wood exporters wary about surging tariff pressures

Wood exporters wary about surging tariff pressures

Wood businesses are closely monitoring market developments to swiftly craft solutions in response to volatile tariff policies on a global scale.
hawaexpo 2025 furniture fair to open in ho chi minh city

HawaExpo 2025 furniture fair to open in Ho Chi Minh City

HawaExpo 2025, a fair for Vietnamese-made furniture and wooden products for export, will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from March 5-7.
export turnover of timber and wooden products remains on strong footing

Export turnover of timber and wooden products remains on strong footing

The recovery in global demand will fuel the robust growth of timber and wooden exports in 2025.
wood industry eyes positive signals in early 2025

Wood industry eyes positive signals in early 2025

Figures from Foreign Trade Agency under Ministry of Industry and Trade show that Vietnam’s export value of wood and wood products in the first half of January reached $738.8 million, a 15.6 per cent jump on-year.
nz safety blackwoods cuts annual cycle count time by 50 with manhattan scale

NZ Safety Blackwoods Cuts Annual Cycle Count Time by 50% with Manhattan SCALE™

NZ Safety Blackwoods, a leading industrial safety, engineering and workplace supplies provider, has successfully implemented Manhattan Associates' (NASDAQ: MANH ) warehouse management solution, Manhattan SCALE, in two of its New Zealand based distribution centres (DCs).
getting ready for the eus regulation on deforestation

Getting ready for the EU’s regulation on deforestation

Deforestation is a global concern. Almost 90 per cent of deforestation worldwide is caused by agricultural expansion. And a significant share of the agricultural commodities driving deforestation - such as cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya, and wood - are traded internationally.
ridgewood infrastructure announced 12 billion final close for fund ii significantly surpassing its target

Ridgewood Infrastructure Announced $1.2 Billion Final Close for Fund II, Significantly Surpassing Its Target

Ridgewood Infrastructure, a leading investor in essential infrastructure in the U.S. lower middle market, today announced the final close of its second fund, Ridgewood Water & Strategic Infrastructure Fund II LP, with $1.2 billion in capital commitments, significantly surpassing its $1 billion target.
ridgewood infrastructure announces sale of sienergy regulated utility

Ridgewood Infrastructure Announces Sale of SiEnergy Regulated Utility

Ridgewood Infrastructure, today announced the successful sale of its 80% interest in SiEnergy to Northwest Natural Holding Company.
rosy outlook for kitchen cabinet firms

Rosy outlook for kitchen cabinet firms

Exports of Vietnam’s wood products reached $7 billion in the first eight months of 2024, up 21.5 per cent on-year. Gregoire Mercie, regional commercial director at Wood Finishes & Adhesives at AkzoNobel Asia, spoke to VIR's Thanh Van bout the innovation and creativity needed by Vietnamese firms to sustain their competitive edge.
vietnam wood exports break barriers to exceed targets

Vietnam wood exports break barriers to exceed targets

Vietnam's wood industry has swum against the current and achieved its export target through efforts to expand markets, change business strategies, and leverage opportunities from trade promotion exhibitions.
vietnam agricultural exports surge in us market

Vietnam agricultural exports surge in US market

Vietnam's agricultural exports to the US have surged, driven by strong demand and impressive growth in key sectors such as wood products, seafood, and other agricultural products, showcasing a strong recovery and expanding opportunities.
akzonobel wood finishes at forefront of quality and sustainability in furniture industry

AkzoNobel Wood Finishes at forefront of quality and sustainability in furniture industry

AkzoNobel’s Wood Finishes Division is at the forefront of transforming Vietnam’s wood and furniture industry towards sustainability with its high-quality products and innovative solutions.
meeting gas demand crucial for growth

Meeting gas demand crucial for growth

Vietnam's economic growth depends on investment in gas infrastructure and essential policy reforms as the demand is set to grow at an average of 12 per cent annually, potentially tripling by the mid-2030s, according to research by data and analytics company Wood Mackenzie released in early-September.
wood sector sees growth despite challenges

Wood sector sees growth despite challenges

Figures from the Vietnam General Department of Customs show that as of August 15, Vietnam earned $9.5 billion from the export of wood and wooden items, reaching 67 per cent of the full-year plan.
intl woodworking machinery expo opens in binh duong province

Int’l woodworking machinery expo opens in Binh Duong province

A wide range of wood products and cutting-edge technologies in the wood industry are being showcased at the Binh Duong International Woodworking Machinery Exhibition that opened in the southern province on August 8.