Accsys' cutting-edge acetylation technology reinforces wood's strengths
As environmental awareness increases worldwide, the market for green technologies and products, including sustainable building materials, has also seen significant growth. World-leading wood modification company Accsys Technologies has taken a key role in advancing the green movement in construction with the commercialisation of Accoya, a revolutionary wood solution.
As environmental awareness increases worldwide, the market for green technologies and products, including sustainable building materials, has also seen significant growth. World-leading wood modification company Accsys Technologies has taken a key role in advancing the green movement in construction with the commercialisation of Accoya, a revolutionary wood solution.
"Accoya is the result of our commitment to provide the global architectural community a sustainable yet high-performing and cost-competitive alternative to traditionally used construction materials," says CEO Paul Clegg. "With its remarkable performance attributes and aesthetic qualities, Accoya is fast becoming the industry standard."
Accoya is manufactured using a proprietary, acetylated wood modification technology pioneered and patented by Accsys. This results in a durable, dimensionally stable, non-toxic and rot-resistant wood product that can be used for exterior applications such as window frames, decking, cladding, doors, façades, and structural and architectural bridges.
Accoya's outstanding level of performance is backed by several independent research organisations, including the Building Research Establishment and the Timber Research and Development Association. Produced by Accsys' subsidiary production facility in Arnhem, the Netherlands, this wood product comes with a 50-year above-ground and 25-year below-ground warranty against rot and decay.
Accoya's environmental performance is showcased by its Cradle to Cradle Gold certification from consultancy firm McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry and numerous ecological accolades. Made from sustainably grown timber, Accoya has been rated carbon negative and is recognised under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design accreditation system.
"We are seeing increasing adoption of Accoya, showing that it offers added benefits," Clegg says. Accoya has been the material of choice in a range of commercial, civil engineering and private projects in differing environmental settings in 58 countries around the world.
Its performance credentials have led to inspiring applications such as in velodromes, water sculptures and sundials.
