Press Releases
Woodsafe Group acquires Munktorps Träförädling AB from Optimera Sverige AB
Woodsafe Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in MunktorpsTräförädling AB from Optimera Sverige AB. The acquisition is a strategic step in Woodsafe Group’s long-term investment in wood processing, industrial production, and sustainable wood-based solutions forthe Nordic and international markets.
May 21, 2026
Woodsafe Research & Development AB (WRD) accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025
Woodsafe Research & Development AB (WRD) takes a unique position in fire safety for wood by being the only privately owned laboratory in its niche to be accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025 by Swedac.
Jan 30, 2026
Woodsafe enters partnership with SCA Wood Scandinavia AB
Woodsafe Timber Protection AB is strengthening its market presence by welcoming SCA WoodScandinavia AB as a new distributor. The partnership marks an important step in the development ofthe market for fire-retardant treated wood in Scandinavia and Europe.
Oct 06, 2025
Woodsafe® and Tantimber Announce Partnership to Deliver Sustainable Fire-Retardant Wood with Superior Aesthetic and Technical Quality
Woodsafe Timber Protection AB, Europe’s leading manufacturer of sustainable fire-retardant wood, and Tantimber of Türkiey, specialists in thermally modified timber with a strong environmental focus, are pleased to announce a new partnership aimed at providing timber products that combine design, durability, and fire safety.
May 14, 2025
Sweden’s most advanced test environment for sustainable fire-protected wood – Woodsafe R&D takes a historic step forward
Woodsafe Timber Protection AB, Europe’s leading manufacturer of sustainable fire-retardant wood, and Tantimber of Türkiey, specialists in thermally modified timber with a strong environmental focus, are pleased to announce a new partnership aimed at providing timber products that combine design, durability, and fire safety.
Apr 23, 2025
Woodsafe Research & Development is now ISO certified – a step forward for quality, environment, and work environment
Woodsafe Research & Development AB is now certified according to three key ISO standards: SS-EN ISO 9001:2015 for quality management, SS-EN ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management, and SS-EN ISO 45001:2023 for occupational health and safety management.
Apr 11, 2025
Large-Scale Testing – The Key to Reliable Fire Safety for Wood Structures
It is not enough to test fire-retardant treated wood in small-scale laboratory tests. The limitations of these tests are many, and they do not provide a realistic picture of how the material behaves in real fire situations. To achieve reliable results, larger-scale tests are required.
Feb 03, 2025
Woodsafe launches study tolong-term test fire-retardant treated wood
Woodsafe Timber Protection is now developing more advanced methods for long-term testing of fire- retardant treated wood in its new, modern research laboratory. These methods aim to further strengthen the company's leading position in Sweden and Europe in terms of long-term fire-resistant treated wood.
Nov 26, 2024
Woodsafe welcomes the Nordic Swan Ecolabel's proposed revision for increased safety and sustainability of fire-protected wood
Woodsafe Timber Protection is pleased that the Nordic Swan Ecolabel has acknowledged the criticism directed at the current classification of sustainable and durable wood for outdoor use: "Durable/resistant wood for outdoor use 086."
Okt 10, 2024
Woodsafe continues to strengthen the organisation
Jens Erneholt joins Woodsafe Timber Protection AB as Technical Advisor to increase Woodsafe's presence in the industry and spread the knowledge of how to build safer wood projects in the future.
Aug 22, 2024
Hoover Treated Wood Products Signs Direct Agreement to License ExteriorFireX™ to Woodsafe
Hoover Treated Wood Products (HTWP) has granted an exclusive license to Swedish wood innovation company, Woodsafe Timber Protection (Woodsafe), to use its signature ExteriorFireX™ formula.
May 23, 2024