CMPC invests USD 90m to modernise wood operations in Chile

CMPC is investing more than USD 90m to modernise and automate two wood-products facilities in Chile's Biobío region. USD 72m goes to the Remanufactura Los Ángeles plant and USD 20.6m to the Aserradero Mulchén sawmill, raising capacity and the share of higher-value output. The projects are part of a two-year CMPC capital plan exceeding USD 1,000m across forestry, pulp and consumer goods.

Why this mattersThe upgrade shifts CMPC's wood output toward higher-value products, strengthening its position against regional sawmill competitors.

• CMPC is investing more than USD 90m in its Biobío region wood operations in Chile.
• USD 72m is allocated to the Remanufactura Los Ángeles plant, including about USD 33m for new automated cutting, planing, pressing, moulding, panel finishing and finger-joint equipment.
• USD 20.6m goes to the Aserradero Mulchén sawmill to modernise debarking, sawing and drying equipment.
• Mulchén capacity is set to rise from about 335,000 to 365,000 cubic metres a year.
• The investments form part of a two-year CMPC capital plan exceeding USD 1,000m covering forestry, pulp and consumer goods (Softys).

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