Decentralized Manufacturing
Creating Local Impact on a Global Scale
February 28th, 12:00 – 1:00
Online | $10
Hosted by : Felix Böck – ChopValue
ChopValue is redefining the term waste to resource with responsible manufacturing. Listen in as Felix Böck, Founder and CEO, shares how the company is transforming under-utilized resources from waste streams into premium, commercial-grade products to build a healthier, more sustainable manufacturing ecosystem. With operations spanning 9 countries and over 80 Microfactories in development, ChopValue’s circular business model showcases how responsible manufacturing — focused on sourcing, producing, and distributing locally in each community — can scale to create a meaningful global impact.
While ChopValue’s model focuses on bamboo chopsticks, its Circular Manufacturing System—from Nano to Micro to Macro—offers valuable insights into developing localized wood manufacturing ecosystems. Decentralized Manufacturing explores how alternative production approaches can lead to a more resilient and sustainable industry. Felix will share his perspective on designing a network of specialized facilities that align material supply with value-engineered end products, demonstrating how scalable, decentralized manufacturing can create long-term impact.
Workshop Format
• Interactive Learning: The first half of the workshop is a visual presentation.
• Q&A and Discussion: The second half is an open forum for attendees to ask questions and explore specific topics related to their field or personal curiosities.
• On-Demand Access: Can’t attend live? The session will be recorded and available through a private link for later viewing.
Connecting people to inspire innovation in wood since 2012.
TWIG operates on the unceded territories of the Indigenous Peoples who have lived in deep relationship with the lands and forests we now call British Columbia since time immemorial. We recognize and honour the enduring stewardship, knowledge, and cultures of these Nations—whose care over generations shaped the very forests that gave rise to BC’s forestry industry. We also acknowledge the devastating impacts of colonization, including the near-erasure of many old-growth ecosystems and the displacement of Indigenous communities and cultural practices connected to these ancient forests.
As we work to shape the future of BC’s forest products industry, we are committed to pathways that integrate Indigenous perspectives, support cultural resurgence, and foster a renewed relationship to land, materials, and community—one grounded in respect, regeneration, and transformative change.
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