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.

Płyty drewnopochodne o różnej grubości, ułożone jedna na drugiej
Sześć drewnianych kostek ułożonych w piramidę, na których znajdują się ikony związane z ekologią
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:
Płyty aglomerowane w różnych kolorach, wykonane z alternatywnych surowców lignocelulozowych, takich jak słoma, len, konopie lub bambus
Biomasa leśna - drewno rozdrobnione, kora i pozostałości z wyrębu drzew, drobne fragmenty w kolorze jasnobrązowym

forest biomass

Garść słomy i suchych pozostałości roślinnych, surowców biomasy rolniczej

agricultural biomass

Stos rozdrobnionych fragmentów drewna i pozostałości poprodukcyjnych z przemysłu płyt drewnopochodnych lub meblarskiego

post-consumer wood and manufacturing residues from the wood-based panel or furniture industry

Skupisko rozdrobnionych pozostałości włókienniczych lub skórzanych z przemysłu tekstylnego

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

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.

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

Determination using a Brookfield rotational viscometer.

Determination by direct method, i.e., dryer-weight method.

PN-EN 827:2006

Determined with an aerometer

Determine the time for which the resin retains its properties, such as during storage and under elevated temperature conditions.

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.

 

Stos okrągłych drewnianych kłód ułożonych w stos

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

    Patrycja Hochmańska-Haniewska, ekspertka Łukasiewicz - PIT, kobieta z warkoczem i grzywką na szaroniebieskim tle