Unilin Panels to Upgrade Particleboard Facility in Oostrozebeke, Belgium

Unilin Panels, a division of Unilin, announced plans to invest more than €100 million (US$116.3 million) to modernize its Oostrozebeke, Belgium, particleboard facility.

The site, formerly known as Spano, employs about 370 people and produces particleboard panels for uses including kitchen cabinetry, furniture, and wall and floor applications. The facility produces particleboard using 100% recycled waste wood.

The project centers on installing a new continuous particleboard press to replace two existing presses, along with a broader renewal of key production processes. The new installation is expected to maintain similar production capacity of 575,000 m³ while using about 8% less energy and improving raw material efficiency.

If the necessary permits are obtained, preparation and engineering are expected to begin in Q3, followed by installation of the new press and supporting systems and a testing phase. The upgraded installation is expected to be fully operational by 2029.

Commenting on the investment, Unilin Panels President Bert Vandenkendelaere said:

“This investment is about preparing our Oostrozebeke production plant for the next decades. By combining state-of-the-art technology with 100% recycled wood as raw material and a clear product focus across our different sites, we aim to confirm our reliability as a supplier and set our customers up for success in the years to come. With this investment, we build a solid foundation for further innovation, and at the same time, we are creating an even safer and more efficient working environment for our people.”