NHG Timber Ltd

EUROPEAN OAK PRIME GRADE SHORTS & FAS GRADE – AN EXPANDING MARKET?

There will always be a large section of the European Oak market that specifies Prime grade material in long lengths.  However, more importers and end users realise that there are several jobs where this is not required.

There is a growing market for shorts and FAS material, with the following benefits:

Benefits of Shorts

• Significant cost saving
• Flexibility to offer a cost effective product
• Ease of handling

Benefits of FAS

• Significant cost saving
• A product that shows off the natural and unique imperfections that timber can offer
• Increasing use in retail environments

A further benefit is that you are also supporting the mill in utilising more of the log itself.  From an environmental aspect, you are helping to maximise the yield of this valuable resource.

Discuss the end use with your client and you may find they are able to use Shorts or FAS as an alternative to Prime grade. Your client will appreciate the significant cost savings.  You may win a job that might otherwise have been placed elsewhere.  Having these items as part of your offering will allow your business to be more competitive and flexible to various end user requirements.

When you are next placing your Prime grade Euro Oak order with NHG Timber, why not include a few bundles of Shorts and FAS grade?  You will see the benefits for yourself!