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Novopan Reveals USD 14 Million Sustainable Energy Investment Plan
ECUADOR – Novopan, a leading Ecuadorian manufacturer of wooden panels, recently hosted a visit from Minister of Production Sonsoles García and her team as part of a six-year investment contract.
All Set For 13th Edition of the European Wood-based Panel Symposium
GERMANY – The 13th European Wood-based Panel Symposium will take place on 9 – 11 October 2024, at the at the Grand Elysée Hotel in Hamburg.
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.
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First Edition of interzum forum Italy Received Visitors From 52 Countries
ITALY -The inaugural interzum forum Italy, held in Bergamo, concluded with remarkable success. This biennial event, a new addition to the global calendar of furniture and interior design gatherings, brought together industry professionals worldwide.
Microsoft to Purchase 8 million Carbon Credits from BTG Pactual in Record Deal
USA – BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group (TIG) has recently forged a transformative partnership with Microsoft, poised to deliver 8 million tons of carbon offset credits by 2043.
New Furniture Testing Lab Opens in Guadalajara
MEXICO – SGS has launched a state-of-the-art furniture testing lab in Guadalajara, Mexico, expanding its capacity for consumer product testing in the region.
Ravensberger Holz and Homag Achieve Significant Automation Advancement
GERMANY – Ravensberger Holz GmbH in Bielefeld, Germany, has achieved a significant milestone with the installation of a CNC drilling and routing center featuring robotic handling, marking a major advance in automation and digitalization in the wooden panel processing industry.
Metsä Group and Andritz Start Pioneering CO2 Capture Research
FINLAND – Metsä Group is collaborating with the technology company Andritz to explore integrating carbon capture into its bioproduct mill, potentially pioneering a global first.
Strong Booking Status for LIGNA’s 2025 Edition
GERMANY – At the end of May 2024, Deutsche Messe AG and the VDMA Woodworking Machinery Association reported excellent booking status for LIGNA 2025.
Colombian Imports of Decor Paper Increase 18.6% in 1Q-2024
COLOMBIA – The value of Colombian imports of decorative papers for panel surfaces and decorative laminates reached USD 4.20 million in 1Q-2024.
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