Our work ↗
WEI-IEO is committed to fostering a robust, sustainable, and innovative wood preservation industry taking the form of research, publications, advocacy work and more. In this section we will preset and share some of the results and conclusions.
Wood is the only truly renewable construction material.
Learn more about Treated wood ↗
Wood is the most sustainable and only truly renewable construction material for many types of structures, such as buildings and houses, railway sleepers, urban landscaping, electricity and telecom poles, decking, and many more.
Specify & Design Treated wood ↗
For installers and users, wood treated with preservatives in Europe will carry labels, either on the wood itself or as part of point-of-sale information to guide the selection of the most appropriate material for each project. Industry associations across Europe publish guidance on use of treated wood via their literature and their websites.
European Institute for Wood Preservation
The IEO-WEI is the European industry trade association representing the wood treatment industry and promotes the benefits of treated wood.
The activities of the WEI-IEO are based around wood durability and quality and long service life of local processed wood products, wood preservatives, environmental and technical issues and the advocacy for treated wood products.
Latest News
Just Two Weeks Until WEI Annual Congress – Exciting Program, Prominent Speakers, and More!
August 22, 2024
Dear Members and Friends of the WEI, We are just two weeks away from gathering in the beautiful city of …
Agenda for WEI-IEO 72nd Annual Meeting
August 22, 2024
Public documents and links The content on this page will be updated continuously before and after the congress, with program, …
Invitation to WEI-IEO Ghent 2024
May 28, 2024
We are excited to invite, members, and non-members to the WEI-IEO 72nd Annual Congress, taking place on September 4-7, 2024, …
Treated Wood for Decarbonisation
April 3, 2024
Introduction The European Institute for Wood Preservation (WEI) alongside the European Wood Preservative Manufacturers Group (EWPM) champions the pivotal role …
WEI Spring Meeting 2024
February 16, 2024
WEI Spring Meeting 2024 – 13 & 14 March Novotel Tour noire, Brussels Printable version for download Folder for all …
WEI to increase its advocacy and lobbying activities
September 29, 2023
Dear member, During its meeting that took place in Berlin earlier this month, the General Assembly, upon the initiative of …
WEI-IEO 71st Annual Meeting, Berlin
August 11, 2023
WEI-IEO 71st Annual Meeting, Berlin 2023 6-7- September Dorint Hotel – Kurfürstendamm – Berlin, Augsburgerstraße 41 Program invitation Folder for …
Invitation to WEI-IEO 71st Annual Meeting
May 23, 2023
Dear Members, It is a great honour and a pleasure to invite you to attend the WEI-IEO 71st Annual Meeting, …
WEI Spring Meeting 2023
February 21, 2023
WEI Spring Meeting 2023 – 1 & 2 March Novotel Tour noire, Brussels Printable version for download Folder for all …
Invitation: Breakfast Discussion
February 16, 2023
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming breakfast event on ”Durable wood construction in the public realm” on …
SAVE THE DATE
January 16, 2023
Please, save the date for our upcoming breakfast event on ”Durable wood construction in the public realm” on 1 March …
WEI Congress 2022 September
September 1, 2022
WEI Congress – Milan 2022 Thursday, 1 September 2022 09h30 – 12h00Meeting of the Executive Committee (Members only) 12h00 – …
Seminar – Sustainable Wood Protection & Availability of Essential Tools – Perspective of end-users on the EU renewal of Propiconazole (PT-8)
May 20, 2022
Dear member, We are pleased to send you the invitation for a seminar that will take place next week, Tuesday …
Invitation WEI-IEO Annual meeting – 1-2 September 2022 – Milan, Italy
April 20, 2022
Dear Members, It is a great honour and a pleasure to invite you to attend the WEI-IEO 70th Annual Meeting, …
WEI Spring Meeting 2022
March 31, 2022
Date: 30 & 31 March 2022Brussels Dear Member, We kindly invite you to attend the “WEI Spring Meeting 2022”, which …
WEI Congress 2021 September
September 9, 2021
Autumn Meeting WEBINAR and General Assembly 9 September 2021 Microsoft TeamsAgenda9h30 Introduction and opening by the WEI president, Mr Mikael …
2021 April meeting Creosote update
April 20, 2021
Following the success of our recent webinars, we have arranged our next webinar for the Monday 19 April 2021 at …
2021 March meeting IED Bref
March 23, 2021
Following the success of our recent BPR webinar, WEI has arranged our next webinar/training session for the Tuesday 23th March …
WEI Congress 2020 September
October 1, 2020
Invitation WEI Webinars – 10 and 11 September Unfortunately, we had to cancel this year’s Annual Meeting that was scheduled …
2020 Spring meeting
March 12, 2020
Invitation: WEI SPRING MEETING 202011 & 12 March 2020 We kindly invite you to attend the “WEI Spring Meeting 2020”, …
Latest papers
Executive Summary of “Treated Wood for Decarbonisation” Now Available
August 21, 2024
We are pleased to announce the release of the executive summary for our roadmap titled “Treated Wood for Decarbonisation”. This …
Groundbreaking Wood Optimisation Plan: Shaping a sustainable future
February 21, 2024
In an ambitious move to combat climate change and promote sustainable development, the European Institute for Wood Preservation (WEI) has …
Request for objection to Delegated Regulation on amended fire classification without need for further testing
November 23, 2023
European timber and wood preservation industries request for objection against the Commission Delegated Regulation amending Commission Decision 2006/213/EC table 2 …
Summary of the breakfast event ”Durable wood construction in the public realm”
March 1, 2023
The Breakfast meeting was organised by Miltton Europe on the 1 of march 2023. See invitation and agenda Invitation: Breakfast …
Treated Wood A sustainable choice
February 2, 2022
A construction material, provided and renewable by Nature, with predictable performance, taking carbon from the atmosphere and locking it away …
Wood – Building The Bioeconomy
October 31, 2019
Wood – A vital resource for the planet Throughout human history, wood has provided us with a diverse, versatile, durable …
Tackle Climate Change: Use Wood
December 2, 2012
Wood is an extraordinary material. Naturally renewable, it grows in ever-increasing abundance in Europe. It is beautiful, light and strong …