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Alipon attends global wood adhesives meet
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Alipon attends global wood adhesives meet
Dr. Marina A. Alipon, Scientist I, recently delivered a scientific paper at the 2013 International Conference on Wood Adhesives at the Intercontinental Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Entitled “Performance Evaluation of Various Adhesives on Engineered Bamboo”, Alipon’s study determined some important physical and mechanical properties of kawayan tinik (Bambusa blumeana J.A. and J.H. Schultes) and giant bamboo (Dendrocalamus asper (Schultes f.) Backer ex Heyne) glued with polyvinyl acetate (PVac), both water-resistant and for indoor use, and urea formaldehyde (UF).
Ella and Samiano conduct field visit in Cambodia
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Ella and Samiano conduct field visit in Cambodia
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For. Arsenio B. Ella and For. Florena B. Samiano (left photo – rightmost and leftmost, respectively), conducted a field visit in Modulkiri, Cambodia last 23-28 October 2013 in connection with the research study “Assessment of the Different Resin-Tapping Techniques for Dipterocarps: Towards a Sustainable Resin Industry in Cambodia”.
FPRDI staff now ISTA-licensed Technicians
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FPRDI staff now ISTA-licensed Technicians
The Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI) is now one step closer to ensuring that transported furniture products reach their destination in good condition.
Three FPRDI researchers passed the Certified Packaging Laboratory Professional Exam of the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) held on 14 October 2013 in Michigan, USA.
