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  Mechanical assembly of an MDF line for Arauco in Mexico

Industry
Wood-based products
Services
Construction management & supervision, Mechanical assembly, Pipline assembly, Project Management
Country
Zitacuaro, Mexico MX
Status
In porgress
With this project for Arauco Industria de México, S.A. de C.V., SGS Industrial Services once again sets an example for reliable, safe, and international plant assembly. Following our successful collaboration in Michigan in 2017, Arauco once again commissioned us to assemble a state-of-the-art MDF line in Mexico. This is an ambitious project with high requirements that we are implementing with a strong team and a clear focus.
70
Employees
 
9-11
Months of construction time
 
432
Tonnes of steel structure
 
1.000
Tonnes of pipings
 

An overview of the construction areas

The project focuses on the mechanical installation of the MDF line — from the forming station to the packaging area. The assembly includes:

  • Forming line, pressing unit, cooling section
  • Panel storage, sanding line, edge processing (KT system)
  • Packaging line and suction systems

A total of 432 tons of steel construction and around 1,000 tons of piping will be installed - precisely and efficiently. On the job: 70 SGS employees - supplemented by a team of local specialists. The planned installation period is nine to eleven months, which is impressive for a project of this size.

SGS: A strong partner for demanding assembly projects

This project places high demands - particularly in the areas of safety and team coordination:

  • Safety standards: As with every project, occupational safety is the top priority. All assembly steps are planned and carried out in accordance with strict safety regulations.
  • 50% local personnel: The induction and integration of local fitters requires clear communication and intensive training.
  • Local conditions: Climate, logistics, infrastructure and on-site processes require flexibility in implementation.

Project data

Commissioner
Arauco Industria de México, S.A. de C
Customer
Arauco Industria de México, S.A. de C
Industry
Wood-based products
Construction location
Zitacuaro, Mexico
Contruction period
9-11 months, 06/2025 – 02/2026
Contributors
At peak times 70
Specialties
Local conditions
Scope of delivery & service
Mechanical assembly of the MDF plant.

Über unseren Kunden: Arauco

Arauco is one of the world's leading manufacturers of wood-based materials. With the new plant, the company is investing in modern technology and a sustainable future. The new MDF line will have a production capacity of 300,000 m³ per year, most of which will be melamine-coated, and it will meet the growing demand in Mexico's furniture, construction, and interior design sectors.

The new site will create 220 jobs and support a sustainable economic model centered on the circular economy, local forestry, and ecosystem protection.

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