Unilin Technologies, the intellectual property division of Unilin, has achieved a significant milestone with the official granting of European patent EP 4114629 for its innovative Osiris recycling technology, designed to recover wood fibers from waste fiberboards.

"We are proud to receive this patent for Osiris, as it represents a major step forward in circular wood fiber usage," said Louis Van Roy, business development director at Unilin Technologies. "By transforming waste into valuable raw materials, we are paving the way for a more sustainable fiberboard and laminate flooring industry."

The Osiris technology represents the first industrialized solution capable of recycling waste fiberboards at scale. Previously, the composite structure of fiberboards made recycling impractical, resulting in materials being sent to landfills or incinerated. This breakthrough allows for the separation and reuse of waste fibers, which can then be combined with virgin wood to manufacture new boards.

"This technology is not just about sustainability—it also makes economic sense," Van Roy said. "By reducing reliance on virgin wood fibers, Osiris helps lower production costs while promoting a more responsible use of resources. This adds an important cost saving angle to the technology as well."

The technology is available exclusively through licensing arrangements with Unilin in partnership with Dieffenbacher, who provides the required machinery and equipment integration. Interested parties can see Osiris technology demonstrations at the Unilin Panels division booth at Interzum in Cologne (Hall 1.2, Booth A010) and at Dieffenbacher's booth at Ligna in Hannover (Hall 26, Booth C41).