Using lumber industry by-products and under-utilized wood species once landfilled or burned as waste by forestry operators or sawmills, ARAUCO manufactures a variety of particleboard, medium density fibreboard (MDF) and FIBREX® thin high density MDF. ARAUCO's ability to service a broad range of market needs stems from a diverse range of technological capabilities.

When it comes to value, what really counts is not how much the MDF costs, but how much it costs to use. Not all MDF panels are alike and may differ by wood species, fiber size, binders, density and consistency. All of these factors have a significant impact on key elements of your processing costs, including:

• Cutting-tool life
• Machine center throughput speed and amp load
• Machined profile quality as it relates to the need for sanding, filling and other steps prior to finishing
• Amount/thickness of coating or laminating material required for adequate coverage
• Defect rates
• Labor