40 | Energy Systems: INTEC Engineering
OUTLOOK FOR THE WOOD INDUSTRIES
ENERGY SYSTEMS As energy efficiency becomes a key competitive factor in industrial manufacturing,
companies operating in the wood-based product sector are facing increasing pressure to modernise their energy infrastructure. INTEC Engineering, a leading provider of
thermal process systems, shares its insights into the current landscape, the evolving market dynamics, and how future demand may develop over the next five years. WBPI asked INTEC sales director Oliver Lauer the questions
WBPI: CAN YOU SUMMARISE INTEC’S PRODUCT AND SERVICES OFFERING TO THE INDUSTRIAL WOOD PRODUCER SECTOR? Oliver Lauer (OL): INTEC delivers advanced thermal energy systems tailored to the diverse needs of industrial wood producers – ranging from sawmills and wood-based panel manufacturers to paper mills. The company’s systems utilise both biomass and fossil fuels to produce thermal oil, steam, hot water, or hot gas, depending on the specific industrial application. In certain configurations, power generation can also be integrated. INTEC’s focus is on delivering reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solutions that align with the unique operational demands of these sectors.
In addition to its activities in the wood- based materials industry, INTEC also serves a broad range of other industrial sectors worldwide. This diversified global network enables the company to balance market fluctuations more effectively and maintain resilience in the face of shifting industry dynamics.
WBPI: WHAT IS INTEC’S ASSESSMENT OF THE CURRENT INTEREST AND FOCUS OF
EFFICIENT ENERGY SYSTEMS?
Above: INTEC installation in the wood industry WBPI | June/July 2025 |
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OL: When asked about the current appetite for energy-efficient technologies, INTEC reports a moderate level of interest among the wood industry. While some players are actively exploring updates to their energy systems, the financial burden associated with such investments often leads to hesitation. In Europe, the wood-based panel industry is witnessing relatively low activity in terms of new project development. However, in the US, there is renewed interest fuelled
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