Factsheet
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Our drive to develop quality products comes from two areas; firstly to utilise all parts of our forest resource and secondly to deliver value-added finished products to the end consumer. In order deliver a finished product to the customer we invest in the research and development of value added products.
To improve lumber recovery we develop products and markets to accept the variety of grades contained in our feedstock.
Our lumber recovery is made up of :
- 70% High Grade which is transformed into untreated Clearboard™ for interior DIY projects and Paint Grade Contour Exterior™ and Contour Interior™ moulded products.
- 15% Tight Knot Grade which can be turned into cavity battens.
- 5% is classed as Knotty and can be used as door cores.
Feedstock
Pacific Wood Products has an established history of providing quality feedstock for manufacturers both in New Zealand and in other major export markets.
Research & Development
Our pursuit of product excellence has seen us always looking for proven technologies that give the finished product an environmental or technical advantage. We were one of the first sites to utilise Purbond Polyurethane Adhesives – Formaldehyde free and fully waterproof (awarded Purbond customer achievement award for 2007).
Manufacturing & Distribution
Sophisticated computer systems in the sawmill drying and conditioning and remanufacturing environment provide accurate control over our product manufacture. This advanced technology is used to control the process variables inherent in timber manufacturing. Critical variables are monitored dynamically in real time. We also use the most up to date scanning and optimisation technology to control grade outputs. In a global economy we are geared to deal with international business demand through distribution of our products via Pan Pac owned distribution outlets in USA, Japan and China.