While the industry is placing greater emphasis on producing higher-value secondary wood products, there is a concurrent need to understand species-specific characteristics as the wood goes through various manufacturing processes.
Forintek assists secondary wood processors in the design and manufacture of higher-value products, and helps promote Canadian species in domestic and export markets. To reach the high quality standards required by today’s end-user of value-added wood products, Forintek is assisting manufacturers choose the appropriate species and process technology for their products.