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Mass layoffs announced at Andritz Beutler AG in Willisau
Andritz Beutler AG, a manufacturer of production systems for the wood-based materials industry, has announced mass layoffs at its Willisau location. Specific numbers of affected jobs have not been communicated so far. The company develops and manufactures systems for chipboard, MDF and OSB productio…
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Venjakob promises double shift performance with new precision technology
Venjakob Maschinenbau from Rheda-Wiedenbrück is promoting a new machine solution that, according to the manufacturer, should enable double shift output with high precision. The announcement does not provide specific technical details about the precision technology implemented or machine types. A dou…
Schütte GmbH from Wallenhorst awarded IHK seal again
Franz Joseph Schütte GmbH from Wallenhorst has been awarded the IHK Quality Seal once again. The family business specializes in the manufacture of wood products and has built a reputation through consistently high standards. The repeated award demonstrates that the company sustainably meets its qual…
Schwanog reduces unit costs at SAFA through optimized machining tools
In times of rising production costs, tool selection becomes a decisive efficiency factor. Tool manufacturer Schwanog from Villingen-Schwenningen achieved measurable cost reductions for its customer SAFA – an example that demonstrates how well-designed machining technology directly impacts manufactur…
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190 Years of Weitzer Parquet: From Styrian Sawmill to Automotive Supplier
The Styrian family business Weitzer Parkett looks back on 190 years of company history and embodies a transformation that is symptomatic of the entire Central European timber industry: from mechanical round wood processing in the sawmill to high-precision parquet manufacturing to supplies for the au…
190 Years of Weitzer Parquet: From Sawmill to Automotive Supplier and Back
Since 1834, Weitzer Parkett has been processing wood in Styria – a timespan that only a few companies in the Austrian wood industry can boast. The anniversary falls during a phase in which the company is reorganizing after turbulent years and must answer the question of the future of traditional par…
Velux: Roof Window Portfolio for Timber Construction and Interior Finishing at a Glance
Danish manufacturer <a href="/manufacturers/velux">Velux</a> is one of the established system providers for timber construction projects with its roof windows and roof exits. While the brand has historically been known primarily for manually operated tilt-turn windows for residential buildings, the …
Blum in Furniture Manufacturing: Which Hardware Solutions Pay Off for Your Workshop?
As a carpenter or furniture manufacturer, you face a daily decision: which hardware offers the best value for money for your customers – and which saves you assembly time? <a href="/manufacturers/blum">Julius Blum</a> from Vorarlberg is one of the three leading hardware manufacturers in <a href="/ka…
Weitzer Parkett: Leadership Change in Austrian Sales Management
Weitzer Parkett from Weiz has filled its sales management position for the Austrian business anew. The parquet floor manufacturer is thus executing a change of leadership in the domestic sales organization. Details about the persons involved or the timing of the change have not yet been communicated…
Weitzer Parkett Terminates Employees in Weiz – Wood Industry Under Pressure
The parquet floor manufacturer Weitzer Parkett from Weiz (Styria) is cutting jobs in previously unknown numbers. The traditional company employs around 350 employees and produces multi-layer parquet as well as solid wood floors. The wave of layoffs comes during a phase of weak construction economy t…
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Blum presents REVEGO hardware system for multifunctional spaces
<a href="/manufacturers/blum">Julius Blum</a> has announced REVEGO, a fitting system for multifunctional space utilization. According to the manufacturer, the product targets smaller living spaces and flexible usage concepts. Blum has not yet communicated technical details regarding the load capacit…
Velux CXU: Flat roof window with emergency exit and smoke extraction
<a href="/manufacturers/velux">Velux</a> is expanding its flat roof window range with the CXU model, which was specifically designed for safety applications in stairwells. The window combines emergency exit functionality and smoke extraction in one unit – a combination that was previously unavailabl…
Mafell Expands Repair Service for Power Tools
Mafell is expanding its repair service offering for power tools. This move comes at a time when trade businesses are increasingly relying on longer usage cycles for their machines – driven by inflation and tightened sustainability requirements in building renovation. For manufacturers of professiona…
Hettich cancels planned wage increases – workforce reacts angrily
Furniture hardware manufacturer Hettich has cancelled planned wage increases for its employees. According to WDR, the management's decision is causing significant unrest among the workforce of the East Westphalian family business. The move demonstrates how the strained economic situation in the furn…
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Blum introduces PLICOBOX drawer with folding bottom for residential applications
Austrian hardware manufacturer Julius Blum is expanding its portfolio with PLICOBOX, a drawer system with an innovative folding bottom for living and bedrooms. Unlike the established kitchen solutions LEGRABOX and TANDEMBOX, the new system targets furniture with low…
Velux CXU: Flat roof window with emergency exit and smoke extraction
Velux is expanding its flat roof window range with the CXU model, which was specifically designed for safety applications in stairwells. The window combines emergency exit functionality and smoke extraction in one unit – a combination that was previously unavailabl…
Blum develops inward-opening cabinet doors
Austrian hardware manufacturer Julius Blum has developed a system for inward-opening cabinet doors. The solution allows fronts to be hinged on the inside of the cabinet body – an alternative to the classic external hinge. This opens up new design options for furnitu…
Blum Introduces ECODRILL: New Drilling Tool for Hinge Assembly
Julius Blum has launched the ECODRILL, a new drilling tool specially designed for hinge assembly. The tool is aimed at carpenters and furniture makers who install fittings on-site at construction sites or in workshops. The market launch comes at a time when the furn…
Blum expands service portfolio for furniture industry
Austrian hardware manufacturer Blum is expanding its service offerings for carpenters, furniture manufacturers and specialized retailers. The company combines personal consulting with digital services. The expansion of the service portfolio indicates a strengthened customer loyalty strategy – in a m…
Blum introduces EXPANDO T for thin furniture fronts
Julius Blum presents EXPANDO T, a hardware solution specifically designed for thin furniture fronts. The development from Vorarlberg responds to the ongoing trend toward minimalist kitchen designs, in which classic front thicknesses of 19 mm are increasingly being r…
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