USA – Hexion Inc. has sold its manufacturing site in La Grande, Oregon, to long-standing customer Kronospan, marking a strategic move for both companies. The transaction supports Kronospan’s plans to improve manufacturing efficiency while...
Egger Completes Wismar, Germany OSB Upgrade
GERMANY – Egger, one of the main global wooden panel manufacturers, has successfully completed the modernization of its oriented strand board (OSB) plant in Wismar, Germany, bringing the facility back into operation five days ahead of schedule after a 52-day...
Kronospan Wins Woody Award for Sustainable Black Line Boards
GERMANY – Kronospan has received the Wood Innovation Award (Woody Award) in the category “Innovation for greater corporate sustainability”, presented by the German Timber Trade Association (GDTR), for its Black Line boards. The award recognizes companies that...
Sonae Arauco Cuts GHG Emissions by 41% Since 2019
NETHERLANDS – Sonae Arauco has released its 2024 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Report, confirming a 41% reduction in total emissions since 2019 and a 38% decrease in carbon intensity per cubic meter produced. In 2024, total emissions across Scopes 1, 2...
Novopan Donates 1,000 Trees to Support Reforestation in Quito
ECUADOR – As part of its environmental responsibility strategy, Novopan, Ecuador donated 1,000 Eucalyptus globulus trees to the El Inga Landfill in Quito to support reforestation efforts during the rainy season. The initiative aligns with the company’s...
Eucatex Posts Strong 3Q-2025 Results with Higher Profit and Margin
BRAZIL - Eucatex reported total net revenue of BRL 798.3 million in 3Q-2025, a 3.1% increase compared to BRL 774.4 million in 3Q-2024, according to the company’s quarterly report. For the January–September 2025 period, total sales rose 10.6% year-on-year, totaling BRL...
Arauco’s Mexico Projects Face Delays
MEXICO – The investment projects of Arauco in Mexico continue to face setbacks, with the company confirming new delays in the construction of its MDF/HDF plant and the expansion of impregnation and laminating capacity at the Zitácuaro facility. Although...
Sonae Arauco Strengthens Sustainability Efforts
GERMANY – Around 50 Sonae Arauco employees in Meppen, together with their families, took part on 8 November in a local reforestation initiative, planting 1,000 young sessile oaks in a forest area near the plant. The effort—the first of its kind in the...
Dexco Reports Stable 9M-2025 Results Despite Market Pressures
BRAZIL – Dexco, Brazil’s largest wooden panel manufacturer, reported BRL 2.13 billion in sales for 3Q-2025, down 5.0% year-on-year, reflecting a weaker market environment and lower volumes. The Wood Division, the company’s main business, recorded BRL 1.41 billion, a...
Proteak Reduces Net Loss Despite Sharp Drop in Sales
MEXICO – Proteak, the main forestry company in Mexico, reported a significant decline in revenues for both the third quarter and the first nine months of 2025, reflecting weaker MDF and teak sales. However, the company managed to reduce its net...
Pelíkano Unveils 2026 Collection
ECUADOR – With a visual and tactile language designed to evoke emotion, Pelíkano, the flagship brand of decorative panels by Novopan, officially launched its 2026 collection, “Tiempo de Sentir (Time to Feel),” during Casas Project in Guayaquil. The event brought...
Pfleiderer Strengthens Asian Expansion with New Regional Offices
GERMANY – German wood-based panels manufacturer Pfleiderer has officially announced the establishment of its direct presence in Singapore and Greater China, marking a key milestone in its expansion strategy across Asia. Effective October 1, Hongyi Cai,...