CanFibre to build MDF plant in Amsterdam

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CanFibre Group Ltd. will build a medium-density fiberboard (MDF) plant at the Port of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, that will produce MDF from 100% post-consumer waste. Timber Products Inc. of Oregon has signed a contract with CanFibre, worth an estimated 20 million in U.S. dollars, whereby they will buy all of the Dutch plant's product for the next 20 years. CanFibre is a subsidiary of Germany-based Kafus Environmental.

Contracts, Paper products industry, Buildings and facilities, CanFibre Group Ltd., Timber Products Inc.

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Energy system avoids fuel, pollution pitfalls

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The thermal energy system developed for Shippenville, PA-based MB Clarion L.P. utilized fuel developed from the plant's waste streams. This fuel presented a difficult emission problem but fluidized-bed combustion technology was able to combat these difficulties. Exhaust gases are collected and moved through a cyclone to remove the ash and particulate matter.

Equipment and supplies, Lumber industry, Fuel and fuel systems, MB Clarion Fiberboard

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Europe sets stage for panel growth

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The global manufacturing capacity of medium-density fiberboard and particleboard is analyzed. Construction of new wood product plants in various countries is related to economic factors. A forecast of wood product plant renovations and capacity expansion by the end of 2000 is also offered.

World, Particleboard, International aspects, Forest products industry

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