CHILE – In an essential fact disclosed to the Financial Market Commission (CMF), Masisa S.A. reported that during a regular board meeting, the company’s president informed the board that GN Holding S.A., its controlling shareholder, had formally announced its...
COLOMBIA – Colombia's plastic edgeband imports surged by 108.7% in the first quarter of 2025, reaching USD 2.63 million, compared to USD 1.26 million in the same period of 2024. Madecentro led the import rankings with USD 1.26 million, more than doubling its...
ECUADOR – Aglomerados Cotopaxi and the Instituto Metropolitano de Diseño, La Metro, have announced the launch of Re! —Reflect, Reinvent, Resolve—, a collaborative contest aimed at strengthening ties between academia and industry to promote environmentally...
GERMANY – On June 25, 2025, Schattdecor SE will see a change in its Supervisory Board as Reiner Schulz, Chairman, and Bruno Walt, member since 2013, step down after years of dedicated service. Schulz, a key figure since the company's founding in 1985, helped drive...
GERMANY – As of September 1, 2024, Leuco AG, a global leader in cutting tool systems, will introduce a new executive board, ushering in a new era of leadership built on experience and innovation in the woodworking and materials industries. The new board...
GERMANY – The Altendorf Group, a global leader in premium woodworking machinery, has announced a strategic restructuring of its leadership team to further align with evolving customer needs and market dynamics. The new executive team is composed of...
GERMANY – Homag, a global leader in woodworking technology, marks ten years of breakthrough innovation in robotic panel cutting with the launch of its latest solution: the Sawteq S-200 flexTec. This new model offers a cost-effective, automated panel cutting solution...
USA – Hettich America, a global leader in precision-engineered fittings and premium hardware, has appointed Matthias Bertl as its new Chief Executive Officer. With nearly 20 years of international experience in brand strategy, operations, and product...
ECUADOR – Ecuador’s particleboard exports reached USD 64.8 million between January and April 2025 (4M-2025), reflecting a 3.5% decline compared to the same period in 2024. Despite the overall drop, the performance varied notably by destination. Peru became...
USA – CMPC has officially inaugurated its new branch, CMPC Forest Products, in Atlanta, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion in North America. The new office is part of CMPC’s 2030 Strategy, which focuses on strengthening international...
GERMANY – The Federal Association of German Prefabricated Construction (BDF) welcomed the Cabinet’s approval of a special regulation for residential construction, calling it a clear signal to accelerate building efforts across Germany. A particularly notable...
USA – Lowe’s Companies, Inc. has officially completed the acquisition of Artisan Design Group (ADG), a nationwide leader in the design, distribution, and installation of interior surface finishes for homebuilders and property managers across the U.S. “We are...
