Feb 18, 2015. /Lesprom Network/. After the test period the new Schweighofer gluelam plant received the necessary JAS certificate (Japan Agriculture Standard) and went into operation in February, as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network. 

BEAMs are made by glueing together strength-tested lamellas in a specially required structure, this ensures a homogene stability. They are used for horizontal applications in traditional Japanese wooden houses.

100,000 cubic metres JAS certified redwood BEAMs (standard E105-F300) will annually be produced in Radauti and exported to Japan.

At present Holzindustrie Schweighofer is the only company in Eastern Europe, that produces BEAMs for the Japanese market. For sales in Japan an exclusive contract was signed with Lamsell Corporation (Meiken).

Schweighofer invested Euro 14 million into the new plant in Radauti, Romania, 75 additional work places will be created for the long term.