16.07.2024. New edgers have recently been installed at Interholco's production site in Ngombé (Republic of Congo). Machine manufacturer Paul supplied three modern machines for the project. 'With this investment, we will have greater flexibility with the ability to optimise the different widths requested by our customers, while at the same time reducing waste,' adds Christophe Janssen, Vice President of Production and Sales at Interholco.
The new Paul machines offer optimised cutting in terms of yield and value. The advantage of value optimisation is the maximum utilisation of raw materials, taking into account quality and market prices. ‘In principle, it is the operator who decides what is cut and what value we achieve for the goods. He has a key position in the cutting process,’ explains Sawmill Director Francesco Curto.
As little waste as possible? A reality, thanks to laser-induced blade positioning © Interholco
In the process leading to semi-finished products such as finger-jointed and laminated scantlings, the boards that come from the sawmill go through a number of production stages.
First they are graded by size and quality, glued and then dried in one of our 26 drying kilns, 10 of which have recently been built and commissioned. After this stage, the transformation of raw boards into semi-finished products begins.
This phase of processing requires in-depth knowledge of the trade. The new 9,000 m2 hangar has enabled us to organise the flow of products in the most modern way. We can rely on the skills of our colleagues at every stage of the production process for demanding products such as finger-jointed glulam, finger-jointed blocks and decking. These technically advanced products have enabled us to promote many species with exceptional characteristics such as Bossé, Tali, Kosipo, Kanda et Limbali.
About Interholco
The valorisation of a natural forest of 1.16 million hectares in the Republic of Congo Brazzaville is our DNA here at INTERHOLCO. As an FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®, FSC® C022952) and PEFC and PAFC certified producer, INTERHOLCO is a well-established player in the trade of its edged boules, sawn timber, glue laminated scantlings, decking boards and more.
We are a leading provider of high-quality wood products ‘Made in Africa’ holding a verified environmental and health performance statement (FDES requirement in France). Our teams carefully manage the supply chain from forest to customer. Our story is fully illustrated by enabling the people living in Ngombe to access better life conditions. We make it possible to design and build a healthy living environment with bio-based, eco-friendly materials, one of the real solutions for the planet and climate. Follow us on LinkedIn
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INTERHOLCO AG, Neuhofstr. 25, 6340 Baar, Switzerland
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