GERMANY – Pfleiderer, one of Europe’s largest producers of wood-based panels, has once again been recognized for its brand strength, winning two German Brand Awards in 2025. The company was honored in the categories “Excellent Brands: Building...
USA – Steelcase Inc. , one of the largest global office furniture manufacturers, reported first quarter revenue of USD 779 million, up 7% year-over-year, with net income rising to USD 13.6 million from USD 10.9 million. The company’s organic growth also reached...
BRAZIL – Brazilian exports of particleboard / MDP fell by 15% in value from January to May 2025 (5M-2025), reaching USD 44.7 million compared to USD 52.6 million during the same period in 2024. China emerged as the top destination, increasing its imports...
CHILE – In an essential fact disclosed to the Financial Market Commission (CMF), Masisa S.A. reported that during a regular board meeting, the company’s president informed the board that GN Holding S.A., its controlling shareholder, had formally announced its...
COLOMBIA – Colombia’s plastic edgeband imports surged by 108.7% in the first quarter of 2025, reaching USD 2.63 million, compared to USD 1.26 million in the same period of 2024. Madecentro led the import rankings with USD 1.26 million, more than doubling...
