INNOVATION
UPM develops bio-based bonding for plywood
WISA® BioBond® is a new bio-based bonding solution developed by UPM, intended for use in products such as its plywoods.
TruDeck comes closer to nature
TruDeck is a new wood composite decking from Compass Forest Products and MBM Forest Products. It aims to mirror more closely the natural look and feel of traditional timber decking.
Manufactured in Germany and PEFC™ certified, the 193mm wide boards, available in two colourways, are a departure from other forms of composite decking, reflecting trends in interior flooring towards wider boards. “TruDeck is manufactured by Germany’s best-selling quality composite distributor. Their confidence in their product is reflected in the market leading warranty that covers full remedial costs for 5 years,” says David Whitehill, Director at Compass Forest Products.
New UK-focused website
Södra Wood has launched a new UK- specific website, going beyond product information to help promote the use of wood and to help customers find relevant information from the wider wood industry. Nigel Buckley-Ryan, UK Sales Director, Merchants, explains: “Södra is a cooperative of over 51,000 Swedish forest-owners, producing timber for customers around the globe. The UK is one of our largest markets, so it’s important to have a UK-focused website that provides in- depth information about our products, and our commitment to growing a sustainable timber supply. It’s also a significant step forward in Södra’s commitment to be the industry’s most digitally-focused company.” The site comprises a host of product information, specific customer pages and up-to-date news from both Södra and the timber sector in general, as well as an image library for customers recommending, selling or marketing Södra products.
UPM BioBond® is made from lignin, a by-product of forest-based industry, and the company is using it as a replacement to fossil fuel-based phenol. The technology has been tested and confirmed to meet technical performance requirements for industrial plywood. The roll-out of BioBond® is ongoing and the technology is already in use at some UPM mills producing WISA®
Plywood.The development reinforces the company’s philosophy of resource efficiency as part of a sustainable and circular economy.
Helping
shopfitters to show their colours
British shopfitters are colourful, creative characters, and are becoming even more so: it appears that sales of Valchromat coloured engineered fibreboard are soaring, according to exclusive UK distributor James Latham.
Available in 10 striking, vibrant colours, Valchromat is unique in that the colour runs throughout the entire board. This is achieved by adding organic dyes and a
specially formulated resin to the wood fibre before pressing. Valchromat has become extremely popular within the UK shopfitting and furniture manufacturing sectors, and is also being used in the hospitality market where bold colours are used to make design statements. It is also being utilised in the exhibition fit-out sector, in furniture, and in children’s toys.
Valchromat’s time and cost saving features and include being quick and easy to finish as no edging is required, being moisture and UV resistant, and non-toxic. The wood content of Valchromat boards is FSC®-certified and sourced from forest waste, residue from timber mills, and recycled Pine.
Valchromat is available from James Latham in the following board sizes; 2500mm x 1850mm/1250mm and in 8mm, 12mm, 16mm, 19mm, 25mm and 30mm thicknesses.
May 2019 / 5
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