What sets us apart
From low-value pulpwood to premium timber.
We are redefining sustainable timber production.
Wood made by robots
Crafted Hardwoods is combining innovation with craftsmanship to produce the best in sustainable timber.
We’re proud to use a world-first Australian innovation integrating advanced robotics and engineering to deliver a truly sustainable building material, and a hardwood timber like no other.
At the heart of it all is our passion for sustainability and a dedication to pushing boundaries in the timber industry, all while staying true to our roots.
Our timber offers an unprecedented solution to the increasing demand for low-carbon, toxin-free, and renewable building materials, while also preserving our native forests and biodiversity areas.
Biomimicking nature
in one day
At the heart of this technology is a patented process using a water-based “nano glue” that biomimics the properties of wood’s natural lignin, a complex organic compound produced by trees.
This gives our timber the same structure and remarkable properties as mature trees, in a fraction of the time.
Read about our technology →
Rethinking our wood supply
“If we do not rethink the supply chain and find a way to produce timber in large quantities, sustainably, and with consideration for future generations, it will cease to be a viable core building material.”
What makes us so different? Rather than relying on mature trees from old-growth and native forests, our timber is crafted using abundant juvenile pulp resources.
Did you know that Australia alone produces on average 16 million m3 of pulpwood every year? In fact, every year 49% of all trees logged from our forests end up classed as low-value pulp logs.
At Crafted Hardwoods, we repurpose these resources into beautiful, durable hardwoods, ensuring a reliable supply of sustainable, quality timbers for the industries that depend on it.
Crafted Hardwood Timbers are:
100% natural
100% recyclable
appearance-grade
VOC free & toxin-free
We are proud to be pioneering a way of producing timber that not only maximise the utilisation of our forest resources, but also contribute to safeguarding our native forests by removing the reliance on old-growth forest to supply the material required to meet the increasing demand for timber.
Doing more with less
Not only are we only using resources that normally wouldn’t make it to the construction industry, but our process has been designed to use as much as possible from each tree.
In fact, via rotary peeling our logs, we can recover twice as much from each tree than what conventional milling does (75% vs 33%).
Watch how we do it →
Our process is fast.
Really fast.
Our process is so efficient that we can produce one cubic meter of timber in less than an hour.
Our finished logs are dimensionally consistent at 2500mm x 500mm x 250mm. This allows for maximum output and endless applications. Depending on our clients needs, the billets are then cut and finished as required.
Explore the applications →
Same, same but different
Whilst our process ensures that billets are consistent in dimension, every single block we produce is unique and highlights the beauty and characteristics of natural wood.
With several species to choose from and different cut options to suit every style, our timbers are the perfect material for architects, builders, carpenters and designers to include in their projects.
See our range of species →
More ways to get to know us
Our White Paper
Backed by comprehensive research and the latest insights, our white paper is essential for anyone looking to grasp the current challenges in the timber industry. It also highlights how Crafted Hardwoods can effectively address these issues and support the increasing demand for timber products in a sustainable, viable way.
A must read for anyone interested in trees, innovation and sustainability.
Read the white paper →
Interview - Power in Numbers
Written by Australian Design Review following an interview with our founder, this article demonstrates our perseverance and commitment to sustainability despite industry challenges. This is an honest, transparent and genuine look at the ups and downs we experience day after day, as we navigate the evolving landscape of the timber industry.
Read the interview “Power in Numbers” here →
Webinars
Our team was recently invited as guest speakers at the following webinars, where a cumulative of nearly 400 people heard our presentation and had the opportunity to comment and ask questions. Click the links to watch the replays.
Sustainable Builders Alliance Webinar
New Frontier in Sustainable Hardwoods
Materials & Embodied Carbon Leaders’ Alliance (MECLA)
Spotlight on Way Forward with Trees
