Wood Adhesives Conference Concludes With Over 50 Technical Presentations
The 2025 International Conference on Wood Adhesives (ICWA), produced by the Forest Products Society (FPS) was held in Vancouver, British Columbia, bringing together researchers, manufacturers, and industry professionals from around the world to discuss the latest advancements in wood bonding technology.
Hosted at the University of British Columbia, the three-day event featured more than 50 technical presentations, a poster session, and two panel discussions featuring both academic research and industry applications covering a range of topics such as bio-based adhesives, durability testing, sustainable resin systems, and innovative applications of engineered wood manufacturing.
“The technical level of the presentations remains unmatched, showcasing all major innovations. It is where the minds that shaped our science—and those shaping its future—converge. ICWA offers a rare chance to exchange ideas with both pioneers and rising stars. All major global industry players were there, ready to discuss applications and collaborations. For me, ICWA 2025 is where science, vision, and business opportunities meet.,” says Charles Markessini, Vice President of Research & Development, Chimar, and member of the International Conference on Wood Adhesives Organizing Committee.
The Conference sponsors included gold sponsors Arclin, Hexion, Willamette Valley Co. Silver level sponsors included Chimar, Henkel, Silvteam, and Vinivil; with Borregaard at the bronze level. EcoSynthenix and Polymer Synergies served as the Conference’s student scholarship benefactors.
The International Conference on Wood Adhesives has been recognized for more than three decades as the premier global event dedicated to adhesive technology in the wood industry. This year’s program drew over 200 attendees from over 101 organizations, representing academia, government, and private industry. Wood products production companies Arauco, Boise Cascade, Georgia-Pacific, IKEA, LP Building Solutions, Plummer Forest Products, Roseburg, Weaver Brothers Pallets, and West Fraser all sent representative to the event.
The next International Conference on Wood Adhesives is scheduled for 2028 and information will be released on woodadhesives.org in the coming months.
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