BRAZIL – Dexco, Brazil’s largest wooden panel manufacturer, reported 4Q-2023 sales of BRL 1,948.7 million, marking a slight decline of 1.6% compared to the 4Q-2022, which stood at BRL 1,980.4 million.
Masisa Sales Down 34,9% in 2023
CHILE – Masisa S.A. has released its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Siempelkamp Subsidiary Pallmann acquires Febs SK
GERMANY – Pallmann, a subsidiary of Siempelkamp based in Zweibrücken, Germany, has acquired Febs SK s.r.o., a Slovakian company located in Mytne Ludany.
Barry Kellar Named President of Stiles Machinery
USA – Stiles Machinery named Barry Kellar as its new President to oversee all North American operations of the Homag Group, which includes over 650 employees across Stiles Machinery, Homag Canada, and Homag Machinery North America.
IMA Schelling Offers Factory Reconditioned Used Machines
GERMANY – In order to conserve resources, IMA Schelling reconditions its used machines and offers them again as “second-hand machines”. This applies to machines for wood processing as well as for metals and plastics.
LIGNA celebrates its 50th Anniversary
GERMANY – The woodworking community is gearing up to celebrate a significant milestone: Ligna’s 50th anniversary in 2025.
Dieffenbacher with Dual Booths at IFAT 2024 Trade Fair
GERMANY – Companies interested in recycling solutions and sustainable energy generation will want to visit with Dieffenbacher at two separate booths during this year’s IFAT trade fair, May 13-17, in Munich.
Spanish Furniture Exports Up 3% in 2023
SPAIN – In 2023, Spanish furniture exports experienced a 3% growth, surpassing the figure of USD 3.041 billion euros, according to data provided by Estacom for the period from January to December.
Arauco, Sales and Profit Down in 2023
CHILE – Arauco recorded a decline in sales revenue in 2023, totaling USD 6,011.8 million, representing a 15.4% decrease compared to the same period in 2022 (USD 7,102.1).
Chilean Particleboard Exports Exceed USD 100 million in 2023
CHILE – The value of Chilean exports of particleboard (PB / MDP) reached USD 100.39 million in 2023, reflecting a significant increase of 28.4% compared to 2022 (USD 78.18 million).
Proteak Sales Down 37% in 4Q-2023
MEXICO – Proteak, Mexico’s largest forestry company, reported its results for the 4th quarter of 2023 (4Q-2023).
Arauco Starts Construction of Second Phase MDF plant in Zitácuaro
MEXICO – Arauco, a global leader in the manufacturing of wood based panels, recently commenced the second phase of construction of its plant in Zitácuaro, Michoacán. The total investment in this new MDF production line amounts to USD 200 million and is expected to generate 3,000 direct and indirect jobs in the region.