Turkish MDF and particleboard producer Starwood Orman Urunleri Sanayi A.S. has successfully produced first fibers with its new fiber preparation system from Andritz. Production of fibers for MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) started only five months after commencement of installation.

Andritz installed a complete system, from chip washing to pressurized refining, processing a mixture of pine and beech wood chips. This is the third system Andritz delivered to Starwood.

Starwood is one of the largest industrial companies in Türkiye and produces around 2,000 m3 of MDF and 3,000 m3 of chipboard per day. Among other business segments, the company specializes in the production of thin MDF ranging from 1.5 to 8 mm.

Andritz Pulp & Paper provides sustainable technology, automation, and service solutions for the production of all types of pulp, paper, board and tissue.