Arauco has announced it will be closing its medium density fiberboard (MDF) production facility in Eugene, Oregon, as of May 1, 2020.  Arauco said the decision was based on an assessment over several years that the older manufacturing platform was less competitive compared to the company’s other more advanced MDF platforms. Arauco said it will continue to support customers from its other facilities.  “Decisions regarding plant closures are difficult,” said Pablo Franzini, president of Arauco North America. “We are working diligently to provide options for Eugene employees to help them through a difficult transition ...