Unilin has begun operating a new fiberboard recycling line at its MDF plant in Bazeilles, France, according to the technology supplier Dieffenbacher. The industrial-scale Fiber2Fiber plant is now fully integrated into the ongoing production process following successful fiber production from recycled fiberboard material in the fall of 2025.
The system processes fiberboard waste in a closed autoclave using a steam process at high pressure. Rapid pressure release causes the fiberboard structure to burst apart, separating fibers without damaging their original structure. The line includes Dieffenbacher’s FiberXtractor and a sifter technology that removes contaminants such as sand, silicate and coatings from post-consumer material.
The plant is the first in the world capable of recycling both internal fiberboard waste, including production residuals from manufacturing, and post-consumer fiberboard material from sources such as bulky waste. The recycled fibers are immediately reintegrated into the production of new fiberboards for decorative products including Unilin’s Master Oak collection.
The entire process is designed for integration into existing production lines. The system offers flexibility and scalability for different manufacturing requirements and final product specifications.
