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Egger Wismar OSB modernisation project completed with 15% boost to capacity
EGGER’s Wismar OSB plant has been modernised in a project by Siempelkamp completed five days ahead of schedule. The project-related
shutdown of the plant was just 52 days. The project aim was to achieve a significant increase in capacity of at least 15% at the OSB plant, which Siempelkamp originally delivered in 1999 and commissioned in 2000. The project included the installation of new mat formers and the integration of a ContiTherm preheating system, while the ContiRoll continuous press was equipped with new hot platens and pressure distribution plates.
and HDF boards as well as laminate flooring at the Wismar plant. “After 25 years of producing
Above: ContiRoll and ContiTherm after the modernization at the OSB plant
An improved hydraulic
control system was also installed to optimize thickness control. The modernization project was rounded off with completely new electrical
Sunds Fibertech supplies
S.Kijchai’s new MDF line in Thailand
Sunds Fibertech says it has supplied technology to S. Kijchai Enterprise’s large new MDF plant in Thailand. The company said it was
proud to be part of the “remarkable journey” of
S.Kijchai as the new MDF production line moved steadily toward completion. The project will double
S.Kijchai’s MDF capacity to 1,000,000m3 annually.
Sunds Fibertech supplied
its Scorpion MDF Dryer and the latest SundsZifter,
designed to meet the specific challenges of rubberwood processing with high energy efficiency and fibre cleaning performance.
“This is truly
S.Kijchai’s success story,” said Marcus Mattsson, sales director Asia Pacific at Sunds Fibertech. “We’re proud to support their vision and to see the project unfold with such professionalism and drive. It’s a privilege to work alongside a team so dedicated to excellence.”
equipment and control systems.
The first board produced
after the improvements was on October 29, 2025. Egger produces OSB, MDF
OSB boards in Wismar, it was time to bring core aspects of our board production – forming, pressing and extraction – up to the latest technical standards and to increase competitiveness by raising performance,” Raimund Hagspiel, managing director of Egger in Wismar. “The excellent co-operation between Siempelkamp and Egger in project planning and implementation was one of the keys to the success that resulted in the early commissioning.”
Kronospan completes acquisition of Hexion chemical plant in Oregon
Above: The La Grande chemical plant
Kronospan has announced it has completed the acquisition of Hexion’s chemical plant located in La Grande, Oregon. The closing of this
Above: The
S.Kijchai Enterprise MDF plant expansion WBPI | December 2025/January 2026 |
www.wbpionline.com
transaction marks a significant step in Kronospan’s ongoing expansion of its North American footprint and reinforces the company’s long- term growth strategy. The La Grande facility, formerly operated by Hexion, has now officially joined Kronospan’s growing network of production sites. “Today marks an important
milestone for Kronospan,” said Hans Obermaier, CEO of Kronospan’s North American operations. “With the La Grande chemical plant now part of Kronospan, we strengthen our supply chain, broaden our manufacturing base, and reaffirm our commitment to delivering high- quality products to customers across North America. We are excited to welcome the talented La Grande team into the Kronospan family and look forward to building our future together.”
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