Sonae Arauco, S.A. is an international manufacturer of engineered wood products formed in 2016 as a joint venture between Portugal’s Sonae Indústria and Chile’s Arauco. The company operates production sites across Europe and South Africa, supplying wood-based panels and value-added components to furniture, interior design, and construction markets. Its portfolio includes particleboard (PB), medium- and high-density fiberboard (MDF/HDF), melamine-faced panels, and decorative surfaces.
Sonae Arauco emphasizes responsible wood sourcing and circular-economy practices, including certified raw materials (e.g., FSC/PEFC), resource efficiency, and panel recycling initiatives. Its operations intersect with the chemical value chain through the use of wood resins and binders, impregnation papers, laminates, and surface treatments integral to panel manufacturing.