Small-scale MDF manufactures with annual output of less than 30 thousand m3 have accounted for 77% of the total MDF manufacturers in China with many of the production lines having been in operation for many years. Many of these lines are now running at low productivity with high raw material costs and high energy consumption coupled with ageing equipment and buildings. Based on the economic condition of these manufacturing companies, the authors explained the necessity of technical improvements in these small companies and provided suggestions about the key technical measures that should be made. Experience has shown that modernizing equipment and technologies is an efficient and effective way for these manufacturers to gain further development.