Wood particle board based on recycled material

The project aims to incorporate a new type of raw material in the board manufacturing process, based on the use of industrial, agricultural and forestry waste, which will significantly increase the circularity of Finsa's products and manufacturing processes. At the same time, given the importance of the processes of drying, cleaning, separation of fibreboard (MDF) waste and dipping the shavings in glue or resin, in the final strength of the board, its functionality and quality; the behaviour of recycled materials in all these processes is analysed. On the other hand, a redesign of the current board concept is proposed to improve its basic functionalities and adapt its configuration, while process modifications are carried out to reduce the amount of bonding agents.

The project is implemented at the Finsa factory in Cella (Teruel).
Project co-financed by the Department of Economy, Planning and Employment of the Government of Aragon.

• Partners: Aragon Technology Institute (ITA)
• Start date: 01 January 2021
• Completion date: 30 September 2023
• Investment: €1,064,258 (€914,258 Finsa, €150,000 Itainnova)
• Financing: €373,750 (321.051 Finsa, 52.698 Itainnova)
• File No.: EC-10-2021