BRAZIL – In the first quarter of 2024 (1Q-2024), Dexco experienced a 13.1% annual growth in Net Sales Revenue compared to the same period in 2023, with improvements seen across all divisions, particularly in Wood.

USA – One year after announcing a USD 700 million investment, Roseburg Forest Products reports significant progress on two new plants in Dillard, Oregon.

CHILE – Masisa S.A. has released its financial results for the 1Q-2024.

MÉXICO – Proteak, Mexico’s leading forestry company, reported a 13.7% decrease in sales for the first quarter of 2024, with revenue from its MDF and Teak businesses totaling MXN 352 million.

USA – Garnica, a leading global manufacturer of premium, sustainable plywood, announced the opening of its first U.S. warehouse in Savannah, Georgia, in May, as part of its strategy to expand its presence in North America and improve customer service.

USA – Martco, LLC, the parent company of RoyOMartin, is set to invest over USD 30 million in high-tech equipment for its Allen Parish OSB plant, which serves the housing industry.

AUSTRIA – The Egger Group, one the largest wooden panel manufacturers in the world,  bids a fond farewell to Ulrich Bühler as he embarks on his well-deserved retirement at the end of April 2024.

ITALY – The Egger Group has secured a 60% ownership in Cartfer Urbania S.r.l., a leading recycling company situated in Urbania, Italy, at the core of the Italian furniture industry.

CHILE -The renowned Science Based Targets (SBTi) initiative – which seeks to commit companies to reducing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and thus reducing their impact on the environment – analyzed and validated Arauco’s commitments to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5ºC.

USA – Roseburg Forest Products recently announced Nadine Orozco’s promotion to Director of Strategic Business Development, effective March 18, 2024.

USA – IMA Schelling Group, a provider of systems for woodworking and board industries, announced  Roseburg Forest Products’ selection of IMA Schelling for their new MDF plant in Dillard, Oregon.

BELGIUM – The European Panel Federation (EPF) appoints Pablo Figueroa López as its new Chairman, succeeding Martin Brettenthaler.