Article1 min read Sep 18, 2025Sonae Arauco Successfully Starts Up the World’s First Fiberboard Industrial Scale Recycling LineSonae Arauco, one of the world’s leading producers of wood-based panels, has successfully started up the first industrial-scale fiberboard recycling line at its Mangualde mill in Portugal at the beginning of Q3 of 2025. This groundbreaking project, delivered by the international technology group ANDRITZ, marks a major step forward in sustainable fiberboard production and circular economy practices.
Article1 min read Oct 6, 2023ANDRITZ Plant Will Prepare Date Palm Waste for Fiberboard ProductionANDRITZ partners with WESER and DIEFFENBACHER to deliver innovative fiber preparation technology for Egypt's groundbreaking MDF/HDF plant in Toshka, transforming agricultural waste into valuable building materials. This sustainable manufacturing initiative processes date palm fronds from 40,000 acres into high-quality fiberboards for flooring and furniture applications, demonstrating industry leadership in circular economy principles. The complete turnkey solution features advanced washing, conditioning, and pressurized refining systems with proven energy-efficient technology, scheduled for production launch in autumn 2025. This project exemplifies the growing importance of alternative raw materials in modern panel manufacturing.
