This month, Hannover Fairs Mexico and the Jalisco Furniture Manufacturers’ Association (Afamjal) announced that MEM-Industrial and Tecno Mueble Internacional have merged to become the leading platform for the wood and furniture processing industry, consolidating the entire value chain, from the forestry sector, machinery and suppliers to Industry 4.0 technologies applied to the woodworking and furniture...Continue Reading

In Mexico, according to figures from the National Forestry Commission (CONAFOR), around 5 million people belonging to indigenous communities live in forest ecosystems.Continue Reading

It is people who are responsible for 97% of forest fires in MexicoContinue Reading

The event was a confluence of new ideas and dialogue for those engaged in the woodworking and furniture industryContinue Reading

By Gregorio Aspeitia, Stiles Machinery Regional Sales Manager Many companies in Mexico, including those in the woodworking and furniture industries, have opted for lean manufacturing in a bid to become more competitive. The concept, which is focused on reducing waste and improving the efficiency of production processes, has been around for some time now.Continue Reading

The certification processes promoted by the FSC ensure forests are managed sustainably, preventing net losses and maintaining the diversity and balance of their ecosystems in the long termContinue Reading

MEM Industrial 2020 Promotes Woodworking and Furniture Industry in Mexico 200 leading brands from the forestry, woodworking and furniture industries will be participating in the event. CONAFOR and Reforestamos will be representing the forestry industry with sustainability and training initiatives. Winners of the Makers for Good @ MEM Industrial 2020 makeathon, the Furniture Design Awards...Continue Reading

German industry turned a corner when it began sophisticating its design processesContinue Reading

Technology doesn’t work in a vacuum; even automated machines need trained operatorsContinue Reading