Business / Published October 1, 2025

ARAUCO’s new mill in Mexico is set to start operations in 2026


The Viking 2.0 Project, located in the city of Zitácuaro, Michoacán State, involves an investment of US$290 million and represents a significant technological development for the industry. The initiative will enable the production of 300,000 m³ of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) and 150,000 m³ of melamine, also incorporating paper impregnation in the same complex.

The project also includes new melamine and paper impregnation lines, which will expand the offering of value-added products for the Mexican market. In this way, ARAUCO is strengthening its presence in North America, integrating processes into a closed-loop, effluent-free, and sustainable system, consolidating its position as a key player in forestry innovation in the region.