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9.7 Remanufacturing
Authors: J C P TurnerPublication: NZIF Forestry Handbook, Volume Section 9 – Utilisation of forest products, pp 7, Dec 2023
Publisher: New Zealand Institute of Forestry
Abstract: Solid-wood remanufacturing in New Zealand is characterized by a number of small to medium sized companies producing a wide range of semi-processed product. These products can be categorised as follows: -interior building products – mouldings, flooring, window/door/stair components; -exterior building products – weatherboards, fascia, handrails, balustrades, door jambs; -engineered wood products – Glulam, I beams; -‘do-it-yourself’ products – dressed boards, edge-glued panels; and -furniture and furniture components. In 1991 the New Zealand Pine Manufacturers Association (Pine Manufacturers) was incorporated to represent New Zealand value-added solid-wood manufacturers. Its purpose was primarily to provide an effective body to grow New Zealand’s foreign exchange earnings in manufacturing. Pine Manufacturers also works with industry to upgrade manufacturing capability, introduce new and improved technology and processing techniques, and co-ordinate joint research and development activity.