Difficult 2Q-2024 for Proteak
MEXICO – Proteak, Mexico’s largest forestry company, reported its results for the second quarter of 2024 (2Q-2024).
Sodimac Opens its 33rd Store in Perú
PERU – Sodimac, the home improvement and construction solutions chain, has announced the opening of a newly converted store.
Weyerhaeuser Acquiring High-Quality Timberlands
USA – Weyerhaeuser, one of the world’s largest private owners of timberlands, has acquired 84,300 acres of premium timberlands in Alabama for $244 million.
Peru’s Particleboard Imports Decline in First Half 2024
PERU – In the first half of 2024 (6M-2024), Peru experienced a notable decrease in its imports of particleboard / MDP, with total import values falling by 16.9% compared to the same period in 2023.
Kleiberit do Brasil Recognized for Sustainable Business Culture
BRAZIL – Following four days of intense networking and business activities from June 30th to July 3rd, 2024, the 10th edition of ForMóbile 2024 concluded, solidifying its status as a leading event in South America and a crucial platform for sector companies like Kleiberit.
Wilsonart Gains USDA Biobased Product Certification
USA – Wilsonart, a global leader in decorative surfaces, has earned the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) Certified Biobased Product Label for its High Pressure Laminate (HPL), which contains 70% biobased content derived from renewable natural resources.
HOMAG Treff 2024 Set for September 24 to 27
GERMANY – This year, the well-known Homag Treff event returns to two locations in southern Germany: Schopfloch and Holzbronn.
New Catas Website Ensures Authenticity of Test Reports
ITALY – Certification body Catas has launched verify.catas.com to combat the misuse of its name through fraudulent or altered test reports.
Omnova Films and Laminates Rebranded to Surteco
USA – Omnova Films and Laminates will rebrand as Surteco effective August 1, 2024, following Surteco’s acquisition of Omnova in 2023. This change marks a strategic shift towards operational consolidation and a unified brand identity.
Manufacturers of Wood Based Panels Gather for Dieffenbacher’s First Technology Symposium
GERMANY – More than 80 global wood-based panel manufacturers gathered at the NH Collection Hotel in Heidelberg, Germany, July 2-4, 2024, for the first Dieffenbacher Technology Symposium.
Central America Sees Significant Growth in Wooden Furniture Imports
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.