PlaceMakers partners with Kaituna Sawmill
16 Sep 2024, News, Product Focus
PlaceMakers has signed a new national supply agreement with OneFortyOne’s (OFO) Kaituna Sawmill. The agreement will provide Placemakers customers with a secure supply of timber sourced from OFO Kaituna’s own forest estate, located in one of the best growing regions of New Zealand at the top of the South Island
In a challenging market, partnering with the right businesses can pay dividends. Kaituna Sawmill aims to produce products with key points of difference, which could help builders when tendering or negotiating important contracts.
OFO Kaituna’s dedication to sustainability, safety and environmental stewardship is a testament to the mill’s forward- thinking approach. Its commitment to producing high-quality timber, while prioritising the wellbeing of both people and the planet, sets a standard for the industry.
By focusing on these key areas, OFO Kaituna not only ensures a sustainable future for the mill; it also contributes positively to the broader community and environment. This balance of productivity and responsibility is what makes OFO Kaituna stand out as a leader in sustainable practices within the timber industry.
New treatment options
In 2024, OFO Kaituna has been supplying 100% MCA (micronised copper azole) preserved timber.
The MCA timber preservative provides a wide range of options to satisfy increasing demand for more environmentally responsible timber products from consumers and from within the industry.
Environmental Focus
All timber produced by OFO Kaituna holds FSC-certified 70% Mixed Accreditation, which means that a minimum of 70% of its timber is from FSC-certified forests. The remainder is selectively sourced from high-quality pruned forests within the region.
Over 12 years, OFO Kaituna has halved its greenhouse gas emissions with initiatives including a new biomass boiler installed in 2017, which allows kilns to operate on 100% bioenergy.
In July 2024, OFO Kaituna was granted a resource consent variation to combust MCA-treated timber in its boilers. For the Marlborough wine industry, this is a game-changing opportunity. Stacks of broken posts will be a thing of the past, as OFO Kaituna can now reclaim MCA posts and use them for bioenergy.
A better tomorrow
From timber wrap plastic packaging alternatives to carbon emission reduction goals, there’s always more to do.
OFO Kaituna believes its customer partners understand they are not only buying a great product that is stronger, more aesthetically appealing, and safer to use than any other; they are buying timber from a business that strives to challenge convention to deliver a better tomorrow.
To find out more, visit www.onefortyone.com
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