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Information Paper 2/04 Wood plastic composites: market drivers and opportunities in Europe
Publication Year
2004
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Wood and polymers are working together to bring new performance properties previously unavailable. Heightened demand for Wood Polymer Composite (WPC) products is driven by greater durability, lower maintenance, lighter weight, and lower cost across all major applications. Briefly covers the content and manufacture of WPCs and their benefits and disadvantages from a market point of view.
Author
Halliwell, S.
ISBN
9781860816734
Publisher Information
BRE
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