Arauco Board of Directors approved the construction of a new MDF line in Zit\u00e1cuaro, Mexico. The project includes an estimated investment of $235 million and state-of-the-art operational, environmental and security technology. The commissioning of the project is estimated to be in the 2Q 2025.<\/p>\n
Arauco is the main producer of wood boards in Mexico and it is estimated that this project would add about 300,000 m3 of MDF production per year,\u00a0half of which will be melamine-coated to meet growing demands of furniture, construction, interior decorating industries in Mexico.<\/p>\n
The plant will employ 220 people during its operation.\u00a0Additionally, its supply seeks to promote a circular economy model, empowering small local forest producers and safeguarding the ecosystem values \u200b\u200bof their surroundings.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"