'Urban forest' mill converted from particleboard to MDF

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Willamette Industries Inc. converted its Eugene, OR particleboard plant into a medium-density fiberboard (MDF) plant. Before the conversion, over half of the plant's raw materials came from the source called the urban forest, recycled wood from lumber waste, construction sites, and other clean wood diverted from landfills. The mill began MDF production in Feb. 1996 with chips, but will reintroduce an increasing percentage of recycled wood. All 100 workers remained on payroll during the seven-month shutdown, kept busy with training, visits to other Willamette MDF plants, and watches at the plant.

Medium-Density Fiberboard, Production management, Willamette Industries Inc., Lumber industry, Waste management, Forest products, WMTT, Medium density fiberboard

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'Insane' company purchase yields quick turnaround; new particleboard plant was performing far below its potential. Teamwork plus mechanical upgrades brought production up to speed

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Suda Bhagwat bought Allegheny Particleboard of Mt Jewett, PA, in 1991 after it had only reached 25% of capacity for it previous owners. In 1992, the firm has achieved 85% of capacity, panel downgrade is less than 5% rather than more than 30%, the labor force is 20% smaller than before the takeover and operating costs are 33% lower. A team-oriented workforce and a good relationship with suppliers and customers have made this the sixth successful business turnaround for Bhagwat.

Company Profile, Bhagwat, Suda, Allegheny Particleboard Corp.

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Closed auto plant has new life as particleboard mill

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Kronospan France has been able to successfully convert a former Peugeot automobile plant into a particleboard mill. The project began in 1988, at which time the production line manufactured 220 cubic meters per day. In 1995, the mill produces 1300 cubic meters per day. A description of the mill's purchasing, loading and production operations is included.

Particleboard, Kronospan France

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