BRAZIL – Duratex, the largest manufacturer of wood panels in Brazil, reported consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter (4Q-2019) of BRL 1,486.2 million, reflecting an increase of 17.6 percent over the same period from last year.

CANADA – Uniboard, a North American leader in the design and manufacture of decorative composite wood panels (TFL), announced the launch of Nexos, its new exterior panel.

CANADA – Norbord Inc., a global leader in OSB production reported Adjusted EBITDA of USD 138 million for the full-year 2019 compared to USD 724 million in record year 2018.

UK – Kronospan, a global leader in wooden panels manufacturing, is investing € 200 million in its site in Chirk, Wales as part of its Vision 2020 program.

USA – Freres Lumber Co, Inc. is the first U.S. company to install and operate the Taihei Horizontal Press Model P25-AB, a horizontal hot press for laminating plywood after the gluing and prepressing processes.

FRANCE – Garnica has been awarded Best Spanish Company in France in 2019 by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in France, (COCEF) as part of the 133rd COCEF awards.

Duratex is among the 150 largest companies in the Valor 1000 ranking

BRAZIL – Duratex receives another recognition, reaffirming its prominent position in the market: its participation in the Valor 1000 ranking, which features the largest companies in Brazil.

SPAIN – Sonae Arauco will be present at FIMMA – Maderalia 2020, the International Fair of Technology, Materials and Components for Furniture, Interior Design and Projects.

GERMANY/ITALY – A relevant and strategic agreement between Saviola Group (Italy) and the majority shareholder of Nolte Holzwerkstoff Gmbh & Co. Kg (Germany, known on the market as Rheinspan) was signed on Friday, December 27th in Frankfurt, establishing Saviola Holding’s will enter equally to capital of the German company.

Tecnotabla participates in MEM Industrial 2020

MEXICO – In addition to its stand on the show, Tecnotabla, the first manufacturer of MDF and sustainable laminated panels in Mexico will be present at the MEM Industrial 2020 fair, with academic conferences and the support of different activities, including the Makathon Makers for Good.

AUSTRIA – The Egger Group, has completed the first half of its financial year 2019/2020 with a consolidated turnover of EUR 1.48 billion and a turnover increase of 3.4 % as compared to the previous year.

BRAZIL – The Eucatex perforated panel is an excellent choice for those looking to combine organization and décor in one element.