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Patent for Intelligent Extinguishing Automation GreCon IEM
Above: The GreCon IEM (Intelligent Extinguishing Module)
The European Patent Office has granted Fagus-GreCon intellectual property rights for the GreCon IEM (Intelligent Extinguishing Module).
By enhancing its proven extinguishing automation with the unique Intelligent Extinguishment Technology, the fire prevention specialist
PAGED Plywood makes changes to management board
Polish plywood manufacturer PAGED Plywood SA, one of the largest plywood manufacturers in Europe, is undergoing significant changes. As of April 1, 2025, Marek
Janke, previously vice- president of the management board responsible for commercial affairs and transformation, has taken over as president of the management board and CEO. Mr Janke is an experienced executive with a strong track record in building global brands and leading strategic transformations in the industrial sector. Joining the board is
been with the company for
18 years – starting as a packer and most recently serving as international sales director. He takes on full responsibility for sales and marketing across the organisation.
The previous president,
led the company through a
dynamic period of change and market challenges over the past six years, has assumed
the role of vice-chairman of the supervisory board of PAGED Plywood SA. Also effective from April 1, the role of export sales director has been taken up by Stanislav Podlucky, who has been with the company for seven years and was previously responsible for sales in key European markets.
on solid foundations – nearly
100 years of manufacturing expertise, breakthrough technologies developed at Paged LabTech, and plywood as a sustainable material of the future,” said Marek Janke.
belongs to products with the
highest technical parameters, intelligent solutions, and a conscious approach to the environment.” The company has built and
continues to expand one of the most advanced research and development centres in Europe and globally – Paged LabTech. It is here that the fire- and water-resistant plywood DryGuard FR and the ultra-durable RockPly were developed.
has expanded its spark extinguishing systems with advanced monitoring and diagnostic capabilities. Fagus-GreCon says that by utilising intelligent sensor technology, the innovative extinguishing system not only detects water flow but also monitors flow pressure, electrical parameters, and temperatures, identifying early signs of wear to enable predictive maintenance. GreCon IEM supports manufacturers across industries in reducing unplanned downtime in
potentially flammable environments while significantly enhancing operational safety. At the same time, the company says the optimised and reduced extinguishing water volume minimises the environmental impact in the event of an unexpected incident. In its expandable
configurations, the system also offers micro-leak detection and an integrated frost monitoring function, ensuring uninterrupted operation even in low temperatures.
Kronospan to produce sawn timber with acquisition of Romania sawmill
Global wood-based panel manufacturing giant Kronospan will now produce sawn timber products for the first time following the acquisition of Ziegler Group’s
Kronospan announced on March 3 that it had agreed to
plant in a move which ensures
the continuity of operations at the facility, safeguarding 500 local jobs following the insolvency of Ziegler Holding GmbH at the end of 2024. The acquisition agreement was signed on March 1, with the transaction expected to be finalised by the middle of this year, pending regulatory approvals. “As part of its strategy
to enhance its product offerings, Kronospan will now incorporate sawn timber products into its global portfolio,” the company said in statement. “As a new addition,
sawn timber products will complement the company’s existing production of wood-based panels, including particleboard (PB), medium-
density fibreboard (MDF), and oriented strand board (OSB) at
and Brasov.
“Furthermore, Kronospan plans to invest in modernising
enhance its production capabilities,” the company statement continued. Kronospan said the
investment highlighted its ongoing commitment to Romania as an attractive and competitive hub for wood products production. Kronospan has had a presence in Romania since 1998.
The company has invested
over €600m in the country and currently operates two production plants in Brasov
(PB and MDF boards), a
logistics centre in the Port of Constanta, and several wood collection and recycling centres across Romania. The products are used both domestically and are exported to 75 countries worldwide, including regions such as Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas.
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