Canadian Wood showcased certified softwood lumber at Woodex Asia 2019.Canadian Wood species of western hemlock, spruce-pine-fir (SPF), Douglas fir, western red cedar and yellow cedar were used to create a warm and inspirational display booth at the Woodex Asia 2019 exhibition in Gandhinagar. The 100-per-cent PEFC/FSC certified Canadian Wood is sourced from BC, Canada. On display!The items on display at Woodex Asia were door and door frames, interior panelling, contemporary and traditionally styled solid wood furniture – all made in western hemlock. Also, showcased was a window set made in yellow cedar; nesting table, lounger made in and exterior cladding made in western red cedar.The manufacturers, traders, importers and contractors were highly impressed with the versatility of the Canadian Wood species and the many possibilities it presented to them to design in wood for different applications in future.Canadian Wood lumber samples and technical information were made available at the booth and the team of wood experts from FII assisted visitors on how best to use different Canadian Wood species in their projects or product lines. This one-on-one interaction made the visitors aware about choosing the right specie, grade and size of lumber depending on the intended end-use of the wood.Love for woodSpeaking about the success of the exhibition, Pranesh Chhibber, Country Director, FII-India, said, “In FY2018-19, total wood imports to India showed 19 per cent growth, softwood (logs and lumber) imports was 43 per cent of total wood imports. India’s love for wood is legendary and the numbers reinforce the fact. We have recognised the welcome trend of savvy consumers increasingly demanding a commitment from designers, developers and manufacturers towards conserving the environment while using natural materials like wood. Thus, they look for suppliers of wood from sustainable sources, who can demonstrate their environmental credentials as well.”