material innovation
Ábhar materials
We transform waste lignocellulose materials from the timber and forestry industry into solid panel products.
Ábhar materials
Turning waste sawdust into durable, biodegradable materials
Ábhar Materials develops patent led bio-composites and manufacturing processes that help wood manufacturers convert low-value by-product sawdust into high-value products and panels, without formaldehyde and VOC emissions.
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the wasted-material problem hiding in plain sight
Thousands of tonnes of sawdust are treated as low-value waste each year, often burned with no added value, despite being a scalable feedstock for circular, higher margin material use.
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The solution
We use a proprietary process that combines biological binding with a controlled consolidation step to produce solid, design ready bio-composites from sawdust, built for durability and designed for end of life biodegradability.
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Going to market
Under the Forest Living brand, we have brought keyrings, coasters, and small goods to market, proving demand and validating product-material fit. We are working towards being able to manufacture larger solid panels that can work for interiors and furniture use cases.
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a growing market & a regulatory tailwind
Engineered wood is a multi billion dollar market, and buyers are increasingly looking for credible pathways to reduce harmful emissions and improve circularity in materials.
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we're building with partners
We work with joineries, kitchen manufacturers and sawmills to turn sawdust by-product into sellable lines; with pilot customers (retailers, museums, corporate gifting and ESG-led brands) to validate demand; with R&D collaborators (materials labs, universities and testing houses) to prove performance; and with seed investors to accelerate scale in materials and manufacturing.
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