squAIR-timber – Cardboard fibre composite material to replace wood in air freight, 80% lighter and made out of recycled material.
Developed in 2017 in Germany, Trilatec GmbH provides a solution to Green industry & infrastructure, Sustainable cities & communities, – in line with sustainable development goals for the future.
- Multiple usage of squAIR-timber: it is in airfreight circulation 10 times longer than wood.
- With squAIR-timber, a cargo airline can save 1,200 tons of weight per year and thus significantly reduce CO2 emissions.
- 100% recycled material.
- Compared to existing transport applications with wood, 80% CO2 reduction.
- Weight savings of up to 120 kg per air freight pallet. Reduced weight results in lower fuel consumption and increased payload.
- Time saving due to faster ULD build up.
- Could represent 1,5 – 2 millions Euro savings per year for an airline company.
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