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MEDITE UPGRADES FOR FUTURE GROWTH


Wood panel product supplier MEDITE SMARTPLY has finalised the upgrade of its factory in County Waterford.


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fter over a year of transforma- tive invest-


ment, the upgrade of MEDITE SMARTPLY’s OSB factory in County Waterford has been completed. This new drying, energy and screening system will enhance resource ef- ficiency and asset reli- ability for SMARTPLY OSB.


For over 25 years,


SMARTPLY has been supplying OSB to the construction industry, steadily building the brand over time. An initial investment


of € 59 million was made to the SMART- PLY facility which saw the creation of a new forming and finishing lines with a new state- of the art continuous press. This was the beginning of the next generation of SMART- PLY OSB, the panels were smoother, flatter


and underpinned by the brands strong environmental ethos. The latest significant upgrade saw € 44 million invested in the drying, energy and screening facility. The construction of the biomass energy plant ensures that SMARTPLY will operate on 100% renewable biomass material for process drying and heating. The crucial upgrade means that SMARTPLY OSB will have an im-


proved output, at a time when demand is high, and is predicted to grow further throughout 2022. “We are extremely delighted with the completion of this project,” commented Chris King, Managing Director – Commercial at MEDITE SMARTPLY. “Not only will this upgrade allow us to deliver more sustainable best in class timber panel products, but the increased output of SMARTPLY OSB will enable us to support exist- ing customer positions and develop new market sectors and opportuni- ties as part of our strategy and growth plan.” BMJ


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