Kronospan

Kronospan is a leading manufacturer of wood-based panel products and related value-added products. The Company is privately-owned, with more than 40 manufacturing and distribution sites throughout the world. Kronospan is the top manufacturer globally of MDF, laminate flooring, particleboard and UF resins for wood-based panels; and is the top manufacturer in Europe of OSB. In 2008, Kronospan started up operations at its Oxford, AL, facility, where it now manufactures MDF, HDF and resins. Notwithstanding very difficult market conditions in the housing industry, Kronospan has maintained its level of employment at the Oxford facility since start-up. Upon completion of the expansion project, Kronospan will represent the largest private capital investment in the City of Oxford and Calhoun County and will be one of the largest employers in the area. In December 2015, Kronospan made another significant investment in the United States when it acquired Clarion Industries in Shippenville, PA. Clarion Industries produces MDF, HDF and laminate flooring. The Pennsylvania operations employ 320 persons.