Roseburg Forest Products has resumed construction work on its medium-density fiberboard (MDF) manufacturing facility in Dillard, Oregon, reviving a major investment project that had been paused amid economic uncertainty.

The facility is a central component of the company’s long-term growth strategy and is expected to strengthen its presence in the engineered wood products market. Construction activities were previously halted in early 2025 as the company assessed broader market conditions, but work has now restarted as economic outlooks stabilize.

Once completed, the plant will produce both medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and high-density fiberboard (HDF) panels used in a variety of applications including construction materials, cabinetry manufacturing and flooring production.

Advanced Manufacturing Technology Planned for the Facility

The new plant will feature a next-generation continuous press supplied by Siempelkamp, designed to manufacture engineered wood panels with thicknesses ranging from 2 millimeters to 28 millimeters.

This advanced system will allow the facility to produce a broad range of panel products while improving efficiency and production consistency. The press technology will be installed at the same location where the company installed its first Siempelkamp press more than 50 years ago, highlighting the long-standing partnership between the two companies.

According to company leadership, the project is expected to significantly enhance the manufacturer’s cost competitiveness in global wood panel markets.

"The plant will be one of the lowest cost producers in the world, which significantly enhances Roseburg's long-term competitive position," said Stuart Gray, president and CEO of Roseburg Forest Products.

Source: constructionowners.com