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Garnica, a global leader in premium sustainable plywood manufacturing, is pleased to announce the opening of its first office in the U.S. This strategic expansion along with the appointment of four key team members bring Garnica closer to its burgeoning North American customer base, reinforcing its commitment to exceptional service and continued market growth.
The new office in Raleigh, N.C., serves as the hub for a growing team of industry professionals, including Hugues Paulin, business development manager-North America; Ericka Tapia, site controller for the finance department; Felipe Cabrera, North America inside sales technician; Fernando Núñez, logistics administrator; and Jack Naish, Southeast sales rep.
Together, they further support Garnica’s commitment to seamless and efficient logistics and strengthen commercial team coordination and client relations.
In addition to strengthening its presence in the country, the new office is close to Garnica’s ExpressShip warehouse in Savannah, Ga. Together, these strategic investments enhance distribution efficiency and reinforce Garnica’s ability to meet growing customer needs across the region.
“By strengthening our local presence and investing in a highly skilled team, we can better support our customers with the service, innovation, and premium products they’ve come to expect from Garnica,” said Álvaro González, CEO. “These efforts reflect our commitment to providing sustainable, high-performance plywood solutions while ensuring top-tier service and operational excellence for customers throughout North America.”
As the company continues to grow, its latest developments represent an important step in deepening market presence and reinforcing its reputation as a trusted industry leader.
Garnica is a globally recognized leader in the production of innovative, high-quality plywood designed for the most demanding customers. The company works with wood from sustainable and renewable sources underscoring its commitment to nature, people, the community and preserving ecological balance. Garnica has a production capacity to send 7,500 truckloads annually and is strategically located in the five most important poplar plantation basins in Europe. The company has 1,100 workers across its seven production centers, five in Spain and two in France. There are also two offices in Spain—the main office in Logroño, La Rioja, and a support office in Madrid.
