Introduction
The Wood Technology and Industrial Development Division operates out of
two sites in Kuching, namely Timber Research and Technical Training
Centre (TRTTC) at Kota Sentosa, and Bintawa Timber Processing Complex
(BTPC) at Lot 1403, Jalan Belian, Estet Perindustrian Pending. The
forerunner of this Division, i.e. Timber Research Centre, was established in 1970 to
promote, encourage and improve the processing of local timber for export
as well as for local consumption, and to undertake research into their
characteristics, properties and uses. These original objectives remain
essentially unchanged to this day given that the objectives of the Division
are:
- To promote, encourage and improve local processing of Sarawak
timber through the provision of technical information, advisory services
and technical training in relevant timber processing disciplines; and
- To undertake research into various aspects of timber utilisation with
a view to enhance the scope and standard of utilisation of local timber
species.
Existing research activities focus on
seasoning, preservation, physical and mechanical properties, wood anatomy
and identification, wood chemistry and timber processing. The industrial
training programme covers courses in sawdoctoring, sawmill
maintenance, timber moulding, kiln drying and wood preservation.
Timber Research
ANATOMY |
PRESERVATION |
CHEMISTRY |
MECHANICAL TESTING |
SEASONING |
TIMBER PROCESSING |
