“Commercialisation of R & D results and implementation of round coniferous wood processing technology using cross abrasion and thermal modification process.”
The project in question constitutes an investment in tangible and intangible assets related to the retrofitting of the technological facilities of the Applicant’s plant enabling the diversification of the product offer by introducing a new eco-innovative product (product group) to the target, domestic and foreign market, at least on a national scale, manufactured on the basis of the technology developed in the R & D works, i.e.: Non-core or open cross abrasion, also thermally modified, with higher quality and strength parameters, extended durability in conditions of internal and external use and increased resistance to destructive factors, e.g. biotic, fire or atmospheric factors, having important features for end users giving a competitive advantage. The project includes the purchase of the latest generation of machines and production equipment as well as a specialised electronic control system for the sorting and control of logs, for the implementation of the R & D technology of round conifer treatment and the production of commercial lumber devoid of core using optical detection, cross abrasion and thermal modification process, as well as implementation of the Environmental Management System ISO 14001 and eco-innovative marketing principles. The implementation of the project will contribute to improving the competitiveness and innovation of the region based on the Smart Specialisations of the Podlaskie Voivodeship indicated as the core of specialisation, i.e. 1.4 Eco-innovation, environmental sciences and value chain sectors, including: sustainable logging and processing of timber and other raw materials, as well as for the development of the company, modernising both its functioning and equipment. The investment measures taken will make it easier for the Applicant to compete effectively on the domestic market and on foreign markets.