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    Together we will contribute to a sustainable society with the forest as a resource,” says Woodsafe’s founder and CEO
    CEO Thomas Bengtsson
    A fantastic project in a fantastic environment with sustainability in focus for the future of us all.
    Thomas Bengtsson CEO
    "This is truly a milestone in the companys 30 year history. What started with a vision and two bare hands has today become a gigantic point to ensure the companys future expansion, says Thomas Bengtsson CEO and Founder of Woodsafe Timber Protection.
    Thomas Bengtsson CEO and Founder of Woodsafe Timber Protection.
    “Width and depth are little out of the ordinary and are based entirely on reflection capacity as all projects more or less differ from each other,
    Stefan Hedqvist Production Manager at Woodsafe
    The choice of supplier for the new chamber kiln-dryer is based on our high quality requirements and the choice of Valutec was a decision not difficult to make concludes
    Thomas Bengtsson CEO at Woodsafe
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    Woodsafe Group acquires Munktorps Träförädling AB from Optimera Sverige AB

    Woodsafe Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in Munktorps Träförädling AB from Optimera Sverige AB. The acquisition is a strategic step in Woodsafe Group’s long-term investment in wood processing, industrial production, and sustainable wood-based solutions for the Nordic and international markets.Munktorps Träförädling AB has a long history and a strong market position in planing, painting, and wood processing. Through the acquisition, new opportunities are created to further develop the business with a focus on quality, flexibility, customer adaptation, and

    Woodsafe Research & Development AB (WRD) accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025

    Press release2026-01-30wrd.woodsafe.com Woodsafe Research & Development AB (WRD) takes a unique position in fire safety for wood by being the only privately owned laboratory in its niche to be accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025 by Swedac. The accreditation means that advanced fire testing and research-based development can now be offered within an internationally recognized, independent quality framework – outside traditional government and institute-owned laboratories. You can find information about the accreditation at Swedacs website 

    Woodsafe enters partnership with SCA Wood Scandinavia AB

    Woodsafe Timber Protection AB is strengthening its market presence by welcoming SCA Wood Scandinavia AB as a new distributor. The partnership marks an important step in the development of the market for fire-retardant treated wood in Scandinavia and Europe.Woodsafe Timber Protection AB has long established itself as the market leader in fire-retardant treated wood. Through the new collaboration with SCA Wood Scandinavia AB, the availability of these products will be further expanded in the Scandinavian market to meet the growing demand for sustainable and fire-safe wood products. – “We

    Woodsafe® and Tantimber Announce Partnership to Deliver Sustainable Fire-Retardant Wood with Superior Aesthetic and Technical Quality

    Woodsafe Timber Protection AB, Europe’s leading manufacturer of sustainable fire-retardant wood, and Tantimber of Türkiey, specialists in thermally modified timber with a strong environmental focus, are pleased to announce a new partnership aimed at providing timber products that combine design, durability, and fire safety. By merging Tantimber’s expertise in processing some of the world’s most exclusive wood species with Woodsafe’s proven fire-retardant treatment technologies, architects, developers, and the timber industry will gain access to unique products that deliver

    Sweden’s most advanced test environment for sustainable fire-protected wood – Woodsafe R&D takes a historic step forward

    Woodsafe Research & Development (WRD) has installed Sweden’s most advanced testing equipment to verify the long-term performance of fire-protected wood products. With the capability to conduct both durability testing according to EN 16755 Method B and fire classification via SBI (Single Burning Item), WRD is setting an entirely new standard for what a fire lab for fire-treated wood can deliver in Sweden.Woodsafe R&D is currently the only company in Sweden capable of performing large-scale aging processes on panels up to 6 meters in length. The new testing facility – developed specifically

    Woodsafe Research & Development is now ISO certified – a step forward for quality, environment, and work environment

    Woodsafe Research & Development AB is now certified according to three key ISO standards: SS-EN ISO 9001:2015 for quality management, SS-EN ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management, and SS-EN ISO 45001:2023 for occupational health and safety management.The certifications cover the company’s entire R&D operations within fire-retardant treated wood and mark an important step in systematizing and future-proofing processes for quality, sustainability, and safety.   – Being certified according to these three management systems shows that our internal processes meet a high international

    Large-Scale Testing – The Key to Reliable Fire Safety for Wood Structures

    It is not enough to test fire-retardant treated wood in small-scale laboratory tests. The limitations of these tests are many, and they do not provide a realistic picture of how the material behaves in real fire situations. To achieve reliable results, larger-scale tests are required.Woodsafe Research & Development, part of the Woodsafe Group, has recently published a white paper analyzing testing methods for fire protection of wood. The report highlights the shortcomings of small-scale tests and compares them with more large-scale and realistic testing methods. Small-scale laboratory

    Woodsafe Timber Protection launches new fireimpregnated wood product, safe for people and the environment.

    WOODSAFE[®] PRO Green (WPG™)  is the result of extensive development of health and environmentally friendly fire-protected wood without the content of labelled hazardous chemical content. The product is now being launched in Europe.For years, PRO™ has been used in thousands of wood projects to protect people and buildings from fire. Woodsafe now goes further and strengthens market leading position by meeting the market demand for more environmentally friendly solutions without the use of functional borates. This is done by replacing the PRO product with WPG™. The new formulation of the fire

    Hoover Treated Wood Products Signs Direct Agreement to License ExteriorFireX™ to Sweden-Based, Woodsafe Timber Protection AB

    The partnership brings top-rated fire-retardant treated wood technology to growing markets across EuropeTHOMSON, GA  USA – Hoover Treated Wood Products (HTWP) has granted an exclusive license to Swedish wood innovation company, Woodsafe Timber Protection (Woodsafe), to use its signature ExteriorFireX™ formula. The partnership enables a streamlined process to ensure this life-saving technology is available in Europe.  Hoover’s ExteriorFireX™ — available as WOODSAFE® Exterior WFX™ — is pressure-impregnated fire-retardant-treated lumber and plywood that provides third party

    Woodsafe's WRD acquires Designtech Solutions

    Västerås-based Woodsafe Group establishes itself in northern Sweden. The Group's research company WRD acquires Designtech Solutions AB in Luleå.Woodsafe Group has long been a leader in fire retardant impregnation. To further consolidate this position, the Group recently started the research company Woodsafe Research & Development AB (WRD). Through the acquisition of Designtech Solutions, the new company will increase the competence and quality of its R&D operations.  "It's very positive that we can strengthen our organization. Woodsafe has had a fruitful collaboration with Designtech

    New partnership for flame resistant wood and Durable Fire Protection

    Thermory and Woodsafe Timber Protection, the largest players in their respective industries, announce collaboration to provide thermally modified and durable fire-protected wood.Woodsafe Timber Protection AB WOODSAFE® Europe's largest manufacturer of durable fire-resistant impregnated wood, and Thermory AS, the world's largest manufacturer of thermally modified wood, announce collaboration for the supply of 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

    Woodsafe Timber Protection finalist at WPA:s Award Project of the Year 2022

    8th year of WPA's annual two-day event celebrates all that is good in the wood industry. The awards draw attention to companies' achievements in the wood protection technology sector.On the west coast of Greenland lies the massive glacier Sermeq Kujalleq. For more than 250 years, glaciologists have studied the ancient glacier and its daily production of huge amounts of ice, and it is still an ideal place for scientific observation of climate change. Dorte Mandrup has designed the new Icefjord Center in Ilulissat to blend into the impressive landscape while offering local residents,

    Woodsafé's sustainability work is rewarded with Gold level by EcoVadis

    EcoVadis is the most comprehensive evaluation that Woodsafe´'s sustainability work goes through. We are very proud to announce that we have reached the Gold level in EcoVadi's annual sustainability evaluation, during our first year of evaluation, says CEO Thomas Bengtsson.EcoVadi's global network has so far analyzed more than 75,000 companies that are assessed and given points from 0 to 100. The assessment is based on 21 criterias in the areas of environment, HR including employee rights, ethics and sustainable purchasing where the documentation must be proven for about 200 possible answers.

    Cederhusen in Stockholm awarded “Construction of the year”

    This year's Construction of the year award is the public construction sector's most prestigious prize, which is awarded every year by the magazine Byggindustrin in Sweden. The award goes to an individual construction project that was completed during the previous year and that kept a budget, had high occupational safety and created added value.The name Cederhusen means that the houses have been given a cedar shingles facade. The houses meet all legal requirements regarding fire, acoustics and construction and more for today's homes. The jurys motivation is : “high ambitions have led

    Woodsafe secures the future in tens of thousand of square meters.

    In constant expansion, Woodsafe ensures continued development through the acquisition of the Rescue Services fire testing ground site in Västerås, Sweden.Increased building with wood is a sustainable construction trend that demands sustainable efforts for fire safety in buildings and facilities. For the past 10 years Woodsafe Timber Protection has been in constant growth where expansion, efficiency, product development, sustainable investments and efforts have reflected Woodsafes and employees everyday lives. Today, is a historic day and milestone by acquiring more than 70.000 m2 of

    Woodsafe climate concept at World Expo

    With the help of wood climate concept ALL-IN-ONE, Sweden was able to present the landmark "The Forest" in the Swedish pavilion. Before re-emerging in Dubai, the Forest has been on growth in the deep forests of Sweden for over 100 years.Sustainable development of Woodsafe Timber Protection and Bäckegård's is packaged in a wood climate concept that embraces respectful use of nature's resources and diversity in a sustainable value chain. With the help of wood climate concept ALL-IN-ONE, Sweden was able to present the landmark "The Forest" in the Swedish pavilion. Sweden has strong

    Woodsafe heads down under

    Woodsafe Timber Protection Ltd has launched an exclusive collaboration with Australias market-leading fire protection coatings company - Fireshield, extending its reach of its specialised pressure impregnated timber processes to New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands.[Woodsafe PRO Interior][Woodsafe Exterior Cladding]The trend to build with sustainable, climate-neutral products continues to grow and demanded by architects and customers alike worldwide. With our exclusive collaboration with Fireshield, New Zealand and Australia will benefit from the innovative, environmentally-

    Sergelhusen in Stockholm was awarded the LEED Platinum certificate

    This is the fourth LEED V4 BD + C certified project in Sweden and the second Swedish project to reach Platinum.LEED is considered to be the most internationally known assessment system, developed and administered by the U.S. Green Building CouncilThe Sergel houses are developed with a strong focus on social and environmental sustainability and are in many ways groundbreaking.Preservation of existing concrete frames, water saving and innovative energy solutions are some of the reasons for the high rating that the project has now received.Solutions implemented to achieve such high

    Woodsafe is investing in a top-modern capacity facility.

    Building with tree and timber is booming in Scandinavia and Europe despite the prevailing pandemic and growth in the timber industry still looks strong. To meet sharply increased demand from the Nordic countries and the European market, Woodsafe has continuously invested in stae-of-the art facilities and is today totally Co2 neutral with solar energy.Today we are investing in a topmodern new kiln-dryer from Valutec. The new drying plant ist the first step in a multi-step program to meet higher demand for our services. For everal years Woodsafe has invested in increased capacity and

    Woodsafe builds one of the largest single roof-mounted solar cell facility.

    Flame-retardant impregnation company Woodsafe Timber Protection uses solar energy company El av Sol Nordic to build Västmanland's countys largest roof-mounted solar power plant at Woodsafe's factory in Sweden. The plant will have a peak output of 500 kilowatts."We will now achieve our sustainability strategy goals of making Woodsafe carbon neutral and self-sufficient through electricity from the sun's rays. It's important for us to contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals in Agenda 2030," says Thomas Bengtsson, CEO of Woodsafe. To be commissioned at the turn of the year,

    Woodafe Timber Protection wins WPA:s Project of the Year

    Woodsafe took home the “Project of the Year” award at the Wood Protection Association (WPA) Award Event 2020.For the sixth year, the award has become a popular annual event in the UK as a relevant and important part of the wood industry. https://www.thewpa.org.uk/ Mjöstornet in Brummundal Morway is with 85,4 m above the sea level the worlds tallest wooden building. The award Project of the Year at WPA:s ceremony was taken home by Woodsafe Timber Protection for the flame-retardant impregnated wooden façade for exterior use. Mjöstornets wooden façade is a Thermowood D Pine delivered by

    Unique concept for the production of flame-retardant wood

    ALL-IN-ONE by Woodsafe offers a unique package of expertise where all parts of the flame-retardant wood production chain are gathered under one roof. "With our partner, we take control of the entire process. We guarantee our clients exactly the quality they want," says Thomas Bengtsson, CEO of Woodsafe.As a purchaser of flame-retardant wood, it can be difficult to gain an overview of the entire value chain, as it often involves different suppliers, sometimes in several countries. Woodsafe is now launching ALL-IN-ONE by Woodsafe, a quality-assured production chain where only one player

    Woodsafe Timber Protection from Sweden sets sail for Britain

    Woodsafe Timber Protection, one of Scandinavia's leading companies in fire-retardant wood surface layers and fire-retardant wood products, is establishing in the UK.With 30 years of experience mainly in fire retardant wood cladding and fire retardant wood surface layers, Woodsafe Timber Protection now travels across the sea for new business opportunities in the UK. The company uses a method where a special blend of components is impregnated into wood or wood panels using a vacuum / pressure process. The wood product becomes one with the agent and takes on longterm inherent fire retardant

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