Panels and engineered wood products

Challenges

What are the problems faced by the industry in this area?
Fibre supply, cost, and raw material quality
Acute and enduring shortage of labour and skills in the evolving manufacturing technologies
Lack of carbon accounting for panel and EWP manufacturing

Actions

What does FPInnovations do to address the challenges?
Demonstrate economically viable applications for low value wood and forestry, sawmill residues and construction / demolition waste in panels and EWP
Optimize furnish and resin efficiency
Optimize panels and EWP manufacturing
Develop standardized carbon intensity assessment to support carbon reduction
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