ECUADOR – Novopan, a regional leader in high-quality wooden panel production, has been named one of Ecuador’s best employer brands by Employer Branding Ecuador. The award acknowledges Novopan’s commitment to professional development, process innovation, and fostering...
PORTUGAL – Sonae Arauco, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, is investing approximately EUR 50 million in its Oliveira do Hospital plant in Portugal. The investment aims to enhance the plant’s competitiveness, sustainability, export capabilities, and...
ECUADOR – Ecuador's particleboard and medium-density particleboard (MDP) exports experienced a notable decline in the first two months of 2025, falling by 9.1% compared to the same period in 2024. Total export revenues reached USD 30.97 million between January and...
USA – The United States imported a total of USD 13.5 billion in wooden furniture in 2024, reflecting a 6.6% increase over 2023. This growth was driven primarily by Vietnam, which strengthened its position as the top supplier with USD 5.54...
MEXICO – The Home Depot has recently unveiled a major investment plan in Mexico, announcing a capital injection of USD 1.3 billion for the period 2025–2028. The initiative will not only strengthen the company’s footprint in the country but is also expected to generate...
GERMANY – German machinery and plant manufacturer Dieffenbacher will present a range of innovative solutions at Ligna 2025, aiming to help wood-based panel producers navigate ongoing global challenges. Located at Booth C41 in Hall 26, the company will focus on five...
GERMANY – The Schattdecor Group closed the 2024 financial year with preliminary total sales of approximately EUR 875 million, slightly below the previous year’s level. Despite economic challenges, production volumes remained stable, with 1.4 billion square meters in...
SPAIN – Garnica, a global leader in sustainable plywood production, has announced the opening of its first U.S. office in Raleigh, North Carolina, marking a major step in its North American expansion. The new location also supports Garnica’s recently launched U.S....
USA – Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces has acquired the woodworking products distribution business of Virginia Tile, a division of Artivo Surfaces. The acquisition expands Wilsonart’s company-owned distribution network in the Midwest, adding facilities in Kansas City,...
SPAIN – Danish home furnishings retailer JYSK has announced plans to build a new state-of-the-art distribution center in Almenara, south of Castellón, as part of its strategy to expand in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. The facility, expected to be completed between...
USA – The 2024 FDMC 300 report reveals a stable year for North America's top 300 wood products manufacturers, with a mix of sales growth, slight declines, and many companies maintaining their performance. Several companies exited the list, while a few new names...
BRAZIL – Brazil’s wooden furniture exports saw a slight overall increase of 3.9% in 2024, reaching a total of USD 583.76 million, up from USD 561.78 million in 2023. While some of Brazil's traditional markets experienced a downturn, the overall export performance was...
