Maderas y Chapas Blanquer receives the Fevama Award for Business Career Achievement

Maderas y Chapas Blanquer, a Valencian company specializing in the marketing and processing of natural wood and veneers, has been recognized with the Fevama Award for Business Trajectory, an award granted by the Federation of Wood and Furniture Businesses of the Valencian Community https://fevama.es/es/ FEVAMA. This award recognizes the trajectory, the commitment to the sector […]
LENGA WOOD. Tierra de Fuego oak.

Lenga wood (Nothofagus pumilio), mainly from the southern region of South America, is highly valued for its properties and characteristics. Its versatility makes it a widely used resource in diverse applications, such as: Construction and carpentry Furniture 3. Interior decoration 4. Industry 5. Energy production 6. Outdoor use 7. Environmental restoration Outstanding properties of lenga: […]
SAMAN WOOD. The rain tree.

Saman wood, also known as ade wood, comes from the Samanea saman tree, a species of the Fabaceae family that grows in tropical regions of Latin America, especially in countries such as Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia and Brazil. This wood is known not only for its beauty, but also for its strength and versatility, qualities that […]
THE SHIP THROUGH HISTORY

We often come across reports on curiosities, many related to the role that wood has played throughout history. For example, if we think about what was the first vehicle in the history of the world, we may be surprised to learn that it was a boat. There are records that place them in Egypt in […]
WOOD IN THE FAULTS

As every year, when the month of March arrives, one of the most popular festivities in the world, “Las fallas de Valencia”, is approaching. This festival, named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is a source of pride for all Valencians as it brings together gunpowder, art and the origin of this festival, the Fallas […]
WOOD AND SPORT

Wood is a material that can be found in many areas of our lives and not only for its use in construction or furniture manufacturing. In this case, we are going to focus on its presence in sports, where it already has a long “career”. For many years, we have seen how wood has been […]
WOOD AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

With December and the cold weather come all those family customs and traditions where we get together with our loved ones and give our home a special touch for the arrival of Christmas. Although throughout history these holidays have been in a constant state of flux, one thing that never goes out of style is […]
APPLICATIONS / USES OF TEAK WOOD

Continuing our Blog dedicated to Teak wood ( Tectona Grandis ), we are going to talk about its ideal uses. Due to its excellent characteristics, it is ideal for the following uses: -Manufacture of high quality furniture. -Furniture and exterior carpentry. -Facade coatings. -Port infrastructure and bridges. -Torneados. One of the properties that make it […]
CITES, SDD, CoC, what is this?

As a continuation of our last BLOG, in which we commented on the importance of FSC and PEFC certifications, we believe it is also necessary to explain those acronyms linked in one way or another to these certifications, which are becoming more and more important in this exciting sector. We will focus on the Chain […]
WOOD AND THE IMPORTANCE OF ITS CERTIFICATION

Forests, ecosystems made up mostly of shrubs and trees, extend practically all over the planet, covering a third of the Earth’s surface. These environments play a vital role in our daily lives, as they not only alleviate the effects of climate change, but are also home to many animals, are a source of food, clean […]