Obituary: Edison Masayuki Tamura

10 November 2016

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Edison Masayuki Tamura passed away in Porto Alegrre on October 27, 2016. He was 56.

Mr Tamura enjoyed several directorships including that of  Duratex, the Brazilian wood based panel manufacturer, Formaline, which has the largest share of laminates in South America, including household name Formica, and Abimóvel, the Brazilian Furniture Association.

He also held senior posts at Eucatex and lately at Fibraplac a member of the Isdra Group.

Mr Tamura was also an active member of IBA, the Brazilian Tree Based Products Association, and was admired and respected in the wood based panel sector.