Industry and government members play a key role in Forintek’s research and development program planning process. This approach is meant to ensure that our research and technical services remain relevant and strategic.

Forintek's operations are governed by:

1. The Board of Directors approves the strategic direction and the full budget of the National Research Program for the corporation.
2. The Division Steering Committee (DSC) is a committee of the Board that brings a national and strategic perspective to the National Research Program, reviews industry issues and program balance, and makes recommendations to the Board.
3. The Program Advisory Committees (PACs) report to the NRPC and focus their attention on the following program areas: Resource Assessment, Lumber Manufacturing (includes Drying and Protection), Composites Products, Value-added Products, and Building Systems.
4. Project Liaisons are representatives of member companies and governments whose role is to provide direct guidance to scientists on specific research projects.
5. Forintek's management and research staff who interact closely with the liaisons, TACs, NRPC and Board, consider all input provided by members and respond with innovative solutions. Where appropriate, research staff also initiates task groups to bring in outside expertise, perspectives and advice regarding specific challenges facing the wood products sector.

27/05/09

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