Strengthening Our U.S. Presence Alongside Georgia

At our Agustinas headquarters in Santiago, Chile, we welcomed Georgia Governor Brian Kemp for a high-level meeting centered on expanding our commercial footprint in the United States and building new strategic alliances.

Governor Brian Kemp met with CMPC senior executives to explore concrete growth opportunities across the U.S. market. CMPC’s relationship with Georgia runs deep — spanning more than two decades through our International Office in Atlanta, where nearly 40 team members drive our commercial operations daily. This long-standing presence is further reinforced by our two Powell Valley Millwork facilities in Kentucky, reflecting the Company’s strong and growing operational commitment to the United States.

Bernardo Larraín Matte, Chairman of the Board of CMPC, noted:

“The United States is a critical market for CMPC — and one with the potential to become even more strategic to our future. We have maintained a strong presence for years through our International Office, and we see clear opportunities ahead: to deepen long-term customer relationships and explore new investments, particularly in wood products.”

Echoing this vision, Francisco Ruiz-Tagle, CEO of CMPC, stated:

“Georgia accounts for approximately 25% of our U.S. sales — a powerful foundation from which we see significant growth potential. We share a forward-looking vision with the state of Georgia, one that opens meaningful new spaces for public-private collaboration and long-term value creation”.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp added:

“Georgia’s ports rank among the fastest-growing in the United States. Thousands of miles of rail and highway infrastructure connect our two deepwater ports to forest resources across the entire Southeast — and CMPC clearly understands the competitive advantage of doing business in our state.”