Wood, Innovation, and Public Management: CND Presented a Milestone in Sustainable Architecture
CND participated in the Uruguay Sustainable Expo 2026 with a panel discussion focused on wood construction, based on a specific case study: the new annex of UTEC’s Northern Regional Technological Institute in Rivera, the first public educational building in Uruguay constructed with a mass timber structure. The event, organized by CND, brought together representatives from […]
IFC invests in Uruguayan company Arboreal to scale sustainable wood-based solutions in Latin America
Montevideo, Uruguay, May 5, 2026 – The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has announced a financing package for Arboreal, a Uruguayan company that transforms wood sourced from responsibly managed forests into high-value industrial and construction products. With additional capital mobilized from ILX Fund, this investment will help Arboreal expand its […]
The World Bank Group and an international fund are investing in a Uruguayan company to expand its production capacity.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group , announced a financing package for Arboreal , a Uruguayan company that transforms wood from responsibly managed forests into high-value-added industrial and construction products. The IFC funding, along with additional capital mobilized from the ILX Fund , will allow Arboreal to expand its […]
The Uruguayan company Arboreal will receive a US$40 million loan from the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation
According to a World Bank press release obtained by Café y Negocios, this investment will allow the Tacuarembó-based company to “expand its production capacity, strengthen its technical knowledge and local capabilities to scale its business , and respond to the growing regional demand for renewable construction materials with a lower environmental footprint.” The Uruguayan company, […]
The Disrupter: Uruguay Looks Trans-Tasman to Shake Up Mass Timber
From Montevideo to Melbourne, Arboreal is taking its mass timber knowledge to the world Long considered the “Switzerland of South America,” Uruguay has emerged as a major player in the development of mass timber across Latin America. Now, Uruguyans are applying their know-how worldwide and looking to supply cross-laminated timber and glulam to faraway markets, […]
Exploring the World of Mass Timber
Mass Timber is transforming construction with sustainable, prefabricated wood components ideal for high-rises. Discover how Uruguay’s Arboreal is leading this eco-friendly innovation and making global waves in the industry.
From Tacuarembó to the USA: Uruguay’s Only Mass Timber Plant Participated in an International Conference
Arboreal was present at the world’s most prominent event in wood manufacturing and construction, with a large delegation of experts and a booth made from Uruguayan pine.
Building Better: CLT’s Role in Sustainable Urban Development
“Building Better: CLT’s Role in Sustainable Urban Development” illuminates the transformative influence of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) within the realm of urban construction.
