Sonae Arauco Investing 100 Million Euros in a New Production Line for Wood Fiber Insulation

On March 22nd, Sonae Arauco announced it is investing more than 100 million euros in its Meppen industrial unit in Emsland, Germany. According to the press release, a new production line for wood fiber insulation materials is to be built there and will help to complete its AGEPAN® SYSTEM of sustainable construction components for roofs, walls, and floors with additional products.

When completed in 2025, the new line will expand the company’s portfolio to include flex insulation, pressure resistant wood fiber insulation, and blow-in insulation.

Commenting on the investment, Steffen Körner, General Manager and NEE Industrial Operations Director at Sonae Arauco, said:

“Our investment in the Meppen plant is the largest Sonae Arauco’s history so far. Meppen is a key plant for us in Germany because it is where we produce our insulation solutions for construction. And with this investment, we are not only strengthening its role in the growth of Sonae Arauco’s portfolio for construction, but we are also expressing long term commitment in the region of Meppen, as well as to almost 200 local employees who work at the site.”