Innovation with Purpose: Fagus-GreCon Expands Global Commitment to Formaldehyde Emissions Testing Excellence

February 17, 2026 | Charlotte, NC — Fagus-GreCon today reaffirmed its enduring mission: to empower customers worldwide with advanced, reliable solutions for formaldehyde emissions testing—supporting safer products, healthier environments, and stronger industries across the globe.

In a strategic move driven by customer focus and long-term market optimization, the company has acquired the Bakelite DMC business from Bakelite. This transition reflects Bakelite’s decision to sharpen its concentration on its core expertise in wood adhesives, while entrusting Fagus-GreCon to advance and expand the DMC business with renewed innovation and technical excellence.

For decades, Fagus-GreCon has built a distinguished legacy as a technology leader within the wood-based panel markets. Renowned for its fast, precise, and dependable formaldehyde measuring systems, the company has set industry benchmarks in collaboration with authorities such as the EPA in the United States.

With this acquisition, Fagus-GreCon will provide continued support for existing Bakelite DMC units while simultaneously introducing a new generation of groundbreaking and innovative formaldehyde testing solutions. These next-generation systems are designed to help customers meet evolving regulatory requirements with confidence, speed, and uncompromising accuracy.

Strategically headquartered in Charlotte, Fagus-GreCon’s North American operations are ideally positioned to deliver responsive service, technical expertise, and forward-looking solutions to customers throughout the region.