The wood industry is navigating unprecedented challenges, including the rise of wood alternatives, economic pressures, climate change, increasing demand for sustainability, evolving global dynamics, and complex regulations. Amid these challenges, Decospan’s recognition with the Factory of the Future certification from Agoria and Sirris stands as a remarkable achievement. This prestigious honor highlights companies at the forefront of innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation.

Decospan is proud to be recognised for the dedication they have put into their mission.

“Staying ahead is essential to remain competitive in a rapidly changing world. Decospan always strives to do this across all dimensions. This certification confirms that our operational footprint is ready for the future! One Decospan.” Pieterjan Desmet, CEO at Decospan.

A sustainable process

• Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a core principle that guides every aspect of Decospan’s operations. It is prioritised in everything the family-owned company does. A few examples:
• The focus on sustainably sourced wood and continuous efforts to reduce waste in the production processes.
• The “Feeding Mixmatch” machine optimises veneer use and minimises waste, boosting both efficiency and environmental responsibility.
• Significant investments in data analytics and IoT technologies to optimise the production process in real-time.
• Being part of a Factory of the Future means working with cutting-edge technology.
  　

For me, it's about contributing to a company that embraces the most advanced technologies.” – Tom Desmet, Digital Operations Lead.

Leading the way in a shifting landscape
Decospan’s approach is collaborative at its core. By partnering with organisations like Wood.be and Flanders Make, the company ensures their solutions meet the highest standards of quality and sustainability. Decospan is dedicated to proactively anticipating and exceeding evolving regulatory standards—such as the EU Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR)—to ensure our products consistently remain compliant and set new benchmarks for sustainable innovation.

Digital transformation in the customer experience has been omnipresent over the last five years. Decospan walked the talk and transformed its digital client experience, introducing a client portal with ordering and configuration possibilities for marketing materials and products.

“This certification shows that we have optimised our processes to the highest standard. Our deep knowledge of wood remains central to our employees, but we also invest in automated logistics, ensuring that the wood moves efficiently to the right people.” – Maarten van Vooren, COO Decospan.

The Factory of the Future certification nomination is a proud moment for Decospan, but it’s only the beginning. Their commitment to advancing sustainable wood solutions, embracing smart manufacturing, and fostering innovation ensures that Decospan will continue to lead the way in the wood industry for years to come.

Source: decospan.com