Wood dust

Fuel for future

Wood dust is a dry and extremely fine-grained material that is produced as a by-product during mechanical processing in woodworking facilities. True to its name, wood dust consists of microscopic wood particles, whose grain size is usually less than one millimetre.

As a renewable energy source, wood dust makes a valuable contribution to sustainable energy supply. It combines ecological benefits with practical applicability, thus providing a low-fossil alternative to conventional fuels.

Characteristics

Wood dust is characterised by its high calorific value, fine, uniform particle structure, low moisture content as well as low ash and chlorine levels. These physical properties turn it into an ideal energy source. The fine dust is free-flowing, easy to dose accurately, and meets all requirements for clean, stable, and low-emission thermal utilisation.

Origin

Wood dust is generated during the industrial processing of wood-based materials, for example in furniture manufacturing, as well as during cutting, sanding, and milling in sawmills. The Brüning Group bundles these material flows using intelligent disposal concepts and recycles them for energy recovery.

In addition to the quantities of furniture saw dust available on the market, we can supply you with suitable raw material for larger requirements, which can be processed into wood dust directly at the production site. Thanks to our extensive partner network and long-term supply contracts, we can support reliable material flows – particularly with the appropriate input material for wood dust production, always within the framework of available quantities and production capacities.

Application

As a biogenic fuel, wood dust is extremely versatile – it can be used in both traditional biomass plants and industrial combustion systems. Wood dust is an efficient and reliable substitute for fossil fuels such as lignite dust. This enables a switch to renewable energy sources that is both ecologically and economically sensible.

WOOD DUST IN INDUSTRY

The low-fossil fuel for dust combustion

From a global perspective, energy-intensive manufacturing industries are the largest emitters of CO₂. For decades, fossil fuels such as coal dust were the preferred choice for industrial combustion systems. However, the conditions are changing: resources are becoming scarcer, energy prices are rising, and regulatory requirements are increasing.

As a result, industries are under increasing pressure to rethink established processes. The transition to sustainable, resource-efficient solutions is therefore no longer an option, but a prerequisite for security of supply and economic success. Those who want to remain competitive tomorrow must act today. The good news: sustainable solutions already exist – and we are delivering them.

YOUR PARTNER

In the transformation

If you want to transform your production in a sustainable yet economical way, wood dust is a genuine solution. With the right partner, the transition goes smoothly – and offers distinct advantages: ecological, economic, and strategic.

As an experienced supplier of biogenic fuels, the Brüning Group supports industrial companies on their path to low-fossil production – with a strong logistics network, secured raw material availability, and flexible delivery concepts. We analyse individual requirements and develop tailored solutions for every process need. In doing so, we focus on regional cycles, long-term partnerships, and reliable supply structures. Our goal: to advance defossilisation together with industry, for a greener future.