Unilin Technologies is partnering with Dieffenbacher to roll out the fibreboard recycling technology Osiris.
Dieffenbacher and Unilin Technologies, the intellectual property division of Unilin, said the co-operation agreement will further commercialize Osiris – Unilin’s patented fibreboard recycling technology.
The partnership is designed to strengthen the commitment of both companies to drive sustainability in the flooring and panel industries by enabling the full recycling of wood fibreboards such as MDF, HDF, THDF and wood fibre insulation boards, including post-consumer material.
Under the agreement, Dieffenbacher will be the preferred partner for offering Osiris machine and equipment technology into fibreboard production processes globally.
The Osiris technology, which utilizes a steam explosion process to recover high-quality recycled fibres from waste fibreboard, has been tested through the Osiris 1.0 pilot installation at Unilin’s Bazeilles plant, operational since 2022.
“Our partnership with an industry leader like Dieffenbacher marks a critical step in the rollout of the Osiris technology across the fibreboard industry,” said Bart Van der Stockt, president of Unilin Technologies.
Mr Van der Stockt said Osiris technology provides not only environmental benefits but also a substantial reduction in the production costs of new fibreboard.
“We are confident that, together with Dieffenbacher, we can deliver the solutions that producers need to seamlessly integrate this groundbreaking technology into their existing production processes.”
Dieffenbacher said it was thrilled about the new partnership.
“As the importance of fibreboard recycling continues to grow, our ability to offer technical equipment aligned with the Osiris technology will be a significant step forward in transforming the fibreboard industry and advancing towards a more sustainable future,” said Jean-Christophe Zimmermann, head of sales of Dieffenbacher’s recycling business unit.
Unilin Technologies is the IP division of Unilin and is a key player in the flooring industry, gaining widespread recognition for introducing the click systems Uniclic, Unidrop, and Unipush, establishing itself as a leader in laminate and resilient flooring products.
