Headlines
Valmet Finalizes Acquisition of Demuth in Brazil
Difficult 2Q-2024 for Proteak
MEXICO – Proteak, Mexico’s largest forestry company, reported its results for the second quarter of 2024 (2Q-2024).
Sodimac Opens its 33rd Store in Perú
PERU – Sodimac, the home improvement and construction solutions chain, has announced the opening of a newly converted store.
Weyerhaeuser Acquiring High-Quality Timberlands
USA – Weyerhaeuser, one of the world’s largest private owners of timberlands, has acquired 84,300 acres of premium timberlands in Alabama for $244 million.
Peru’s Particleboard Imports Decline in First Half 2024
PERU – In the first half of 2024 (6M-2024), Peru experienced a notable decrease in its imports of particleboard / MDP, with total import values falling by 16.9% compared to the same period in 2023.
Kleiberit do Brasil Recognized for Sustainable Business Culture
BRAZIL – Following four days of intense networking and business activities from June 30th to July 3rd, 2024, the 10th edition of ForMóbile 2024 concluded, solidifying its status as a leading event in South America and a crucial platform for sector companies like Kleiberit.
Wilsonart Gains USDA Biobased Product Certification
USA – Wilsonart, a global leader in decorative surfaces, has earned the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) Certified Biobased Product Label for its High Pressure Laminate (HPL), which contains 70% biobased content derived from renewable natural resources.
HOMAG Treff 2024 Set for September 24 to 27
GERMANY – This year, the well-known Homag Treff event returns to two locations in southern Germany: Schopfloch and Holzbronn.
New Catas Website Ensures Authenticity of Test Reports
ITALY – Certification body Catas has launched verify.catas.com to combat the misuse of its name through fraudulent or altered test reports.
Omnova Films and Laminates Rebranded to Surteco
USA – Omnova Films and Laminates will rebrand as Surteco effective August 1, 2024, following Surteco’s acquisition of Omnova in 2023. This change marks a strategic shift towards operational consolidation and a unified brand identity.
Manufacturers of Wood Based Panels Gather for Dieffenbacher’s First Technology Symposium
GERMANY – More than 80 global wood-based panel manufacturers gathered at the NH Collection Hotel in Heidelberg, Germany, July 2-4, 2024, for the first Dieffenbacher Technology Symposium.
Central America Sees Significant Growth in Wooden Furniture Imports
CENTRAL AMERICA – During the first four months of 2024, Central America experienced robust growth in the importation of wooden furniture, reflecting a strong demand for these products across the region.
Videos
Current
Tropical Forest Deforestation Decreased in 2023
USA – In 2023, tropical forest conservation saw positive developments as deforestation rates declined, with Brazil and Colombia achieving significant reductions in primary forest loss.
CIFF Guangzhou 2024, Exhibitor and Visitor Records
CHINA – In March 2024, CIFF Guangzhou achieved a remarkable milestone, boasting its highest number of exhibitors and visitors to date.
CSIL Publishes The Furniture Industry in India
ITALY – The Indian furniture market, valued at USD 20 billion according to CSIL, has maintained an average annual growth rate of 6% over the past decade.
Excellent Early Registration Figures for interzum 2025
GERMANY – The early booking phase for exhibitors at interzum 2025 concluded at the end of February with outstanding results.
Peruvian Particleboard Imports Up 18.5% in First Two Months 2024
PERU – Peruvian particleboard (PB/MDP) imports reached a total value of USD 32.11 million in the first two months of 2024, marking an increase of 18.5% compared to the same period 2023 (USD 27.10 million).
Interzum Forum Italy 2024 Premieres in June
ITALY – In Bergamo on June 6th and 7th, Koelnmesse’s new biennial event, Interzum Forum Italy, will convene 200 companies from the furniture and interior design sectors for its inaugural edition.
Slight Decrease of Ecuadorian Particleboard Exports in 2M-2024
ECUADOR – In the first two months of 2024 (2M-2024), Ecuador’s particleboard exports (PB/MDP) amounted to USD 34.08 million, marking a slight decrease of 0.8% compared to the same period last year (2M-2023: USD 34.37 million).
People
