WMF 2025 — China International Furniture Machinery & Woodworking Machinery Fair (Shanghai) — officially held during September 9-12, 2025 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai · Hongqiao).
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According to the NAHB, spiralling costs, high interest rates and economic uncertainty continue to act as headwinds on the housing sector. As a result, many potential buyers are opting to not pull the trigger.
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On August 1, 2025, German machine and plant manufacturer DIEFFENBACHER appointed Stefan Zipf, Head of the Wood Business Unit, to the company’s Management Board. Until March 1, 2026, Zipf will also transition into the role of Chief Technical Officer (CTO) while remaining Head of the Wood Business Unit.
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CIFM / interzum guangzhou 2026 is set to take place at the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou, China, from 28 to 31 March. The exhibition will cover an expansive area of 180,000 square meters, creating opportunities for connection and inspiration within the industry.
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According to thesun.my, it reported that Malaysia’s timber exports may gain a competitive edge in the US market due to higher tariffs imposed on regional rivals such as Vietnam and Indonesia.
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A spare parts warehouse in Bangkok opened in 2020 by German machine and plant manufacturer DIEFFENBACHER has been significantly expanded with the addition of a new office and more local employees to serve the needs of customers in Thailand and Southeast Asia.
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On18-20 June 2025, the exhibition'No.1Common'opens in Copenhagen to make the case for often-overlooked hardwood qualities and species in design. Three visionary designers are unveiling unique works at the festival's Material Matters fair, each championing a sustainable approach to material selection: 'use what nature provides'.
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As China halts timber imports from the US, Vietnam eyes an opportunity to boost its own timber intake for processing and re-export, reinforcing its position as a key player in the global wood furniture market, as reported by vietnamnews.vn.
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On April 29 and 30, partners in the EcoReFibre research project met at DIEFFENBACHER headquarters in Eppingen, Germany, to review progress and plan next steps toward developing processes for recycling end-of-life fiberboards and using recycled wood fibers to produce new fiberboards. Funded by the European Union with 12 million euros, the EcoReFibre (“Ecological solutions for recovery of secondary materials from post-consumer fiberboards”) research project includes 20 organizations from seven countries.
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The Japan Glued Laminated Timber Market is projected to reach approximately US$1.8 billion by 2034, up from US$1.3 billion in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5 percent during the forecast period from 2025 to 2034, reported by news.market.us.
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