Fiber Global
Fiber Global manufactures MDF and HDF panels branded Forged Fiber Board from reclaimed corrugated cardboard waste. The Indiana-based company sells formaldehyde-free, UL GREENGUARD Gold-certified panels to furniture, flooring, and construction customers via direct sales ahead of its Brownsburg factory coming online.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2023
- HeadquartersLafayette, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Fiber Global does
Fiber Global is a U.S. sustainable building materials manufacturer founded in 2023 and headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana. The company produces Forged Fiber Board (FFB), a line of medium-density and high-density fiberboard (MDF/HDF) panels manufactured from reclaimed corrugated cardboard and bio-based resin formulations. Its core proprietary technology is a zero-water manufacturing process covered by a global utility patent, producing formaldehyde-free panels certified to EPA TSCA Title VI, CARB Phase 2, and UL GREENGUARD Gold with measured emissions below 0.008 ppm — roughly 14x below the U.S. regulatory ceiling of 0.11 ppm. Panels are available in standard 4'x8' dimensions and are positioned as direct substitutes for conventional MDF, OSB, and plywood in cabinetry, flooring, furniture, wall paneling, machining, mouldings, and veneer-surface applications.
The company sells FFB through a sales-led go-to-market model with quote-based pricing and no public e-commerce pricing. Customers initiate purchases via a website contact form or by emailing the sales team, with the company emphasizing two-week lead times enabled by its Indiana-based manufacturing footprint. Primary customer segments are furniture manufacturers and the flooring industry, with additional use cases in wall paneling and CNC/machining applications. Strategic relationships include industry associations (AHFA, KCMA, AIA, USGBC, NAHB, BAGL) for market access and credibility, testing partners (NTS, Element), and a co-branded relationship with outdoor furniture maker Outer. The company's only disclosed institutional investor is DBL Partners, which led a $20 million Series A in June 2025; DBL founder Ira Ehrenpreis joined the board.
The flagship Brownsburg, Indiana Mega Factory — a 150,000 sq ft facility — celebrated its grand opening on August 27, 2025, and is scheduled to begin commercial production in Q2 2026, with plans to create up to 100 engineering, operations, and quality assurance roles. A larger follow-on facility, Mega Factory 2 (three times the size), is announced for 2026. Leadership includes Founder & CEO KC McCreery, President of North America Operations Chris Sullivan, VP of North America Operations Daren Pierse, and Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Zichek. No acquisitions, public listing, or revenue figures have been disclosed.
Fiber Global firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Fiber Global
- Legal name
- Fiber Global Inc.
- Website
- https://fiberglobal.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2023
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Fiber Global manufactures MDF and HDF panels branded Forged Fiber Board from reclaimed corrugated cardboard waste. The Indiana-based company sells formaldehyde-free, UL GREENGUARD Gold-certified panels to furniture, flooring, and construction customers via direct sales ahead of its Brownsburg factory coming online.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Fiber Global industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Sustainable Building Materials
- NAICS
- Paperboard Mills (322130)
- SIC
- Paper Mills (2621)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Fiber-Based Sustainable Packaging (Recycled Paper, Molded Fiber, Bagasse) (IMALAMAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Molded Fiber & Pulp Packaging (Trays, Clamshells, Cups) (IMAMAKAJ)
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Where Fiber Global is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lafayette
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Fiber Global business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Forged Fiber Board (FFB) Product Sales: One-time product sales of MDF and HDF panels manufactured from upcycled cardboard. Products sold in standard 4' x 8' dimensions with custom orders and large order discounts available. Revenue derived from manufacturing and selling sustainable building materials to furniture and construction industries.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard 4' x 8' Forged Fiber Board |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Fiber Global product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Fiber Global manufactures Forged Fiber Board (FFB), a next-generation MDF and HDF panel product made from reclaimed corrugated cardboard waste and bio-based resins. The panels are formaldehyde-free, UL GREENGUARD GOLD certified, and produced through a zero-water manufacturing process with zero landfill waste, serving cabinetry, flooring, furniture, wall paneling, and machining applications in the furniture and construction industries.
Product overview
Fiber Global offers a single core product line: Forged Fiber Board (FFB), available in Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) and High Density Fiberboard (HDF) variants. These panels are manufactured from upcycled corrugated cardboard waste streams and bio-based resins, representing a sustainable alternative to traditional wood-based panels. The product is designed for applications including cabinetry, flooring, furniture, wall paneling, machining applications, mouldings, and veneer surfaces in the furniture and construction industries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Forged Fiber Board (FFB) MDF Panels Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) panels manufactured from reclaimed corrugated cardboard waste and bio-based resin. Formaldehyde-free, UL GREENGUARD Gold certified, EPA TSCA Title VI and CARB Phase 2 compliant, with stronger tensile, compressive, and flexural mechanical properties than typical MDF. Zero water used in manufacturing with zero landfill waste. Available in 4' x 8' panels in various thicknesses for cabinetry, furniture, wall paneling, flooring, and machining applications.
- Forged Fiber Board (FFB) HDF Panels High Density Fiberboard (HDF) panels manufactured from reclaimed corrugated cardboard waste and bio-based resin. Formaldehyde-free, UL GREENGUARD Gold certified, EPA TSCA Title VI and CARB Phase 2 compliant, providing high-density strength and dimensional stability for flooring cores, laminate foundations, luxury surface substrates, and other applications requiring resistance to swelling and uniform thickness.
Quantifiable outcome
- 4,684,116 lbs of cardboard diverted from landfills
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Fiber Global
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Fiber Global technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Fiber Global partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)coreNational partner and member. USGBC is the global leader in green building working to accomplish healthy, efficient and equitable buildings and communities for all.
- American Institute of Architects (AIA)coreNational partner. As the largest design organization in the world, AIA is working to transform architecture practice to achieve a zero-carbon, resilient, healthy, just, equitable built environment.
- National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)coreNational partner. Represents the largest network of craftsmen, innovators and problem solvers dedicated to building and enriching communities.
- Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA)coreNational partner. Offers industry's primary quality certification programs including the nationally recognized KCMA A161.1 program and Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP).
- American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA)coreNational partner. The only trade association serving the U.S. residential furniture industry, serving as premier authority on health, safety, environmental, fashion and business information.
- BA of Greater Lafayette (BAGL)coreLocal partner. A dynamic organization of home builders and industry professionals, actively promoting the housing industry since 1967.
- National Forest FoundationminorNational partner working on behalf of the American public to inspire connections to National Forests, the centerpiece of America's public lands.
- OuterminorOutdoor furniture company partnering with Fiber Global. Outer exists to inspire conscious connection to the planet and each other, creating durable, comfortable, and sustainable furniture.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Fiber Global competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Kronospan: World's largest manufacturer of MDF, HDF, particleboard, and engineered wood panels with global production footprint. Directly comparable as the dominant incumbent in the MDF/HDF category Fiber Global targets with Forged Fiber Board.
- Swiss Krono: Major global manufacturer of wood-based panels including MDF/HDF, laminate flooring, and OSB. Comparable as a large-scale MDF/HDF incumbent competing for the same furniture and construction end-markets Fiber Global serves.
- Arauco: Vertically integrated forestry and panel producer with significant MDF/HDF capacity, marketed with sustainability and FSC certifications. Comparable as both an MDF/HDF incumbent and a sustainability-positioned competitor to Fiber Global's value proposition.
- Weyerhaeuser: Large U.S. timber and engineered wood products company with significant MDF and panel operations. Comparable as a North American incumbent supplying building materials to the same furniture, cabinetry, and construction customers Fiber Global targets.
- Georgia-Pacific (Koch): Major U.S. manufacturer of building products including engineered panels under the GP brand. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping panel and construction material offerings in Fiber Global's target customer base.
- Egger Group: European-based manufacturer of wood-based panels (MDF, particleboard, OSB) and laminates for furniture and construction. Comparable as a global MDF/HDF incumbent competing in cabinetry, furniture, and flooring — Fiber Global's core segments.
- Boise Cascade: U.S. manufacturer and distributor of engineered wood products (plywood, OSB, particleboard) and building materials. Comparable as a broad North American building materials incumbent with overlapping channels into builders and OEMs.
- Duratex (Dexco): Latin American panel and bath fixtures manufacturer with significant MDF/HDF capacity. Comparable as a large regional MDF/HDF incumbent serving furniture and construction markets with sustainability positioning.
Emerging players
- Plantd: Early-stage company manufacturing structural building panels from perennial grasses with a sustainability mission. Comparable as a fellow emerging sustainable-panel startup challenging MDF incumbents with a non-wood feedstock approach.
- Hempitecture: U.S.-based manufacturer of hemp-based building materials including panels and insulation. Comparable as a niche emerging player offering sustainable, plant-based alternatives to traditional wood-based building products.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Fiber Global social profiles
Digital presenceFiber Global compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Fiber Global financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Fiber Global leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Fiber Global funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors2 records
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Fiber Global M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Fiber Global
What does Fiber Global do?
Fiber Global manufactures Forged Fiber Board (FFB), a next-generation MDF and HDF panel product made from reclaimed corrugated cardboard waste and bio-based resins. The panels are formaldehyde-free, UL GREENGUARD GOLD certified, and produced through a zero-water manufacturing process with zero landfill waste, serving cabinetry, flooring, furniture, wall paneling, and machining applications in the furniture and construction industries.
Is Fiber Global a public or private company?
Fiber Global is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Fiber Global founded?
Fiber Global was founded in 2023. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Fiber Global based?
Fiber Global is headquartered in Lafayette, United States, in the North America region.
How does Fiber Global make money?
One revenue line is on record: forged Fiber Board (FFB) Product Sales.
Who are Fiber Global's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Kronospan, Swiss Krono, Arauco, Weyerhaeuser, Georgia-Pacific (Koch), Egger Group, Boise Cascade and Duratex (Dexco). Emerging players are Plantd and Hempitecture.
Does Fiber Global have an API?
No public API is recorded for Fiber Global.
What industry is Fiber Global in?
Fiber Global's product category is Sustainable Building Materials. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMALAMAA, Fiber-Based Sustainable Packaging (Recycled Paper, Molded Fiber, Bagasse), with a secondary code of IMAMAKAJ, Molded Fiber & Pulp Packaging (Trays, Clamshells, Cups). Its NAICS code is 322130 and its SIC code is 2621.