EARTO Members

UAR – Kompetenzzentrum Holz GmbH (Wood K plus)

Country: Austria Founded in: 2001 EARTO Membership: Association www.wood-kplus.at      

Key Figures 2019

 

Mission & Vision

Mission: Partners’ needs, environments, competences and ideas are a driving force for the development and implementation of WOOD K plus’ research program. National and international cooperation projects are set up to bundle the right expertise and reach critical mass. Its research results lead to sustainable solutions to society’s development issues, enhancing public appreciation of its natural resources as well as their optimal management and use in high tech applications. As a result the economic condition of rural areas is improved by creating jobs and making regions less dependent on non-renewable resources like oil.   Vision: WOOD K plus is a leading research institute in the area wood and wood-related renewable resources in Europe. Its core competences are materials research and process technology along the complete value chain – from raw material to finished products. WOOD K plus develops methods and basics and perform applied research on the economy-science interface. Research is carried out at four locations: Linz, Lenzing, Tulln and St. Veit / Glan.    

Technology Expertise

• Natural Sciences: Chemical sciences ; Earth and related environmental sciences ; Biological sciences
• Engineering and Technology: Chemical engineering ; Materials engineering ; Medical engineering ; Environmental engineering ; Environmental biotechnology ; Industrial biotechnology ; Nano-technology ; Other engineering and technologies

   

Participation in EARTO Innovation Awards

   

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