On certain customer segments, Rougier Sylvaco and Rougier Panneaux are very close. It therefore makes perfect sense to join their complem entary skills. The new company, named Rougier Sylvaco Panneaux, may count on a solid sales force and highly skilled teams. With highly performing global sourcing in products choice, Rougier Sylvaco Panneaux may guarantee full chain of custody, substantial availability (more than 40,000 cubic metres of products imported from Europe, Africa, America and Asia) and excellent service.
In addition, Rougier Sylvaco Panneaux will be boosted by the substantial expansion of its storage areas. Thanks to the relocating of the ware house from La Pallice to Caen, this company will get closer to the maritime freight flows towards Le Havre. The three storage facilities in Caen, Sète and Gennevilliers will contribute to further proximity with end customers by offering a full range of products throughout the French territory.
The merger of Rougier Sylvaco and Rougier Panneaux has been approved by the Rougier Board of Directors. The operation is subject to the approval of the general meeting of the 17th of June 2014. Within that framework, the operational merger is scheduled for the second half of 2014.
The Rougier group is a leading producer of certified African tropical timber. The group has three core activities: Rougier Afrique International (harvesting of natural forests, industrial processing and international trade), Lignafrica (study, management and investment in industrial forest plantations in Africa), Rougier Sylvaco and Rougier Panneaux (import to France and distribution of various timber products of any origin).
