CENTRAL AMERICA – During the first four months of 2024, Central America experienced robust growth in the importation of wooden furniture, reflecting a strong demand for these products across the region.

BRAZIL – Brazil’s exports of Particleboard / MDP (Medium Density Particleboard) from January to May 2024 showed significant growth compared to the same period in 2023.

PERU – FSC is pleased to announce the official publication of the new FSC Forest Stewardship Standard for Peru, which covers all categories of Management Units in natural forests and plantations, including small and low intensity managed forests, as well as Non-Timber Forest Products.

GERMANY – Henkel Adhesive Technologies, a global leader for adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, has achieved a major sustainability milestone: all of its manufacturing sites in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) now operate on 100% renewable electricity.

BELGIUM – BELGIUM – Felix Schoeller and other leading European decorative paper manufacturers have expressed strong support for the European Commission’s decision to launch an anti-dumping investigation into decorative paper imports from China.

BRAZIL – Eletrobras, the largest energy company in Latin America, and Suzano, the world’s leading pulp producer, have announced a partnership aimed at exploring sustainable solutions such as green hydrogen and synthetic fuels.

BRAZIL – In the first five months of 2024 (5M-2024), Brazilian wooden furniture exports totaled USD 65.71 million, marking a 10.5% improvement from the same period in 2023 (5M-2023: USD 59.47 million).

BELGIUM – In 2023, European production of wood-based panels experienced a notable decline of 6.3%, as reported by the European Panel Federation (EPF).

BELGIUM – The EU Commission has initiated anti-dumping proceedings against decor paper imports from China. A corresponding publication was made in the Official Journal of the European Union.

ITALY -The inaugural interzum forum Italy, held in Bergamo, concluded with remarkable success. This biennial event, a new addition to the global calendar of furniture and interior design gatherings, brought together industry professionals worldwide.

USA – BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group (TIG) has recently forged a transformative partnership with Microsoft, poised to deliver 8 million tons of carbon offset credits by 2043.

MEXICO – SGS has launched a state-of-the-art furniture testing lab in Guadalajara, Mexico, expanding its capacity for consumer product testing in the region.