A wider range of products
The upgraded facility will give Sonae Arauco the flexibility to be able to press a wider range of wood-based decorative panels in accordance with the growing demand for differentiated products. We will now be able to deliver even more products to our customers that...
Sonae Arauco – introducing a new era
2020 has arrived and it’s the beginning of a new decade and a brand-new era for us at Sonae Arauco. So, what’s changed? Our new factory: faster production time At the end of 2019, we officially launched our newly-improved factory in White River and the star of the...
Sonae Arauco’s new year’s resolutions
The new year has begun for Sonae Arauco and, just like everyone else, we have some new year’s resolutions of our own. Our new year’s resolutions place a focus on our global mindset and our continued pursuit of sustainability, while also prioritising putting our...
Sustainable reforestation – how it works
As companies that make use of wood as a material, the onus falls on us to practise sustainable reforestation to ensure that we do not overuse and eventually deplete this valuable natural resource and cause harm to the environment as a result. Luckily, wood is a...
Colour palettes to pair with our new décor range
When it comes to interior design, choosing the correct colour palette can make or break a room. When choosing the colour palettes, it is important to look at how colours complement or contrast each other and the space that they’re in. Including too many contrasting,...
Innovative ways to increase storage space in your kitchen, bedroom and bathroom
As space is a commodity and houses continue to get smaller and smaller and as your family grows so does finding enough space in your home. Increasing the available storage space and making the most out of existing spaces when designing a home, requires both innovative...
Innovus and New Press Launch: a huge success
The launch of our newly-improved one-of-a-kind facility was held on the 29th of November 2019, and we were privileged to have delegates travelling to join us in White River from throughout South Africa, as well as flying in from overseas. Our program for the afternoon...
R220m upgrade allows Sonae Arauco to introduce Innovus range
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...