Modern and environmentally friendly wood and composite materials
Since 1952, we have specialised in wood processing and the development of new wood-based and composite materials. Our research focuses on the efficient use of natural raw materials, including lignocellulosic biomass and recycled raw materials, and the development of innovative materials for the construction and furniture industries.
What can you find in our offer?
Prototypes of composite materials
We develop and manufacture prototypes of composite materials based on natural raw materials along with their comprehensive characterization, i.e. strength tests, physicochemical properties, or hygienic properties.
We analyze and select technological parameters for the optimization of the manufacturing process of wood-based panels and the development of new composite materials.
Transformation to a circular economy
We support entrepreneurs in the transformation from a linear economy to a circular economy by substituting valuable medium- and large-sized wood in favor of secondary raw materials, post-consumer raw materials and post-production residues.
We evaluate the technological utility of secondary raw materials and post-production residues in order to search for new material solutions in line with the circular economy concept.
Agglomerated boards from alternative lignocellulosic raw materials
By using lignocellulosic particles, which are often waste biomass, in the production of particleboard, we contribute both to saving full-value wood from the forest and to climate protection, ultimately creating an environmentally friendly product.
We have knowledge of the properties of unconventional lignocellulosic raw materials, which in turn allows us to develop potential directions for the use of these raw materials in the production of wood-based and composite panels.
Sources of biomass can be, for example:
forest biomass
agricultural biomass
post-consumer wood and manufacturing residues from the wood-based panel or furniture industry
manufacturing residues from the textile or leather industry
We will also conduct for you the following tests:
WOOD-BASED PANEL TESTING
Physical properties
Density profile – determination of the density profile on the cross-section of a panel using X-ray technology with the DA-X Grecon apparatus.
Determination of density according to PN-EN 323:1999
Determination of moisture content according to PN-EN 322:1999
Swelling and absorbability after soaking in water according to PN-EN 317:1999
Determination of contact angle of surfaces by sessile drop method – assessment of hydrophobicity of surfaces by optical tensiometer ATTENSION Theta from KSV Instruments.
Determination of dimensional changes caused by changes in relative air humidity according to PN-EN 318:2004
Mechanical properties
Determination of modulus of elasticity at bending and bending strength according to PN-EN 310:1994
Determination of tensile strength perpendicular to the plate planes according to PN-EN 319:1999
Peel strength of the surface layer according to PN-EN 311:2004
Quality of bonding according to PN-EN 314-1:2007 – a method for determining the quality of bonding (strength of the glue joint) of plywood, carpentry boards and sandwich panels by performing a shear test. The corresponding requirements are specified in EN 314-2.
RAW MATERIAL TESTING
Qualitative, dimensional and bulk density analysis
Evaluation of the suitability of raw materials for the production of wood-based panels.
Buffer capacity
Determination of acid and base buffer capacities at 20 and 100°C.
RESINS AND ADHESIVES TESTING
Determination of the tensile shear strength of lap joints
PN-EN 205:2016-09
Viscosity and rheological properties according to Brookfield
Determination using a Brookfield rotational viscometer.
Solids content
Determination by direct method, i.e., dryer-weight method.
PN-EN 827:2006
Density
Determined with an aerometer
Resin stability over time
Determine the time for which the resin retains its properties, such as during storage and under elevated temperature conditions.
Gel time
PN-C-89352-3:1996
Or maybe you are interested in forestry digitization?
We provide consultation and training for forestry and timber companies in determining the volume of wood raw material and the possibility of using digital timber measurement.
With us you will gain optimization of working time and data transfer in wood raw material management.
What makes us stand out?
More than 70 years of experience in creating new and improving existing solutions for furniture and construction industries.
Workshop for fabrication of quarter scale prototypes of composite materials and their comprehensive characterization.
Possibility of obtaining funding for the joint creation of innovations within the framework of research and development (R&D) projects.
Our customer-oriented researchers focus on providing solutions to real-world problems.
Did you know that regulations on the level of formaldehyde emissions from furniture and wood-based products are changing?*
If you are a manufacturer of wood-based panels, furniture, floor panels and you are using formaldehyde-based resins as a binding agent, CONTACT US! We will help you develop environmentally friendly, low-emission binding agents (“biobinders”) matched by their characteristics to the requirements of your product.
The new emission limit value is 0.062 mg/m3 (the current one is 0.124 mg/m3).
The deadline by which the products and process must be adjusted is July 2026.
*according to EU Commission Regulation 2023/1464 of July 14, 2023.
Our expert:
Patrycja Hochmańska – Kaniewska
Phone: +48 887 800 051
Phone: +48 61 849 24 15
Łukasiewicz Research Network – Poznań Institute of Technology, Centre for Sustainable Economy, 14 Jana Pawła II Street, 61 – 139 Poznań, Poland
