AUSTRIA - The Egger Group, one of the main wooden panel manufacturers in the world, reported a turnover of EUR 4.13 billion for the 2023/2024 financial year, reflecting a challenging economic environment. Despite a 7.1% decrease from the previous year and an 18.1%...
CHILE – Masisa, an acknowledged wooden panel manufacturer, has unveiled an innovative direct sales strategy for Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.
USA – Martco LLC has successfully launched its third multi-opening OSB line from Dieffenbacher at its Corrigan, Texas plant.
ECUADOR – Novopan, a leading Ecuadorian manufacturer of wooden panels, recently hosted a visit from Minister of Production Sonsoles García and her team as part of a six-year investment contract.
MEXICO – Proteak, Mexico’s largest forestry company, reported its results for the second quarter of 2024 (2Q-2024).
CANADA – The Board of Directors of Tafisa Canada has recently begun the search for a new CEO to succeed Mr. Louis Brassard.
CHILE – On July 3, the FSC Forest Management follow-up audit (FSC-C108276), conducted by the Soil Association certification house, was successfully completed.
TURKEY – Kastamonu Entegre, a global leader in wood-based panels, is enhancing sustainability with substantial investments in renewable energy.
VIETNAM – On June 3rd, Mekong Wood MDF Joint Stock Company achieved a significant milestone by producing its first board at its new facility in Cam Khe district, Phu Tho province.
CHILE – In a recent extraordinary session, the board of directors of Maderas Arauco S.A. approved plans to establish and operate an oriented strand board (OSB) manufacturing line within the Trupán Complex.
LUXEMBOURG – Kronospan Luxembourg S.A. recently announced the successful production of its inaugural panel of particleboard (PB) crafted entirely from 100% recycled wood.
ECUADOR – Dieffenbacher has secured an important order from Novopan del Ecuador for a 30 MW energy plant featuring reciprocating grate technology to burn waste wood.
