NowyStyl_Raport CSR_2020-2021_EN

Defect before repair Defect after repair > A device for treating defects in veneer, commonly known as “patcher” , which was implemented at the Wood Processing Plant in 2020, has a similar application. The device is designed to repair defective areas on veneer, resulting from imperfections in wood structure (such as knots, bark pockets etc.) as well as mechanical damage caused in the process of cutting wood. Repair involves mechanically cutting out the defect from a veneer sheet while at the same time inserting an undamaged „healthy insert” in its place. The device cuts out undamaged inserts from previously prepared strips of veneer. This method of repair increases the yield of Production Class 2 veneer, which is obtained by reclassifying Class 3 veneer. As a result, the input material (wood) is saved. The average monthly round wood savings from the use of the repair process equipment described above are estimated at approximately 121 m 3 less of purchased wood, adding up to approximately 1450 m 3 annually. Investments aimed at optimising wood consumption > An investment project involving the implementation of a veneer joining device, commonly known as „splicer” , was completed at the Wood Processing Plant in Rzepedź, Poland in 2021. The device is designed to join veneers using a special, fusible adhesive thread. The thread forms a wavy trail on the surface and joins the sheets of veneer. The device makes it possible to join smaller sections of veneer into a compact whole. The introduction of a splicer has led to savings in round wood. As an additional benefit, we can eliminate the problem of storing smaller-size sheets of veneer which are difficult to use, while avoiding their unnecessary depreciation due to damage caused in storage. 91