PERU – Global wood panel manufacturer Kronospan and Peruvian distributor Grupo Jocema have announced a strategic alliance, making Jocema the exclusive distributor of Kronospan products in Peru since January this year. The announcement was made at Universidad ESAN last...
PERU – Peru’s imports of particleboard / MDP totaled USD 63.6 million between January and May 2025 (5M-2025), reflecting a 16.8% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This growth was driven by higher volumes from top importers and notable surges from key...
USA – Tennessee-based e-commerce brand RaraRTAcabinets is entering the U.S. kitchen and bath cabinetry market with a fresh approach: high-quality, ready-to-assemble (RTA) cabinets delivered fast and affordably nationwide. Backed by a 20-year warranty and...
USA – The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, announced first-quarter fiscal 2025 sales of USD 39.9 billion, representing a 9.4% increase compared to the same period in fiscal 2024. Despite the revenue growth, comparable sales declined by 0.3%,...
PERU – As part of its regional expansion strategy, Masisa has formed a strategic alliance with Representaciones Martín, as the exclusive distributor of Masisa products in Peru since April 1, 2025. The distributor will operate from four strategically located...
USA – Wayfair Inc. , a leading global distributor of furniture and home goods, reported first-quarter 2025 revenue of USD 2.7 billion, nearly flat year-over-year. U.S. net revenue rose 1.6% to USD 2.4 billion, helping offset a 10.9% decline in international sales....
MEXICO – Sodimac, the home improvement retailer owned by Falabella S.A., has announced plans to open four new stores in Mexico in 2025. With these additions, the company expects to close the year with 19 locations across the country. The expansion reinforces...
MEXICO – Novopan, a leading wood panel manufacturer in Latin America, has announced the launch of its brand Pelíkano in Mexico, as part of its strategy to expand and strengthen its presence in key regional markets. Pelíkano enters the growing decorative panel segment...
ARGENTINA – Egger Haus has expanded its network with the opening of a new La Casa del Carpintero store in San Juan, located at 2152 Mendoza Sur. Inaugurated on March 20, this marks the company’s first location in the province and brings its total to 42 stores...
USA – U.S. home improvement retailer Lowe’s has agreed to acquire Artisan Design Group (ADG) from The Sterling Groupfor USD 1.3 billion, expanding its professional customer offerings. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, ADG...
MEXICO – Mexico’s imports of particleboard have increased by 13.7% in 2024, reaching a total value of USD 120.03 million, up from USD 105.60 million in 2023. This growth is driven by a rise in imports from several key suppliers. Chile remains Mexico’s largest...
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...
