November 12, 2003—Production of WOODSTALK fiberboard, manufactured by Dow BioProducts Ltd., is at record levels, driven by strengthening demand for environmentally responsible products, reported company Director of Marketing and Logistics, Martin Lehman.
WOODSTALK is made from annually renewable waste wheat straw fiber, usually burned after harvest that is otherwise unsuitable for human or animal consumption.
WOODSTALK has become a leading non-wood, engineered composite fiberboard product that performs as well or better than competing wood products, such as particleboard and medium density fiberboard (MDF).
Features and benefits include: excellent machinability with reduced tool wear; superior moisture resistance; surface smoothness that takes laminations and coatings well; uniform raw material that provides a light, even color and consistent manufacturing results; and lighter weight for easier handling and reduced shipping costs.
Dow BioProducts WOODSTALK product line includes high-quality engineered boards in various sizes and thicknesses for furniture and cabinetry manufacturing, prefinished shelving, thick and thin flooring underlayment available through a range of wholesale and retail distributors across North America.
WOODSTALK brand products are made from a high-performance, formaldehyde-free polyurethane resin manufactured by the Dow Chemical Company, emitting barely detectable levels of volatile organic compounds, thus improving indoor air quality.
In addition, says Dow Bioproducts, WOODSTALK is moisture resistant, durable and weighs less than comparable wood products making it easier to handle. Its composition also significantly reduces tool wear, thus improving productivity levels by reducing downtime.
WOODSTALK fiberboard also contributes points to the achievement of a LEED rating in the categories of materials and resources and indoor environmental quality. LEED, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a program of the U.S. Green Building Council, and is a voluntary building rating system.
