our expertise

As an international leader in wood products research and development, the Wood Products Division's core competencies include:

  • Wood Science & Technology
  • Wood Products Engineering
  • Mechanical, Civil and Electrical Engineering
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Environment
  • Forestry and Forest Economics
  • Library Science

We have extensive expertise in:

  • Forest Resource Characterisation
  • Wood Products' Manufacturing (lumber, panels, engineered wood product, flooring, furniture, etc.)
  • Wood Drying and Protection
  • Wood Product Development and Performance Evaluation (structural and appearance)
  • Building Systems (structural performance, fire resistance, seismic, durability and environmental attributes)
  • Wood Products' Markets' and Economics

We deliver effective technology transfer through:

  • Industry Workshops and Seminars
  • Mill Improvement Studies
  • Member Specific Training Sessions
  • Technical Missions in Canada and Abroad
  • Software Demonstration
  • Publications
  • Advanced Technology Monitoring
  • Commercialisation of Key Technologies



   

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