ECUADOR – Ecuadorian wood panel manufacturer Novopan has obtained ISO 50001 certification, confirming the successful implementation of an Energy Management System (EnMS) aligned with international standards. The certification enables the company to improve...
USA – Swiss Krono Group, a leading supplier of wood-based materials, has entered into an agreement to acquire the particleboard and engineered wood siding manufacturing facilities of Collins Pine Company in Klamath Falls, Oregon. This strategic...
GERMANY – German wood materials manufacturer Homanit will invest USD 250 million to open its first U.S. MDF production facility in Clarendon County, South Carolina, marking the area’s largest economic development project in 20 years. The plant is expected to...
UNITED KINGDOM – Kronospan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of wood-based panels , has officially inaugurated its new Design Centre in the heart of Clerkenwell, London’s premier design district. More than just a showroom, the centre serves as a creative...
PORTUGAL – On the eve of World Recycling Day, wood-based panel manufacturer Sonae Arauco announced a major milestone: the incorporation of 809,000 tons of recycled wood into its finished products in 2024, equivalent to 33% of its global production. This marks an...
BRAZIL – Eucatex, one of the largest producers of flooring, partitions, doors, MDP and MDF panels, wood fiber boards and paints and varnishes in Brazil, delivered a strong financial performance in the first quarter of 2025, with net sales reaching BRL 744.7 million,...
CHILE – Arauco posted revenues of USD 1,531.5 million for the first quarter of 2025 (1Q-2025), reflecting a 7.5% year-over-year decrease compared to the USD 1,654.9 million reported in the same period of 2024. The decline was mainly driven by reduced sales volumes in...
BRAZIL – Dexco reported a first-quarter 2025 (1Q-2025) net profit of BRL 83.8 million, a substantial 210.8% increase compared to BRL 27 million in the same period last year, despite declines in sales and operational margins. Total sales reached BRL 1.902 billion, a...
CHILE – Masisa reported a 4.9% year-over-year increase in sales for the first quarter of 2025, reaching USD 70.7 million compared to USD 67.4 million in the same period last year. Growth was mainly driven by the U.S. / Canada markets, where sales rose by 11.1% to USD...
ECUADOR – Aglomerados Cotopaxi has reached a new milestone in its sustainability efforts by obtaining the ISO 50001 certification for energy management, granted by SGS Ecuador. This achievement makes the company the first in Ecuador’s forestry and wood sector to meet...
ECUADOR – Ecuadorian wood panel manufacturer Novopan has been awarded the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025, one of the most prestigious global design honors, for its product Pelikano Toquilla. The award was presented in the Product discipline, under the Textiles, Wall and Floor...
USA – Roseburg Forest Products has made significant advancements across its plywood manufacturing operations, investing in cutting-edge equipment and process improvements aimed at boosting efficiency, product quality, and sustainability. Over the past five years, the...
