May 18, 2007. /Lesprom Network/. Dieffenbacher expands in China through the opening of a new plant in Changzhou, not far from the metropolis Shanghai. In the future, Dieffenbacher will produce forming bin, forming line and sifter for the local and Asian market in this plant. Later, parts of the finishing line will also be produced. The first project to be realized in the new Dieffenbacher plant is for the customer Dong Dun. It includes a forming line, a forming bin and a sifter for a complete continuous plant for the production of thin high density fiber boards (THDF). With the new plant in Changzhou and in connection with the Dieffenbacher sales and service office in Beijing, Dieffenbacher strengthens its excellent market position in China and ensures the further expansion of operations in China. Dieffenbacher is a globally active group of companies with subsidiaries and sales bureaus worldwide. With over 130 years of experience, more than 900 staff and sales of around Euro 240 million in 2005, Dieffenbacher is a recognized partner for the wood-based panel industry.