Omya - Model Omyawood -Ground Calcium Carbonate
Ground calcium carbonate can replace fibers in fiberboards and particle boards, resulting in cost reductions. With Omyawood, medium (MDF) or high-density fiberboard (HDF) and wood panel manufacturers can lower costs by partially substituting wood fibers. The calcium carbonate-based innovation to lower manufacturing costs in fiberboard and particle board.
Replace fibers and reduce costs
Adding Omyawood® to wood-based panel products allows for up to 15% fiber replacement by weight on existing production lines with minimal process or equipment changes. Omyawood® can help reduce total manufacturing cost in wood panel products as a cost competitive and consistent raw material, allowing for more flexibility in procurement strategy.
Foster responsible use
Wood is a limited resource. By partially replacing it, we help preserve environmental assets, stabilize sourcing, and cut processing energy use. Omyawood® supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and 15 (Life on Land).
- Lower raw material and processing costs
- Proven industrial-scale use
- Improve availability, consistency and usability
- Optimize thickness swelling properties
- No equipment upgrades needed
- No impact on surface finishing
- Calcium carbonate is readily available, consistent and easily applicable
- Key panel properties are maintained