Kronospan is investing more than € 100 million in their chipboard factory in Castanares, Spain. The modernization of the plant is planned in two phases, according to wko.at, the first of which was completed in October already. It mainly entailed measures to reduce environmental damages and to advance automation. The second phase aims at a significant increase in capacity, its completion is scheduled for mid-2016. For January, the operation start of a biomass plant is planned. After the reconstruction, the timber industry's next undertaking is increasing export shares from Spain.
In January 2024, German pallet imports decreased by 24% year on year. A downward trend can also be observed in pallet exports which were down by 12% compared to January 2023.
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In the financial year 2023, the Lenzing Group, which is based in Lenzing, generated €2.52 billion in sales. Compared to 2022, when revenue totaled €2.57 billion, a slight decrease was recorded.
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