Wood products buyer preference are changing, opening exciting new markets. Can managers take a fresh approach to conducting business and operations?

Shou Sugi Ban process replicates ancient Japanese technique for charring and weathering wood, applied to Kebony's processed pine.

Accoya wood exhibited its high-performance treated wood at IWF 2016 in Atlanta, showcasing its use in key projects around the world. Accoya machines normally and offers the natural beauty of wood without worry of degradation over time

Delta Millworks, based in Austin, Texas, says it has begun finishing and charring the specialty treated Accoya wood, following requests to adapt shou-sugi-ban wood finishing to modern architecture.

Delta Millwork's shows a Weinig milling boards before the flames: finishing lumber with fire to preserve it and give it unique style - Shou Sugi Ban.

Finishing lumber with fire to preserve it and give it unique style - Shou Sugi Ban could be a coming design trend. A video shows how it's made.