ABOUT WEI-IEO

W.E.I. European Institute for Wood Preservation
W.E.I. Europäisches Institut für Holzimprägnierung
I.E.O. Institut Européen pour la Préservation du Bois

This is WEI-IEO, European industry trade association

The European Wood Preservation Institute (WEI-IEO), established in 1951 and based in Brussels, serves as the leading trade association for Europe’s treated wood industry. Our membership, open to companies aligning with our objectives and meeting specified criteria, comprises over 140 member companies across Europe.

WEI-IEO offers a central platform for industry advancements, delivering technical, commercial, and legal guidance. We are dedicated to enhancing wood preservation science and technology, upholding stringent quality and safety standards, and advocating for practical regulations that sustain our industry.

Our work involves lobbying for equitable and effective legislation, setting quality benchmarks for wood preservatives and treated timber, and engaging in research and development to discover superior wood treatment methods. As a key consultative body within the European wood preservation sector, we produce technical documents and newsletters, ensuring our members stay abreast of industry advancements.

WEI-IEO is committed to fostering a robust, sustainable, and innovative wood preservation industry. We invite companies and organisations sharing our ethos to join us, united in our goal to responsibly utilise wood as a construction material, contributing to a better future.

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Members List

Members List

Over 150 companies, organisations and persons are members in the association and they represent wood processors, preservative manufacturers and related ... Read More
Activities

Activities

The European Institute for Wood Preservation, WEI-IEO is an industry organization that serves as a hub for the European wood ... Read More
In pursuit of excellence

In pursuit of excellence

Prior to being accepted into membership, WEI members have to subscribe to the ‘Charter for Professional Wood Preservers‘. This charter ... Read More
Join the WEI-IEO

Join the WEI-IEO

Join the WEI-IEO community and be a part of the wood processing industry that creates durable and long-lasting wood products ... Read More
Who Can Join

Who Can Join

WEI-IEO welcomes all businesses, organizations and persons involved in the production, processing, and distribution of treated wood products in Europe ... Read More
How to Join

How to Join

Companies or individuals interested in joining WEI are requested to complete the application form and to send it to the ... Read More
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