There is a clear change worldwide in producing environmentally friendly products. SAHI TMT meets that. It is chemical free. The process improves the dimensional stability and decay resistances of NZ pine that would not normally be suitable for certain outdoor uses. And the timber is aesthetically pleasing as a result of the treatment process. The timber industry worldwide has experienced significant fluctuations in demand over the past two decades, plus with the threats of imports and concerns of deforestation worldwide of slow growing hardwood trees this has greatly increased. Sustainability and corporate social responsibility are becoming increasingly important as builders, developers and architects are under mounting pressure from new legislation and consumers.