BRAZIL – Eucatex, one of Brazil’s leading manufacturers of wooden panels released its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q-2023) and the full year 2023.

THAILAND – Thai MDF producer Wisewoods Co. Ltd. has commissioned Dieffenbacher to supply a Cebro MDF plant to expand its production capacity at the company’s headquarters in Khao Yoi in the province of Phetchaburi.

BELGIUM – Rui Correia, CEO of Sonae Arauco, joined the Forest-based Bioeconomy Dialogue initiated by the European Commission’s Executive Vice-President, Maroš Šefčovič, in Brussels.

USA – Roseburg Forest Products announced the permanent closure of its Missoula, Montana, particleboard plant on May 22, 2024.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Pfleiderer, a leading manufacturer of premium engineered wood products and laminates for kitchen, furniture, and construction applications, has established a sales representation at IFZA Business Park, DDP in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO).

CHILE – Opturion, a leading supply chain optimisation company, is delighted to announce that they have been awarded a contract by Arauco, a global manufacturer of forest products. This contract marks a significant milestone for Opturion and reinforces its commitment to working with innovative customers to increase productivity and efficiency.

BRAZIL – Dexco, Brazil’s largest wooden panel manufacturer, reported 4Q-2023 sales of BRL 1,948.7 million, marking a slight decline of 1.6% compared to the 4Q-2022, which stood at BRL 1,980.4 million.

CHILE – Masisa S.A. has released its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023.

CHILE – Arauco recorded a decline in sales revenue in 2023, totaling USD 6,011.8 million, representing a 15.4% decrease compared to the same period in 2022 (USD 7,102.1).

MEXICO – Proteak, Mexico’s largest forestry company, reported its results for the 4th quarter of 2023 (4Q-2023).

MEXICO – Arauco, a global leader in the manufacturing of wood based panels, recently commenced the second phase of construction of its plant in Zitácuaro, Michoacán. The total investment in this new MDF production line amounts to USD 200 million and is expected to generate 3,000 direct and indirect jobs in the region.

GERMANY – Sonae Arauco is advancing its sustainability goals by moving closer to carbon neutrality. As a global leader in wood-based solutions, the company is actively driving the industry’s transition towards sustainability.