This will result in additional capacities for 3-ply solid wood panels in the format 5000/5050 x 1250 x 12-60mm for the European market.
The investment, which comprises a fully automated production plant, includes a 180x40m production hall 180 x 40m and a 27m high warehouse and will be home to a two-storey production facility as well as the fully automated two-row high-bay warehouse made of solid wood.
The company says the new plant will not only represent a milestone from a technical point of view, but will also become another showcase project in solid wood construction within the Binderholz Group. Construction is currently underway at full steam.
Significant changes will be made to the middle layer production systems at Plant II. In the future, the site will turn side cutting panels into blocks 290 to 300mm tall. These blocks will be turned by 90 degrees and cut to the appropriate thicknesses as needed on two band saw lines. This way, the middle layer production is expected to achieve higher yields and quality. The lower lamella widths and vertical growth rings will reduce the distortion of the finished solid wood panels.
The host computer in the control centre of Plant I will take care of controlling the entire production, including logistics. Quality grading the cover lamellas will be taken care of by a Woodeye Scanner with a feed rate of 400m/min.
The production procedures for cover and centre layers have also been updated.
The intended maximum performance of the new plant is set to be achieved as soon as possible, doubling the current production capacity. This would turn the St. Georgen site into the world’s largest producer of solid wood panels.
Apart from 3-ply solid wood panels made from spruce, pine, larch and Douglas fir, St. Georgen also offers special Swiss pine, fir or steamed, chopped or brushed antique wood.
