PERU – In the first quarter of 2024 (1Q-2024), imports of particleboard (PB/MDP) to Peru reached a total value of USD 32.11 million, representing a significant decrease of 21.4% compared to the same period in 2023 (USD 40.86 million). Novopan Peru remained the...
ITALY – The Italian government, through the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy, has allocated over 13 billion euros for the “Transition 5.0 Plan” in 2024/2025. This investment aims to boost digitization and environmentally friendly systems,...
ECUADOR – Aglomerados Cotopaxi, a well-known producer of wood panels, is the first company in Ecuador to be verified as Carbon Negative, making a significant contribution to sustainable development. The Carbon Negative verification was the result of a carbon...
USA – Owens Corning has completed its USD 3.9 billion acquisition of Masonite International Corporation, a global leader in interior and exterior doors. “This acquisition strengthens our market position in building materials,” said Brian Chambers, CEO of...
GERMANY – The Homag Group’s sales declined 14.1% in the 1Q-2024 due to last year’s significant drop in demand. “Business development in the first three months of 2024 is in line with our expectations,” said CEO Dr. Daniel Schmitt. “Despite a slight...
