UCS Wins IWPA Environmental Excellence Award for Red Grandis!
UCS Wins IWPA Environmental Excellence Award for Red Grandis!
UCS Wins IWPA Environmental Excellence Award for Red Grandis!
IWPA Announces Environmental, Aesthetic, and Innovative Excellence Award Winners
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

IWPA Announces Environmental, Aesthetic, and Innovative Excellence Award Winners

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA - April 12, 2012

The International Wood Products Association (IWPA) announced the 2012 IWPA Excellence Award winners on the opening day of the 56th Annual Convention, March 28-30, 2012 in Indian Wells, California. Winners were announced in three categories: Environmental Excellence, Aesthetic Design and Innovative Excellence. IWPA Awards Program voting was conducted by the Association’s active membership from over 30 countries.

Alan McIlvain, Jr., IWPA 2011/2012 President, “This awards program recognizes the innovation, environmental stewardship and best in corporate social responsibility conducted globally by IWPA members. We are constantly humbled by the submissions annually received for this program and welcome the opportunity to recognize these companies for some outstanding achievements.”

Environmental Excellence Winner: UCS Forest Group for distribution of Urufor's Red Grandis (hardwood species). The Urufor mill in Uruguay is almost perfect example of how to create and manage a forest ecosystem with a sustainably grown product. The UCS Forest Group of Companies is committed to sourcing environmentally responsible products and proudly distributes the product throughout North America.

Innovative Design Winner: Columbia Forest Products for their PureBond Formaldehyde-Free Assembly Technology. This EPA-award winning technology uses soy protein, water and a wet strength resin commonly used in the paper industry for decorative hardwood plywood assembly. This innovation has allowed Columbia to use imported veneers and phenolic substrates in panel constructions which do not off-gas formaldehyde.

Aesthetic Design Winner: Interwood Forest Products for incorporating multiple exotic species in the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. From Wenge to Santos Rosewood to Kawazinga and figured maple, 290,000 m2 of these fine wood veneers were used to decorate all 899 residences in the tower as well as in all the hallways, lift lobbies, sky lounges and amenity levels.

About the International Wood Products Association (IWPA):
Established in 1956, IWPA is the leading international trade association for the North American imported wood products industry, representing 200 companies and trade associations engaged in the import of hardwoods and softwoods from sustainably managed forests. Association members consist of three key groups involved in the import process: U.S. importers and consuming industries, offshore manufacturers and the service providers that facilitate trade.

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