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COVID-19

In consideration of the health and wellbeing of our staff and in keeping with advice from health organisations, all employees are currently working from home. FWPA activities are functioning as per usual and we do not expect any major disruptions to our services. More information.

Please direct general enquires to Holly Dowding at +61 468 357 263

SWI – Solid Wood Innovation

SWI – Solid Wood Innovation

Solid Wood Innovation (SWI) is a research consortium that aims to create value for its stakeholders in Australia and New Zealand in the area of solid wood processing. The value proposition is in three areas:

  • Increased manufacture of appearance related wood products targeted at export markets
  • More efficient structural and appearance manufacturing through yield optimisation systems
  • Greater energy efficiency and reduced water usage in wood drying

In July 2014 the consortium received funding for two years to July 2016. The New Zealand Wood Processors Association are currently looking at options for a new program.

FWPA will keep readers informed of any developments and opportunities for Australian industry.

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FWPA Newsletters

FWPA regularly distributes industry updates and information through e-newsletters including ForWood, R&DWorks, Statistics Count and The Ultimate RenewableTM Partner Update. ForestLearning, our education program for teachers, educators and school children, also publishes a quarterly e-newsletter and ensures school communities and the public are informed on Australian forests and forest-based products.

Additionally, WoodSolutions publishes a newsletter that addresses design and build professionals – architects, building designers, engineers and others involved in specifying the choice of building materials.

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