The IHD is an independent, industry-oriented research institution in the field of the European wood-processing industry. With over 70 years of experience working with the versatile and renewable raw material wood, we apply our knowledge and expertise purposefully for business, science, and society. Dedicated employees conduct research and development based on the needs of our customers and partners, focusing on energy- and material-efficient as well as environmentally and health-friendly solutions for current and future technological challenges. As an industrial research institution, we are flexible and respond quickly and straightforwardly to inquiries from our partners, speaking the language of business. The IHD sees itself as a close companion to companies in the wood and furniture industry and related sectors; the economic success of our partners is the goal of our research and development work.