Knowledge Sharing and Innovation Take Center Stage During a Study Visit to Inwoco

Exploring new solutions and learning from other companies is an important part of Smart Omställning’s efforts to strengthen the innovative capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises. During a study visit to Inwoco in Bengtsfors, participants saw concrete examples of how industrial wood construction, prefabrication, and circular solutions can create both environmental and business benefits.

The study visit brought together companies and stakeholders from Smart Omställning to share experiences, discuss the future of construction, and gain a deeper insight into how innovation and sustainability can be put into practice. These types of networking events are an important part of the project’s work on technology and knowledge transfer, where companies are given the opportunity to draw inspiration from one another and identify new opportunities for development.

Collaboration That Drives Development

Through Smart Transition, platforms are created where companies, researchers, and other industry stakeholders can come together to exchange knowledge and explore new solutions. These meetings contribute to a better understanding of how sustainability challenges can be turned into business opportunities and strengthen companies’ ability to develop competitive offerings.

Field trips such as the one to Inwoco give participants the opportunity to see concrete examples of how companies work with innovation, resource efficiency, and sustainable production methods.

Inwoco Leads the Way in Industrial Wood Construction

During the visit, Inwoco presented its work on industrially manufactured timber framing systems and building envelopes. The company has developed a patented production solution for prefabricated exterior walls that are delivered ready for installation at the construction site.

Combining industrial manufacturing with wood-based solutions paves the way for shorter construction times, high quality, and more resource-efficient construction. The participants gained insight into how the company’s approach helps streamline the construction process while reducing its environmental impact.

Circularity and Resource Efficiency in Practice

Much of the discussion throughout the day centered on how the construction sector can develop more circular practices. Inwoco’s solution is designed with a focus on both energy efficiency and reuse, allowing components to be disassembled and reused in the future.

For the participants, this served as a concrete example of how companies can combine sustainability goals with business benefits. Efficient production, reduced material use, and opportunities for reuse are factors that are becoming increasingly important as demands on the construction sector grow.

Meetings That Create New Opportunities

In addition to the technical solutions, many participants highlighted the value of meeting other industry players and discussing shared challenges. Knowledge sharing and networking are central to Smart Omställning’s efforts to strengthen the innovative capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises.

The study visit to Inwoco demonstrated how companies can use innovation, collaboration, and sustainable thinking to develop solutions that contribute to the construction of the future. At the same time, the day led to new connections and ideas that may result in future collaborations and development initiatives.

Smart Transition is a collaborative project between Innovatum Science Park and University West. The project is co-funded by the European Union, the Västra Götaland Region, and the Halland Region.