Western Archrib and Sansin announce their products are showcased at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon

The Sansin Corporation
November 20, 2020
Category: Wood, Paper & Green Building
Region: United States, US West

The Sansin Corporation, a global leader in environmentally friendly, high-performance wood protection, and Western Archrib, a leader in the design, manufacture, and custom fabrication of glued-laminated structural wood systems, announced today their products are showcased on the stunning track and field facility, Hayward Field at the University of Oregon in Eugene. Elements of Historic Hayward Field, where Phil Knight competed in track and field events while attending the university, were incorporated into the new facility, preserving the rich heritage of the original stadium. The world-class facility gives athletes an unparalleled stage for competition and training and provides fans with a theatre for track and field. One of the main design objectives was to showcase Oregon history, culture and forest products. …more than 462 Douglas Fir glulam structural wood pieces, sourced by Western Archrib and protected with Sansin’s low-VOC architectural finishes, were used to create 77 unique curves, each containing six pieces of curved wood. 

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