Forest and Wood Products Research and Development Institute
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Testing
The testing laboratory renders the services of wood and timber product testing to individuals and companies in Latvia and abroad. Our specialization is wood material and product testing, but wide technical possibilities and knowledge allow accomplishing testing services for a wider range of materials and products.
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Research
Research Centre organizes and accomplishes research in the field of wood and wood product research and development what is essential for the improvement of wood branch competitiveness.
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The non-formal education institution for adults
Further Education Centre organizes programs of different levels – seminars, and training courses for different target groups –for managers of woodworking enterprise and their employees, sector specialists, and to related sector representatives.
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Recent Projects x
P29 “Development of prototypes of prefabricated specialized wooden structural modules”
Project P29 implemented in the period from January 2021 to June 2022: An experimental structural module designed to be placed in outdoor operating conditions has been manufactured and studied; The study has shown that the mechanical strength and durability of the experimental product would be sufficient; The fire resistance characteristics of the construction module are [...]
P1 Project “Development Of A Support System For The Development Of Fire Protection And Structural Connection Solutions For Wood Construction Products”
Main project activities and results: A prototype software has been developed – "UBK.LV", which can serve as a support system for the use of structural solutions with wood; An innovative technology of connecting wooden structures with glued-in steel bars has been studied; An experimental structural prototype has been produced, demonstrating the application of joints; Solutions [...]
Research project P2 “Wood Defects And Features Detection And Repair Technology”
Project P2 implemented in the period from July 2019 to June 2022: The prototype of the technological line for the repairi of wood faults has been developed and the technology has been approved; A wood defects and features classification system has been established, which can be aligned with machine learning and artificial intelligence systems; Several [...]
We Are Proud To Be Who We Are
Our Vision
MeKA’s vision is to become one of the most effective forest and wood competence centres in the Baltic States where competent and motivated employees offer services of product research, development and testing, and informal professional education.
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Our Mission
MeKA’s mission is to implement the integration of education, science and industry, fostering the development of forest sector to be the most competitive and dynamic, based on knowledge sectors in Latvia.
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Leadership x
Andrejs Domkins
Director Phone: +371 29242363
Kārlis Būmanis
Vice director, Head of Testing Laboratory Phone: +371 29455069
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Accredited new testing method EN ISO 18847:2016
A new testing method for determining the density of wood pellets and briquettes has been accredited according to the standard EN ISO 18847:2016 methodology. This parameter is used in assessing the quality of wood pellets and briquettes and is included in the specifications of these products. It provides information on the degree of compaction of [...]
We are fully authorized to use the ILAC-MRA recognition mark
In addition to the full member status of the European Accreditation Cooperation (EA), in the summer of 2022 the State Agency "Latvian National Accreditation Bureau" (LATAK) has become a full member of two more international accreditation organizations - the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and the International Accreditation Forum (IAF). By becoming a full member [...]
New location for Reaction To Fire testing
Since November 2021 Forest and Wood Products Research and Development Institute Testing Laboratory continues its testing services in two locations. Most of the testing are still provided at the previous and legal address at Dobeles street 41, Jelgava, Latvia, including mechanical and physico-chemical testing of materials, furniture and surface finishes and solid biofuel. However, the [...]