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Reforestation projects linked to wood and pellet production

In Italy, sustainable forest management and biomass production are closely linked to reforestation projects, which aim to create a balance between forest exploitation and the regeneration of natural resources. Organisations such as Aiel, Mosaico Verde, Rete Clima and Boschi E.ON are at the forefront of these efforts, ensuring that forests, the source of wood and…

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Production innovations: black roasted pellets

Black roasted pellet technology marks a revolution in the production of biomass for stoves and boilers. Through a process called torrefaction, wood waste and agricultural residues are transformed in a low-oxygen, high-temperature environment (200 °C – 300 °C). This process not only increases the energy density of pellets, but also improves their water resistance, making…

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The global pellet market between trends and forecasts

After price spikes in 2022 due to international tensions and uncertainties over raw material supplies, the global pellet market is showing signs of stabilisation, with Europe and Italy at the centre of this development.   Price stabilisation and capacity growth The year 2022 was characterised by a surge in pellet prices, caused by geopolitical tensions…

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Biomass kitchens: advantages and benefits for sustainable cooking

Biomass cookstoves are an environmentally friendly and sustainable choice, using renewable biological materials such as wood, pellets, and agricultural residues. These renewable fuel sources not only help to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, but also help to decrease environmental impact. Below, we explore the main benefits of biomass cookstoves. Energy efficiency One of the most…

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Less consumption and more innovation: why choose biomass

The increasing popularity of biomass plants Recent statistics show a growing interest in biomass heating systems. 59% of people who purchased a new heating system opted for wood and pellet devices as a supplement to their existing heating systems. Among these choices, wood and pellet stoves dominate the market with a preference of 34% and…

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How to know when it’s time to replace your pellet stove

Typically, a pellet stove has an average lifespan of between 10 and 15 years, depending on the quality of the product and how well it is maintained. In fact, the longevity of the stove depends on the care with which it is maintained and the use of quality replacement parts. However, even the best pellet…

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Innovation, watchword of Progetto Fuoco 2024

INNOVATION, WATCHWORD OF PROGETTO FUOCO 2024   As part of the Innovation Village, the prize for the best technology in the industry will be awarded. A sector, that of biomass heating, that looks to the future with confidence, in the midst of the drive towards technological innovation and energy efficiency, and that will meet at…

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How the market for domestic wood biomass heating is changing

HOW THE MARKET FOR DOMESTIC WOOD BIOMASS HEATING IS CHANGING   The increase in biofuel prices over the last year has had significant effects on the market and on the motivations and drivers of potential customers’ purchase choices, as shown by the data of a survey on domestic heating conducted by SWG on behalf of…

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Firewood and wood chip price in April 2023

FIREWOOD AND WOOD CHIP PRICE IN APRIL 2023   With regard to firewood, AIEL data show an increase in price compared to the previous year, depending on the packaging (pallets or loose) and the degree of seasoning (or water content) that determines the quality class of this biofuel. The price recorded in April for firewood…

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Pellet price in April 2023 falls again

PELLET PRICE IN APRIL 2023 FALLS AGAIN   During the first part of 2023, the reduction in consumer pellet prices continued, after a year of increases. Surveys in April 2023 carried out by AIEL – the Italian Agroforestry Energy Association – show that, after a turbulent year, the price of pellets has returned to levels…

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Progetto Fuoco: from Piemmeti to Veronafiere

PROGETTO FUOCO: FROM PIEMMETI TO VERONAFIERE   In recent weeks, the merger by incorporation of Piemmeti SpA – a company 100% owned by Veronafiere – into the parent company Veronafiere SpA, which was resolved last December by the Shareholder’s Meeting of Veronafiere, is being completed. This operation is part of the rationalization plan of the companies of the…

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Innovation, watchword of Progetto Fuoco 2024

INNOVATION WATCHWORD OF PROGETTO FUOCO 2024 Appointment at Verona Exhibition Centre from 28 February to 2 March 2024 A sector, that of biomass heating, that looks to the future with confidence, in the midst of the drive towards technological innovation and energy efficiency, and that will meet at Progetto Fuoco, the most important world trade-show in…

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At Progetto Fuoco the award “Fire Observer Prize X” returns

AT PROGETTO FUOCO THE AWARD “FIRE OBSERVER PRIZE X” RETURNS Nominate your products for the most important design award for stoves and fireplaces Once again this year, at Progetto Fuoco (Veronafiere, 28 February – 2 March 2024) the «FIRE OBSERVER PRIZE X», the Award for Design stoves and fireplaces conceived and curated by Danilo Premoli, in collaboration with…

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Stoves and pellets, boom in online searches: +25%

STOVES AND PELLETS, BOOM IN ONLINE SEARCHES: +25% THE PEAK IN VALLE D’AOSTA, VENETO, SARDINIA AND CALABRIA COUNTDOWN TO THE ITALIA LEGNO ENERGIA TRADE FAIR From 9 to 11 March in Arezzo the only Italian event in the sector   Stoves and pellets are the focus of interest for Italians this winter, from north to…

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Italia Legno Energia – 9-11 March 2023 – Fiera di Arezzo

The 4th edition of Italia Legno Energia will be held at the Arezzo Fairground from Thursday 9 to Saturday 11 March 2023 Italia Legno Energia, with over 200 exhibitors and 20,000 visitors from all Italian regions, is the most important trade fair, in terms of size and audience, in the year when Progetto Fuoco is…

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Progetto Fuoco repeats the 60,000 attendees of 2020

PROGETTO FUOCO RETURNS TO PRE-COVID LEVELS AND REPEATS THE ATTENDANCE FIGURES OF 2020 WITH 32% OF OPERATORS FROM ABROAD «A SECTOR AND A TRADESHOW IN GOOD HEALTH»»   Raul Barbieri, General Manager of Piemmeti: «In these days we have breathed great confidence from operators and exhibitors. On our side, the satisfaction is great because we…

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The PELLET BOOK is born, a new guide for large retailers

The PELLET BOOK is the new guide reserved for buyers and operators of the large-scale retail trade containing everything they need to know before buying pellets and combustible products derived from wood. The guide, realized by Progetto Fuoco in collaboration with AIEL and Brico Magazine, will contain the differences between the different types of pellets…

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New rules for visiting Progetto Fuoco

With the termination of the emergency state on the 31st March, some novelties have been introduced.   No more certification will be required to access the fairground in occasion of Progetto Fuoco: Now, it is no more mandatory to present the COVID-19 Green Certificate, nor to carry out test swabs to visit Progetto Fuoco 2022 However, the requirements…

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Progetto Fuoco “opens” to the outdoors and to the garden

Progetto Fuoco opens a focus on the world of outdoor and garden in collaboration with AICG (Italian Association of Garden Centers) and with the presence of leading companies in the market. Outdoor and garden will be at the center of the new edition of «Progetto Fuoco» (4-7 May 2022, fiera di Verona): in fact, thanks…

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Progetto Fuoco Innovation Village 2022 Program

Progetto Fuoco Innovation Village 2022 Program   Wednesday May, 4th  9.30 a.m. → Communication training (tips for startups for an effective promotion)  11.30 a.m. → Official opening Progetto Fuoco  3.00 p.m. → Opening Innovation Village (short pitch of the competing startups and speech by Diego Basset, president of Rir M3Net)   Thursday May, 5th  11.00…

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A hackathon at Progetto Fuoco

Sponsors: Edilkamin, Palazzetti, La Nordica-Extraflame The future of biomass heating is in the hands of young (innovators). On Thursday, May 5, during Progetto Fuoco 2022, a hackathon will be held inside the halls of the Fiera di Verona, a one-day “marathon of ideas” in which students, startuppers and researchers, divided into six teams, will work…

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Die neuen Termine vom 4. bis 7. Mai 2022

Piemmeti hat im Einvernehmen mit den Produktionssektoren und in Übereinstimmung mit den Entscheidungen der anderen großen europäischen Messeveranstalter angesichts der weltweiten Zunahme von Ansteckungen den Termin der Progetto Fuoco von Mittwoch, dem 4. auf Samstag, den 7. Mai 2022 verlegt. Mehr darüber erfahren Sie in diesem Video von: Raul Barbieri | Generaldirektor von Progetto Fuoco…

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Les nouvelles dates | 4-7 mai 2022

Piemmeti, en accord avec les secteurs de production et en accord avec les choix faits par les autres principaux organisateurs d’expositions européens, compte tenu de l’augmentation des contagions au niveau mondial, a modifié la date de Progetto Fuoco, en la reportant du Mercredi 4 au Samedi 7 Mai 2022. Découvrez-en plus dans cette vidéo par:…

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Present your new products on the Progetto Fuoco WEB-GALLERY

In the Progetto Fuoco WEB-GALLERY the preview of the new products of the leading companies in the biomass heating market.   Having an updated profile on the Progetto Fuoco WEB-GALLERY with photos and product descriptions guarantees visibility on the portal, on Progetto Fuoco promotional channels and on all national and international media involved in our…

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The new dates | May 4-7, 2022

Piemmeti, in agreement with the production sectors and in line with the choices made by the other main European exhibition organizers due to the increase in Covid contagions at global level, has changed the dates of Progetto Fuoco, rescheduling it from Wednesday 4 to Saturday 7 May 2022. Find out more in this video by:…

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Progetto Fuoco 2022: news and tips

The most important trade fair in the world The collection of exhibitors still continues and Progetto Fuoco will present 800 brands for 70,000 expected visitors, 7 halls on 130,000 square meters of exhibition space, more than 3,500 products on display, most of which are in operation, confirming the role of Progetto Fuoco as the most important…

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Progetto Fuoco is an in-person fair. We are ready for May 4th.

We were all very curious, and our curiosity has certainly been satisfied by the very extensive offer that each trade fair has organised. We are truly amazed by the number of available options, by being able to contact individuals and checking that they were “present” in the virtual rooms we entered, allowing us to chat…

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The impact of COVID-19 on ENplus® certified companies: survey results

Most ENplus® certified pellet producers and traders plan to change pellet price for end users   Press release: Brussels / 30.07.2020 The results of a survey conducted by the world leading certification scheme for wood pellets, ENplus®, found that 75% of the certified producers and traders have been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with…

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Piemmeti joins Bioenergy Europe

Since the beginning of this month Piemmeti, with Progetto Fuoco event, has become a member of Bioenergy Europe. Bioenergy Europe (previously known as AEBIOM) represents the political-institutional voice of European bioenergy. It aims to develop a sustainable bioenergy market based on fair trading conditions. Founded in 1990, Bioenergy Europe is an international non-profit organization, based in…

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Blucomb wins the Progetto Fuoco Give Me Fire Award

THE LOW EMISSION PELLET STOVE WHICH OPTIMISES BLUCOMB CARBON, A PROJECT CREATED FOR AFRICAN VILLAGES WINS THE PROGETTO FUOCO GIVE ME FIRE AWARD  The curtain comes down on the first edition of the contest dedicated to innovation in the wood and biomass sector, promoted by Progetto Fuoco and Blum in association with AIEL. The public prize…

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