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Mechanically stress graded (MSG) timber - manufacturing specifications
A3P has initiated the development of a new benchmarking tool to help timber producers ensure their structural products are manufactured to the correct grade.
This tool known as Generic Manufacturing Specification for Mechanically Stress Graded Products, was released by the FWPRDC in July 2007, to provide generic specifications, requirements and procedures that can be used by timber producers as a model for a Site Manufacturing Specification for MSG Products.
Timber procedures who choose to use this important tool will benefit from:
- The comprehensive guide to responsibilities in supplying accurately graded products to the building industry.
- A national model (and step-by-step guide) for developing and implementing an internal quality assurance program for MSG timber products.
- Time and money saved that might have been previously spent on developing a site manufacturing specification.
- The knowledge that their products are meeting customer expectations by providing high quality and accurately graded products to the building industry.
Download the report Generic Manufacturing Specification for Mechanically Stress Graded Products. Adobe PDF | 1.3MB
A3P is committed to helping the plantation pine processing industry implement robust quality assurance measures to ensure the continued supply of high quality and fit for purpose MSG timber products. For more information on A3P's timber technical support programme contact Peter Juniper.
Timber Information
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