About Deadwood Innovations
Our Mission
Deadwood Innovations is introducing the next step in evolution for the forest industry. Our innovative technology transforms traditionally low value timber into premium high quality lumber products at a competitive price. Our mission is to unlock new profit margins and value for lumber producers while decreasing the carbon footprint of the forest industry. We are committed to enhancing the value of every tree, contributing to a more sustainable and profitable industry, and fostering mutually beneficial relationships between industry and First Nations.
Forestry 2.0™
Forestry 2.0™ is a philosophy that envisions the forest industry evolving to become more sustainable and profitable through innovation and collaboration.
The Forestry 2.0™ philosophy is exemplified in Deadwood Innovations’ technology and practices:
- Commercial implementation of new technology
- Economic reconciliation with First Nations
- Greenhouse gas sequestration
- New and improved species utilization in the forestry value chain
- Wildfire resilience
- Less waste
Our History
2019
- Company established with Nak’azdli Development Corp.
- Proof of concepts
2020-2023
- Pilot plant engineering, procurement, and construction
- Successful pilot operation and R&D phase upgrading aspen lumber
- Pilot & R&D completed in partnership and collaboration with:
- Province of British Columbia
- Natural Resources Canada
- Innovate BC
- Mitacs
- Northern Development Initiative Trust
- National Research Council of Canada
- BC Center for Innovation and Clean Energy
- University of Northern British Columbia
- University of British Columbia
- University of New Brunswick
- Clean Energy Consulting
- Design Basis Memorandum completed
2024
- Front End Engineering & Design completed
- Minimum Viable Product and Product Market Fit established
- First commercial plant planning and construction initiated
2025 (scheduled)
- First commercial facility at a scale of 22,500 m³/year begins operation
The team
Owen Miller
Chief Executive Officer, Director & Co-Founder
Chris Gleddie
Chief Administrative Officer
Michelle Barton
Office Administrator
Board of Directors
Alfred Lam
Director
Nicholas Andruschak
Director
Rob Ubleis
Director & Co-Founder
Marci Thomas
Director
Jason Fisher
Board Chair
Partners
Deadwood Innovations is a proud partner of the Nak’azdli Development Corporation to produce sustainable lumber that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and supports responsible forest management practices.
Recognizing their vital role, the Nak’azdli Development Corporation holds equity in Deadwood Innovations, ensuring governance representation, facility management and ownership. Our pilot and the Tl’Oh Upgrader plant are on the Nak’azdli Whut’en reserve.
