Mekong Wood Begins Production at New MDF Plant in Phu Tho, Vietnam - Forest Economic Advisors, LLC

Wood Markets News Mekong Wood Begins Production at New MDF Plant in Phu Tho, Vietnam International Markets

Posted on July 22, 2024

The Mekong Wood MDF Joint Stock Company, formerly recognized for trading in wood-based panels, has ventured into the production of MDF panels, with a new plant in Cam Khe, Phu Tho, Vietnam, Wood & Panel Europe reported (7-3-24).

The facility produced its first panels on June 3rd.

In 2022, Mekong Wood enlisted Siempelkamp’s expertise as a system supplier for the wood-based panel industry for this project. Siempelkamp’s comprehensive services encompass the planning and supply of the entire process technology, as well as overseeing the installation and start-up of the completed plant.

The MDF plant has an annual capacity of over 400,000 m3. The thickness range of the boards is focused on 15 to 17 mm, and a range of 3.5 to 32 mm is possible. The feed material is largely made up of the local acacia and eucalyptus.