Kastamonu has launched a new laminate production line

Kastamonu, the leading manufacturer of the wood processing industry in Russia, has launched the third production line. The launch took place on March 5, 2021. Thanks to the opening of the third line, the total volume of laminate produced by the company will be 45 million m² per year.

The Kastamonu plant for the production of MDF, HDF and laminate flooring was opened in Tatarstan in 2014. During its operation, the Yelabuga-based company has invested more than $ 771.8 million in the region, which makes it the largest Turkish investor in the republic and the second among the residents of the Alabuga SEZ. The company produces laminate from the 31st to the 33rd class of wear resistance and various types of MDF boards, including moisture-resistant and fire-resistant. Today, the production capacity of Kastamonu is 1.05 million m³ of MDF boards and 45 million m² of laminate per year. Laminate flooring is exported to 27 countries in Europe, Asia and Latin America.

“Despite the global pandemic and difficult economic situation, we decided to invest in the production expansion. In a record time of 4 months, we were able to purchase necessary equipment, deliver it to the factory and start producing the final product. The third production line was launched on March 5, 2021. Thanks to the opening of the third line, the total volume of laminate produced by the company will be 45 million m² per year. We will be able to significantly expand the geography of deliveries in Russia, in addition, there are plans to include new countries in export deliveries,” said Ali Kılıç, CEO of Kastamonu Russia.