As part of the partnership, Gutex will produce a selected range of insulation materials for Agepan, Sonae Arauco’s brand for construction solutions, in order to strengthen the company’s portfolio, while continuing to meet the highest standards for sustainability, energy efficiency, climate protection and living comfort, already associated with these brands.

This cooperation underlines the joint commitment to sustainable construction and offers specialised dealers, craftsmen, planners and builders innovative, environmentally friendly products “Made in Germany”. Together for the future - natural, efficient and sustainable.

According to Michael Betz, COO for North East Europe at Sonae Arauco, one of the world’s most relevant wood-based solutions players, with its German headquarters in Meppen: “Gutex and Agepan are two innovative, independently operating brands with different portfolios and strategies, that share common values when working with wood products. The cooperation fits perfectly with our vision of creating wood-based timber construction solutions for a better life, a better future and a better planet. We are delighted to have entered into a partnership with Gutex with great potential for joint success in the future.”

The family-run company Gutex is based in the southern Black Forest. Claudio Thoma, Managing Partner of Gutex, says: “With this bold partnership, we have agreed a new form of cooperation. In future, Agepan and Gutex will develop innovative and ecological products for sustainable construction and demonstrate their solution expertise. The synergies in the areas of sustainability, durability and foresight are obvious. This cooperation aims to develop innovative and ecological products without impairing competition in the market.”

About AGEPAN^®

AGEPAN® is a brand of construction materials produced by Sonae Arauco. The AGEPAN® portfolio includes a range of high-quality, compatible products designed for use in building, insulation, and renovation projects. These products are known for their functionality, sustainability, and ecological benefits. They are used in various applications such as roofs, walls, floors, and ceiling.

About Gutex

Gutex is a leading manufacturer of ecological wood fiber insulation materials based in the Black Forest. For more than 90 years, the company has relied on sustainable materials and innovative technologies to develop high-quality insulation products for energy-efficient and environmentally friendly construction.