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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.
Eucatex Sales and Profit Up in 3Q-2023
BRAZIL – Eucatex, a leading manufacturer of wood-based panels in Brazil, reported that sales revenue in 3Q-2023 reached BRL 684.7 million, compared to BRL 672.8 million in 3Q-2022, a slight increase of 1.8%.
Ingka Investments acquires Solar PV Park in Romania for EUR 200 million
ROMANIA – Ingka Investments, part of Ingka Group (owner of more than 370 Ikea stores and 100 planning studios in 31 countries around the globe), has acquired a 300MWp solar PV park in Romania with a total investment exceeding EUR 200 million.
Sicam 2023: More than 20.000 Visitors
ITALY – The 14th installment of SICAM, hosted in Pordenone from October 17th to October 20th, surpassed expectations with over 650 exhibitors from Italy and 34 foreign countries.
IMA Schelling Introduces Wooden Panel Stacking Solution
GERMANY – IMA Schelling Group introduces cutting-edge software that dynamically plans the stacking of machined wooden panels for increased workplace safety and optimal line utilization in the woodworking industry.
Kevin Sauder Honored for Distinguished Service
USA – The Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor from the American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA), was recently presented to Kevin J. Sauder, the President and CEO of Sauder Woodworking in Ohio.
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Alejandro Roda, New Director of FIMMA + Maderalia
SPAIN – Alejandro Roda is, since last January, the new director of FIMMA + Maderalia, the international biennial of materials, technology and components for furniture, interior design and contract projects that will hold its next edition next year 2024 at Feria Valencia.
Ligna Ticket Shop is Open
GERMANY – The ticket shop for Ligna, the world’s leading trade fair for the woodworking and wood processing industry, which takes place in Hannover from 15 to 19 May, is now open.
Interprint joins the Colombian Association of Interior Architecture
COLOMBIA – Interprint do Brasil started the year as an Allied Supplier of ACAI, Colombian Association of Interior Architecture.
Ecuadorian Decor Paper Imports up 39.2% in 2022
The value of Ecuadorian imports of decorative papers for wood panel surfaces reached USD 48.10 million in 2022.
Strong Decrease of Russian Wooden Panel Industry in 2022
RUSSIA -According to the information from Association of Furniture and Woodworking Industries of Russia, in 2022, the production of particleboard and OSB in Russia was down by 10.5%, to 10.3 million m3, and the production of fibreboard and MDF fell by 12.1%, to 6.4 million m3.
Brazilian Wooden Furniture Exports Down 15.1% in 2022
BRAZIL – The value of Brazilian wooden furniture exports reached USD 655.66 million in 2022.
Slight Increase in Value of Peruvian Particleboard Imports in 2022
PERU – The value of Peruvian particleboard imports (PB / MDP) reached USD 161.96 million in 2022 (2021: USD 159.45 million). An annual record and a slight year-on-year increase of 1.6 percent.
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