Sonae Arauco, one of the world's leading manufacturers of wood-based panels for furniture, construction and interior design, has started operating the first industrial-scale fibreboard recycling line at its Mangualde factory.

The project, the result of an investment of €8 million, represents a pioneering milestone for the sector and reinforces the company's commitment to the circular economy and innovation.

The new line makes it possible to transform end-of-life MDF panels into raw material for the production of new MDF/HDF fibre panels, something that, until now, was not possible on an industrial scale. When fully operational, the new line will allow up to 20% of recycled MDF fibres to be integrated into the new panels produced.