SPAIN – With the nine scholarships awarded this October, there are now 45 students to whom Garnica has financed their postgraduate studies at the University of La Rioja in the last five years.

CHILE – Masisa S.A. communicated as an essential fact on September 29 that it has proceeded to redeem the Series L Bonds and the Series N Bonds whose holders validly accepted the corresponding voluntary redemption option.

PORTUGAL – FSC® Friday, a business forum created by the Forest Stewardship Council®, takes place every year to highlight the importance of responsible forest management and the role of FSC® in this area.

USA – After a two-year construction period, Egger has started production at its new wood-based materials plant in Lexington, North Carolina, USA.

BRAZIL – On September 17, Duratex‘s innovative initiatives were recognized, winning the Valor Inovação award.

LITHUANIA – In September 4th, a record breaking investment in Lithuania has been presented in Akmenė – VMG (Vakarų Medienos Grupė) officially opened one of the largest particleboard factories in Europe, with the investment reaching a total of EUR 146 million.

CANADA – Uniboard, the North American leader in design and decorative composite wood panel (TFL) manufacturing, announces the company’s first live virtual launch on September 23, 2020.

BRAZIL – Duratex announced the full acquisition of Viva Decora.

CHILE – Masisa S.A., a Chilean manufacturer of wooden boards, presented its financial results for the period ended June 30, 2020.

U.S. – Leading forest products manufacturer Arauco North America announced the launch of its completely redesigned website.

BRAZIL – Eucatex, one of the largest manufacturers of wooden panels in Brazil, with operations also in the paint and varnish, laminated flooring and doors segments, announced its results for the 2nd quarter of 2020 (2Q-2020).

CHILE – Arauco, one of the largest forestry companies in the world, reported sales revenue of USD 1,049.9 million during the second quarter of 2020 (2Q-2020), a drop of 22.3 percent compared to the second quarter of 2019 (USD 1,351.6 million).