Dr. Boris Forsthuber ist seit 1. Jänner 2024 Leiter des Fachbereiches Oberfläche an der Holzforschung Austria (HFA). Er löst damit Privatdozent Dr. Gerhard Grüll ab, der mit Anfang 2024 die Geschäftsführung und Institutsleitung der HFA übernimmt. Boris Forsthuber studierte Holzwirtschaft an der FH Salzburg sowie Materialchemie an der TU in Wien und promovierte 2016 an der Universität für Bodenkultur über transparente Lichtschutzkonzepte für Holz im Außenbereich. An der HFA ist er seit 2003 als wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter tätig. Der Initiator zahlreicher innovativer Forschungsprojekte im Bereich Holzbeschichtungen und gedruckter Elektronik wurde zuletzt mit dem Innovationspreis der ACR Austrian Cooperative Research ausgezeichnet. Er übernimmt ein kompetentes und engagiertes Forschungsteam in einem zentralen Forschungsgebiet der HFA.
We support the interests of the timber industry in close cooperation with science and industry.
Holzforschung Austria is an accredited testing laboratory, inspection and certification body.
Our entire competence is represented by our employees
Holzforschung Austria strengthens equal opportunities.
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Our large laboratories are available for your tests and research.
We develop and optimise timber and timber construction products as well as production and quality assurance methods.
Our focus is on building structure, timber house construction, house technology, building physics, building envelope, facade, extension, furniture and surfaces.
We conduct research on environmentally friendly products and ensure healthy indoor air through the use of timber.
We develop products and processes for the energy transition
Find out about our current and completed research projects.
We carry out product tests for all solid wood products and wood-based materials, including Wood Plastic Composite (WPC).
We accompany our customers from the first product idea through product development all the way to receiving approval of their timber building products.
We are happy to assist you with any questions you may have about building acoustics, fire protection and heat insulation / moisture protection.
We test windows, doors, (glass) facades, floors, and furniture in all design versions and materials.
Varnishes, coatings, oils, and wood preservatives are checked for their quality and environmental compatibility.
We investigate chemical interactions of all known materials with their environment.
We answer burning questions about the quality of pellets, briquettes and wood fuel.
State-authorized verification body for round timber measuring systems in Austria
We carry out inspections for you pursuant to a wide variety of quality guidelines and quality seals in the wood sector.
We carry out certifications for you in the areas of CE construction products, PEFC, FSC®, ENplus wood pellets and burglary resistance.
All certificates issued by Holzforschung Austria at a glance.
Display the quality of your services and products with HFA inspected.
We assess timber construction products and inspect timber structures with regard to existing damage and crack formation.
The focus is on wood damage, wood construction, building physics, windows, parquet flooring, surface coatings, indoor air quality and the like.
We examine products prior to the awarding of environmental labels and assess mould contamination and waste wood.
We support you with our expert's reports in all matters of biogenic solid fuels.
Here you will find our current range of seminars, from industry seminars to information seminars and specialist courses.
Learn more about the HFA academy and further training for your everyday work.
In our download area, you can find our purchasable brochures as well as free information.
Our HFA magazine will keep you always up to date on our latest research projects and results.
Free online services of Holzforschung Austria.
In our HFA library you can find international specialist literature covering the entire value-added chain of timber.
