On February 12th, a preparatory meeting took place at the headquarters of Group GARNICA Plywood in Logroño, organized by USSE (Southern Europe Forest Owners Union) and PRO-POPULUS (European Association for the promotion of Poplar).
Attendants to the meeting:
- Inazio Martínez de Arano – USSE
- Pedro Garnica – PRO POPULUS / GARNICA PLYWOOD
- Bernard Mourlan – PRO POPULUS
- Eva Sevillano – FAFCYLE
- Gabriel Orradre – …
Precious Woods successfully concluded the talks with the banks concerning the mid-term financing of the Group. The agreement contains the continuation of the existing credit lines as well as the restructuring of the existing loans.
The wood-based panel manufacturer Kronospan Sebes, Romania saw an increase in profit starting in April 2009. According to Botond Bandi, the General Manager cited by Business Standard, Kronospan Sebes registered a downward trend in the beginning of 2009, when the turnover decreased by 20% .
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