Logging contractor profits have been reported to decrease substantially in Swedish forestry in later years. During the same period there have been reports on a declining work environment in logging leading to difficult recruitment of personnel. Previous research has shown needs for both business...

Although several wood industry experts advocate the need for more product development in the industry, few studies have investigated the actual product development process in this context. This explorative study investigates innovation, specifically product development, in the Swedish and...

Designers need knowledge about peoples’ perceptions, based on sensory examinations of wood. This study describes results of a combined tactile and visual perceptional assessment of five common wood species in Sweden. The species were graded with regard to ten words. Differences in ratings...

Although several wood industry experts advocate the need for more product development in the industry, few studies have investigated the actual product development process in this context. This explorative study investigates innovation, specifically product development, in the Swedish and...

Increased concern about the environmental and health effects of wood preservation methods motivate producers to find new wood products for outdoor use that combine durability, environmental friendliness and consumer appeal. Consequently, the industry must improve its ability to elicit key...