Firms collaborate on thermally modified, fire-resistant wood

Thermory and Woodsafe Timber Protection AB announce collaboration.

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Woodsafe Timber Protection AB, which said it is Europe's largest manufacturer of durable fire-resistant impregnated wood, and Thermory AS, reportedly the world's largest manufacturer of thermally modified wood, have collaborated on durable thermally modified fire-resistant wood. Thermory’s real wood products with fire protection are available immediately.

“I am very proud of the trust from a well-respected pioneer, innovator and industry leader in the field of thermally modified wood. Together we will contribute to a sustainable society with the forest as a resource,” said Woodsafe’s founder and CEO Thomas Bengtsson.

Thermory thermally modified pine and spruce are now available with fire retardant properties in collaboration with Woodsafe Timber Protection.

"We aspire to improve the environment we live in. Leach-resistant fire protection has been a challenge when creating large public or residential buildings with wood. After a long testing period of comparing different technologies, we are happy to partner with Woodsafe to offer this durable extra layer to our real wood products,” said Simmo Soomets, CEO of Thermory.

“It’s inspiring to merge our areas of expertise - thermally modified and durable fire-protected wood - on top of Thermory's sustainable products and Woodsafe’s low energy production and present our combined solution to the global market,” said Woodsafe’s Product and Business development manager Peter Johnson.

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