A comprehensive review of existing and emerging drying technologies available worldwide was prepared by FPInnovations in 2011. This study showed that progressive-type kilns are more energy-efficient and have a superior kiln uptime due to the…
Wood Products
The list of FPInnovations’ most recent reports and publications has been updated and is now available for the period ending March 31, 2020. To obtain a copy of a publication, send your request to library@fpinnovations.ca,…
Over the past decade, cross-laminated timber (CLT) has been increasingly used in numerous buildings in Canada. Other mass timber products are also being used and developed, allowing designers to choose materials from a broad range…
The rapidly evolving situation of the COVID-19 crisis has identified a critical need for the local supply of goods and materials to the medical sector. Therefore, FPInnovations is actively working with the industry, governments and…
Pete Van Amelsfoort, General Manager of Quality Hardwoods Ltd. in Powassan, Ontario has saved his wood products company over $3.9 million dollars in the past 12 years. How? By switching from heating with fuel oil…
FPInnovations recently launched the 2019 edition of the Canadian CLT Handbook, a completely revised version aimed at reflecting changes made in Canadian codes and standards since the 2011 edition, and helping support a larger use…
In this unprecedented time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of Canada’s natural resource industries in our everyday lives has been magnified. Key sectors such as petroleum, electricity, forestry and mining are supporting essential…
Mass timber is increasingly being used in construction as the advantages of this material are constantly being highlighted. The many health benefits of wood have well been proven, not to mention its environmental benefits in…
FPInnovations’ SawSense temperature sensor technology has been commercially available for a month and industry response has already been positive for licensing and manufacturing partner Williams & White Equipment. The patented technology accurately measures the temperature…
May 2020 Update – Covid-19 restrictions & safety measures at FPInnovations FPInnovations has taken the following measures to ensure the safety of its employees, visitors, and contractors: Restricted access to FPInnovations facilities and prohibiting access…