Groundbreaking innovations from Tillverka i Trä at Nordbygg
The network Tillverka i trä (TiT) has had an active week at the Nordbygg fair in Stockholm. TiT was proud to showcase our unique innovation cabin where several different companies from the network are represented with different types of product news.
During the fair, TiT shared a stand with Woodbe, which won Nordbygg's gold medal for the most innovative new product last year and showcased its patented BiteLock system, which is also represented in the Innovation Lounge.
The week at Nordbygg has been very rewarding. It was good to see the interest in both BiteLock and the innovation cabin and of course to talk to all visitors at our stand. As members of Tillverka i Trä , it was also fun to share the stand with them to show our great collaboration.
Filip Palosaari, co-owner Woodbe Engineering
The Innovation Hut - filled with innovative products
The Innovation Cottage aroused the curiosity of many visitors who were keen to take a look inside the cottage and be inspired by the innovative solutions. We were also able to identify several large and small actors that could be of interest to the network going forward.
Innovative building systems in focus
Between the cabin's wall and roof, visitors can, for example, explore Woodbe's Bitelock system, which is a self-locking frame system with cross-laminated timber. The system gives a stylish impression as no nails or screws are used.
The windows in the cottage are fitted using the Click-In system designed by the company Fixture Systems. The windows are installed with a new patented method that is more time efficient & flexible than the traditional ones.
Sustainable material choices and construction techniques
On two of the interior walls, visitors can see products from the company Fire and Water. They are painted with two of their passive fire protection products, which are built into buildings to prevent fires from starting. The inner wall of the innovation cabin is also insulated with Ekolution's hemp-based insulation board.
The cabin also showcases Inwoco's "Climate Shell 4.0" prefabricated wall, which they describe as the next generation of exterior walls. The wall is built up of smaller standardized modules in the c/c 100 grid. The modules are assembled into complete wall elements in Inwocos. This gives the client flexible assembly and full control throughout production.
More eco-friendly solutions for the construction industry
Recoma is giving new life to discarded waste and turning it into sustainable and circular building boards. Their PackWall building boards on display in the Innovation Lab are made from recycled milk cartons and composite packaging that would otherwise become waste. Nothing is added in the manufacturing process and the energy used for printing and heating comes entirely from renewable energy.
The interior wall of the Innovation Hut is lined with Wood Tubes paper studs. They are made from recycled paper and are constructed like traditional walls built with steel studs but reduce carbon emissions by around 92% in comparison. They also significantly improve the working environment for carpenters. The innovation cabin has been built with the help of Fridh&Hell as a reliable and knowledgeable partner.
The week at Nordbygg has been very rewarding. It was good to see the interest in both BiteLock and the innovation cabin and of course to talk to all visitors at our stand. As members of Tillverka i Trä , it was also fun to share the stand with them to show our great collaboration.
Linda Nordén, Project Manager at Innovatum Science Park
