Scheuch supplies the largest CLT plant in North America

Milestone for Scheuch LIGNO and the USA

The Upper Austrian company Scheuch was awarded a major order for air pollution control in one of the largest cross-laminated timber (CLT) production plants in North America. The site in Millersburg, Oregon, is being built by Timberlab and is expected to produce around 100,000 m³ of CLT annually from the end of 2026. Scheuch LIGNO, a Scheuch Group company and specialist for ventilation technology in the European wood industry, is setting a milestone in its history with this order: it is the largest project in the USA to date. For Scheuch USA, this step marks the company’s first entry into the wood sector – and serves as a reference for future projects of this kind.

Innovation from Austria for clean production

The state-of-the-art air cleaning system supplied is designed for the specific requirements of CLT production. This includes seven extraction groups, two high-performance filter systems and a return air system that feeds clean air back into the production hall and simultaneously increases energy efficiency. A total of over 340,000 m³ of air is filtered per hour. The system significantly reduces dust and chip emissions and ensures a smooth production process.

“This order is an important step for Scheuch LIGNO and our entry into the North American market. We know the requirements of our customers in the CLT sector very well. With our many years of experience and expertise in the European market, we are now also enriching the USA with our highly efficient systems for the reliable removal of large quantities of chips – ensuring clean production with maximum availability,” says Alois Burgstaller, Managing Director, Scheuch LIGNO GmbH.

Focus on sustainability and growth

The project is not only a technical highlight, but also a flagship project for the timber industry in the USA. With a potential expansion in the pipeline, Timberlab is showing confidence in its partnership with Scheuch.

Jeffrey Tuma, Manufacturing Executive at Timberlab is convinced: “Partnering with Scheuch on an innovative solution for Timberlab has been the right choice. Their willingness to try new things and solve for cost effective solutions to enhance safety and energy efficiency in our production process, is greatly appreciated. The entire global team at Scheuch has been great to work with in our journey to manufacturing excellence in mass timber.”

“We are proud to be part of such a pioneering project and at the same time to strengthen Austria as a production location,” emphasises Heinz Autischer, COO of the Scheuch Group.

Timberlab sets standards with new plant

Timberlab, a leading US company in the field of sustainable timber construction, is emphasising its position in the North American timber industry with the opening of a plant in Millersburg, Oregon. With innovative technologies and a clear focus on environmental responsibility, Timberlab is responding to the growing demand for environmentally friendly materials.

Scheuch in North America

Scheuch, the Upper Austrian specialist for air and environmental technology, has successfully established itself in North America since acquiring two US companies in 2016. At its site in Lenexa, Kansas, the company develops and manufactures highly specialised solutions for a wide range of industries such as minerals, energy, wood and iron and steel. The US presence is a central component of Scheuch’s global growth strategy.