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Balsa
Nord Compensati is the sole distributor on the Italian market for the “BALTEK” (now Alcan) Balsa wood. Balsa comes from Ecuador and thanks to the climatic and geophysical characteristics of the lands of growth (a subequatorial belt close to the Andes Cordillera and the Pacific ocean) it is the lightest wood known in the world (average of 160 kg/m³ kiln dried).
Due to this peculiarity it is used and end-grain wood core in those sectors technologically advanced in the composite sandwich panels, such as aerospace, boat building, railroad and PRF industries. It is also used in traditional sectors such as floats for fishing, boats and planes modelling. It is extensively employed for heat, sound and vibration insulations.
This fast growing tree is ready to be harvested in only 5 years and the wood used by Alcan is coming exclusively from their own plantations in order to guarantee the preservation of the forest and, above all, the selection of the species. Properly treated at the origin against wood insects attacks, it is distributed in the form of semi-finished panels, both rigid and flexible (Contourkore), in flitches up to 1,6 mt. long and in ready to be used small boards for the D.I.Y. market.
balsa lumberBalsa solid wood lumbers, treated against wood insect attacks and kiln dried, produced at the origin... |
rigid panelsEnd grain Balsa wood produced in rigid panels in the dimension of cm. 122 x 61 (4’ x 2’). These boards are used for... |
contourkoreEnd-grain Balsa which can be draped, like fabric, into highly controured shapes. Contourkore is made from rigid... |
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19 MAY
The new Nord Compensati's website is now online
Nord Compensati is glad to introduce its new webside where you can get as many detailed information about products and services as possible.
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18 MAY
49th International Boat show
Genoa, October 3-11, 2009
We look forward to seeing you at the International Boat Show in Genoa from Saturday 3th to Sunday 11th October by our booth in C Hall, Upper Floor. -
17 MAY
Nord Compensati at METS 2009
Amsterdam, November 17-19, 2009
We're waiting for you at METS 2009, november, 17 - 18 - 19, 2009. Amsterdam RAI
lumber
teak, mahogany, oak, cherry, toulipier, maple.
veneers
teak, maple, mahogany, cherry, aniegre, oak.
decking
teak decks, teak panels, iroko panels, mahogany panels.
balsa
balsa lumber, rigid panels, contourkore.
plywood
Mahogany R.I.Na ratified, okoumè R.I.Na. ratified, okoumè, poplar, pine, door line, decorative plywood.
Hi-tech panels
isomar, isomar screw, isomar HC, balsapan, isoflex, isophon light, isophon superlight, isophon floor, isovib, sottotetto, isomar + isophon light, superlight blockboard, xiloflam.