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‘At 15, we're apt for the future'

Started in 2006 with a team of just 10 people, Biesse India today includes more than 700 employees at its world-class manufacturing facilities in Bengaluru. It manufactures more than 1,800 woodworking machines annually and also exports different configurations to customers across 60 countries. Dhananjay Sardeshpande caught up with Mr Sayeed Ahmed, CEO of Biesse India, to find out what the last 15 years have meant to him in terms of being recognized as a professional company that is driven by knowledge, expertise, focus on customer service and its sustainable approach to business.

What are ‘hard' and ‘soft' woods?

‘Technical Matters’ is the first in a number of technical articles that are designed to inform the reader about different aspects and properties of timber as a material, before discussing different processing methods such as kilning and finishing, and describing North American hardwoods in more detail along the way. Read on to find out how wood is formed, the fundamental differences between hardwoods and softwoods, and their different growing regions around the world.

Slaying myths about timber use

An architectural engineer, Mr Pablo van der Lugt took the audience on a journey through the centuries and into the future, showcasing the potential of timber construction and rectifying prevailing myths.

India Toy Fair a ‘booster dose'

The global market size (revenue) for toys is estimated to reach US$ 131 billion in 2025 with a CAGR of 4% (2020-2025).

Canadian Wood shows how to walk the talk

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A game-changer for upholstery

Mr Mariusz Strózak, upholstery expert, started his career in the furniture industry in 1998. Since 2004 he has been working with adhesives for the foam industry, the last years as an adhesives expert. He knows what is important for adhesives in upholstered furniture and why the demands on bonding are especially high in this industry.

Covid-Proof Outdoor Benches From US Hardwoods

‘Please Sit Here’ challenged three prominent Emirati designers to develop versatile public seating solutions in thermally-modified American hardwoods, which were featured at the Dubai Design Week, 2020.

Finland looks to feeding India market

Wood from Finland recently organised a webinar featuring industry experts from Finland and India to bring in their perspectives on the opportunities for certified softwood timber from the north European exporting country.

Inspired Craftsmanship

Driven by divine design, Anuradha Timber International has given a new lease of life to traditional woodcarvers and temple artisans from Tamil Nadu, for a megaproject on the outskirts of Hyderabad

Building automation is preventive healthcare

Today, there is growing awareness that the quality of air we breathe has a significant impact on our health and productivity. Commercial buildings are becoming clean in order to maintain the health of the people who live, work and play in them.

Have Wood? We'll Floor You!

Wood is known to be a natural material for construction of homes; comes with several hygienic, psychological and economic benefits; is carbon-neutral; and can be sustainably harvested. What better material can we think of for our interiors – especially in these Covid-19 times – at home, offices and other spaces? Dhananjay Sardeshpande spoke with Mr Aashish Poojari, Managing Director of Havwoods International – and other leading suppliers and experts – to find out what lies in store for this future-proof material for flooring. Read on:

Thermally treated ash makes a modern home

American architecture studio, Haus, has completed a countryside home in Indiana that comprises interlocking boxes clad in ash, concrete and cement board.

Floored by Malaysian timbers

Its beauty comes with age, while its warmth and texture are almost eternal.

Ultimtec has no solvents, chemical reagents

BerryAlloc, a leading French parquet manufacturer, has always prioritised sustainable development by using naturally sourced materials and renewable resources.

3,00,000 shades to choose from HKS 1835

Wooden floors are the ‘in’ thing today: the rich colours, the warmth under-foot, the natural sheen and the endless choice makes wooden flooring a favoured option against traditional surfaces like tiles, marble, stone, etc.

Fresh focus now on ‘Make in India' brand

Holytek began with exporting woodworking machinery more than 30 years ago. Its goal has always been playing ‘made in Taiwan’ ambassador to the rest of the world, says Mr George Koo, General Manager-Sales. An India veteran, he adds that Holytek is now a one-stop shop for woodworking machinery and components. Read on…

State-of-the-art panel handling

Eurotech, a leading handling and transport solutions provider in the field of vacuum tube lifters, has come out with two new versions of the eT-Lift tube lifter for quickly, easily and flexibly lifting, stacking or moving wood panels.

Titanium-Cobalt carbide saw blades from Freud

With more than 55 years’ expertise and manufacturing know-how, the Italianheadquartered Freud is a worldwide leader in the cutting tool industry. It has what is considered one of the most modern product development research centers for cutting tools in Europe.

Sweden publishes strict building norms

The first country in the world to pass an environmental protection act in 1967, Sweden also hosted the first United Nations conference on global environment in 1972.

Norway designs a futuristic furniture factory

Norwegian public opinion is highly sensitive to environmental issues, and there is a wide range of laws regulating various aspects of environmental policy and the use of natural resources, including specific laws on building regulations, pollution controls, environmental protection and more.

Born in Canada, Made in India!

Forestry Innovation Consulting India, better known as Canadian Wood, is rekindling interest in wooden architecture in India and supporting furniture manufacturers with knowhow

Otis moves to higher caution

The US based entity Otis, is the world’s leading company for elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service.

Road to recovery

We at WoodNews hope that you have utilised the time during the recent Covid-19 lockdown and the gradual “unlocking” of social and business restrictions to do some thorough introspection on your product line and marketing strategy;

Hi-tech in action at SCM ‘Live Show'

More than 4,000 “on-line” guests from 100 countries took part in the live streaming event from 30 June to 2 July in Rimini

Finnish lab has coating to kill Covid-19

Leading chemical binding expert, Affix Labs, has harnessed its global experience in disease prevention to create the first long-lasting surface treatment proven to kill Covid-19.

A ‘Novel' alternative to marine plywood

Pune-based Sleek Boards has introduced ‘Novel Board’ a cost-effective alternative to plywood in India. The major shortcomings of engineered panels – such as particle board and medium-density fibre (MDF) boards – of thickness swelling, is now overcome by using Novel Board.

Machinery makers, traders launch association

Top woodworking technology and machinery suppliers across the country have come together to set up the Indian Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers’ and Traders’ Association (IWMMTA), a non-profit association, for the professional advancement of the sector.

Lawyer Ramesh on Telangana forest panel

The Telangana government has named Mr Ramesh B. Vishwanathula, a Hyderabad-based senior advocate, to a seven-member committee set up to study and recommend suitable amendments to the Telangana Wood-Based Industries (Regulation) Rules, 2016.

Hettich adds another factory near Indore

Group’s annual global sales in 2019 soar to US$ 1.2 billion

Engineering for better doors

Sauerlaender Spanplatten GmbH of Germany is the world’s largest producer of door components and a leader in supplying tubular and solid filler cores for the door manufacturing industry in more than 90 countries. Its owner, Mr Hubertus Flötotto, recently passed on the baton to his daughter, Ms Dorothee Flötotto. WoodNews spoke to the new Managing Director about carrying forward the 70-year-old family business.