Recycle the unrecyclable

Fiberboards, such as MDF/HDF boards, are mainly composed of wood fibers and a binder component. The latter used to be the main obstacle in recycling. Utilizing a steam explosion process, Osiris separates the shell from the board while maintaining the fiber quality needed to produce new high-quality fiberboards.

As a result, recycled fibers can be reused to produce new fiberboards. The technology does not only have clear benefits from an environmental point of view, but it also offers a cost-effective solution for wood fiber supply as recycled fibers are substantially cheaper than virgin wood fibers.

From a linear to a circular lifecycle

Today, millions of tons of fiberboards are produced globally and most of the waste from these boards cannot be recycled. This waste is either going to incineration or landfill, creating a growing environmental challenge.

The Osiris technology, developed inhouse by Unilin, offers a clear solution to this problem and to the rising demand for a circular economy. With the technology, waste wood fibers can be reused in the production of new fiberboards for the first time!

On top of that, the technology offers significant benefits in terms of operational savings. Since recycled fibers are substantially cheaper than virgin wood fibers, implementation of the Osiris technology will result in direct wood cost savings.

Partnering for excellence

DIEFFENBACHER, the leading manufacturer of equipment for the wood fiberboard industry, is the preferred partner for incorporating Osiris technology within existing or new production lines, taking into account the needs of each unique production process.