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Kronospan to acquire Woodgrain particleboard plant

Article by Birgit Fingerlos (adapted for holzkurier.com; translated by Eva Guzely) | 22.05.2024 - 10:42

Wood panel producer Kronospan has announced the acquisition of Woodgrain’s particleboard plant in Island City/US.

With the acquisition, Kronospan wants to further strengthen its position in the North American wood panel market. The group currently operates three production sites in the US, to be precise in the states of Alabama, Louisiana and Pennsylvania.

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