CHILE - On July 23-24, 2024, Santiago, Chile, hosted the Missão Comercial Chile 2024, an event aimed at boosting the Latin American furniture market through the Brazilian Furniture Project. Organized by ABIMÓVEL (Brazilian Association of Furniture Industries) in...
ALEMANIA - Holz-Her anuncia un cambio de dirección a partir del 1 de julio de 2024. After more than 25 years, Frank Epple is retiring, and Robert Terzer will take over as Managing Director. Robert Terzer brings significant experience to his new role. Before becoming...
COLOMBIA - In the first five months of 2024 (5M-2024), Colombian imports of particleboard (PB/MDP) experienced a relevant growth of 15.1%, rising from USD 61.6 million in 5M-2023 to USD 70.9 million. Ecuador was again the leading supplier country, despite a 5.1%...
CHILE – Masisa, an acknowledged wooden panel manufacturer, has unveiled an innovative direct sales strategy for Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.
USA – Martco LLC has successfully launched its third multi-opening OSB line from Dieffenbacher at its Corrigan, Texas plant.
GERMANY – In the first half of 2024, Surteco Group’s, sales increased by 4% to EUR 447.6 million, up from EUR 428.8 million last year, despite challenging conditions.
POLAND – The Polish RTA furniture manufacturer Forte, one of the largest in Europe, reported consolidated revenues of €58.32 million (PLN 251 million) for the first quarter (1 April – 30 June) of the 2024/25 financial year (1Q-2024/25), a 5% decrease from the previous year.
ECUADOR – Novopan, a leading Ecuadorian manufacturer of wooden panels, recently hosted a visit from Minister of Production Sonsoles García and her team as part of a six-year investment contract.
GERMANY – The 13th European Wood-based Panel Symposium will take place on 9 – 11 October 2024, at the at the Grand Elysée Hotel in Hamburg.
MEXICO – Proteak, Mexico’s largest forestry company, reported its results for the second quarter of 2024 (2Q-2024).
PERU – Sodimac, the home improvement and construction solutions chain, has announced the opening of a newly converted store.
