Södra Timber, which produces sawn timber at Södra’s ten sawmills, sees the  need for development work in the industry. Past and current initiatives consist of industry-specific projects, usually in collaboration with external companies and institutions.

Södra Timber, in collaboration with Växjö University and SP Trätek, runs a research programme : CBBT (the Centre for Timber Construction and Housing). The aim of this research programme is to  increase the use of timber as a construction material, timber in combination with other materials, and timber construction systems, etc. In addition to Södra Timber,  a number of sawmills in southern Sweden contribute to the financing of CBBT.

Södra’s Foundation for Research, Development and  Education  finances  a professorship in Timber Engineering at Växjö University, within the framework of CBBT, and Södra Timber also contributes a further SEK 2.5 million each year to the programme, which corresponds to SEK 1.50 per cubic metre of sawn timber produced.

Board of CBBT:
Peter Nilsson, MD Södra Timber
Carl-Johan Johansson, Head of SP Trätek
Lars-Olof Rask, professor Växjö University
Erland Ullstad, associate professor and architect Välle Broar, Växjö University

Visit CBBT’s website: www.cbbt.se