CHILE – Arauco’s sales revenues reached USD 1,761.6 million during the first quarter of 2022 (1Q-2022), a 30.8% increase compared to the 1Q-2021 (USD 1,346.7 million).
Arauco suspends operations at seven production units due to blockades
CHILE – Arauco, one of the world’s largest forestry companies, announced its decision to halt operations at seven production units.
Proteak (Tecnotabla) reports 1Q-2022 results
MEXICO – Proteak, Mexico’s largest forestry company, reported results for the first quarter of 2022 (1Q-2022).
10 years of Innovus Decorative Products
PORTUGAL – The wood-based materials manufacturer Sonae Arauco is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Innovus Decorative Products brand this year.
Solid 1Q-2022 for Masisa
CHILE – Masisa, the chilean wooden panel manufacturer, reported its results for the first quarter 2022 (1Q-2022).
Dexco’s sales grow 20.5% in 1Q-2022
BRASIL – Dexco, the largest producer of wood panels and sanitary ware and metals in the southern hemisphere, reported that sales revenue in the first quarter of 2022 (1Q-2022) grew at 20.5%, despite the fall in volumes shipped by the Wood and Deca divisions.
Ecuadorian Particleboard exports up 22.6% in February 2022
ECUADOR – Ecuadorian Particleboard (PB/MDP) exports maintained a double digit growth rate in February 2022.
Sonae Arauco subscribes first funding linked to sustainability performance
PORTUGAL – Sonae Arauco, one of the world’s largest wood solutions companies, has subscribed its first funding linked to its sustainability performance (Sustainability-Linked Loan), amounting to 184 million euros.
In-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of Pfleiderer Polska by Kronospan
BELGIUM – The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Pfleiderer Polska by Kronospan, under the EU Merger Regulation.
Despite logistical difficulties Eucatex closes 2021 on a positive note
BRAZIL – Eucatex , one of the largest manufacturers of wooden panels in Brazil, with operations also in the paint, varnish, laminated flooring, and doors segments, announced its results for the 4th quarter of 2021 (4Q-2021) and 2021.
Aglomerados Cotopaxi launches new collection “Vida 2022”
ECUADOR – Aglomerados Cotopaxi officially launched its new collection of designs called “Vida 2022”, a proposal that arises in times of pandemic, influenced by all the changes we have experienced in our daily lives, focusing on people and the importance of life, health, family and well-being.
Sonae Arauco launches wood solutions for sustainable construction
SPAIN – Sonae Arauco launched two sustainable and innovative solutions in wood fibre for roof and walls construction on the Iberian market in response to the growing demand for more sustainable, ecological and carbon neutral solutions in construction projects, thus reinforcing its commitment to contribute to a more sustainable economy and a more sustainable planet.