The German start-up company has developed innovative paper beams that are made of a special cardboard fibre composite material based on the carbon principle. They are up to 80% lighter than conventional wooden planks, without sacrificing load-bearing capacity.
Andreas Langemann, the company's Managing Director, says that the system has two-fold advantages.
"On the one hand, squAIR-timber provides a tremendous advantage in costs and weight for the airlines. On the other hand, handling agencies are benefitting from the time saved when assembling the ultra-modern transport system. Initial experiences with airlines have shown that squAIR-timber can save 1,200 tonnes a year. The material is very robust, so that it can be used up to 20 times. Furthermore, disposal of the new material can be carried out in an environmentally friendly way, using a paper recycling facility.”