CANADA – Uniboard, a leading North American manufacturer of wood based panel products, recently  announced the successful progress of Phase 3 in the Val-d’Or USD 250 million particleboard modernization project.

According to James Hogg of Uniboard, achieving milestones in a brownfield site with an operational mill supplying customers requires a unique approach. The team and customers are encouraged by the visible progress.

In June 2022, Uniboard initiated Phase 3, named Project Renaissance, which was divided into two distinct projects. The first part involved the construction of a new distribution/logistics center, completed and operational as of August 2023.

The second part of Phase 3 involves constructing a new production hall and installing a continuous 10-foot particleboard press and a 10-foot finishing line. Work on the press foundations and production hall commenced in the summer of 2023, with on-site receipt of production line containers. The new press line is set to be operational in the 1st Quarter of 2025, making the modernized Val d’Or particleboard/TFL facility the most advanced particleboard site in North America.

James Hogg, President and CEO of Uniboard, affirms that they are on schedule for the final phase of the Val d’Or modernization program. He emphasizes that what will distinguish Val d’Or is not only the cutting-edge equipment but also the expertise of their personnel, the proven quality of northern fiber supply, and their commitment to customer service.

According to Hogg, the Val d’Or Renaissance project positions Uniboard to support the long-term growth of both existing and new customers in the future.