pinfa member, Budenheim, has launched a PIN flame retardant specifically developed for natural fibre reinforced plastics, such as WPC (wood plastic compounds). The ammonium polyphosphate based product is coated to improve polymer compatibility, processing and...
The state of Utah and the city of Denver, Colorado, have taken the lead in introducing mass timber into its Building Code, as of 2020. Mass timber is defined as the use of large, solid wood panels for wall, floor and roof construction. New specifications for mass...
Koppers, a specialist in wood treatment, wood products and carbon chemicals, has launched FlamePRO, for pressure treatment for fire safety of interior-application wood construction materials, plywood and timber. This market is estimated at 60 – 80 US$ million for the...
As part of the European Fire Safety Week 2019, the Modern Buildings Alliance (MBA) organised a meeting on building fire safety, with participants from the European Commission and the European Parliament, as well as experts and stakeholders. The meeting addressed in...
Presentations noted the strong growth potential of wood-based materials, as a sustainable and ‘desirable’ construction material, but also the specific fire safety challenges to address. Colleen Wade, Branz Ltd, New Zealand, noted that wood structure construction is in...
