Programme
What is Wood Preservation 2012?
Wood Preservation 2009 provided a unique update on new wood treatment technologies, research, changing standards and key developments from Australasia, North America and Europe. Around 200 delegates attended the New Zealand and Australian events in 2009 and a similar number for the previous series, in 2006.
Wood Preservation 2009 was the fifth in a series of wood preservation programmes run for the industry in the past ten years. It’s been over three years since the last event ran in early 2009. Developments, internationally and nationally, since the 2009 series have been substantial. This wood preservation technology update is long overdue.
What will the 2012 series cover?
The two-day programme, Wood Preservation 2012, will outline developments in new wood preservative formulations and processes, advances in alternative products and the industry's response to increasing environmental issues and changes that are occurring now in production, distribution and retailing in Australasia, North America, Europe and Asia.
As a consequence of new legislation and the growing “green consumerism”, the market for wood preservatives has changed dramatically. A wide range of new treatment formulations, application systems and alternative wood treatment technologies will be profiled as part of the 2012 series.
Modified wood, discussed briefly in 2009, is now a commercial reality. Economic considerations in the past have meant that modified rather than wood treated with preservatives has needed to command a high price in the marketplace to attract investment. Technological advances, regulatory changes, green building practices, environmental concerns and in some cases, new science, have meant that market price points for a number of modified wood products, are today at a level where investors are backing some of these new technologies.
A number of companies have been formed and are now producing, remanufacturing and selling increasing quantities of these new wood products. Rather than being seen as a threat, there are real opportunities for local companies to diversify their current operations from the outset.
Early adoption of new technology – formulations, treatment processes and new wood treatment technologies - provides companies with diversification. In most cases it compliments existing operations and provides the company with an early competitive advantage.
Key trends and issues highlighted in Wood Preservation 2012 are expected to have a major bearing on the future operation of Australian and New Zealand companies in the next few years.
Who will be attending Wood Preservation 2012?
Wood treatment companies, all major suppliers of treatment chemicals to Australasian treatment operations, the main product and service suppliers to the industry, Government Departments advising on building and construction, consultants and key researchers from across the industry are expected to attend the 2012 series.
Comments from the 2009 series
- "Extremely well organised and punctual. Very professional feel about the whole event"
- "Well run by FIEA. Good selection of topics in particular new developments in the industry"
- "Very concise overview of all aspects of wood preservation"
- "The managed exhibitions were a great way to transfer information and knowledge - in both directions"
- "Excellent neutral venue/forum for industry to converge, present and network"
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Wood Preservation 2012
Rotorua, New Zealand
16-17 May 2012
Wood Preservation 2012
Melbourne, Australia
23-24 May 2012
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