Guinness World Records has just certified a window that is constructed largely from Accoya® wood, as the biggest wood and metal window in the world! With certified Class 1 durability and numerous green credentials, Accoya® wood was the natural choice of material for Mr Rüdiger Baumann, of Baumann Holzhandel GmbH, when he commissioned students from the German Academy for Glass, Windows and Cladding to construct the largest window last month.

Between 20 and 24 June 2010, the World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE) was held in Riva del Garda, Italy. A prestigious date in the timber calendar, this biennial event brought together key representatives from countries with a strong background in timber building. As an established producer of Accoya®, a high technology wood that is experiencing an increased amount of international enquiries for use in external structural applications, Accsys Technologies PLC exhibited Accoya® at the conference to offer expertise in production techniques and sustainability within the timber industry.

Accoya®, the world’s leading high technology wood from Accsys Technologies, is featured in a variety of uses in a unique, sustainable garden which has won a coveted Silver Medal at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. The garden, entitled ‘Places of Change’, is a collaboration between national housing and regeneration delivery agency the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), the Eden Project, national membership charity for frontline homelessness agencies Homeless Link, and Communities and Local Government (CLG).

Accsys Technologies PLC is delighted to announce the appointment of John Alexander as Head of Product Development. John joins Accsys from BSW Timber, the UK’s largest sawmilling business, where he was Head of Business Development and led the research and planning that resulted in Accoya® wood’s successful introduction to the UK market. John received a bachelor’s degree in wood science from Bangor University in Wales and a master’s degree in wood science from the University of Maine, USA, where he was graduate student of the year 2000.

The increasing popularity of external timber cladding as a contemporary design solution is something that many UK house builders and developers are familiar with, but with both consumers and politicians focusing on green issues, it is important to understand why timber cladding is a sound choice and how it can enhance your home. Hal Stebbins, Worldwide Sales & Relationship Management Director of Accsys Technologies, takes a look at timber cladding.

Accsys Technologies PLC and Coillte Panel Products unveiled the world's first Medite Tricoya MDF panel at Ecobuild 2010. Based on patented wood acetylation technology, this revolutionary product hails a new generation of panel products that may be used with confidence in outdoor, damp and wet environments. It marks one of the first true innovations in the wood composites industry in over 30 years.

Accsys Technologies PLC (“Accsys”), the world’s leading high technology wood company and manufacturer of Accoya® wood, is pleased to announce its membership of the Timber Decking & Cladding Association (TDCA). The TDCA is the UK’s independent technical and advisory organisation that provides guidance on the materials and practices required to create high quality deck structures and external timber cladding.

Accoya® wood, the world’s leading high technology wood from Accsys Technologies PLC (“Accsys”), is set to take a lead sponsorship role at “In Touch with Timber 2010”, a key industry event organised by the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) that will be taking place on 18th May at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in Westminster, London. As the sole lead sponsor, representatives from Accsys will be available at the event to discuss applications, showcase recent projects and provide samples of Accoya® wood to interested parties at Stands L1 and L2.

Accoya® wood, the world’s leading high technology wood, has been recognised as a ‘Gold standard’ product under the highly prestigious and competitive Cradle to CradleSM (C2C) Certification scheme. Acquisition of C2C Gold Certification confirms the anticipated environmental compatibility of Accoya® wood, a highly durable and dimensionally stable solid wood made through a non-toxic modification process, the source wood for which is fast growing, abundantly available sustainable certified wood.

Accoya® wood, the world’s leading high technology wood from Accsys Technologies PLC, has been billed as a low carbon alternative compared to other conventional construction materials. This follows a recent assessment by Camco, a leading environmental consultancy. With climate change an increasing threat to our environment, low carbon yet high performance materials based on renewable resources are high on the agenda. These would replace nonrenewable, carbon intensive, materials such as metals, plastics and concrete.