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New coalition to press EU on circular bioeconomy and common vision
A new group of 14 EU trade associations including the providers of high-quality wood-based and board products, supported by EU forest owners, has launched a cross-sectoral coalition. The coalition’s aim is to present EU policymakers with an ambitious common vision ahead of 2030 and, going beyond, one leading to a transition towards a circular bioeconomy. The coalition, which includes the European Panel Federation (EPF), has made
publicly available a paper detailing common challenges, needs, and solutions. It is also supported by a further six associations linked to the forestry sector.
This is the broadest
coalition yet representing these value chains. Jointly, its members represent 3% of the EU’s GDP, €520bn in turnover, and 20% of its manufacturing companies. They are an integrated part of the EU bioeconomy, using local renewably-sourced materials, made and recycled
New Metro Ply Group plant produces first board
The Metro Ply Group has produced the first board on its new Siempelkamp particleboard plant at the Surat Thani site, Thailand. The new plant is the fifth Siempelkamp plant the company is now operating. Metro Ply Group, the
region’s largest particleboard producer, operates a total of four particleboard plants (three made by Siempelkamp) and five MDF plants (two made by Siempelkamp). The current project includes the forming and press line including a ContiRoll in 8ft x 40.4m
format, a cooling and stacking line and a board intermediate storage.
Siempelkamp subsidiary Büttner supplied the dryer and the energy plant. Pallmann, the size reduction specialist in the Siempelkamp Group, contributed the size reduction machines. Siempelkamp’s Belgian subsidiary Sicoplan took charge of planning the entire plant.
The greenfield project
started in May 2022 and will use rubberwood plantations around Surat Thani as feedstock raw material.
Eriez has announced the promotion of John Blicha to vice-president, global marketing and brand management.
in Europe, and using European technology. The coalition’s ambition will require consolidating the EU’s global leadership as a provider of sustainable and competitive alternative solutions for today, and innovative opportunities for tomorrow. Europe’s wood and fibre-based value chains are widely considered a laboratory for the future circular bioeconomy. “EPF is proud to be part of this coalition using nature-based products to
help realise Europe’s goal of net-zero climate neutrality,” said EPF chairman Martin Brettenthaler. “Wood-based panels
are integral to this journey using sustainable materials for furniture, construction, packaging and in multiple everyday applications. As a European global champion in this field, we urge policy makers to work with us to place industry, especially the circular bioeconomy, at the heart of this social, economic and environmental transition.”
Eriez promotes John Blicha Mr Blicha will spearhead
Eriez’ worldwide marketing and go-to-market sales strategies, according to president and CEO Lukas Guenthardt.
Mr Blicha joined Eriez in 2012 as marketing communications manager and served most recently as senior director, global marketing and brand management.
Above: John Blicha
Established in 1942, Eriez is a specialist in separation technologies. Its key technology areas include magnetic separation, flotation, metal detection and material handling equipment. The recycling industry is one of its markets.
Dexco shows resilience
Brazilian wood-based panels manufacturer Dexco (formerly known as Duratex) said the resilience shown by its wood division was the highlight of the Group’s year. Dexco said despite
Above: Kanatuch Piyasombatkul (managing director Metro Particle) and the Metro team with the first board
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suffering strong inflationary pressure and with demand slowing down compared to the previous year, the division managed to show a consistent
gain in market share amidst a scenario of industry falling sales and market retraction. Net revenue in 2022 ended above that achieved in 2021, which is a historic record for the division. The wood division ended the year with 2.87 million m3
down 7.7% on 2021. Q4 volumes were 9.2% lower than 4Q21.
of panels sold,
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