The British Columbia (B.C.) provincial government’s crown corporation, Forestry Innovation Consulting India (FII India), known as Canadian Wood, hosted a seminar with the theme, ‘Versatility of Wood’ in Hyderabad. The seminar focused on the wide range of applications made with responsibly-sourced wood from B.C Canada, as well as the increasing demand for sustainable wood in India. The event saw a strong turnout from manufacturers, contractors, architects and designers, and builders and developers.
The seminar began with a presentation on the versatility of Canadian Wood by Dr Jimmy Thomas, assistant director technical services of Canadian Wood. He spoke about the unique features of the Canadian wood species and its sustainability aspect and how it can be used in different applications in the woodworking industry.
Some of the speakers from Hyderabad included A Chandra Shekar, director of E-doors; PL Narayana, founder of Nesca Homes, and Deepak Gupta, director of sales and expansion, Artius Interior Products. They spoke about their experiences with Canadian Wood and how it has helped them in their projects.
Dr Thomas said, “Wood stands alone as the sole material that aligns with the rigorous sustainability criteria set for our COP 26 goals. When it comes to sourcing wood, Sustainable Forest Management emerges as the ultimate solution, ensuring that environmental, economic, and ethical standards are impeccably met. This approach serves as a blueprint for achieving perfection in preserving our natural resources while supporting our COP 26 goals.”
Shekar observed, “We are now capable of manufacturing 50,000 doors annually, each one is completely ethically sourced and manufactured. Canadian Wood’s dedication to fostering the seamless exchange of expertise and technology has been instrumental in our success.”
Narayana shared, “Since 2017, the collaboration with Nesca Homes and Canadian Wood has proven highly advantageous for both parties. Canadian Wood has taken the lead in educating and training Indian architects and engineers, ensuring a seamless integration of wood in the built environment while honoring our cultural heritage.”
The seminar was moderated by Ritesh Kumar, assistant director, business development, Canadian Wood. Canadian Wood largely promotes five wood species in India that are sourced from the sustainably managed forests of B.C., Canada. These five species, namely Douglas Fir, Western Hemlock, Western Red Cedar, Yellow Cedar and Spruce-Pine-Fir (SPF), are recommended for different applications and are available through a network of 42 stockists in India. www.constructionweekonline.in