ABSTRACT
The brazilian wood industry is in an obsolete technologic stage in relation to the most industrialized countries therefore its modernization necessity is urgent. The attainment of international quality certificates have to be objectrvated with the purpose of providing the production of goods with competitives quality and cost in the international market, besides this certifications mean the passport to the entrance in this market. Beyond it is extremely important to create an acting residue market coming from the wood sector, which will contribute to a more rational use of the forest resources, facilitating the reduction of production costs and the creation of energetic options such as briquetting process.
Key words:
residue; wood industry; modernization.