USA - Egger, one of the world’s leading wood-based materials suppliers, this month marked one year since officially starting production at its Lexington plant.

The state-of-the-art production plant is the company’s 20th worldwide facility and the first in North America. With production focuses on raw particleboard manufacturing and particleboard lamination, Egger is well positioned to serve the U.S. market.

The Lexington facility, which now employs more than 400, has upheld its commitment to the region’s economic growth and investment in the local workforce by exceeding the number of projected jobs created during Phase 1. The second phase of development, which will focus on finishing lines for added value production, is set to begin in 2025.

“It is hard to believe how far we’ve come since first selecting Lexington as the future home of Egger’s 20th plant, to now being fully operational for 365 days and counting,” said Carsten Ritterbach, Plant Manager, Commercial Services. “We are immensely grateful to everyone who has played a role in Egger Lexington’s brief history and we look forward to continuing to build the company’s presence in North America.”

Construction on the one million square-foot facility began in April 2018 with production officially starting last September – on time – despite the challenges of back-to-back hurricanes and the onset of a global pandemic. Additional milestones since then include the launch of the first ever North American Egger Decorative Collection with an accompanying mobile device app.

Egger products are available through numerous distribution partners, including Dixie Plywood, HDI Group, A&M Supply, Horizon Forest Products, Metro Hardwoods, Atlantic Plywood, Commonwealth Plywood, Decotec/Richelieu, Professional Distribution Center, Wanderosa, Wurth Wood Group, Wurth Baer Supply and Intermountain.