KOMPETENZZENTRUM HOLZ GMBH (Wood K plus)
Kompetenzzentrum Holz GmbH
We are a leading research organisation in the area wood and wood-related renewable resources in Europe. Our core competences are materials research and process technology along the complete value chain – from raw material to finished products. We develop methods and basics and perform applied research on the economy-science interface, in order to enable resource-efficient management in the circular bioeconomy. In this view our task in Deremco is to find solutions and business cases for the recycling of natural fiber composites.
NEW MATERIALS RESEARCH, MATERIALS AND PROCESS TECHNOLOGY
In long-term research projects like Deremco the experts of Wood K plus search for innovative solutions for companies, with scientific partners providing their know-how and many years of experience.
INNOVATION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Wood K plus analyzes in cooperation with the industrial partners the demand for innovation, organizes the demand in technological issues and identifies promising approaches to the problems that can be implemented in specific research projects.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Our research results lead to sustainable solutions to society’s development issues, enhancing public appreciation of our natural resources as well as their optimal management and use in high tech applications.
TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT
Wood K plus has at its areas (Lenzing, Linz, St. Veit/Glan und Tulln) a comprehensive laboratory and technical-center infrastructure. Additionally, the scientific partners can provide their special equipment where necessary.
ROLE IN THE PROJECT
Partner
Upper Austria (Austria)
SME
Demonstrator
Latest Blog, New & Articles
DeremCo at JEC World 2026: Circular solutions for composite materials showcased in Paris
From 10 to 12 March 2026, the DeremCo consortium participated in JEC World 2026, the leading international event for composite materials, held at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre.
Throughout the three days, DeremCo welcomed visitors at Hall 6 – Aisle G – Booth 119-03, presenting a selection… Read More
DeremCo Institutional Event in Rome Strengthens Policy Dialogue on Circular Value Chains for Composite Materials
28 November 2025 – Rome, Italy
On 28 November 2025, the DeremCo consortium convened an Institutional Event at the Lazio Region headquarters in Rome, bringing together representatives from national and regional authorities (Lazio Region, the Ministry of the Environment, the Lombardy Region and the European Innovation Council and… Read More
DEREMCO INSTITUTIONAL EVENT – Innovation and Policy for the Circular Economy of Composite Materials
The DeremCo institutional event will take place on November 28, 2025, in Rome at the Regione Lazio headquarters (Sala Tevere, Via Cristoforo Colombo, 212) The event will be held in Italian. This event will gather key stakeholders from industry, research, and… Read More