The story behind LDCwood®

LDCwood® is a joint venture dedicated to the thermal modification of wood, and emerged from the shared vision of wood experts Lemahieu Group and Decolvenaere. 

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Lemahieu Group

Lemahieu Group is a fourth-generation global importer,
remanufacturer and distributor of timber and panels.

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Decolvenaere

Decolvenaere is a fifth-generation Cameroonian sawmill with a focus on ayous, fraké and other sustainably harvested tropical wood. 

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The story behind LDCwood®

LDCwood® is a joint venture dedicated to the thermal modification of wood, and emerged from the shared vision of wood experts Lemahieu Group and Decolvenaere. 

Lemahieu icon

Lemahieu Group

Lemahieu Group is a fourth-generation global importer,
remanufacturer and distributor of timber and panels.

Decolvenaere icon

Decolvenaere

Decolvenaere is a fifth-generation Cameroonian sawmill with a focus on ayous, fraké and other sustainably harvested tropical wood. 

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PEFC
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OLB
BSI
WOOD

All LDCwood® products are FSC®, PEFC, or OLB certified. LDCwood® is a member of the International

ThermoWood® Association (ITWA). FSC® (C001899), PEFC (PEFC/07-31-24), BSI ISO 14001 Certified.

Joint venture

Lemahieu Group

Thanks to its multi-faceted and complementary divisions in processing, preservation and fire retardant treatment of wood and panels, Lemahieu Group has long developed relationships with many European companies in the wood industry. Lemahieu Group houses LDCwood® ThermoWood®’s production in its facility in Ostend, Belgium. This location features 6 Jartek ThermoWood® kilns, numerous Weinig moulders, resaws, multirips, vacuum wrapping and a complete tooling room for made to order patterns and products. 

  • is very experienced in the import of timber and panels and the machining and preservation of wood.
  • sources pine, Nordic spruce, ash, poplar, oak and more.
  • is a guarantee on a smooth roll-out through efficient logistics.
  • prioritizes sustainability, both on paper and in practice.
  • is compliant with FSC®, PEFC and European Timber Regulations (EUTR).

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Joint venture

Decolvenaere

Decolvenaere supplies hardwood sourced from their own Cameroonian sawmills. Ayous and fraké are the wood species used for thermal modification. Each log is quartersawn to yield 100% vertical grain cuttings. Lengths up to 6.20 meters are produced.

  • has company-owned concessions in Cameroon.
  • provides easy access to premium quality ayous and fraké.
  • is compliant with OLB and European Timber Regulation (EUTR), which guarantees full traceability, sustainable forest management and 100% legal sourcing.

JV Decolvenaere

The story of the rhino and the bird

You’ll probably have already noticed that virtually every form of communication emanating from LDCwood® features a line drawing of a rhino with a bird on its back. But what’s the story behind this...

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New collection coatings and brushing

As proud as a peacock, we present our new collection of facade and wall cladding.

 

With Upgrade Nature, we offer you a range of carefully coated and brushed wood products.

 

 

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The story of the rhino and the bird

You’ll probably have already noticed that virtually every form of communication emanating from LDCwood® features a line drawing of a rhino with a bird on its back. But what’s the story behind this visual? And what does it have to do with thermally preserved timber from LDCwood®?

 

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New collection coatings and brushing

As proud as a peacock, we present our new collection of facade and wall cladding.

 

With Upgrade Nature, we offer you a range of carefully coated and brushed wood products.

 

 

We have curated 44 products in collaboriatin with Timfin. Through the combination of wood type, color,...

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Ayous

Ash

Fraké

Pine

Poplar

Spruce

Radiata Pine

Red Oak

TWA TWT
PEFC
FSC
OLB
BSI
WOOD

All LDCwood® products are FSC®, PEFC, or OLB certified. LDCwood® is a member of the International ThermoWood® Association (ITWA).

 

FSC® (C001899), PEFC (PEFC/07-31-24), BSI ISO 14001 Certified.

OLB (OLB-CERT/COC-190606) : registration by an independent organization according to the OLB system, which enables the tracking of wood whose origin and legality are certified. Origin and Legality of Wood © Bureau Veritas Certification.