PERU – Peruvian particleboard (PB/MDP) imports reached a total value of USD 32.11 million in the first two months of 2024, marking an increase of 18.5% compared to the same period 2023 (USD 27.10 million).
Surteco Publishes Preliminary 2023 Results
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.
Bruno Pereira Assumes as General Manager at Proadec Brasil
BRASIL – Bruno Pereira assumed the role of Managing Director at Proadec Brasil Ltda, effective March 1st, 2024, marking his integration into the Surteco Group.
Roseburg Selects IMA Schelling for Panel Cutting and Packaging
USA – IMA Schelling Group, a provider of systems for woodworking and board industries, announced Roseburg Forest Products’ selection of IMA Schelling for their new MDF plant in Dillard, Oregon.
Homag Technology Days 2024 Attract Numerous Visitors
GERMANY – The Homag Technology Days, held from March 12 to 14 in Holzbronn, showcased cutting-edge technologies for precise panel dividing and intuitive panel handling in furniture production, timber construction, and trade.
Home Depot Enters Professional Market with USD 18 billion Acquisition
USA – The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, is set to acquire SRS Distribution Inc., a leading provider in residential specialty trade distribution, in a deal worth approximately USD 18.25 billion.
Pablo Figueroa López Takes Over as Chairman of the European Panel Federation
BELGIUM – The European Panel Federation (EPF) appoints Pablo Figueroa López as its new Chairman, succeeding Martin Brettenthaler.
Sodimac Homecenter Opens it’s 42nd Store in Colombia
COLOMBIA – A new store at Mallplaza in Cali, a COP 73 billion investment, represents Sodimac’s commitment to innovation and customer experience.
Interzum Forum Italy 2024 Premieres in June
ITALY – In Bergamo on June 6th and 7th, Koelnmesse’s new biennial event, Interzum Forum Italy, will convene 200 companies from the furniture and interior design sectors for its inaugural edition.
Eucatex Publishes 2023 Results
BRAZIL – Eucatex, one of Brazil’s leading manufacturers of wooden panels released its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2023 (4Q-2023) and the full year 2023.
Slight Decrease of Ecuadorian Particleboard Exports in 2M-2024
ECUADOR – In the first two months of 2024 (2M-2024), Ecuador’s particleboard exports (PB/MDP) amounted to USD 34.08 million, marking a slight decrease of 0.8% compared to the same period last year (2M-2023: USD 34.37 million).
Russell Plywood Acquired by Würth Baer
USA – Würth Baer Supply Company announced the acquisition of Russell Plywood, based in Reading, Pennsylvania, with an additional site in Wilmington, Delaware.