Our Story
Kebony. Natural wood made to last.
In 1997, Kebony was created in Oslo, Norway with the intent of redefining the treated-timber industry. The new company began testing the technology Dually ModifiedTM, and by 2003, it was patented and a pilot production facility opened in Norway.
Kebony has since expanded its horizons to full scale manufacturing plants and international distribution agreements with subsidiaries in France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The United States, Canada, Sweden, Denmark, Middle East and Belgium. As the demand for Kebony products worldwide increased exponentially, factories expanded and new ones were built to increase supply.
Various projects throughout the United States began to take flight in 2009 as the Kebony name received exposure. Some examples of larger scale projects include the installations at Hunters Point in Queens, New York. In 2016, Kebony installed the largest decking and cladding projects to date, such as The Burke Museum of Natural History in Seattle, Washington. Since then, Kebony continued to be part of more sustainable projects over the world. To discover how Kebony gives beauty and durability to projects :
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Today, Kebony is a trusted name across the globe. Architects, designers and specifiers increasingly choose Kebony as a sustainable alternative for high-performance wood applications. Praised for its refined, contemporary aesthetic and long-lasting durability, Kebony products are made to endure – with minimal maintenance and maximum design freedom.
Natural wood made to last.
Kebony developed its patented Dually Modified™ technology in Norway. From its production facility located in Kallo, Belgium, Kebony redefines standards in the timber industry and new possibilities for wood as a sustainable construction material. Kebony has sales and distribution across Europe spanning into North America and the rest of the world.
Timeline
1997
The patent is purchased and Kebony is formed. Research and development begins.
2003
A pilot production facility is built in Norway and the modification process is proven.
2009
First plant is built and full scale manufacturing starts.
2011
Kebony expands internationally to France, Germany and the United Kingdom.
2012
Kebony receives international media attention after being used for the eye-catching KREOD pavilion at the 2012 Olympic games in London.
2013
Kebony expands to Denmark and Sweden.
2014
Kebony expands to the USA/Canada with sales in 22 other countries.
2016
Construction starts on a new factory in Belgium.
2018
A new new state-of-the-art factory opens in Belgium. Start of the migration of production to more modern and central facilites.
2019
Kebony wins multiple awards – including 4 Architizer A+ Awards – and is featured in Dwell, Architectural Record, Canadian Architect, Dezeen, Professional Builder, and other magazines & publications.
2021
New reference shareholders join Kebony’s adventure with the arrival of Jolt Capital and Lightrock
2023
Further global expansion, Financial Times Tech champion 2023
2025
Kebony production is fully centralized in Belgium in its top modern production site.
Innovation Gets Rewarded
Kebony has earned international acclaim for its sustainable wood technology and architectural impact — from being named a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer and a regular in the Global Cleantech 100, to winning the Financial Times Tech Champions Award and multiple design prizes including the Architizer A+ Products Award. Discover our award-winning projects and see how Kebony elevates form, function, and sustainability in contemporary architecture.