ARAUCO, Chile, has chosen Raute’s AI-powered Visual Analyser R7 to enhance and modernise its panel repair operations. The investment covers advanced analysers for panel repair lines at two of the company’s mills, with deliveries planned for late 2026.
“With this project, we aim to improve the performance of our panel repairing process, both in terms of quality and productivity,” says Aldo Lopez, Operations Manager at Maderas Arauco.
Raute’s Visual Analyser R7 enables advanced defect detection and supports more accurate and efficient panel repair operations through AI-based analysis.
About Arauco
As a global manufacturer rooted in sustainable forestry and innovation, ARAUCO brings 50+ years of manufacturing and supply chain expertise to North America. With multiple facilities across the Americas, we ship to more than 3,500 destinations throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Powered by advanced, automated manufacturing, ARAUCO supports safe, high-performing operations and provides rewarding careers for thousands of employees across the United States and Canada.
ARAUCO leads sustainable forestry and wood product manufacturing, producing FSC-certified wood pulp, premium plywood, composite panels (like MDF and particle board), and millwork. Renowned for its eco-friendly practices, the company was the first forestry enterprise globally to achieve third-party certified carbon neutrality.
Sustainability from Arauco
Arauco’s products originate from renewable sources, commiting them to the development and application of new technologies to contribute innovative solutions and ensure the sustainability of our surroundings. Additionally, they manage renewable forest resources with the best environmental, social and economic practices available, in harmony with their surroundings and committed to future generations
“Our presence in global markets commits us to embrace global challenges. Our leadership in the optimization of water resources, clean energy and carbon credits are just a few of our initiatives to face global change.”
Bioforest under Arauco
Bioforest is a unique center of excellence in research that develops and applies the best technologies to maximize production of forest and industrial resources.
Innovaarauco
This program was created in 2011 to inspire, connect and coordinate innovation and ventures in the company, aiming to create economic and social value.
On the other hand, Raute’s technologies serve the wood products industry worldwide. Starting from someone’s needs, they combine technology, analysers and services to achieve the most resource-efficient, predictable and profitable production. Raute innovates digital value creation and discover sustainable future by combining leading wood expertise with real time data and local know-how.
Strategy of Raute
Raute’s purpose is to be the partner to future proof the wood industry. With their unique solutions, they drive change and promote resource-efficient society.
“We will include sustainability criteria in all R&D initiatives and innovation projects, disrupt the existing services models, and redefine future mills as cool, clean, and clever. We want wood to be a thriving part of all possible industries – building construction, furniture, logistics, packaging, and more. This is the Raute way to promote resource-efficient societies and generate sustainable growth for all our stakeholders. Making wood matter.”
‘Making wood matter’ – from Raute
Making wood matter means we are the partner to future-proof the wood industry. They drive change and promote a resource-efficient society with their unique solutions. Raute believes the future of trackable and traceable use of wood across the value chain is bright and achievable, and they invite everyone to participate in enhancing sustainability and positive impacts on society.
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