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Global Webinar / Inside Abodo Vaaro Fire - Extreme Performance Timber. Find out more >
14.04.2015
Duradia – A New Zealand First
Pan Pac Forest Products have led the way in the Southern Hemisphere by commissioning the region’s first large scale thermal modification kiln.
Pan Pac, one of New Zealand’s largest wood processing companies has recently installed a state of the art Mahild TMT kiln, designed to modify Radiata Pine at temperatures up to 240 degrees.
Pan Pac’s product – branded “Duradia” is premium product, naturally enhanced with nothing more than heat.
Thermal modification – a technology developed in Europe has increased in popularity over the past 20 years. You can learn more about the benefits of thermal modification here.
Pan Pac have partnered with Abodo in the commercialisation of thermally modified pine, and Duradia is used to create some of Abodo’s products best known products, including Vulcan Cladding.
Recent news
Built on Feedback: The New 75mm Cladding Screw is Coming
Responding to customer demand for greater fixing depth, builders will get an extra 10mm where they need it most. Replacing the 65mm, the new 75mm Cladding Screw is arriving in September 2026.
NEW / Enhanced Protector Formulation
An enhanced Protector coating formulation, is being rolled out. Factory coating of the new Protector – Patina is now happening, with Straw and Teak changing over in August.
INTRODUCING / Abodo Vaaro® Fire: A World First Timber Innovation
Abodo introduces a breakthrough that reshapes what’s possible in timber design: Vaaro Fire, an ultra-durable, fire compliant timber* - all from one trusted manufacturer.
NZ Lead Times 2026
Lead times for our main Vulcan® Cladding, Decking, Screening and Panelling lines, temporarily extended.