Successful workshop by BTIA on Timber Preservation and seasoning

With our stepping into the 25th Silver Jubilee Year it’s our privilege to announce the first & new initiative organised by the industry professionals & enthusiastic members of Bengal Timber Importers Association (BTIA) in collaboration with The Federation OF All-India Timber Merchants Saw Millers And Allied Industries a successful Workshop on “Timber Preservation and Seasoning.”

The event took place on 7th October 2023 at the factory site of Silvertoss Industries Private Limited near Baidyabati in Kolkata which attracted all interested & diverse group of participants eager to gain insights into the latest techniques and technologies in timber preservation and seasoning.

We were honoured to have expert scientists from Forest Research Institute (FRI) Dehradun Dr. Shailendra Kumar, Scientist-D, Forest Products Division & Ms. Riya Tudu Solanki, Scientist-D from ICFRE-IWST, Field Station, Kolkata.

The One Day Seminar & Workshop was focussed on technical subject of Preservation & Seasoning of Timber which aimed to enhance knowledge and awareness about sustainable practices in timber processing and utilization.

Key Workshop Highlights:

•  Expert-Led Sessions: Industry experts with profound knowledge & experience shared their expertise, covering topics such as timber treatment methods, seasoning processes leading to sustainable practices.
• Interactive Discussions: Engaging presentations, panel discussions and Q&A sessions allowed attendees to interact with the experts and delve deeper into relevant topics.
• Networking: The workshop facilitated networking opportunities, enabling participants to connect with other industry peers and establish valuable professional relationships in the timber fraternity.