Green Businesses in South Africa
These green South African businesses are making a change for the better when it comes to operating sustainably with as little impact on the environment as possible. As we continue to face the dire environmental consequences that come as a direct result of climate...
Particleboard and MDF
At Sonae Arauco we make our decorative boards out of two different wood-based products, namely Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) and Particleboard. These wood-based boards form the basis of all our products and so, in this article we are going to look at the two types...
How melamine coated paper is laminated onto boards
Sonae Arauco’s wood-based decorative boards are made of either Medium Density Fibreboard or Particleboard that have been given a melamine finish. We have previously looked at how Sonae Arauco’s wood-based panels are manufactured, as well as the difference between...
A brief history of melamine-faced boards
We come across melamine-faced boards in all different facets of our lives, from our bedrooms to our kitchens and our workplaces. Thanks to their versatility and wide range of finishes, these decorative boards have cemented their place as décor essentials in any home....
Sonae Arauco: about our timber
At the heart of Sonae Arauco lies the timber supply we use to make our Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) and Particleboard. These boards form the basis of our range of wood-based decorative panels. To give you a better idea of where and how we source our timber, we...
Manufacturing melamine boards
We previously wrote an article which looked at the process behind how our wood-based panels are made – from the process of how medium density fibreboard (MDF) and particleboard are made, to the actual process where the melamine facing is applied. What we haven’t...
Fall in love with these eco-friendly kitchen design ideas.
The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home. It’s a constant hub of activity, whether you’re using it for cooking or eating. Kitchens are also one of the highest energy-consuming rooms in a home, thanks to constantly running appliances such as fridges...
Our Innovus Collection is internationally renowned
Sonae Arauco’s Innovus Brand will be launched in South Africa over the course of this year. The Innovus Global Collection was introduced to mainstream overseas markets such as Germany, Spain and Portugal and a subsequent 40 countries across the globe over the past...