Almost everyone is familiar with the phenomenon of a small spark jumping when walking across a floor covering (e.g. laminate, MMF and elastic floor coverings) and then touching a door …
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The aim of the ‘Dehalogenation’ research project is to develop a process for decontaminating category IV waste wood, with a focus on the removal of organochlorine compounds (e.g. PCP, lindane, …
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The furniture industry has been under intense pressure to innovate since the coronavirus pandemic began. Rising raw material prices due to difficulties in importing wood, local damage such as bark …
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NFHolzlack – Natural fibre-reinforced wood coatings for greater sustainability
The NFHolzlack research project is dedicated to developing innovative coating systems for wood used outdoors. The aim is to significantly improve protection against weathering and mechanical stress by incorporating natural …
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The construction sector is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and resource consumption worldwide. Currently, around 37% of global CO₂ emissions are attributed to the construction and …
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A new Horizon Europe project, SUSBOARD, has launched to transform the wood panel and furniture industries. It will develop 100% biobased, formaldehyde-free and cost-competitive adhesive for particleboard (PB) and medium-density …
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From 22 to 24 October 2025, the Forest Products Society invites you to the renowned International Conference on Wood Adhesives in Vancouver, Canada. International experts from industry, research and politics …
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