wood-based panels Archives

25 May 2021

Sonae Arauco unveils three new decorative designs to coincide with Innovus launch

By Staff Writer

Sonae Arauco has brought excitement to the wood-based decorative panel industry with a continuous and evolving range of décors designed with the concept of matching life in mind. Innovus, Sonae Arauco’s global brand, recently introduced to the South African market, brings with it an eclectic range of contemporary finishes and designs that continue to build...

03 May 2021

PG Bison receives shareholder approval for new Boksburg manufacturing investments

By Staff Writer

PG Bison, a proudly South African company, and the leading manufacturer of wood-based panel products in Africa, has announced it has received approval for the purchase of a new Melamine Faced Board (MFB) press and an additional hot coating line from its shareholder, KAP Industrial Holdings. This will bring PG Bison’s tally to seven MFB...

25 Nov 2020

PG Bison announces R2 billion in capital investments

By Staff Writer

PG Bison, a proudly South African company, and the leading manufacturer of wood-based panel products has announced an R2 billion capital investment to be rolled out over the next three years. The announcement was made at the 2020 South Africa Investment Conference on 17 November 2020. The capital projects include a major capacity expansion to PG Bison’s existing...

11 Dec 2019

Wood-based panel manufacturer with R220 million upgrade

By Staff Writer

Wood-based panel manufacturer Sonae Arauco has invested R220 million in upgrading its White River, Mpumalanga facility to include an integrated press system from a leading German supplier. This state-of-the-art technology means that Sonae Arauco now boasts the most advanced facility on the continent. The significant investment is a testament to Sonae Arauco’s commitment to South...