About Forest Products Industry of the Future
Forest Products Reports
Forest Products Industry Technology Roadmap
Read about the technical challenges and research needs that are considered priorities by the U.S. forest products industry. (PDF 4 MB)
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Forest Products Annual Report: Fiscal Year 2004
Download the 2004 Annual Report on the Forest Products Industry of the Future.(PDF 993 KB)
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Profiles and Partnerships: Forest Products
Download a complete profile of the forest products industry and highlights of energy and cost efficiency improvements that have been achieved. (PDF 934 KB) Download Adobe Reader.
The Industrial Technologies Program (ITP) works within the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) to reduce energy intensity. ITP's coordinated program of technology research and development (R&D), validation, and dissemination produces technologies and practices to increase industrial energy efficiency both now and in the future
The Industrial Technologies Program implements the Forest Products Industry of the Future (IOF) effort to promote technology development of more energy-efficient, environmentally sound, forest products processing technology. The Forest Products IOF works in partnership with Agenda 2020, an industry organization coordinated by the American Forest and Paper Association to improve industry competitiveness and environmental performance by using the tools of technology. By fostering collaborative partnerships, the Forest Products IOF leverages public and private resources and ensures the application of research results
Staff at ITP and DOE Golden Field Office manage the activities and projects undertaken by the Forest Products IOF. Key functions include:
- Planning targeted R&D solicitations that focus on the largest energy efficiency opportunities in forest products manufacturing
- Performing analytical studies
- Conducting peer reviews for R&D projects and proposals
- Disseminating and showcasing research results
- Coordinating with other government offices
- Serving as good stewards of public resources
Forest Products Annual Report
Our 2004 Annual Report on the Forest Products Industry of the Future describes the current situation facing the industry, including challenges and opportunities. The report also provides information on the forest products research portfolio, highlights and accomplishments from 2004, and how industry can get involved in Industrial Technologies Program activities. (PDF 1.2 MB) Download Adobe Reader.