GRAYLING, Mich. - Arauco, investing in the construction of its massive particleboard plant with a planned capacity of 800,000 square meters per year in Grayling, Michigan, has purchased for the first time a complete plant from Dieffenbacher. The two companies decided to work together in January 2016, followed by a phase of detailed engineering and concluding with the signing of supply contracts at the end of 2016.

After Arauco's announcement that it will construct a new particleboard operation in Grayling, Michigan, the company has announced a restructuring of its sales organization.

Arauco named Tex Giddens and Lloyd Hotchkiss to manage construction and operation of its new $400 million particleboard plant in Graling, Michigan.

Matías Domeyko, Araucos CEO; Paula Urenda, Chilean Capital magazine directing manager and Juan Andrés Camus, President of the Santiago Climate Exchange, signed an agreement to offset the carbon footprint of the publication, earning the magazine a carbon neutral certification.

Arauco introduced a new series of distinct thermally fused laminate (TFL) designs to its Prism collection.

A construction materials chemical disclosure system has been launched by Underwriters Laboratories. UL's Product Lens report is intended to meet product transparency demands for LEED v4 and in furniture and architectural interior production

Arauco has acquired 50 percent of Tafisa's assets, including 10 composite panel mills in Europe and South Africa, for $150 million.

Woodworking Network invited Arauco's Northern Region Sales Manager Michel Painchaud to share his thoughts on the upcoming WMS Expo in November, including a quick peek at some new products that they will be showcasing there. Arauco manufactures the industry's most comprehensive selection of sustainable composite panels, premium plywood, millwork, lumber and wood pulp.

Arauco North America is investing $325 million to build the largest continuous press particleboard mill in North America. Located in Grayling, MI, the new mill will produce 424MMSF (750 MCM) of panels per year, along with full lamination capabilities to support the Prism TFL decorative surfacing program.

Arauco's Northern Region Sales Manager, Michel Painchaud, previews new engineered wood, laminates and other panel products to be seen at the upcoming WMS 2015 Expo, November 5-7 in Toronto. Arauco manufactures a comprehensive selection of sustainable composite panels, premium plywood, millwork, lumber and wood pulp.