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In recent years, the European pellet market has faced significant challenges, but 2024 marked a decisive turning point with a stabilisation that brought tangible benefits for both consumers and the industry. Overcoming the imbalances of previous years has allowed consumer prices to fall, making pellets an even more affordable home heating option than traditional fossil…
Registration is now open for the 15th edition of Progetto Fuoco, the trade fair that will return to Verona from 18 to 21 February 2026 as the international benchmark for biomass heating systems. Progetto Fuoco will promote the entire supply chain: stoves, fireplaces, cookers and barbecues, boilers, large systems, flue systems and components and combustion…
Woody biomass remains one of the most promising solutions for domestic heating in Europe. According to a recent report by the European Commission, wood accounted for 66% of the total biomass used in member countries in 2023. This figure underlines the growing importance of wood as a renewable and sustainable energy source, capable of meeting…
Pellets are an environmentally friendly and convenient solution for home heating due to their high heat output and low ash production. However, not all pellets are the same, and choosing a quality product can make all the difference in terms of efficiency and safety. Let’s see together how to recognise quality pellets through some key…
With the arrival of cold weather, the fireplace once again takes centre stage in domestic evenings, creating a warm and cosy atmosphere. However, to fully enjoy the benefits of a crackling fire, it is essential to keep the fireplace clean and in perfect condition. Regular cleaning not only ensures a cosy home environment, but also…
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…
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…
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…
Wood energy and energy transition Veronafiere renews partnership with Aiel for Italia Legno Energia and Progetto Fuoco in view of the next editions in 2025 and 2026 Veronafiere and AIEL, the Italian Agroforestry Energy Association, are also renewing their collaboration for the upcoming benchmark events dedicated to wood energy and the biomass heating sector.…
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…
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…
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…
THE USE OF PELLETS IN BARBECUE AN EFFICIENT AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY SOLUTION With the arrival of warm weather, the use of barbecues is becoming more and more frequent, so it is important to know all the options on the market. In addition to traditional charcoal or gas models, there is an equally effective and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Lignum – Verona Furniture District protagonist at Progetto Fuoco THE STOVE THAT LOOKS LIKE A TELEVISION AND THE ONE THAT FURNISHES THE HOUSE IN SUMMER PROGETTO FUOCO REWARDS DESIGN THE WINNERS OF «FIRE OBSERVER PRIZE X 2021» The companies Moretti Fire of Ripatransone (Ascoli Piceno) and Kalon of Tarquinia (Viterbo) were the two winners of…
The marathon of ideas was promoted with IUAV and SMACT HEAT, PURIFIED AIR, MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS. YOUNG TALENTS DESIGN THE FUTURE STOVE AT THE HACKATHON OF «PROGETTO FUOCO» Six teams of students, startuppers and researchers worked for a whole day to respond to the topics proposed by three leading companies in the sector: Edilkamin, La Nordica…
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…
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…
PROGETTO FUOCO AWARDS BEAUTY: «PRIZE X 2021» THE AWARD FOR DESIGN STOVES AND FIREPLACES Choosing the right stove or fireplace for your home is also a matter of design. Partnership between the event and the specialized blog «Fire Observer». The award ceremony at the Fair to be held from 4 to 7 May 2022 20th…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
The biomass heating sector turns on with a click — Progetto Fuoco WEB-GALLERY is the innovative platform where the biomass heating Community gathers to increase visibility and knowledge of the sector and guide the world of design, distribution and installation in the choices that best suit their needs. There are thousand of daily contacts thanks…
Progetto Fuoco 2022, as in the 2020 edition, accelerates towards the future with the Innovation Village, a set of initiatives to research the best Italian and European technological ideas and solutions in the sector to contribute to the goal of reducing product emissions, improve its efficiency and digitize the sector. Concrete and indispensable objectives for…
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…
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…
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…
