CHILE - Masisa, a global leader in wood panels for architecture and interior design, has successfully met all the sustainability targets outlined in the Clean Production Agreement (APL) “Transition to the Circular Economy.” This significant achievement highlights the...
USA – The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has highlighted that the ongoing shortage and significant rise in building material costs, from softwood lumber to distribution transformers, are driving up home construction expenses and harming housing...
PANAMA - Panama's particleboard / MDP imports saw a significant rise in 2024, with total imports reaching USD 14.99 million, up 40.1% from USD 10.70 million in 2023. Ecuador remained the largest supplier country, accounting for USD 5.14 million in 2024, a 16.2%...
ITALY – Paolo Tirelli, a mechanical engineer with over 20 years of experience at Catas, has been appointed the new managing director of the leading European testing laboratory for the wood and furniture industry. Tirelli, who previously headed the Mechanical Testing...
CZECH REPUBLIC - Siempelkamp CZ in Blatnice, has been named one of the “Top 100 Companies in the Czech Republic for 2024,” a prestigious recognition awarded to just ten companies in the mechanical engineering sector. The award honors Czech businesses across various...
ITALY - The world’s top 200 furniture manufacturers have collectively reached a turnover of approximately USD 160 billion, according to the latest report from CSIL. Between 2019 and 2023, these companies significantly outpaced the broader industry in growth,...
CHILE - Cencosud S.A. , through its Argentine subsidiaries, has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Supermercados Mayoristas Makro S.A. and Roberto Basualdo S.A. for USD 122.5 million, a price that may be adjusted based on net debt, working capital, and other...
BRAZIL - In 2024, Brazil’s particleboard exports totaled USD 113.38 million, representing a 40.4% increase compared to USD 80.74 million in 2023. This growth was primarily driven by strong performances in key markets such as China and Colombia. China led the way with...
BELGIUM - Frederik Meyer has been appointed the new president of Eumabois, the European Federation representing woodworking machinery manufacturers. Meyer brings nearly three decades of experience in woodworking technology to his new role. A graduate in Wood...
PERU - Peru's particleboard / MDP imports from January to December 2024 totaled USD 139.62 million, reflecting a 3.8% increase compared to USD 134.46 million in 2023. This growth was driven by a mix of changes in importer performance and shifts in supply sources....
GERMANY – Sonae Arauco, the international wood-based panel manufacturer with four production sites in Germany, has been awarded the prestigious “hagebau Champion 2024” title in the Carpentry + Joinery Specialist Trade Industry. This honor recognizes the company’s...
USA - MDF Recovery, a leader in innovative recycling solutions for MDF, has officially joined the Composite Panel Association (CPA). This milestone strengthens its position within the global composite panel and decorative surfaces industries. The CPA represents over...
