Accsys Technologies plc has unveiled the world’s first Medite Tricoya panel at the annual Ecobuild exhibition, together with Coillte Panel Products.

Accsys ceo Paul Clegg said the trial panel marks one of the first true innovations in the wood composites industry in more than 30 years.

“This innovative product is based on the same acetylation process that creates Accoya wood, the world’s leading high technology solid wood product. This time, the technology is applied to treat the chips and fibres, which make up Medite MDF panels,” said Mr Clegg.

Gerard Britchfield, managing director of Medite’s parent division Coillte Panel Products said the launch was an important step forward following the signing of a Joint Development Agreement between the two companies last year.