USA – One year after announcing a USD 700 million investment, Roseburg Forest Products reports significant progress on two new plants in Dillard, Oregon.
Masisa Sales Down 17.9% in 1Q-2024
CHILE – Masisa S.A. has released its financial results for the 1Q-2024.
Proteak’s Sales Fall 13.7% in 1Q-2024
MÉXICO – Proteak, Mexico’s leading forestry company, reported a 13.7% decrease in sales for the first quarter of 2024, with revenue from its MDF and Teak businesses totaling MXN 352 million.
Garnica to Open Its First Distribution Facility in the U.S
USA – Garnica, a leading global manufacturer of premium, sustainable plywood, announced the opening of its first U.S. warehouse in Savannah, Georgia, in May, as part of its strategy to expand its presence in North America and improve customer service.
RoyOMartin Invests USD 30 million to Modernize OSB Manufacturing Plant
USA – Martco, LLC, the parent company of RoyOMartin, is set to invest over USD 30 million in high-tech equipment for its Allen Parish OSB plant, which serves the housing industry.
Egger Group Announces Retirement of Ulrich Bühler After 24 Years of Service
AUSTRIA – The Egger Group, one the largest wooden panel manufacturers in the world, bids a fond farewell to Ulrich Bühler as he embarks on his well-deserved retirement at the end of April 2024.
Egger Group Acquires Majority Stake in Italian Recycling Company Cartfer Urbania S.r.l.
ITALY – The Egger Group has secured a 60% ownership in Cartfer Urbania S.r.l., a leading recycling company situated in Urbania, Italy, at the core of the Italian furniture industry.
Arauco Receives Approval of Science Based Targets
CHILE -The renowned Science Based Targets (SBTi) initiative – which seeks to commit companies to reducing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and thus reducing their impact on the environment – analyzed and validated Arauco’s commitments to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5ºC.
Roseburg Names new Director of Strategic Business Development
USA – Roseburg Forest Products recently announced Nadine Orozco’s promotion to Director of Strategic Business Development, effective March 18, 2024.
Roseburg Selects IMA Schelling for Panel Cutting and Packaging
USA – IMA Schelling Group, a provider of systems for woodworking and board industries, announced Roseburg Forest Products’ selection of IMA Schelling for their new MDF plant in Dillard, Oregon.
Pablo Figueroa López Takes Over as Chairman of the European Panel Federation
BELGIUM – The European Panel Federation (EPF) appoints Pablo Figueroa López as its new Chairman, succeeding Martin Brettenthaler.
Eucatex Publishes 2023 Results
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.