Certified wood
All LDCwood® products are FSC®, PEFC, or OLB certified. LDCwood® is a member of the International ThermoWood® Association (ITWA).
FSC® (C001899), PEFC (PEFC/07-32-24), BSI ISO 14001 Certified.
OLB (OLB-CERT/COC-190606) : registration by an independent organization according to the OLB system, which enables the tracking of wood whose origin and legality are certified. Origin and Legality of Wood © Bureau Veritas Certification.
LDCwood is ISO 14001 certified
ISO 14001 is the internationally recognised standard for environmental management systems, developed by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). This standard helps us to establish and implement an effective environmental management programme aimed at minimising the impact of our activities on the environment. By complying with ISO 14001, we can not only improve our environmental performance, but also reduce our costs, for example through more efficient use of resources and energy savings. ISO 14001 enables us to proactively address environmental issues, manage risk and comply with local and international environmental legislation. Achieving ISO 14001 certification demonstrates our commitment to environmental responsibility.
- Carbon-storing
Carbon-emitting +
| - 608 kg C02 | + 29 396 kg C02 |
| - 623 kg C02 | + 17 964 kg C02 |
| - 685 kg C02 | + 5 444 kg C02 |
| - 794 kg C02 | + 436 kg C02 |
| - 872 kg C02 | |
| - 991 kg C02 | |
| - 1 074 kg C02 |
Calculations based on 1 m3 of wood. Source: www.opslagco2inhout.nl – www.houtgeeftzuurstof.be
History & evolution of ThermoWood®
The thermal modification of wood popped up in the early 20th century when a scientific study showed how thermal modification improved the qualities of timber and enhanced its resistance to moisture. ThermoWood® is a brand of the International ThermoWood® Association and its production volumes are increasing steadily. The range of thermally modified timber’s applications has expanded rapidly to cover cladding and interior design products, patio and garden construction and the carpentry industry. As of 2022, almost 250,000 m3 is produced annually from ThermoWood® facilities alone!
- 1900s: original scientific study of thermal modification of wood
- 1980s: first commercial thermal modification facility is built in Germany
- 1993: development of the industrial-scale ThermoWood® process for improving the properties of timber
- 2022: nearly 250,000 m3 produced annually
- 2001 18000
- 2002 23000
- 2003 24000
- 2004 36000
- 2005 42000
- 2006 64000
- 2007 84000
- 2008 84500
- 2009 87000
- 2010 92000
- 2011 114000
- 2012 119500
- 2013 133000
- 2014 147000
- 2015 160000
- 2016 180000
- 2017 194000
- 2018 211000
- 2019 222000
- 2020 237000
- 2021 244000
- 2022 246000
- 2023 230378
Source: The ThermoWood® Handbook
