Forest industries; wood mobilization

English
Main website
https://gofagus.es/
Domain
Wood construction industry
Innovation management, hubs, clusters
Country Region City
Spain
Voting
0%
End Year
2024
Keywords
Forest industries; wood mobilization
Short description
For the first time, structural grading tools for Spanish beech wood have been developed. Both visual and mechanical grading methods will enable its use in structural products like beams, pillars, and glued laminated timber.
Abstract

For more information see FOREST4EU factsheet (click on)

Owner or Author name
Operational group
Reporter name
Nacho Campanero, José Luis Villanueva
Consent for publication
NO
Consent for contact details
NO
Project website
https://www.forest4eu.eu/
Title - Resource 1
FOREST4EU factsheet - Visual structural grading tool and a mechanical structural grading tool
File - Resource 1
PDF icon FOREST4EU factsheet - Visual structural grading tool and a mechanical structural grading tool
Main picture
Pictures copyright
CC BY-ND
Main picture caption
FAGUS: Adding value to beech trees through innovation and improving the competitiveness of their forest industry value chain
BP - Rosewood - V1
NO
Country of origin
Spain
Project under which this factsheet has been created
FOREST4EU
Challenge addressed
5.- Enhance economic and environmental performance of forest supply chains
Has video
no
English
Main website
https://gofagus.es/
Domain
Wood construction industry
Innovation management, hubs, clusters
Country Region City
Spain
Voting
0%
End Year
2024
Keywords
Forest industries; wood mobilization
Short description
A new LVL product using Spanish beech veneer has been developed, aiming to enhance the beech wood value chain. Tests show improved bending strength and stiffness compared to sawn timber, confirming the material's suitability.
Abstract

For more information see FOREST4EU factsheet (click on)

Owner or Author name
Operational group (FAGUS: Adding value to beech trees through innovation and improving the competitiveness of their forest industry value chain.)
Reporter name
Nacho Campanero, José Luis Villanueva
Consent for publication
NO
Consent for contact details
NO
Project website
https://www.forest4eu.eu/
Title - Resource 1
FOREST4EU factsheet - LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) of Fagus sylvatica
File - Resource 1
PDF icon FOREST4EU factsheet - LVL (Laminated Veneer Lumber) of Fagus sylvatica
Main picture
Pictures copyright
CC BY-ND
Main picture caption
FAGUS: Adding value to beech trees through innovation and improving the competitiveness of their forest industry value chain
BP - Rosewood - V1
NO
Country of origin
Spain
Project under which this factsheet has been created
FOREST4EU
Challenge addressed
5.- Enhance economic and environmental performance of forest supply chains
Has video
no
English
Main website
https://www.sigcamaderadecalidad.info/
Domain
Wood construction industry
Innovation management, hubs, clusters
Country Region City
Spain
Voting
0%
End Year
2024
Keywords
Forest industries; wood mobilization
Short description
For the first time in Spain, mechanical grading tools for maritime pine wood have been developed, enabling classification into C24 and C18 classes. These tools improve classification speed and accuracy.
Abstract

For more information see FOREST4EU factsheet (click on)

Owner or Author name
Operational group (SiGCa: Forest management systems in quality timber producing forests)
Reporter name
Nacho Campanero, José Luis Villanueva
Consent for publication
NO
Consent for contact details
NO
Project website
https://www.forest4eu.eu/
Title - Resource 1
FOREST4EU factsheet - Mechanical structural classification for Pinus pinaster ssp. atlantica in the northern Iberian Peninsula approved by the European Normalization Committee
File - Resource 1
PDF icon FOREST4EU factsheet - Mechanical structural classification for Pinus pinaster ssp. atlantica in the northern Iberian Peninsula a
Main picture
Pictures copyright
CC BY-ND
Main picture caption
SiGCa: Forest management systems in quality timber producing forests
BP - Rosewood - V1
NO
Country of origin
Spain
Project under which this factsheet has been created
FOREST4EU
Challenge addressed
5.- Enhance economic and environmental performance of forest supply chains
Has video
no