Now is the time to address the difficulties in wood supply!
As an alternative to wood, it is used for various applications such as interior materials, exterior materials, and industrial jigs.
Due to the rising global demand for construction materials, wood prices have skyrocketed, leading to supply difficulties. Furthermore, the increase in wood demand from China and the global container shortage are exacerbating the situation. The future of Japan's wood market is uncertain, and there is no guarantee of stable supply for wood in the long term... What can replace wood? It is resin! As is well known, it is a petroleum-derived product, but in recent years, advancements in extraction technology have alleviated depletion issues, making supply more stable than wood. When it comes to resin, there is a general perception that it is more expensive than conventional wood, and there are still many products in the world that use wood. Indeed, resin is often avoided due to cost considerations. However, resin has many characteristics that wood does not possess, and depending on the application, it can be more user-friendly and may result in lower total costs in the long run. Kurabo offers a synthetic wood product called "Kuranwood." It is an extruded product made from foamed thermoplastic resin (polyethylene and polystyrene). Compared to wood, it has the following characteristics: *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*
- Company：クラボウ（倉敷紡績株式会社）
- Price：Other
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