Question 1

What does WPC stand for?

Accepted Answer

WPC stands for wood-polymer-composite. Wood (from intruder bush, in our case as the only manufacturer world wide) is used as the wood component of the product (approx. 70%), filled up with polymers. All this is made into the product in a 4 step production process in our factory in Windhoek, Namibia in Africa.

Question 2

What are Acacia Composites?

Accepted Answer

Acacia Composites are products like wood polymer composite decking, cladding, and battens that are made out of a mixture of wood fibres, additives and polymer.

Question 3

Where do you get the materials used to make Acacia Composites?

Accepted Answer

The wood fibres are sourced from conservation efforts to remove intruder Acacia bush threatening the natural environment of Namibia. Premium additives are sourced internationally, mainly from Germany.

Question 4

Is the bush wood you are using FSC or PEFC certified?

Accepted Answer

We buy our wood chips primarily from farmers around Windhoek to keep transport distances and our ecological footprint small. Some of these farmers are certified, some are not. But we think regional proximity is more important than a certificate when it comes to de-bushing. We know where our wood comes from. Still, all is prepared for certification of our processes. If in need for a special market, certification can be achieved rather quickly.

Question 5

How do I know I am getting a quality product?

Accepted Answer

Acacia Composites are subjected to rigorous testing and must comply with strict, certified, German quality standards.

Question 6

What are the benefits of using Acacia Composites over wood?

Accepted Answer

• More environmentally friendly 
 • Easy to install and maintain
 • Easy to clean with soap and water
 • Resistant to rot, stains, and insect damage
 • Child and pet friendly

Overall, WPC is a more durable, low-maintenance, and sustainable material than wood. It can also save you money in the long run.

Question 7

Are Acacia Composites made ethically?

Accepted Answer

Acacia Composites chose to produce our products in Namibia, Africa. It might have been more cost-effective to make our decking and cladding in countries where the welfare of the worker is compromised but we believe in people and want to uplift communities instead of exploiting them.

Question 8

Is the Acacia Composite production process ecologically responsible?

Accepted Answer

Sustainable and environmentally friendly production is our highest priority. Acacia Composites uses  wooden fibres that are a byproduct of bush encroachment thereby protecting resources during production.

Acacia Composites actively encourages “green” production. We are proud to offer you an environmentally sustainable, quality product.

As part of our manufacturing process, we are also able to recycle our products, reintroduce them into our manufacturing process, and recycle them in an environmentally friendly manner.

Question 9

What are Acacia Composites?

Accepted Answer

Acacia Composites are products like decking, cladding, and battens that are made out of a mixture of wood fibres, additives and a recyclable polymer.

Question 10

Where do you get the materials used to make Acacia Composites?

Accepted Answer

The wood fibres are sourced from conservation efforts to remove intruder bush threatening the natural environment of Namibia, additves and polymers are imported.

Question 11

How do I know I am getting a quality product?

Accepted Answer

Acacia Composites are subjected to rigorous testing and must comply with strict, certified, German quality standards. Our products are also child and pet friendly.

Question 12

Was sind Acacia Composites?

Accepted Answer

Acacia Composites sind Produkte wie Terrassendielen, Fassadenverkleidungen und Latten, die aus einer Mischung von Holzfasern und einem Polymer bestehen. Der Holzanteil aus invasivem Busch beträgt mindestens 70%.

Question 13

Woher stammen die Materialien für Acacia Composites?

Accepted Answer

Die Holzfasern stammen aus Naturschutzmaßnahmen zur Entfernung von invasivem Busch. Dieser Busch hat ungefähr eine Fläche von der Größe Deutschlands überwuchert und bedroht die empfindlichen Ökosysteme Namibias. Die recyclingfähigen Polymere und Additive werden importiert.

Question 14

Woher weiß ich, dass ich ein Qualitätsprodukt erhalte?

Accepted Answer

Acacia Composites werden strengen Tests unterzogen. Sie erfüllen Standards nach DIN-EN und ISO und nach dem erhöhten deutschen Standard der Qualitätsgemeinschaft Holzwerkstoffe. Natürlich sind unsere Produkte sind außerdem kinder- und haustierfreundlich.

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