooden facades for at least five to eight years, without the need for additional maintenance.
New EU legislation, 2004/42/EC, demands the use of solvent-based wood preservatives for exterior purposes. However, facades that have been treated with water-based preservatives are more
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susceptible to discolouring and damage from mould, blue-stain fungi, and other wood-decay fungi. The solution would be a pre-treatment of the wood by means of plasma technology to improve the effectiveness of water-soluble wood preservative.
Plasma Technology Seals The Wood SurfaceThe plasma technology is based on applying the principle of electrical gas discharge where plasma is temporarily produced. The plasma is a gas or
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gas-mix that has been partly or fully ionised and contains free charge carriers such as ions, charged molecules or electrons.
It is produced with the aid of a ‘Diffuse Coplanar Surface Barrier Discharge’ (DCSBD) electrode of the newest generation. The wood is transported past the electrode and treated section by section with plasma.
The objective of the plasma treatment is to change the characteristics of the surface of the wood, so that adhesion of coatings subsequently applied is improved by the hydrophilisation of the wood surface.
At the same time, the wettability of the wood can be reduced by a marginal variation in the plasma parameters, as a result of which hydrophobic surfaces are produced, increasing the water resistance of the wood.
Genetic Detection Method For MouldThe Durawood technology aims to facilitate a cost-efficient, durable, and environmentally friendly wood preservative, to strengthen the competitiveness of the European wood-processing industry.
To test the efficiency of this new approach, the Molecular Genetics Department at ttz Bremerhaven is developing a rapid detection method for wood-decay fungi, with which the woods treated with the Durawood process are being tested for their effective protection against fungi.
For this purpose, pure cultures of the fungus were incubated together with wood that has been treated with Durawood, and wood that was untreated. Subsequently, the extent of fungal growth on the wood is then determined, using the highly sensitive PCR method, which is able to detect even only a few fungal cells.
Research Partnersttz Bremerhaven is one of three research service providers of Durawood, together with Innovacio i Recerca Industrial i Sostenible (IRIS) Barcelona and the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava.
The consortium’s industrial partners are composed of wood-processing firms Ing Ján Šestina – SETA from Slovakia, Kartas Kontrplak Sanayi Ticaret from Turkey, Aryecla SL from Spain, as well as the following companies in the supply chain of the targeted technology: Plasma Technologic from the Czech Republic, PAM-ak from Slovakia and Setas Kimya San As from Turkey.
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The Business of
While sustainability has become part and parcel of how many businesses operate, it has yet to permeate the organisation into all elements of core business
– that is, into capabilities, processes and systems.CEOs around the world are starting to see the shape of
an era of sustainability coming into view. In the face of rising global competition, technological change and one of the most serious economic downturns in nearly a century, corporate commitment to the principles of sustainability remains strong throughout the world: 93 percent of CEOs see sustainability as important to their company’s future success.
There has been a fundamental shift since the last Global Compact survey in 2007. Then, sustainability was just emerging on the periphery of business issues, an increasing concern that was beginning to reshape the rules of competition. Three years later, sustainability is top of mind for CEOs around the world.
Although environmental, social and governance challenges continue to grow and CEOs wrestle with competing strategic priorities, sustainable business practices and products are opening up new markets and sources of demand; driving new business models and sources of innovation; changing industry cost structures; and beginning to permeate the business from corporate strategy to all elements of operations.
Asian Perspectives More APAC CEOs than in any other region of the world (98 percent) see sustainability as either important or very important to their company’s future success. In fact, 57 percent of APAC executives perceive sustainability issues to be ‘very important’ to their future success, a slightly higher proportion than the global average of 54 percent.
In the words of Hirokazu Hashimoto, president and director of the Japanese technology company Anritsu: “Sustainability issues are critically important for our company’s future.” According to Zhongshu Zhou, president of China Minmetals: “Sustainable development is a basic guarantee for our company’s survival and development.”
Although many factors contribute to this strong APAC support of sustainability, one important element is what one business leader termed the ‘lens of proximity’ of sustainability issues. That is, corporations and the public alike in emerging economies see sustainability in personal, local and immediate terms – eg: access to clean water, more direct dependence on the natural environment – and therefore perceive their future success to be more directly threatened by environmental degradation. For example, APAC CEOs emphasise more than their global counterparts the importance of access to clean water and sanitation, as well as achieving food security and alleviating hunger, as key sustainability issues.
Many CEOs are concerned about the damaged reputation of business in the wake of the recent financial crisis and economic downturn, and these business leaders appreciate the scale of the challenge in re-establishing confidence in the corporate community. According to PM Telang, MD of Tata Motors: “The concept of ‘trusteeship’ is vital, both as a management philosophy and as a principle of governance.”
Public Faith However, business leaders in Asia Pacific appear to have greater confidence that they are trusted by the public and other stakeholders. For example, while 79 percent of CEOs globally believe that their company is trusted, 91 percent of APAC CEOs believe this to be the case. And, while 73
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percent of global CEOs believe that their industry is trusted, 77 percent of APAC executives believe this to be true.
APAC executives appear to believe that their sustainability activities are contributing to this enhanced sense of trust. For example, Sung-joo Kim, CEO of South Korean retailer the Sungjoo Group, noted that: “Through our focus on sustainability, we earned trust and loyalty from our consumers; it became much better than those who only invested in advertising. We cared for society and we showed how much we care, and eventually it led to far better recognition.”
It is generally true that Asia Pacific companies often enjoy higher levels of trust from consumers than their counterparts in the US and Europe. It is not yet clear, however, to what extent business leaders view their own role in rebuilding a more trusted position for business in society – and to what extent they feel that individual action can address a global environment that threatens business social contract, and sees some stakeholders ask serious questions about the purpose of business.
Driving MotivationA message that comes through from APAC executives is that the imperative to act on sustainability has shifted from a moral to a business case. In some respects, the economic downturn has been a prime cause of this move to drive sustainability initiatives based on business goals.
During a time of economic hardship, businesses have been forced to examine closely how their sustainability activity delivers core business value, measured in terms such as cost reduction and revenue growth. Among APAC CEOs, 80 percent believe that the downturn has led their company to align sustainability more closely with their core business – a number exceeding the global percentage of 73 percent.
These regional CEOs are also more likely to see solid business returns from sustainability as a key driver. For example, 57 percent of APAC CEOs cite “cost reduction and efficiency” from sustainability as an important opportunity over the next five years, compared with only 46 percent globally.
As one business leader pointed out: “If managing a business sustainably is about using resources efficiently, then it serves the cost agenda as well.”
APAC executives are especially focused on consumers as a key value driver – buyers who will create a viable marketplace for sustainable products and services. One finding of the research is that 66 percent of APAC executives named ‘consumers’ as a stakeholder group having the greatest impact on sustainability initiatives, compared to 58 percent globally.
It is likely that the emphasis on consumer demand expressed by APAC CEOs reflects the fact that most of these companies are global in nature. So executives see consumer
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demand in terms of the global customer, not only the local one. As Carlos Ghosn, CEO of the Renault-Nissan Alliance, said: “We want to make the most eco-friendly choice a good economic solution for consumers as well.” Or, as Sung-joo Kim of the Sungjoo Group puts it: “Sustainability started as a moral obligation, but has now become a key differentiator for consumers.”
Turning To AlternativesExecutives are cautiously hopeful that they can see significant new sources of growth in ‘green’ products and services. As growth slows in traditional markets, companies are turning their attention towards new propositions that tap into new waves of demand. For example, Nissan is investing in a portfolio of green products, including clean diesels, efficient internal combustion engines and hybrids.
The centrepiece of its product strategy is the zero-emission vehicle. Nissan has successfully entered this market with the LEAF, a car that produces no carbon-dioxide emissions, uses advanced aerodynamic technologies and has a driving range of 100 miles on a single charge of its electric motor. The LEAF had 13,000 pre-orders in just over one month in the US and Japan alone, with more than 56,000 orders globally.
The survey found belief in an era of sustainable business – one in which sustainability is more than an aspiration or a separate initiative, but something fully integrated into the strategy and operations of a company. According to one of the CEOs: “Currently, the issue is how to better incorporate sustainability into daily practice.”
The past three years represent a significant mindset shift in how UN Global Compact CEOs think about the role of sustainability in strategy and operations. It was found that 96 percent of CEOs in APAC – identical to the global figure – compared to just 72 percent globally in 2007, now believe that environmental, social and governance issues should be fully integrated into the strategy and operations of a company. CEOs are also confident about the progress that they have
made towards this era of sustainability.For example, the most significant performance gap lies
in the integration of sustainability issues into supply chains. Although 82 percent of APAC executives believe that they should be integrating sustainability throughout their supply chain, just 53 percent believe that this has been achieved within their company.
Business Of Assimilation The second most significant performance gap appears in the integration of sustainability issues into the strategy and operations of subsidiaries. While there is widespread acceptance of the need to embed these issues into subsidiaries (88 percent in APAC), just 62 percent of APAC executives believe that they currently meet this ambition.
Given the opportunities and challenges that sustainability presents to Asia Pacific businesses, it has been observed that, while sustainability has become part and parcel of how many businesses operate, it has yet to permeate the organisation into all elements of core business – that is, into capabilities, processes and systems. In particular, the difficulty of implementation, especially across supply chains and subsidiaries, is a significant barrier to the full integration of sustainability.
Although the outline of another era of integrated or embedded sustainability is becoming clear, the means to get
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there and the timing of the journey are uncertain. Multiple stakeholders across industries and national boundaries will need to work in concert.
What are the conditions most important to enabling that tipping point to be reached? Among CEOs in the Asia Pacific region, the top two answers were related to education and government. Educational systems that produce effective talent, as well as government action that provides clear support for sustainability.
APAC companies are highly committed to training their manager-level employees as a means of embedding sustainability objectives into operations. There are 69 percent of APAC CEOs who state that they are already engaging in
the additional training of managers to enable them to address sustainability issues.
For example, Fuji Xerox is working to improve the skill sets of its workforce in the area of sustainability. It is educating its employees on sustainability issues, and on more effective management from an environmental standpoint. It has created a specific environmental education program for all its employees, with tailored courses for particular divisions and job functions.
Authoritative ActionAmong business leaders in APAC, 88 percent believe that clearer direction from governments will be a critical impetus toward reaching a tipping point on embedded sustainability. These executives also express a greater belief than their global peers that they must proactively engage with policy makers, and demonstrate public support for global integration and open markets.
It was also found among APAC executives that a commitment to partnering with local communities exists. In the words of Jamshed J Irani, director of Tata Steel: “Corporate social responsibility is an investment … long-term community investment and partnership has contributed to operational
viability and stability in challenging environments.” Tata Steel sought to create a stable environment for business
in West Bokaro, India, investing in local community infrastructure to support the scale of operations. West Bokaro Mines, first established in 1948, now contributes approximately 4.5 million tonnes annually to Tata Steel’s production capacity.
To sustain this level of production the company requires advanced support services for engineering and heavy equipment like dumpers and excavators. Since the area in which the mine is located is underdeveloped, the company has to be self-sufficient in many of its activities.
Tata Steel provides housing and accommodation for the population of about 3,700. The company provides electricity, fuel, drinking water, and cooking gas free of charge. The company also provides education for its employees’ children by constructing the infrastructure for schools and working with agencies to run them.
It was observed that there is a sense of optimism among many of the CEOs pertaining to operating in the area of broader social responsibility. In a number of ways, businesses should be able to couple both business value and societal value.
In doing so, businesses will be better able to reassert a stronger, more positive and influential role in society. FDM
Nissan is investing in a portfolio of green products, including clean diesels,efficient internal combustion engines and hybrids.
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Hall 4.2 to Hall 10.1 in such a way that the economic success of previous trade fair appearances is not only repeated but increased. We have got every chance of doing just that, because apart from the producers of solid wood furniture, Hall 10.1 will also contain a great many other very attractive manufacturers who produce furniture for living areas.”
In the first half of 2010, said dr Heumann, the German market for solid wood furniture “developed better than the rest of the German furniture industry” as compared to the same period of the previous year. To no small degree, the particular success of this sector is due to the emotionality and sustainability of its exquisite, vividly grained products.
Klaus richter, director of deelmann in Südlohn, reports that visitors can expect to see plenty of wood highlights at the next exhibition, such as stunningly textured tabletops on modern metal frames. With their ever more modern products, the
solid wood furniture producers – currently still mainly represented in the German-speaking market – are increasingly setting their sights on other countries.
The conventional market for living room and bedroom furniture has already internationalised itself. For these com-panies, the event with its approximately 100,000 visitors from 120 countries is the ideal trade fair setting. This is where more than 1,000 exhibitors, of which 58 percent are from 51 countries outside Germany (based on 2010 figures), come to show their new developments and innovations.
Approximately one-third of the total exhibition space will be occupied by the comfort segment, where international sofa producers will be showing their latest seating creations. No fewer than four halls have been dedicated to this section of the exhibition.
Labour costs and market power aside, the biggest trump upholstered furniture
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Germans are turning their attention to relaxation in classic living space.
In the first half of 2010, sales of storage furniture grew seven percent as compared to the same period of the previous year. Strong and inspiring ideas for relaxing living rooms, bedrooms and living space in general are expected for the 2011 international furniture fair in cologne, Germany.
From January 18 to 23, 2011, ex-hibitors from all over the world will be showing their interior visions for 2011 in the Prime segment of the Imm cologne. Featuring an upscale centre for living room and bedroom furniture, this area is enhanced for the first time by the segment for solid wood furniture.
solid wood Furniture segmentdr Lucas Heumann, chairman of the Herford-based ‘Pro massivholz’ initiative:
“We want to implement the move from
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manufacturers have up their sleeves is the product itself. Which is why the exhibition will again be showing some emotional sofa presentations.
In the modern design segment, visitors to the 2011 show will find design developments from all over the world. more than 300 compan ies will be exhibiting here, while the pure textile show will be opening up new perspectives. Pure village will again be providing the exclusive setting for unconventional brand and product scenographies. Premium providers from all the segments relevant to interior design – including furniture, lighting, home textiles, bathrooms, fireplaces, carpets and home accessories – will be presenting a fascinating mix of product ranges.
In contrast to the design section
stand the mid-end segments with their strong brands, which are situated in the north of the trade fair grounds. With almost 100 companies registered to take part, the Smart segment is almost completely booked out.
living KitchenThis year will see the LivingKitchen show embedded in the event’s world-wide coverage for the first time. Staged as an independent and emotional
kitchen fair, the exhibition is set to be a lifestyle event that celebrates the theme of kitchens and cooking.
This serves as a platform for the kitchen industry to demonstrate its capabilities and creating strong incen-tives for increasing sales. As well as kitchen furniture, the more than 100 international manufacturers will also be showing appliances, sinks, tap fit-tings, sophisticated worktops, lighting solutions and accessories.
Premium providers from all the segments relevant to interior design – including furniture, lighting, home textiles, bathrooms, fireplaces, carpets and home accessories – will be presenting a fascinating mix of product ranges
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relevance of The EventThe fact that the event and Living-Kitchen are to be held simultaneously will strengthen cologne as a trade fair location and emphasise the city’s func-tion as a venue for leading exhibitions. In addition, all the exhibitors stand to benefit from the valuable synergy effects generated by the dual events.
All in all, the organizers are expecting some 8,000 interior designers, architects and designers, around 30,000 consumers and approximately 3,000 journalists: the trade fairs are set to become a genuine media event.
especially for consumers, the event’s enhanced accessibility – 2011 will even see the introduction of a third Public day – opens the door to the complete world of interior design: with the entire spectrum of furniture, design objects, furnishing ideas, kitchen innovations, cooking events, bathrooms, textiles, lighting and accessories that turn living at home into an experience. FDM
This year will see the livingKitchen show embedded in the event’s worldwide coverage for the first time.
Featuring an upscale centre for living room and bedroom furniture, this area is enhanced for the first time by the segment for solid wood furniture.
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• Dust extraction equipment• Products such as laminates,
veneers, plywood, particle board, MDF, engineered wood, moulded plywood, panel products, wood composites, sawn timber
• Woodworking materials and consumables: edgebanding materials, adhesives, lacquers, polishes, finishes, sanding paper, sanding materials, abrasives and coatings
• Saw milling equipment, accessories and tools
India’s boom in industrial and residential construction is translating into a growing demand for wood and wood products by commercial and private customers. The Indian market for softwood lumber and wood building products is estimated to be about US$4.3 billion, with a six percent annual growth rate.
Due to demand from the industry, the organisers held the inaugural Delhiwood trade fair from February 14 to 17, 2009. The event drew over 300 exhibitors from 29 countries, and attracted more than 13,500 visitors during the four-day event.
The upcoming trade fair is jointly organised by PDA Trade Fairs, an exhibition organiser specialising in international trade expos, conferences and seminars. The event also has the support of Eumabois, a non-profit federation grouping of 13 national associations representing the major European manufacturers of machines and accessories for woodworking. FDM
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Delhiwood 2011 will be held from February 17 to 20, 2011, at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India. This is
the second installation of the international trade fair for woodworking machinery, tools, fittings, accessories, raw materials and products.
The four-day event will provide a platform for woodworking entrepreneurs and professionals to get together, and also showcase the latest in wood processing technologies such as CNC machines, accessories and tools from all over the world.
The visitor profile includes furniture manufacturers, saw millers, plywood and particle board manufacturers, craftsmen, interior decorators, architects and builders; manufacturers of wood based articles, experts from research institutes, forestry officials and government officers.
The exhibitors include players from
the US, Canada, China, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Taiwan and Turkey, who are engaged in the following products and services:• Woodworking machinery plant and
accessories for production of sawn timber, veneer, particle board, MDF, OSB, LVL, plywood and panels
• Kiln drying and related timber technologies
• Joinery machinery, machinery for the furniture industry, wood-based panels and veneered products, manufacturers of upholstered products
• Machinery and lines for finishing • Handling equipment, tooling,
woodworking tools, hand tools, portable power tools
• Fittings and accessories such as hinges, knobs, handles and
other hardware
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2011Exhibition OutlookThis exhibition guide aims to provide a preview of regional and international woodworking shows that FDM Asia will be participating in next year. Showcasing some of the industry’s major trade fairs, it will serve as a reference for interested companies and businesses who are looking to take part in exhibitions and fairs in 2011.
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Event Dates: March 27 - 30, 2011
Event Venue: (Guangzhou, China) China Import And
Export Fair Complex
Website: www.interzum-guangzhou.com
Contact Information in Asia:China: Koelnmesse Co., Ltd. Guangzhou BranchTel: (86) 20-8755 2468 ext 12Fax: (86)-20-8755 2970Email: [email protected] Contact Person: Ms Karen Lee
interzum guangzhou 2011 is one of the largest furniture production trade fairs in Asia for participants to meet buyers, manufacturers and suppliers from all vertical sectors of the furniture manufacturing, production and design industries.
interzum guangzhou 2011 will occupy 110,000 sq m of exhibition space, with strong participation from over 900 exhibitors, and is expected to attract over 40,000 trade visitors.
➠ Event highlight:
• Furnituremanufacturing• Woodandplastic trading• DIY (Do-it-yourself)andBIY (Build-it-yourself)• Institutions• Woodandplasticprocessing• Furniturewholesaleand retail• Interiordesign
➠ Visitors’ Profile:
• Materialsandcomponents for furnitureproduction• Machines,materialsandcomponents forupholstery
and bedding • Materialsandcomponents for interiorworks• Machinesandauxiliarymachines forwoodworking
and furniture production • Others (media, tradeassociations)
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Organiser Information:Koelnmesse Co., Ltd. Guangzhou BranchRoom 3311, Metro Plaza, 183TianheRoad (North),TianheDistrict,Guangzhou 510620, PR ChinaTel: (86) 20-8755 2468Fax: (86)-20-8755 2970Email: [email protected] Website:www.koelnmesse.cn
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Event Dates: March 9 - 12, 2011
Event Venue: (Singapore) Singapore Expo
Website: www.iffs.com.sg
The InternationalFurnitureFairSingapore2011, tobeheldinconjunctionwiththe28thASEANFurnitureShow(IFFS/AFS2011),DecoAsia2011andHospitalityAsia2011, is expecting a mix of exhibitors from Asia and beyond.Showcasingmorethan130,000piecesofqualityfurniture and furnishing products from around the globe on 70,000 sq m of exhibition space, the show sees a 16 percent increase in space compared to last year.
Design continues to be the focus of the show,with more floor area dedicated to design related featuresandactivitiessuchasPlatform,theSingaporeFurnitureIndustriesCouncil’slaunchpadforupcomingfurniture designers, as well as the Furniture DesignAward 2011.
➠ Event highlight:
• Chainstorepurchasers
• Furniturewholesalers
• Hospitality representatives
➠ Visitors’ Profile:
• Home interiorandoutdoor furniture
• Customisedandhandcrafted furniture
• Decorativeaccessoriesandcomponents
• Soft furnishingandupholstery
• Office furniture
• Lightings, rattan,wicker,caneandwirematerials
➠ Exhibitors’ Profile:
• Independent furniture retailers
• Interiordesigners
• Manufacturers
Event Dates: September 14 - 17, 2011
Event Venue: (Beijing, China) The CIAE Exhibition Center
Website: www.bvents.com/event/329715-fmc-premium
FurnitureManufacturing&SupplyChina(FMC)Premium2011 will be targeted at high-level furniture raw materials and components products. The show will cover all products necessary for the furniture production line in atoplevel–frombasicmaterialstochemicals,fittingsandsemi-finishedproducts.
The event held in 2010 hosted 2,300 exhibitors and 70,000 visitors, from 160 countries and regions, with 450,000 sq m of exhibition space.
➠ Event highlight:
• Furniture
• Supplies,materialsandaccessories
• Woodenproducts
➠ Visitors’ Profile:
• Furniture rawmaterialsandcomponents
• Boards,panelsandplywood
• Woodand timber
• Springs, foams,sponge
• Furniturechemicals
• Fabricsand leather
➠ Exhibitors’ Profile:
• Forestry industry
• Artificialboardsandpanels
• Architectsand interiordesigners
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Event Dates: February 17 - 20, 2011
Event Venue: (New Delhi, India) Pragati Maidan
Website: www.delhi-wood.com
Event Dates: March 1 - 5, 2011
Event Venue:
(Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre and Putra World Trade Centre
Website: www.miff.com.my
Event Dates: March 1 - 4, 2011
Event Venue: (Shanghai, China) Shanghai New International Expo Centre
Website: www.woodmacchina.net
Event Dates: March 9 - 13, 2011
Event Venue:
(Inegol, Bursa,Turkey) Hikmet Sahin Cultural Park International Exhibition Centre
Website: www.moyaf.com.tr/site/moyaf_enThe17thMalaysiaInternationalFurnitureFair(MIFF2011)willfeature more than 500 leading furniture manufacturers and exporters from Malaysia and Asia, as well as from around the world. Exhibitors will be showcasing furniture designs and launching latest products to the world, distinguished by their product categories. The show drew 571 exhibitors last year, with 20,179 visitors from 140 countries and generatingoverUS$755million insales.
Aspartoftheevent’s initiativetopromoteinnovationand design, the second Ideation Awards will featureaward-winning designs from Malaysian youths based on aesthetics, functionality, eco-friendliness and marketing potential.Winners’entrieswillbeconstructedintoworkingprototypes and displayed at the show.
The fourthFurnitureComponents&WoodMachinesFair(MOYAF)enablesthesectorleaderstomeetdomesticandinternational suppliers.
There will be 95 local exhibitors, such as manufacturers and suppliers of machines and accessories related to armchairs and living rooms, furniture accessories, laminates, fibreboard, timber, all typesof chipplates, furnituredoorfronts, chemicals, lacquers and stains.
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The11theditionofWoodMacChina2011willbeheld inconjunctionwiththe11thFurniTek2011and9thWoodBuildChina 2011, representing woodworking technology, furniture manufacturing, and wood products respectively. The event in 2009 had 406 exhibitors from 19 countries including Germany, ItalyandSpain,witha totalof13,672visitors.
The event will showcase various types of wood and technology, including equipment, machinery, veneers, plywood, laminates, glues, lacquers, fittings, accessoriesand supplies to machinery and consumables used in the woodworking industry.
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This is the second installation of the international trade fair for woodworking machinery, tools, fittings, accessories,raw materials and products. The four-day event will provide a platform for woodworking entrepreneurs and professionals to get together, and also showcase the latest in wood processing technologies such as CNC machines, accessories and tools from all over the world.
Visitor profile includes furniture manufacturers, sawmillers, plywood and particle board manufacturers, craftsmen, interior decorators, architects and builders; manufacturers of wood based articles, experts from research institutes, forestryofficialsandgovernmentofficers.
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Event Dates: March 22 - 24, 2011
Event Venue: (Shanghai, China) Shanghai New International Expo Centre
Website: www.domotexasiachinafloor.com
Event Dates: April 5 - 7, 2011
Event Venue: (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) Dubai Airport Expo
Website: www.dubaiwoodshow.com
Event Dates: May 30 - June 3, 2011
Event Venue: (Hannover, Germany) Deutsche Messe Hannover
Website: www.ligna.de
DomotexAsiaChinafloor(DACF)isanannualfloorcoveringshow held in Asia. It will host over 40,000 visitors and1,000 exhibitors from 80 countries around the world, with 110,000 sq m of exhibitor space. The show has also achieved a steady growth in the past 12 years and noticeably during the global economic crisis in 2009.
The show had 5,020 international visitors with buyers comingtothe2010event.Statisticsalsoshowedthattheproportion of management decision makers among visitors was 68 percent. This year, the proportion of designers, contractors and real estate developers among the visitors are expected to increase compared to last year.
interzum cologne is an international woodworking machinery and furniture production fair covering products, technologies, developments and design trends in the supplier sector.
Profileforexhibit includematerialsandcomponentsfor the production of casegoods and kitchen furniture, interiorworks,semi-finishedproductsforcabinet,officeand modular furniture, machines, materials and components for the production of upholstered furniture and mattresses, furniture and furnishing fabrics.
The world fair for the forestry and wood industries, Ligna Hannover is an international trade show. More than halfof the exhibiting companies come from outside Germany. The presence of market leaders in all industrial segments from 49 countries brings together the key sectors involved in timber processing and woodworking.
The participating companies use the fair as a platform for presenting their latest developments to a global audience ofindustryprofessionals.In2009,theshowattracted80,000trade professionals from 90 countries.
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TheannualDubaiInternationalWood&WoodMachineryShowprovidesanopportunityforregionalandinternationalcompanies and agents to showcase and learn about wood and woodworking and to build strategic relationships with buyers, traders and investors.
The exhibition will display products and latest innovations, such as MDF, plywood, hardwood, softwood, veneers,timbers, parquet, laminates, finished wood merchandise,paper products, as well as wood machineries and related products and services.
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Event Dates: May 25 - 28, 2011
Event Venue:
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Website: www.interzum.com
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Event Dates: July 7 - 10, 2011
Event Venue: (Taipei, Taiwan) Taipei World Trade Centre
Website: www.interwoodtaipei.com.tw
Event Dates: September 22 - 25, 2011
Event Venue: (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) Putra World Trade Centre
Website: www.tradelink.com.my/woodtech
Event Dates: July 20 - 23, 2011
Event Venue: (Las Vegas, US) Las Vegas Convention Centre
Website: www.awfsfair.org
Event Dates: October 12 - 15, 2011
Event Venue:
(Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre
Website: www.vietnamwoodexpo.com
TheseventheditionofASEANinternationalwoodworkingmachinery, timber processing and furniture manufacturing supplies exhibition and conference returns in 2011, offering thewoodworking industry in the ASEAN regionbusiness opportunities such as advancing market share or brand building.
Theexhibition’sfloorspacewillcover15,000sqm,witha projected estimate of 400 exhibitors from 25 countries. The event has the support and endorsement from local andforeignassociations,suchasMalaysianWoodworkingMachinery Association and Eumabois.
Held for the ninth time, Vietnamwood 2011 will be aninternational platform for professionals in the woodworking industry. The fair held in 2009 presented advanced as well as practical woodworking technologies and equipment.
Theexhibition’sfloorspacecovered12,000sqm,withalmost 450 exhibitors from 19 international countries, and a total of 11,956 visitors. Visitors and exhibitors includemanufacturers of furniture, furniture parts and components, manufacturers of plywood and boards and traders of woodworking machinery and furniture parts.
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Organised by the Association Of Woodworking AndFurnishings Suppliers, the AWFS Fair Vegas 2011 willgather woodworking professionals from across the country and around the world.
With the focuson innovation, the fair featuresGreenDesk, a programme hosted by nationally recognisedenvironmental organisations and industry associations with sustainableprogrammes.AlsofeaturedistheSmartshop,a fully operational cabinet shop on the exhibit floor, which brings automation down to scale for the smaller shops.
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TaipeiInternationalWoodworkingMachineryAndSuppliesShow 2011, or Interwood Taipei 2011, is organised bytheTaiwanExternalTradeDevelopmentCouncil(TAITRA),TaiwanAssociationofMachineryIndustry(TAMI),andtheTaiwanWoodworkingMachineryAssociation (TWMA).
Heldonceeverythreeyears,InterwoodTaipeifeaturesmoulding and planning machines, CNC routers, machining centres, sanding machines, turning machines, joining machines, forming machines, sawing machines, panel saws, edge-banding machines, cutting tools, portable tools, parts and accessories.
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Holzma:Holzma 3 SeriesThe Holzma 3 Series cover an expanded range of applications. The family of saws is complemented by the HPL 350 with lift table feeding.
Featuring saw blade projections of 80 or 95 mm, and optional extras such as the 'Power Concept', extended postforming options, semi-automatic feeding solution, the series also features the completely redesigned saw carriage.
The main saw motor is permanently fixed in position in the saw carriage, and only the saw blade is raised and lowered.
The series also has a range of optional extras. The automatic feed system Easy2Feed, for instance, available for both HPP models, can be retrofitted. This allows the saw to grow in line with requirements.
Customers can also choose individual components from the Holzma Domino System, for example, automatic labelling near the pressure beam. The saws can be quickly linked to horizontal panel storage systems on a small or large scale – either immediately on purchase of the saw or at a later date. New features in the CADmatic control software simplify and organise the entire workflow.
Bargstedt:TLF410 Plane Storage System The TFL410 by Bargstedt, equipped with a laser measuring technology, recognises each stored material and calculates the optimal necessary capacity for the separation of a board from the stack. A digital display directly at the storage system allows capacity calculation optically visible even while feeding.
The specifications of the system includes a span width of 5000 mm to 12,000 mm, workpiece size ranging from 2,200 to 4,300 mm, workpiece thickness of three to 60 mm, and workpiece weight of up to 200 kg.
Camera-controlled scoring-saw adjustment, available in HPP and HPL 380 profiLine.
Tong Fong:Helical Planning Cutterhead With Disposable KnivesTong Fong introduces the Helical Planning Cutterhead with disposable knives. Made of quality tungsten steel (30 by 12 by 1.5 mm), it works in conjunction with carbide steel or aluminium alloy tool holder. Its accuracy reaches up to tolerance +/- 0.015 mm. Featuring low noise, low power consumption and low wear-out properties, the helical planning cutterhead can be employed on a four-side molder.
Pneumatic trim stops, available in all 3 Series.
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Calendar of Events 2010 - 201124-26 – IFFT Interior Lifestyle Living Int’l Furniture Fair Tokyo International Exhibition Centre
(Tokyo Big Sight)
Tokyo, Japan
International Development Association of the
Furniture Industry of Japan / Mesago Messe
Frankfurt Corp
Tel: +81 3 3262 8443
Fax: +81 3 3262 8442
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ifft-interiorlifestyleliving.com
28-30 – Middle East Manufacturing Exhibition 2010 (MEMEX)Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center
United Arab Emirates
Tel: +97 1433 6516 1
Fax: + 97 1433 5067 3
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.memexnews.com
DeceMber3-5 – Offi ce Today Colombo BMICH Memorial International
Conference Hall
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Buysell Interactions
Tel: + 91 44 2835 3739
Fax: + 91 44 2835 0839
Email: [email protected]
4-12 – Bangkok Furniture Festival Impact Exhibition & Convention Centre
Nonthaburi, Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 2314 0855
Fax: +66 (0) 2319 8337
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.unionpan.com
24-27 – Homex & Household Expo 2010 Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong-Asia Exhibition (Holdings) Ltd
Tel: +852 2591 9823
Fax: +852 2573 3311
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.hka.com.hk
2011 eVeNtSJaNuary18-23 - IMM Cologne Exhibition Centre Cologne
Cologne, Germany
Koelnmesse
Tel: +49 1805 91 3131
Fax: +49 221 821 99 1180
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.imm-cologne.com
27-30 - HOFEX Furniture ExhibitionTehran Permanent Fairground
Tehran, Iran
Iran International Exhibitions Company
Tel: +98 (21) 23959
Fax: +98 (21) 22042858
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.iranfair.com
February1-5 – Istanbul Furniture Fair Istanbul Expo Centre
Istanbul, Turkey
EUF International Trade Fairs
Tel: +90 212 291 83 10
Fax: +90 212 240 43 81
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.itf-imob.com
8-12 – Samulegno Woodworking Machinery & Technology ExhibitionPordenone Fiere
Pordenone, Italy
Pordenone Fiere
Tel: +39 0434232111
Fax: +39 0434570415
Email: infofi ere@fi erapordenone.it
Web: www.samulegno.it
NOVeMber7-10 - International Furniture & Design Exhibition & Awards 2010 (INFDEX)Doha Exhibition Centre
Doha, Qatar
Qater Expo Event Management / Messe
Frankfurt
Tel: +974 4465 0211
Fax: +974 4467 4506
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.qatar-expo.com
16-19 – Wooden ConstructionKrasnoyarsk 2010 Siberia International Exhibition Business Centre
Krasnoyarsk City, Russia
Restec Exhibition / Krasnoyarsk Fair Exhibition
Tel: +7 812 320 6363
Fax: +7 812 320 8090
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.restec.ru
17-19 – Japan Home & Building Show 2010 Tokyo International Exhibition Centre
Tokyo, Japan
Japan Management Association
Tel: +81 3 3434 1988
Fax: +81 3 3434 8076
Web: www.jma.or.jp/jhbs/en/
17-19 - Woodtec Estonian Fairs Centre
Tallinn, Estonia
Estonian Fairs
Tel: +372 6137337
Fax: +372 6137447
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.fair.ee
22-26 – ZOW MoscowExpocentr’ Krasnaya Presnya Fairgrounds
Moscow, Russia
Survey Marketing + Consulting GmbH / Restec
Exhibition
Tel: +49 (0) 521 965330
Fax: +49 (0) 521 96533 to 99
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.zow.ru
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14-17 – ZOW ChinaShenzhen International Convention &
Exhibition Centre
Shenzhen, China
Survey Marketing + Consulting
Tel: +60-3-2094 2880
Fax: +60-3-2094 2881
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.zow-shenzhen.cn
17 –20 – DELHIWOOD 2011Halls 14 & 18 Pragati Maidan
New Delhi, India
Tel: +91 8025 5474 34
Fax: +91 8025 5422 58
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.delhi-wood.com
March 1-4 – WoodMac Shanghai New International Expo Center
Shanghai, China
Tel: +852 2876 5119
Fax: +852 2520 0750
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.woodmacchina.net/en/index.asp
1-5 – MIFF Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) and
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: + 603 9282 2888
Fax: +603 9286 1551
Web: miff.com.my/2011/
3-6 – Philippine International Furniture Show 2011 SM X Convention Center
Pasay City, Philippines
Tel: +63 2631 2834
Fax: +63 2637 2743
Web: www.manilanow.ph
9-12 – IFFSSingapore Expo
Singapore
Tel: +65 6569 6988
Fax: +65 6569 9939
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.iffs.com.sg/
9-13 – Moyaf Hikmet ahin Kültür Parkı Uluslararası Fuar Merkezi
Bursa, Turkey
Tel: +90 224 713 1626
Fax: +90 224 712 1868
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.moyaf.com.tr/site/moyaf_en/index.
php?islem=giris
22-24 – Domotex Asia/ China FloorShanghai New International Expo Center
Shanghai, China
Tel: +86 21 6195 6088
Fax: +86 21 6195 6099
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.domotexasiachinafloor.com/
27-30 –interzum Guangzhou / CIFM 2011China Import and Export Fair Complex
Guangzhou, China
Tel: +86 2087 5524 68 to 12
Fax: +86 2087 5529 70
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.interzum-guangzhou.com
april 5-7 – International Wood and Wood Machinery Show Dubai Airport Expo
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +9714 2829299
Fax: +9714 2828767
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.strategic.ae
May25-28 – interzum 2011Cologne International Expocentre
Cologne, Germany
Tel: + 49 1805 0770 50
Fax: + 49 2218 2199 1
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.interzum.de
30 May-3 June – Ligna Hannover 2011Hannover, Germany
Tel: +49 511 89 32126
Fax: +49 511 89 31263
Web: www.ligna.de/homepage_e
July 7-10 – InterwoodTaipei World Trade Center
Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: +886 22725 5200
Fax: +886 22757 6245
Web: www.biztradeshows.com/taitra/
20-23 – AWFSMandalay Bay Convention Center
Las Vegas, USA
Tel: +1 702-322-5700
Web: http://awfsfair.org/?option=com_content&
view=article&id=326&Itemid=156
SepteMber 14-17 – FMC ChinaShanghai New Int’l Expo Center
Shanghai, China
Shanghai CMP Sinoexpo Int’l Exhibition Co., Ltd
Tel: +86 21 64371178
Fax: +86 21 64370982
Web: www.bvents.com/event/329714-
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22-25 - ASEANWOOD WOODTECH 2011Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Trade-Link Management Services Sdn Bhd
Tel: +603 7842 9863
Fax: +603 7842 7863
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.tradelink.com.my/woodtech
OctOber 12-15 – VietnamWoodSaigon Exhibition & Convention Center
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Tel: +886-2-26596000 Ext. 322
Fax: +886-2-26597000
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.linkage-vn.com/hcm/wood/
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