Curanilahue · Arauco Province · Biobío
FORACTION
The highest quality, from the best people
From the forests of Curanilahue, in Chile's Biobío Region, Foraction reaches the world, supplying quality wood products to demanding international markets.
We began building our facilities
Operating to the highest standards of excellence
Direct jobs in Arauco Province
Sawmilling, kiln drying and remanufacturing
The company
Who we are
We are a U.S.-owned lumber company based in Curanilahue, in Arauco Province, Biobío Region, Chile.
We began building our facilities in 1999, and since 2000 we have operated an integrated industrial complex that combines sawmilling, kiln drying and remanufacturing.
Over the years, we have strengthened our infrastructure and capabilities. Today we run a modern, efficient operation committed to the highest standards.
We are a key employer in Arauco Province, with close to 400 direct jobs and as many indirect ones. We promote working relationships built on safety, respect and personal development.
Our culture is built on teamwork and on the conviction that every member of the Foraction team is key to our results.
Sustainability and social value are pillars of how we run our business. We balance productivity, care for the environment and a real contribution to the community. From here, we help drive the region's economic growth and the well-being of the people who live in it.
Since 2000
Our history
More than 25 years in Curanilahue. These are the milestones that have shaped our growth, from the opening of the mill to the new operation in La Unión.
Operations begin
Foraction Chili begins operations in the municipality of Curanilahue, Biobío Region. The Canadian-owned company's mill is inaugurated in the presence of Chilean President Ricardo Lagos Escobar.
Joining WindsorOne
The company is acquired by U.S. investors and becomes part of WindsorOne.
New equipment
Modern equipment is acquired, including a scanner with automatic optimizing trimmers.
Log optimization
The sawmill acquires an optimization scanner for its log sorter.
Sawmill upgrade
A horizontal band resaw is installed at the sawmill, along with a new edger and a semi-automatic trimmer.
New production line
A new production line is installed, featuring a new planer, a scanner and an automatic optimizing chop saw.
New mill in La Unión
Construction begins on a new mill in La Unión, Los Ríos Region.
Upgrades in Curanilahue
A large part of the log yard is paved, the scanner on remanufacturing line 1 is upgraded, and the local access road to the mill is paved.
La Unión phase one
The first construction phase of the La Unión mill is completed.
Where we're headed
Mission and vision
Mission
We deliver top-quality products to our customers, backed by close, transparent and personalized service. We guarantee a safe, collaborative and respectful workplace, where every person is valued as a cornerstone of our operation.
- At Foraction, our mission is to provide our customers with top-quality products, backed by close, transparent and personalized service. Every shipment is a chance to show that we work with rigor, integrity and humanity.
- We promote a culture of self-care. We work to ensure a safe, collaborative and respectful workplace, where every person is valued as a cornerstone of our operation.
- We run efficient, responsible processes, strictly complying with environmental regulations and the technical requirements of our markets, with continuous improvement at the core of everything we do.
Vision
We strive to be a company recognized for the excellence of our products, our close relationships with customers and the safety of our operations.
- We serve a market that values the quality of our products.
- We aim to lead through integrity and consistency: serving well, keeping our promises and building reliable, long-term relationships.
- We look to the future with a deep commitment to our community and to every member of the Foraction team.
- We want to contribute to the development of the region, build a workplace that fosters personal and professional growth, and keep raising our standards to create a positive, lasting impact.
What we produce
Our products
From Curanilahue, we produce sawn lumber for international markets, remanufactured products, and by-products that supply Chile's domestic industry.
Export
Sawmill
Green export lumber for international markets, mainly Asia.
Finished product
Remanufacturing
Finished product: finger-jointed wood blanks.
Domestic market
By-products
- Pulp chips for pulp mills.
- Green sawdust as biomass fuel for pulp mills.
- Dry chips supplying pellet plants.
How we work
Our values
Safety
We act responsibly and preventively, protecting ourselves and those around us. We promote self-care, overall well-being and a prevention culture that puts life and a healthy workplace first. This is the essence of our company.
Respect for people
We value dignity, listening and teamwork. Every person is essential to our present and our future.
Quality and excellence
We get it right the first time. The discipline, precision and commitment of our people show in the excellence of our products.
Environmental responsibility
We operate with awareness and responsibility. We care for the environment that is home to our operation, rigorously complying with environmental regulations.
Community engagement
We build genuine, collaborative relationships with the municipalities around our operation. We contribute to local development as a present, approachable and committed neighbor.
Our people
Working at Foraction
Two colleagues who joined when the mill opened in 2000 share what this journey has meant to them.
Foraction has been very important in my life; I have learned a lot here. I arrived in 2000 knowing nothing about sawmills and, thanks to the opportunities I was given to grow, I have moved up step by step, matured and become very responsible in my work. My years at Foraction have allowed me to achieve great things, like starting a family, building a home and owning a small plot of land to live on. It is a great company and I am very proud to be part of it.
Víctor Niño
Saw Filer, Sawmill Filing Room
At Foraction since 2000
I have spent more than half of my working life at Foraction. This company means a great deal to me: through my work I have been able to buy my house, educate my children and make my dreams come true. At Foraction I have had new experiences, taken on responsibilities and been able to leave a legacy in the people I have worked alongside. It has also given me tools, education, trips to other regions and training. The people I have met here have been special. I have always received help and been treated well, and I have always felt heard and well supported.
Jorge Medina
Boiler and Kiln Drying Supervisor
At Foraction since 2000
Latest
News
ForAction Chili opens two kilometers of paved road in Curanilahue
The project fulfills a commitment made to the Pichiarauco community and marks a new milestone in the company's more than 25 years in the municipality.
Let's talk
Contact
At Foraction, we maintain close ties with our community. We support initiatives that strengthen education, local employment, technical training and social well-being, working with schools, community organizations and public institutions.
We also build transparent, collaborative relationships with our local suppliers, recognizing their essential role in the region's development and in the continuity of our operations.
Write to us
If you'd like to get in touch, just fill out this form. Our team will get back to you shortly.
contacto@foraction.cl
+56 41 217 8000
Head Office
Los Avellanos 16, San Pedro de la Paz
Industrial Plant
Ruta 160 Km M Lote B, Sector Los Ríos, Curanilahue