BRAZIL- Brazilian wood-based panel exports experienced a decline in the third quarter of 2023 (3Q-2023), according to the Brazilian Tree Industry (IBA).
FIMMA + Maderalia 2024 with Emphasis on Timber Construction
SPAIN – The Spanish trade exhibition FIMMA + Maderalia has partnered with consultancy World Wood Future (WWF) to orchestrate a series of initiatives not only promoting timber construction but also advocating for a shift in the social, economic, and environmental paradigm.
Ingka Group report: people are taking more climate action but consider insufficient
NETHERLANDS – In a recent global survey by Ingka Group, over 33,000 individuals across 30 countries revealed an increasing trend of integrating climate-related actions into daily routines.
German furniture industry’s sales down in 3Q-2023
GERMANY- In the 3Q-2023, the German furniture industry saw a turnover decrease of 8.6%, reaching 4.2 billion euros.
Spanish Furniture Exports Grew 4% in 9M-2023
SPAIN – The Spanish National Association of Furniture Manufacturers and Exporters (ANIEME) has published the Spanish furniture sector’s foreign trade report for January-September 2023 (9M-2023).
Colombian Imports of Particleboard Decline by 26.6% in 9M-2023
COLOMBIA – The value of Colombian imports of particleboard (PB/MDP) reached USD 102.64 million in the first nine months of 2023 (9M-2023), marking a decrease of 26.6% compared to the same period in 2022 (9M-2022: USD 139.79 million).
Masisa’s Sales Down 33.8% in 9M-2023
CHILE – Masisa, a leading regional producer of wood-based panels, reported that sales during the first nine months of 2023 (9M-2023) reached USD 257.4 million.
Egger Commits to Achieving Net Zero by 2050 for Climate Protection
AUSTRIA – The Egger Group, one of the largest global wooden panel producers, is at the forefront of climate protection, committing to achieve Net Zero by 2050.
Siempelkamp is a New Partner in the Krefeld Climate Pact
GERMANY – Krefeld-based Siempelkamp Group actively contributes to climate protection in its business areas and production.
Kronospan to Acquire Roseburg Particleboard Plant
USA – Kronospan, the leading global producer of wood panel products, has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Roseburg Forest Products to acquire Roseburg’s Simsboro, Louisiana, particleboard facility.
Toppan Strengthens Collaborative Network in Decorative Surface Materials
VIETNAM – In July 2023, Toppan Holdings Inc. and Joyful Co., Ltd., a Vietnamese decorative surfacing materials printer, formalized a capital and business alliance agreement to boost the global development of the decorative surfacing materials business.
Arauco: Sales and Profit Down in 3Q-2023
CHILE – Arauco’s sales revenue amounted to USD 1,594.9 million in the third quarter of 2023 (3Q-2023), reflecting a 15.1% decrease compared to 3Q-2022.