CMPC is engaged in integrated
forest industry, which operates as a
holding company through four business centers:
forestry,
pulp, paper and paper products, and
tissue. Each of these areas can function independently, being in the holding company for overall coordination and financial management of these businesses. Supplies, computer systems and other related administrative support, are centralized in CMPC SA Shared Services. The company has operations mainly in the South American countries
Chile,
Argentina,
Brazil,
Peru,
Colombia,
Ecuador, and
Uruguay as well as in
Mexico in North America. Its main competitors are
Suzano (based in Brazil),
Arauco (based in Chile),
APRIL (based in Indonesia), and
Södra (based in Sweden). == History ==