SPAIN – The Garnica Group and Tecnalia have teamed up for an R&D project to transform waste from wood panel production into high-value materials for construction, focusing on valorizing sanding dust from plywood-type panels. Sustainability policies promote waste...
USA – Hexion Inc., a global leader in adhesives and performance materials, has acquired Smartech, an AI-driven technology company specializing in autonomous manufacturing solutions. This marks Hexion’s first acquisition in a decade and is a key move in the company's...
USA – Eduardo Cosentino, EVP of Cosentino Group and CEO of Cosentino Americas, will become the new Chairman of the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) Board of Directors on January 1, 2025. He succeeds Ken Williams, President of Caesarstone Canada, who will...
USA - Pantone has officially announced its 2025 Color of the Year: Mocha Mousse, a warm, rich brown hue described as "earthy sophistication." The color is designed to capture a global mood of connection, security, and harmony, reflecting a collective desire for...
PERU - Peru’s particleboard/MDP imports from January to October 2024 (10M-2024) saw a modest overall decline of 2.6%, with total imports falling from USD 121.01 million in 10M-2023 to USD 117.92 million in 10M-2024. Among the countries of origin, Ecuador experienced a...
USA - Two major cabinet manufacturers, Dura Supreme and Norcraft, are set to close plants in North Carolina, resulting in a combined loss of 274 jobs. Both companies are subsidiaries of MasterBrand, one of the largest kitchen cabinet manufacturers in the U.S. Dura...
UKRAINE - Kronospan, one of the largest producers of wood panels in Ukraine, has launched a new OSB production line in the Rivne region. The investment in this new facility amounts to EUR 200 million, with approximately 60% of the production expected to be exported to...
GERMANY - The Pfleiderer Group, one of the leading wooden panel manufacturers, has further solidified its position as a sustainability leader by earning the prestigious Platinum Medal in the annual EcoVadis sustainability rating. This marks the first time the...
GERMANY - Egger has won the German Sustainability Award in the Resources category for its innovative EcoBox construction solution. The award was presented during Sustainability Day on November 29 in Düsseldorf. The EcoBox optimizes timber frame construction by using a...
UNITED KINGDOM - Ikea has opened the ‘Hus of FRAKTA’ pop-up store on Oxford Street, London, celebrating its iconic blue FRAKTA bag. The pop-up, located at 216 Oxford Street, is a playful tribute to the world-famous bag and is situated next to luxury brands in one of...
ECUADOR – Novopan, the leading wooden panel manufacturer in the country, and the Zuleta Community have joined forces to promote sustainable tourism and environmental conservation. Over the past year, they’ve implemented practices that balance social, biological,...
UNITED KINGDOM - Egger, a top wooden panel manufacturer, and Wren, a leading kitchen furniture manufacturer, have implemented a closed-loop waste management system as part of their ongoing commitment to sustainability and waste reduction. This innovative...
