CHINA – Leuco, a leading provider of precision tooling and sharpening services for the woodworking industry, recently unveiled its new headquarters in Taicang, China.

USA – Wilsonart, a global leader in engineered surfaces, announced the retirement of Tim O’Brien as president and CEO, marking the end of his successful tenure.

COLOMBIA – Lamitech, a leader in high-pressure laminates in Latin America, has partnered with Promigas and its subsidiary Surtigas to launch Colombia’s largest photovoltaic panel project in Cartagena.

GERMANY – With preliminary total sales of over 900 million euros for the 2023 financial year, the Schattdecor Group is slightly below its previous year’s sales.

GERMANY – In the first quarter of 2024, Surteco Group’s sales reached EUR 222.3 million, marking an 8.1% increase from the EUR 205.7 million reported in the same period last year.

TURKEY – Francisco Ruiz-Tagle, CEO of CMPC, was named International CEO of the Year at the Fastmarkets Forest Products PPI Awards 2024, held in Istanbul, Turkey.

GERMANY – The Management Board and Supervisory Board of Schattdecor SE announce significant personnel adjustments within the Management Board.

GERMANY –  For a decade, Häfele has operated in Cambodia, leveraging its expanding tourism and middle-class population. In early 2024, the company expanded into Phnom Penh.

GERMANY – Surteco Group SE reports unaudited preliminary figures for 2023, indicating Group sales of EUR 835.1 million, up from EUR 747.7 million the previous year, largely due to the acquisition of Omnova divisions.

BRASIL – Bruno Pereira assumed the role of Managing Director at Proadec Brasil Ltda, effective March 1st, 2024, marking his integration into the Surteco Group.

INDIA – Rehau, a global leader in polymer solutions, recently unveiled its Edgeband Design Centre in Vadodara, Gujarat.

AUSTRIA – Blum introduces Revego, an innovative pocket door system that revolutionizes space utilization.