Recycle the unrecyclable 

Fiberboards, such as MDF/HDF boards and chipboards, are mainly composed of wood fibers and a binder component. The latter used to be the main obstacle in recycling. Utilizing a steam explosion process, Osiris separates the shell from the board while maintaining the fiber quality needed to produce new high-quality fiberboards.

As a result, recycled fibers can be reused in combination with virgin wood to produce new fiberboards. The technology does not only have clear benefits from an environmental point of view, but it also offers a cost-effective solution for wood fiber supply as recycled fibers are substantially cheaper than virgin wood fibers.

From a linear to a circular lifecycle

Today, millions of tons of fiberboards are produced globally and most of the waste from these boards cannot be recycled on a large scale. This waste is either going to incineration or landfill, creating a growing environmental challenge. The non-recyclability of these boards is increasingly problematic.

The Osiris technology offers a clear solution to the rising demand for a circular economy as waste wood fibers can be reused in the production of new fiberboards for the first time!

Partnering for excellence

DIEFFENBACHER, the leading manufacturer of press systems and complete production plants for wood-based panels, is the preferred partner for incorporating Osiris technology within existing or new production lines, taking into account the needs of each unique production process.