Innovation

FPC has shown a strong focus on innovation within the breeding, growing and development of products in the timber industry. FPC and prior agencies have been committed to the development of low rainfall species through the tree breeding program since 1958.

Research is undertaken both in-house and through partnerships with research institutions including the Science Division of the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC), Commonwealth Science Industry Research Organisation (CSIRO) and universities or in collaboration with industry.

FPC has developed products and processes (including Valwood) that improve the utilisation of timber.

Track record

FPC has all the necessary skills and experience as shown by the selection of current new opportunities being implemented and developed with our customers, stakeholders and partners.

Some examples of our research and innovation activities include:

• Research and development - Advanced Timber Concepts Research Centre
  ATCRC brings together professional architects, furniture manufacturers, wood technologists and marketing professionals to create designer furniture pieces for export market development and import replacement.
  
  
• New ideas - Plantation Energy
  Thanks to timber residue, Plantation Energy is producing and exporting clean, green energy products that can power the world and deliver positive economic and employment opportunities for regional Western Australia.

More information about FPC’s abilities can be found in our annual report.