Cocowood research aims to

Understand the properties of coconut wood

Which characteristics of coconut wood have implications for design and manufacture of high quality flooring?

Develop processing systems for high quality flooring

Which sawing technologies, stain treatments, seasoning conditions, planing, sanding and finishing systems are appropriate for coconut wood?

Definine standards for products and procedures

Appropriate grading standards, product specifications and quality control procedures for coconut wood will improve the international acceptance of coconut wood.

Find options for the low-quality stem fraction

Can we improve uses for the low density fraction of stems by developing low-cost products?

Create knowledge exchange

The cocowood website will deliver information and news and encourage contact and discussion between industry, research and other stakeholders.

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