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Berg | C.F. MĂ¸ller architects design worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tallest wooden skyscraper in Stockholm Education Center at Erasmus University Medical Center Hardwood Floors: The Green Flooring Alternative The EUTR: getting into gear or off track? LEED-ing us astray? PLUS Timber industry news, new products, exhibition previews and listings and more

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FROM THE EDITOR

Editor’s comment

our months into the EUTR and the impacts are already being felt not only in Europe but also in markets such as the Middle East and India. Whilst traders and operators scramble to ensure ‘due diligence’ and compliance with the regulation, the initial feedback has been

that more communication is required to clear some of the confusion around this landmark piece of legislation. As such, our sustainability feature is courtesy of NEPCon who have taken a closer

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look at how the EU and world markets are responding to the EUTR.

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effects of the EU Timber Regulation and the growing demand for forest certification on India’s

Director Andy MacGregor publisher@citrusmediagroup.net +971 55 849 1574

explores the implications of the EU Timber Regulation for the competitiveness of India’s timber

We also highlight the findings of a recently published report that explores the potential

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timber industry. The study examines European companies’ procurement policies and practices; products industry; and assesses the measures that selected Indian companies and multinational corporations operating in India are likely to take in response to changes in market requirements. The potential impact is significant given that Indian products listed under the EUTR have an annual export value of around USD 1.3 billion. Given our proximity to the Indian market, I am happy to announce the launch of the ‘International’ edition of the magazine at the upcoming MUMBAIWOOD exhibition in early

International Sales Director James Hamilton james@timberdesignandtechnology.com

October. We will be initially distributing the international edition in India and then scaling our

Editor Tony Smith editor@timberdesignandtechnology.com

picture is to firmly establish the title as a reference for professionals and companies working

International Representatives Rabia Alga AntExpo Org. | Turkey +90 216 541 0390 rabia@antexpo.net

region’s biggest and only trade show for the timber industry. Looking ahead to the second half of

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circulation to include Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh within the next year. Our aim is to have two editions that complement each other and caters to the needs of each region. The big within the sector. Here in the Middle East, we are now the ‘Official Publication’ of the Dubai WoodShow 2014, the this year, we will be participating at ‘The Big Show’ in Dubai and at ‘Intermob Istanbul’ as a media partner. In addition, we are also supporting the inaugural ‘IDF Oman 2014’, the first exhibition in Oman that aims to provide a platform for exhibitors to network and provide advanced solutions and innovations in Interior Design, Décor & Furniture. As always, I would like to encourage you to log on to the website www.timberdesignandtechnology.com for the latest updates and please get in touch if you have any suggestions for subjects we should consider covering.

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Hakkasan Abu Dhabi case study

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Inside ‘Timber Land’ at Hamriyah Free Zone

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IN THIS ISSUE

Contents 13 SUSTAINABILITY

The EUTR: getting into gear or off track? Four months into the new era of regulation, how are the EU and world markets responding?

16 MARKET REPORT EU FLEGT Facility publishes study that assesses effects of EU Timber Regulation on industry in India Indian products listed under the EUTR have an annual export value of around USD 1.3 billion

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22 ANALYSIS LEED-ing us astray? The LEED green building rating system does not favor wood products, which require low amounts of energy to produce, which are renewable and which sequester huge amounts of carbon

27 THE SOURCE Olam International: A truly global player and one of the largest suppliers of FSCcertified tropical hardwoods

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32 DESIGN & DéCOR White & Walnut Beauty: The Education Center at the Erasmus University Medical Center An array of FSC-certified American walnut walls, floors and furniture adds a chic quality to the bright new Education Centre at the heart of Rotterdam’s Erasmus University Medical Training Center

38 TECHNOLOGY Berg | C.F. Møller Architects unveil proposal for the world’s tallest wooden skyscraper in Stockholm Proposed Swedish tower to show that not all our buildings have to be built from metal and glass

42 FLOORING Hardwood Floors: The Green Flooring Alternative Public awareness about environmental issues is at an all-time high, and increasingly, consumers are doing their part by choosing products that have a minimal impact on the environment

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NEWS

American tulipwood ‘Endless Stair’ to be displayed at St Paul’s Cathedral as part of London Design Festival 2013

The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) will be participating

Oceania. “Since discovering the unique properties of tulipwood from

at the London Design Festival 2013 in collaboration with dRMM

a testing programme at BRE in 2005, AHEC has been determined to

Architects and Arup. Londoners and visitors will have a chance to

market its use for structural applications and this installation will

experience the city in a new way this autumn, with the construction

throw the spotlight on the potential of this versatile and readily

of the ‘Endless Stair’, a highlight of the London Design Festival (LDF),

available hardwood.”

which will see a series of interlocking timber staircases rising to a

and is changing current perceptions of how to build with wood.

the Millennium Bridge and across to Tate Modern. The ‘Escher-like’

As a highly pre-fabricated building material, it is essentially a

timber staircase will be on display for the duration of the festival,

panel made of wood planks that are fastened together using

which runs from September 14 - 22, 2013.

interlocking profiles (i.e. dovetail connections) instead of glue or

The project is the brainchild of architect Alex de Rijke, the

fasteners, and can be used for long spans, such as roofs, floors

founder of architects dRMM and Dean of Architecture at the Royal

and walls. An engineered building product made entirely of wood;

College of Art, working to a commission from AHEC, and engineered

it possesses the inherently positive environmental characteristics

by Arup. As well as providing an exciting experience with several

common to all wood products with further benefits engineered

platforms from which to enjoy views down towards the Thames, the

into the final product during the production process. As such, CLT

project has a serious technical purpose - to showcase the potential

embodies several key characteristics that have driven its rapid and

of cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels made from American

sustained growth including robust structural capabilities, inherent

tulipwood. CLT is a method of exploiting the structural properties of

fire resistance, renewable and sustainable production, simple,

timber to create panels that can form buildings quickly, efficiently

straightforward assembly, as well as a highly effective and efficient

and sustainably. Introduced to the UK by a small number of

built environment.

forward-thinking architects, of whom dRMM was the first, CLT is a

The Endless Stair, despite its intriguing geometry, will be

well-proven technology that has been used on projects such as the

constructed from a series of repeating components, demonstrating

residential Bridport House in Hackney, east London.

the versatility of the material. According to AHEC, wood

“Up until now all CLT has been made from softwood, however,

CLT is the new buzzword in the dialogue for green building,

height of several storeys outside St Paul’s Cathedral, overlooking

construction is currently dominated by softwood as it provides a

using a hardwood such as tulipwood, which is widely available, has

cheap and readily available source of wood fiber. However, the

great advantages. As a result of its superior structural properties,

construction industry is not fully aware that American hardwood

CLT panels made from tulipwood could potentially be much thinner

species are not only sustainable and competitively priced, but

than softwood panels of similar strength and stiffness. This leads

they can also provide a significantly greater inherent strength.

to a saving in materials and to the possibility of more slender

The potential for the construction sector is that they could use a

solutions. The elegance of the steps in the ‘Endless Stair’ is only

lot less material to achieve the same performance and at the same

possible as a result of these superior structural properties,” said

time deliver an alternative look, which further builds the case for

Roderick Wiles, AHEC Director for Africa, Middle East, India and

timber buildings.

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NEWS

‘IDF Oman 2014’ to throw the spotlight on Interior Design, Décor and Furniture sectors in Oman Al Nimr, a leading international exhibition organizer based in

showcase products and services and to meet the growing demand

Oman, has announced plans to host ‘IDF Oman 2014’ from February

by bringing together all leading companies in the industry.

3 - 5, 2014 at the Oman International Exhibition Centre, Seeb.

The expo will focus on Outdoor Design and Build, Renovation,

The event is being positioned as Oman’s premier international

Flooring, Lighting, Retail Fit-Out and Eco Building, to compliment

exhibition and has been established to create an opportunity

the on-going construction of major infrastructure projects in

for exhibitors to network and provide advanced solutions and

the Sultanate, making the exhibition a ‘one stop solution’. The

innovations in Interior Design, Décor and Furniture. According to

exhibition will focus on Accessories and Art, Bathroom, Décor,

the organizers, Oman’s continuous development in the construction

Furniture and Furnishings, Interior Design, Kitchen, Lightings,

and the real estate sector, has witnessed the launch of numerous

Luxury Life Style, Surfaces and Finishes and Textiles and Carpets.

commercial, residential and tourism projects, thereby creating a

The event will also include a special section on Aquatic play

demand for interior and outdoor design, décor and furnishings.

solutions, Eco Building and Design, Feng Shui, Plants and Flowers,

The key objective of IDF Oman is to create a platform to

Renovation and Vaastu Shastra.

‘Design Mission Middle East’ concludes successfully in Qatar The first ‘Design Mission Middle East’ was held in Qatar in June this

preferred solution providers, so as to not further delay finalizing

year with a view towards establishing a forum for the successful

contracts for procurement.

procurement of products by hosting leading decision makers,

Along with the emphasis on facilitating meetings, the agenda

specifiers, influencers and suppliers involved in major construction

showcased two key industry focused discussions at the start of

projects across the region. Architects, interior designers, design

both days with Chris Garrod, CEO at Chris Garrod Global Limited

professionals, hoteliers, real estate developers, project managing

delivering a presentation on ‘Realizing Design Concepts and

consultants, engineers, contractors and sustainability experts were

Operator Standard within the Owner’s Budget’ on the first day. The

available for the two days to source quality products, network and

Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) addressed the attendees on

re-educate themselves in order to keep abreast of the latest market

the second day with a presentation on ‘The Business Case for Green

trends, products and services.

Building’ led by Eng. Meshal Al Shamari, Director at QGBC followed

The main aim of the event this year was to focus on functioning as a deal-flow platform and facilitating business based on the enormous architecture and design driven market

by a synopsis of ‘The Experiment of the Passivhaus Project’ led by Dr. Alexander Amato, Head of Sustainability at QGBC. “This has been an exciting time for IDE as we launch the Design

that exists in Qatar. IDE has developed its unique DSI pre-

Mission series across continents, the next of which will be hosted

scheduled meeting model wherein each of the 50 pre-qualified

in Turkey, followed by Morocco, Azerbaijan and Iraq. As we grow,

projects participating in the event was represented by the

it is our commitment to ensure we make a difference to each new

Decision Maker (Client/Developer), Specifier (Architect/Interior

market we enter and help you build valuable business ties along

designer) and the Influencer (Contractor/Consultant). The idea

the way. We will continue to support the industry on all levels by

was to ensure that the three key representatives of a given

delivering business results, promoting exchange of knowledge and

project would be seated together whilst meeting with the

recognizing excellence,” said Ganesh Babu, Director at IDE-Global.

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NEWS

Accsys Technologies announces global distribution deals Image © Accsys Technolgies

Accsys Technologies, the manufacturer of world-leading modified wood Accoya, has announced a range of worldwide distribution deals, reinforcing Accoya’s position as a truly global product. The new distributors include, Münchinger in Germany, ImolaLegno in Italy, Hechenblaickner in Austria, ToTEM Ltd in the Czech Republic, Inntec in Chile and Mexico, Keflico in Denmark and Sögin ehf in Iceland. The announcement follows a recent visit to the UAE by Bryan Crennell, Director of Sales and Marketing at Accsys Technologies, during which he met with sawmills, wood processing factories, architectural practices and importers of hardwoods across the UAE. Crennell said: “The increasing demand for Accoya through our growing distributor network is very encouraging, and marks the continued growth and success of Accoya in different markets across the continent. Accoya’s durable, stable and aesthetic qualities have proved a popular choice with architects, contractors and builders alike. With impeccable environmental credentials and the ability to withstand varying challenges posed from differing construction needs and environmental settings around the world, Accoya is establishing itself as the industry standard and world-wide market leader.” Manufactured using Accsys Technologies’ proprietary process, Accoya is one of the most advanced modified wood products on the market delivering outstanding levels of performance, stability and durability. Exceeding the high-quality and aesthetic attributes of tropical hardwoods, it also boasts excellent environmental credentials by using wood sourced from FSC certified and sustainable forests – while being 100 percent non-toxic. The benefits of the acetylation process enables Accoya to be indigestible to a wide range of insects including termites, and Accoya also has superior resistance to UV degradation. For applications in cooler climes, Accoya offers improved insulation in comparison with other commonly used wood species, and is ideal for applications where energy conservation is important. Leading independent research conducted by Verco has recently shown that Accoya’s carbon footprint outperforms that of most other

Bryan Crennell - Director of Sales and Marketing, Accsys Technologies

competing building materials such as PVC, aluminum, concrete and steel.

PEFC welcomes global initiative to combat deforestation As deforestation rates of tropical forests remain high, major

stakeholders that have an interest in responsible forestry - from

multinational companies, governments, and NGOs came

smallholders and family forest owners to NGOs, companies,

together in Jakarta to seek solutions towards reducing tropical

researchers, and government officials - to jointly elaborate a

deforestation associated with the sourcing of commodities

common understanding of what sustainable forest management

such as palm oil, soy, beef, and paper and pulp. The goal of

means, in the form of national forest certification standards.

the workshop, which was being held by the Tropical Forest

Certification then provides the evidence for sustainable

Alliance 2020 (TFA 2020), was to build a common understanding

forest management, and PEFC, which assesses national forest

and awareness of current initiatives to eliminate tropical

certification systems, ensures that national standards meet

deforestation from the palm oil and pulp and paper sectors,

international Sustainability Benchmarks for responsible forestry.

highlight existing policy, identify economic and technical

“Our expertise is in fostering solutions-oriented dialogues on

obstacles, and seek solutions industry, government, and civil

the ground, and we are keen to explore collaboratively options

society can work on together.

to support efforts to enable and engage local stakeholders to

“PEFC welcomes this important initiative, which has the

developing locally relevant forest certification standards. Local

potential to substantially promote the development of

ownership is key. It is local stakeholders that encourage and

sustainable forest management in the tropics,” said Ben

implement responsible forest management practices, so their

Gunneberg, Secretary General, PEFC at the TFA 2020 meeting

involvement, commitment and buy-in is a must to ensure long-

in Jakarta. “PEFC with its long history of engaging local

term sustainability,” emphasized Gunneberg. “PEFC is engaged in

stakeholders is well placed to support this joint effort, especially

a variety of local projects to enable the development of national

in terms of fostering a common understanding of how to best

standards, and offers a viable solution to expanding sustainable

balance the multiple demands that various parties have on

forest management in the tropics. Foundations, companies and

forest resources.”

governments are invited to contribute to our efforts as part of

Through its unique bottom-up approach, PEFC brings together

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their commitment to TFA 2020.”

NEWS

Raising Sustainable Standards With an emphasis on setting new standards and companies

Centre, where key suppliers and manufacturers will showcase

bolstering their business through enhanced corporate

their sustainable products and deliver live demonstrations of eco-

responsibility, architects and interior designers in the Middle

friendly technologies.

East are opting for eco-friendly aesthetics in order to keep up

Nahar Building Materials will be showcasing a wide range of

with market demands. Although challenges of the post-recession

wood-based flooring products at The Big 5 2013, including solid

period require project costs and product selection to be closely

wood flooring, semi-solid wood flooring and timber decking.

scrutinized, demand for high-quality finishings and the increasing

The company will also be demonstrating a distinctive Japanese

popularity of sustainable products are far outweighing the

technology Einwood, a genuine alternative to exotic hardwoods,

necessity to cut costs.

made from recyclable material.

Over the last few years, the Middle East’s construction industry’s

Alomi, who manufacture their own products in the UAE, will

demand for project sustainability has meant eco-friendly products

display their new external decking and pergolas derived from

have become mainstream choices, in particular eco-friendly wood

wood plastic composite, handmade wooden tiles as well as their

and wood-based products. Architects and interior designers are

new range of solid European White Oak flooring that they produce

achieving modern and authentic design through sustainable timber

in the UK.

and wood alternatives, including mammoth projects in cities such

Another company committed to providing products with lower

as Dubai and Abu Dhabi, resulting in the achievement of Green

environmental impact is RMD Board, who will exhibit their wide

Building Ratings.

range of wood-based wall panels and coverings, faux ceilings,

The onward chain effect of supply and demand has also led to manufacturers and suppliers of wood-based products ensuring

fencing, and flooring. Other wood and wood-based products being exhibited at The Big

their products are not only technologically advanced but also

5 2013 include doors and windows, wood paneling, cladding and

environmentally friendly. Many are opting for responsible timber

architectural detailing.

sourcing and environmentally friendly wood composites to accommodate the positive planet market trend.

The Big 5 2013 is scheduled to take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 25-28 November. To register for free entry visit

Architects and Interior designers in the Middle East will be able

www.thebig5.ae/reg. Attendees can also register on site during

to keep up-to-date with the latest timber trends and developments

the exhibition for a fee of AED 100. Details about exhibiting are

at The Big 5 2013 exhibition, held at the Dubai World Trade

available at http://www.thebig5.ae/tdt2.

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SUSTAINABILITY

The EUTR: getting into gear or off track? Four months into the new era of regulation, how are the EU and world markets responding?

he EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) entered into force on 3 March 2013. The legislation, which

will affect everyone in the wood trade, prohibits the placing of illegally harvested timber on the European market in an effort to tackle the evergrowing problem of illegal logging across the world. Significantly, the EUTR is one part of the EUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s FLEGT (Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade) Action Plan to help stamp out illegal logging worldwide. Four months into the new era of regulation, how are the EU and world markets responding? NEPCon takes a closer look at the impact of the EUTR.

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SUSTAINABILITY

knows what to do about it,” says Peter

says: “The EUTR contains grey zones

export markets are in the process of

K. Kristensen, Vice President of the

open to interpretation which makes

adapting to the new conditions, but

CSR & Environment Department of

it very confusing for people. Many

at very different speed”, says NEPCon

DLH, one of the world’s largest tropical

enterprises facing the EUTR are SMEs

Forest Legality Programme Manager

timber traders.

without comprehensive resources to

“EU governments, businesses and

Christian Sloth.

Enforcement and support systems unfold

“At DLH we are keen to secure compliance. We have had systems in place for years to ensure the legality

deal with this. People are looking for simple yes/no questions and answers.” She also points towards a

of our timber and we run a functional

communication gap: “Awareness of the

Several EU countries are still

due diligence system that we feel is

EUTR varies a lot across countries and

translating the EUTR into national

adequate. However, this follows our

sectors. My impression is that in some

legislation and defining procedures

own interpretation of the EUTR, based

sectors, such as the paper and printing

for the Competent Authorities

on expert consultations. The lack of

industry, many operators are still not

overseeing EUTR enforcement at the

operational guidance and a functional

aware that they are obligated even in a

national level.

oversight mechanism that would allow

country such as the UK where the level

us to gauge the validity of our system is

of awareness is comparatively high.”

“The full impact of the EUTR will only be visible once the enforcement mechanisms and

quite exasperating.” To ensure that they are on the right

Impact on the European market

national legal frameworks are fully

track, DLH has invited the Competent

Butler speculates that the EUTR

implemented according to the plan,”

Authorities to review their system.

may accelerate an existing trend

observes Sloth.

“However they informed us that they

where traders are moving away from

are not ready for the task yet as they

sourcing tropical timber. Timber

seeking formal recognition as

are still calibrating interpretations,”

imports into the EU may slow down,

Monitoring Organizations (MOs),

says Kristensen. “We want to do the

which could benefit the EU forest

envisaged to play an important role

right thing, but we don’t know for

sector. Another possible scenario

in aiding companies to secure EUTR

sure that what we are doing is the

is a switch from tropical timber

compliance, are still being processed.

right thing. It is like trying to drive a

to increasing use of alternative

The first formal recognitions from

car without a speedometer in an area

materials such as concrete, plastic

the European Commission are

without road signs - and where you

and steel.

expected to be issued in September.

know that the police will crack down

Applications from organizations

Industry calls for guidance

heavily if you are caught speeding.” Rachel Butler, an independent

She also sees a key benefit coming from the EUTR, which may ultimately serve to strengthen European

“The EUTR assumes enormous

advisor to the European Timber Trade

industries: “It pushes companies to

importance in our sector. Everybody

Federation (ETTF), calls for objective

manage their supply chain and their

talks about the EUTR, however nobody

guidance at an operational level. She

risk. Making sure that your supplies are secure is crucial in an area of resources insecurity.” However, Butler underlines that proper guidance is needed to support SMEs to come on board.

Belgian case casts doubts on green lane for CITES On 25 March 2013, Belgian authorities took two shiploads of CITES-licensed Afrormosia timber from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) into custody after Greenpeace had raised suspicions about the valid basis for the licenses. The timber cargo was released on 13 May 2013 following an investigation, a decision that was heavily criticized by Greenpeace. The case exemplifies why official documentation from countries with high corruption levels often need further risk assessment before they can be trusted. It also questions the green lane approach taken towards CITES licensed timber under the EUTR, where CITES licensed timber is exempt from risk assessment.

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Timber certification - a key solution for buyers Timber certification is expected to play a significant role in mitigating risk under the EUTR, and both the FSC and the PEFC schemes have adjusted their systems in order to align with the EUTR. “It is very positive that the schemes seek to align with the EUTR, as they have the potential to form streamlined solutions for EU buyers. In our assessment, the FSC system is heading towards a robust solution for buyers seeking EUTRcompatible legality assurance. PEFC’s adjustments are very recent and clarification from PEFC on several points is needed before they can be properly evaluated,” says Sloth.

other non-EU countries is one of

not available from any country.

the most challenging areas with

Although the Malaysian and

will be phased in over the coming

regard to meeting the EUTR. One

Indonesian schemes are developed

months, so none of them currently

possible outcome is that the Chinese

within the countries’ FLEGT/VPA

provides the full assurance that the

suppliers will start to replace

processes, these certificates do not

system changes intend to achieve.

the wood contents in composite

constitute FLEGT licenses and thus

furniture with other material types

do not exempt operators from the

to satisfy their European buyers.”

EUTR due diligence requirements at

The adjustments of both systems

Impacts on the export markets

Trends for the impact of the

this point.

“The EUTR is likely to have a major

EUTR on certified markets are only

impact in export markets, and due

beginning to emerge; however, some

Support tools are emerging

to its detailed requirements the

high-risk export markets seem to be

“Some may feel that the EUTR is

market response will probably be

responding by growing engagement

derailing due to initial shortcomings

stronger compared to the US Lacey

in certification. For example, demand

and delays. However, I believe that

Act,” says Butler. “Suppliers selling to

for FSC certification seems to be

the EUTR will become a strong

the EU market are meeting requests

growing in Russia.

tool for halting illegal logging once

for information from their European

Also, the past months have seen

the legal framework and support

buyers that they don’t get from

the arrival of timber on the EU

systems become fully functional,”

other buyers.”

market with certificates for the legal

foresees Sloth.

Rupert Oliver of Forest Industries

origin of timber from Indonesia

A number of resources have

Intelligence says: “It’s still early

(SVLK or V-Legal) and Malaysia (MY-

become available over the past

days and the impact of the EUTR

TLAS). Sloth warns: “Buyers should

months helping industries that

is not clear yet. The big question

be aware that these are national

seek to ensure EUTR compliance.

is how this is going to affect the

certificates that should not be

For example, FSC and PEFC offer

trade in higher value products,

confused with a FLEGT license.”

guidance on how certification

which constitute a significant part

FLEGT licensed timber will be

can help meet the EUTR, and

of the total EU timber product

exempt from risk assessment under

organizations such as the ETTF,

imports. Furniture from China and

the EUTR, but FLEGT timber is still

Forest Legality Alliance, WWF and Bureau Veritas also offer resources for the industry, while NEPCon has made its LegalSource™ Due Diligence System freely available in the public domain on www.nepcon.net/DDS.

* This article has been provided by NEPCon, an international, non-profit organization that works to promote the responsible use of natural resources and to safeguard sustainable livelihoods. The organization helps transform business practices and consumer behavior through innovation projects and delivery of certification services. Learn more at www.nepcon.net August 2013 | www.timberdesignandtechnology.com 15

market report

EU FLEGT Facility publishes study that assesses effects of EU Timber Regulation on industry in India Indian products listed under the EUTR have an annual export value of around USD 1.3 billion

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he EU FLEGT Facility has published a report titled ‘Effects of the EU Timber

Regulation and the demand for certified legal timber on business and industry in India’ that explores the potential effects of the EU Timber Regulation and the growing demand for forest certification on India’s timber industry. The study examines European companies’ procurement policies and practices; explores the implications of the EU Timber Regulation for the competitiveness of India’s timber products industry; and assesses the measures that selected Indian companies and multinational corporations operating in India are likely to take in response to changes Currently, the EU is India’s largest

in market requirements. The report

increase in disposable income among

also suggests possible strategies for

the growing middle class and the

market for international trade. EU-

adoption by the Indian government

large proportion of economically

India trade was valued at USD 110

to mitigate the negative impacts

active young people in the economy

billion in 2011 and is forecast to

of the changes. Timber Design &

are also comparative advantages. In

double by 2016. In 2011, the 27

Technology explores some of the

addition, the national government

Member States of the EU accounted

findings of the study.

has expressed a commitment to

for 18.8 percent of India’s total

sustainable development and

exports, and 12.2 percent of India’s

environmental governance.

total imports, making the EU the

Background

top-ranking trading partner for both

India is the largest democratic economy in the world and growing fast, with a population of more than 1.2 billion. It is also an extremely diverse country. As of late 2012, India’s international trade in goods and services totaled around USD 1 trillion. Exports increased from USD 44 billion in 2001 to USD 244 billion in 2011 whilst imports increased from USD 50 billion to USD 352 billion within the same period. Given the size of the domestic market, multinational corporations (MNCs) are choosing to invest in India, including in the retail sector. The

In 2011, the 27 Member States of the EU accounted for 18.8 percent of India’s total exports, and 12.2 percent of India’s total imports, making the EU the topranking trading partner for both exports and imports

exports and imports. The EU is also one of the biggest investors in India, although EU investment in India accounts for only 0.6 percent of its investment worldwide; therefore, the potential for the EU to increase trade and investment in India is substantial. Significantly, several European companies including Tesco, IKEA, Carrefour, Marks & Spencer and Tetra Pak have announced plans to scale-up their business in India by investing in the retail sector. As of early 2013, India was not considering entering into a VPA with the EU, largely because India has prohibited the export of timber in the form of unprocessed logs. Timber imports are permitted and liberalized, and India imports timber from across the world, including from countries that have, or are negotiating, a VPA. However, the export of timber products, including pulp and paper, is permitted, and the government has introduced several incentives to encourage the trade. The EU is a major market for India’s semi-processed and value-added timber products, including wooden handicrafts, pulp and paper, plywood and veneer and wooden furniture. Of particular note are the benefits for the wooden handicrafts industry,

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which is dominated by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and provides employment to millions of artisans and woodworkers. The report argues that, in the absence of a VPA, credible forest certification can contribute towards the development of an effective due diligence system (DDS) for use by operators and traders to minimize their risk of trading in illegal timber or in products derived from illegal timber at some point in the supply chain. In India, use of international forest certification systems in the industry, particularly Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification, has increased 10-fold during the past five years, partly because of the response towards FLEGT among buyers in the EU. The Indian Ministry of Environment and Forests is also in the process of establishing the Indian Forest Certification Council (IFCC), to develop a national forest certification system based on recommendations made by the National Forest Certification Committee in a report submitted in September 2010 and ministry consultation with stakeholders in 2011.

India’s timber market Although India is one of the International Tropical Timber Organization’s top producers of tropical logs, it is experiencing a severe shortage of timber supply from domestic sources to meet its growing demand. As a result, timber

for 7 percent and agro-based raw

In 2012, the annual production of paper, paperboard and newsprint in India was about 10.11 million tonnes, and consumption was around 11.5 million tonnes

materials for 9 percent. However, by 2011, the share of wood had fallen to 31 percent, whereas the shares of recycled fiber and agro-based raw materials had risen to 47 percent and 22 percent respectively. The wooden handicrafts industry in India makes an important contribution to economic development and the creation of employment opportunities, particularly through

imports - primarily unprocessed

SMEs. In particular, this sector has

logs - are growing at a rate of 12 percent a year. If the current

billion. The Indian paper industry

high export potential. Exports of

situation continues, India will need

accounts for about 1.6 percent of

wooden handicrafts from India

imports to meet about half of its

the world’s production of paper and

increased from USD 46 million

timber requirements by 2020. The

paperboard. In 2012, the annual

in 1995/96 to USD 546 million

volume of the import demand could

production of paper, paperboard and

in 2011/12. Europe is a major

have a detrimental impact on the

newsprint in India was about 10.11

destination for wooden handicrafts

world’s high conservation value

million tonnes, and consumption

from India: in 2012, the UK and

forests and on areas with a high

was around 11.5 million tonnes.

Germany combined accounted for

incidence of illegal logging, unless

It is projected that, by 2020, the

about a quarter of the country’s

effective measures are taken through

consumption of paper in India

exports of wooden handicrafts.

international agreements. As noted,

will reach 22 million tonnes, but

Other important markets are the

India’s exports of value-added timber

production will be at 19 million

USA, Australia, Japan and the

and timber products to the EU and

tonnes. Significantly, the Indian paper

United Arab Emirates. The industry

other markets are increasing, with

industry has substantially reduced

depends mainly on locally available

these products manufactured from

its dependence on wood for paper

wood species, primarily Dalbergia

both domestically sourced and

production through the increased

sissoo (sheesham), Mangifera indica

imported timber.

use of recycled fibers and agro-

(mango), Dalbergia latifolia (Indian

based raw materials. In 1970, wood

rosewood), Tectona grandis (teak),

growing paper markets in the world,

was used for 84 percent of paper

Acacia nilotica (babul), and Santalum

with an annual turnover of USD 6

production in India, recycled fiber

album (sandalwood).

India is also one of the fastest

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Asia. In particular, India is one of the

European companies operating in India

fastest growing paper markets in the

will be encouraged to establish greater

world, with an annual turnover of USD

safeguards and improved due diligence

6 billion. Furthermore, the wooden

systems. This will help clean up the

handicrafts industry has high export

supply chain and will induce companies

potential and exports are increasing.

- both Indian and multinational

This industry, which is dominated

corporations operating in India - to

by small and medium enterprises,

strengthen their procurement policies

makes an important contribution to

and invest more in research and

economic development and provides

development, technology, monitoring

employment to millions of artisans

systems, legality and certification.

and woodworkers.

The cost of compliance will be

The EUTR covers a wide range of

lower for businesses that are in

timber and timber products including

multinational corporations’ supply

logs, sawn timber, veneers, railway

chains, to the benefit of farmers

sleepers, picture frames, builder’s

and primary processors. At the

carpentry and joinery, plywood, pulp

same time, Indian companies

and paper, packing cases, pellets,

also will be more likely to adopt

briquettes, scrap wood and sawdust,

improved due diligence systems

particle, fibre and oriented strand

(e.g. forest certification) in a cost-

boards, and furniture. This list however

efficient manner.

does not include recycled timber and

The introduction of the EUTR

timber products, rattan, bamboo,

will also encourage more forest

notebooks or printed materials such

certification in India because the

as books, magazines and newspapers.

regulation will indirectly provide

For India, products listed under the

incentives to parties that would

EUTR have an annual export value of

prefer to shift towards credible

around USD 1.3 billion, and in 2012,

forest certification (responsible

six EU Member States accounted for

and sustainable trade). In the

more than 12 percent of this total

absence of a VPA, credible forest

value. Furthermore, India’s exports

certification can contribute towards

According to the study, India’s timber

of value-added timber and timber

the development of an effective

products industry is certainly going to

products to the EU and other markets

due diligence system for use by

be affected by the introduction of the

are increasing, with these products

operators and traders to minimize

EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), which

manufactured from both domestically

their risk of trading in illegal

came into force on 3 March 2013.

sourced and imported timber.

timber or in products derived from

India and the EUTR

This creates a need to understand its

In this context, the EUTR is expected

challenges and opportunities not only

to induce changes in India’s timber

for the timber and timber products

products industry in several ways.

illegal timber at some point in the supply chain. In India, use of international forest

sector but for the whole economy and population. India is a priority country for the EU FLEGT Asia Regional Support Programme (FLEGT Asia) because it is one of the world’s largest consumers of wood products and a major importer of timber from other countries in

In India, use of international forest certification systems in the industry, particularly Forest Stewardship Council certification, has increased 10-fold during the past five years

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due diligence systems. Further, credible forest certification needs to be promoted and implemented in both government-managed forests and plantations and private areas, including agroforestry, farm forestry and social forestry areas. The study also suggests that a government task force needs to be set up to study the ramifications of the EUTR. Technical support to address the risks involved with continuing business as usual (e.g. provide user-friendly materials at accessible designated focal points such as a government institution or local non-government institution) needs to be a part of the wider outreach program. The Indian industry should also invest resources in establishing cost-effective and locally

The introduction of the EUTR will also encourage more forest certification in India because the regulation will indirectly provide incentives to parties that would prefer to shift towards credible forest certification

Recommendations

particularly Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification, has increased 10-fold during the past five years, partly because of the response towards FLEGT among buyers in the EU. The Indian Ministry of Environment and Forests is establishing the Indian Forest Certification Council as a step towards developing a national forest certification system. In the meantime, to support trade and investment in the industry, the Indian government has sought to minimize the approvals and records needed to comply with legality and other requirements. Nevertheless, it is frequently difficult for industry players to gather the information and documentation for verification, monitoring and evaluation, particularly in the downstream supply chain and for farmers and small and medium enterprises at the primary processing level.

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address the issue of illegal logging.

Given the potential impacts of the

Finally, sufficient funds need to be

EUTR on Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s timber products

allocated to relevant institutions to

industry, the study makes several

conduct training and other capacity-

recommendations. Emphasis needs

building programmes.

to be placed on raising awareness of the EUTR and its requirements among the key stakeholders in India. Timber trade associations, export promotion councils and relevant nongovernment institutions need to take an active role in this. The government has to provide fiscal incentives to the industry, particularly small and medium enterprises, to establish

certification systems in the industry,

adaptable due diligence systems to

* This feature contains information and text from the report â&#x20AC;&#x153;Effects of the EU Timber Regulation and the demand for certified legal timber on business and industr y in Indiaâ&#x20AC;? by T R Manoharan. The full report can be downloaded from: http://www.euflegt. efi.int/files/attachments/euflegt/ india_eu_tr_study.pdf.

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ANALYSIS

LEED-ing us astray? The LEED green building rating system does not favor wood products, which require low amounts of energy to produce, which are renewable and which sequester huge amounts of carbon

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ccording to the US Green Building Council (USGBC) - the group responsible

for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) oversight, 44,270 projects in the United States were registered or certified under voluntary LEED standards as of May this year. This number amounts to approximately

Under its current guidelines, LEED only recognizes wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or a USGBCapproved equivalent

the current LEED system excludes timber and wood products certified by alternative standards, such as the Programme for Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). At the same time, LEED excludes timber and wood products, which derive from sources with a proven and documented record of sustainable forest management, yet which remain uncertified for various

1.5 million square feet (c. 140,000

reasons, such as private ownership

square meters) of newly certified

or prohibitive cost etc.

LEED construction on a daily basis.

environmentally-friendly and

At the same time, there were 1,297

energy-efficiency construction.

LEED registered and certified

Unfortunately, it is a safe bet to say

version of LEED does not provide

projects in the Middle East and North

that few of these projects earned

any incentives for the use of wood

Africa, with the UAE fourth in the

LEED credit for incorporating wood.

in construction, when wood has

top ten ranking for the number of

Under its current guidelines, LEED

The truth is that the current

been often recognized as one of the

LEED projects by country, with 808

only recognizes wood certified by

most environmentally-beneficial

in total. One of these, The Change

the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

building materials. Moreover, it

Initiative in Dubai, has just been

or a ‘USGBC-approved equivalent.’

discriminates against products that

proclaimed as the highest scoring

Certified timber is worth one point

are manufactured more than 500

LEED for Commercial Interiors

on the 110-point LEED scale, and

miles from where they are used;

Platinum project in the world.

locally grown wood is also worth one

favors short rotation products over

point. The number of points required

well-managed forests; and gives

hold over the past decade, terms

for LEED certification differs per

no recognition to truly renewable

such as ‘environmentally-friendly’

building project, ranging from 40-49

products, preferring products that

and ‘energy-efficient’ have become

points for certification and extending

are simply recycled.

increasingly familiar across all

to upwards of 80-90 points for

aspects of the consumer marketplace.

platinum status.

As the green movement has taken

Paving the way for green building,

However, because the USGBC

In other words, LEED makes it hard for wood to be used in a project at all. For the timber industry, the

the LEED programme has developed

has not deemed any alternative to

price of the USGBC’s success is a

into the industry standard for

FSC to be an ‘approved equivalent,’

rating system with an inherent bias

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ANALYSIS

Solar panels on the roof of The Change Initiative Image © The Change Initiative

against wood products and, in turn,

with ‘green washing’ and dubious

wood products in construction. The

environmental claims, usually

developers of LEED have chosen

based on only one specific attribute

to penalize wood, despite repeated

such as ‘rapid renewability’ for

scientific studies, which clearly

bamboo, or ‘recyclability’ for steel

demonstrate it to be a superior

or plastics.

environmental product. This is

The true environmental impacts

a disservice to ‘green’ builders,

of materials cannot be summed

architects and the environment in

up by one single attribute, and

general.

it is time that consumers and

Wood products are a vital

policy makers had the ability to

component of sound architectural

truly compare the environmental

design and facilitate ease of quality

footprint of the different products

design and construction. Wood is

and materials they source. Reliance

among the most environmentally

on science is long overdue and if

benign of all building materials,

green building systems and ‘green

because, among other things, it is a

procurement’ policies are to have

renewable resource that sequesters

any credibility, they must be

huge amounts of carbon.

based on science, and all materials

In a recent article, USA Today’s

producers must play by the same

Thomas Frank lays out a clear

rules. We now need to encourage

criticism of LEED, demonstrating

the next logical step, which is to

that certification doesn’t necessarily

show that Life Cycle Assessment

result in lower environmental

(LCA) of materials, as well as

impact. The timber industry should

energy usage are the only ways

welcome increased market focus

to truly assess the environmental

on environmental issues, but it

impact of a building. In short, we

has been very disheartening to

should question the validity of

see the marketplace overwhelmed

LEED altogether.

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About the Author Roderick Wiles is the AHEC Director for Africa, Middle East, India, Oceania and is currently based in Singapore, from where he is responsible for directing AHEC’s promotional campaigns and market development programmes in Africa, the Middle East, South Asia (India) and Oceania (Australia/ New Zealand). For the past fourteen years, Roderick has travelled and researched the hardwood markets of North America, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, India and Australasia. He is a recognised authority on the trends and issues concerning the trade and consumption of wood products across these regions and beyond and an acknowledged expert on the uses and market applications of hardwood species and products. He has worked both directly for and as a consultant to AHEC since 1999.

ANALYSIS

LEED IN THE WORLD

NUMBER OF LEED PROJECTS REGISTERED & CERTIFIED IN TOP

Middle East & North Africa 1,297

Latin America & Carribbean 1,704

39.5

REGIONS BY GSM

69.2

GSM

TOP

UNITED STATES

COUNTRIES WITH REGISTERED & CERTIFIED PROJECTS

44,270 PROJECTS 595.8 GSM

GSM

CANADA

405 PROJECTS 6.9 GSM

4,212 PROJECTS 62.3 GSM

South Asia 8.2 GSM

South Pacific .6 GSM

658.1

GSM

East Asia 1,995

107.3

GSM

BRAZIL 638 PROJECTS 18.1 GSM

GERMANY 299 PROJECTS 6.1 GSM

808 PROJECTS 46.1 GSM

Europe 1,706

74.5

UNTED ARAB EMIRATES

MEXICO 322 PROJECTS 7.9 GSM

1,156 PROJECTS 66.5 GSM

Africa .8 GSM

North America 44,998

CHINA

INDIA

TURKEY 194 PROJECTS 8.9 GSM

RUPUBLIC OF KOREA 188 PROJECTS 15 GSM

* Gross Suare meters (GSM) are report in millions. * Including projects registered throught the USGBC, GBCI, Canada GBA, and Indian GBC (partial data)

leed What is LEED? LEED, or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, is redefining the way we think about the places where we live, work and learn. As an internationally recognized mark of excellence, LEED provides building owners and operators with a framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions. With nearly 10.1 billion square feet of building space participating in the suite of rating systems and 1.5 million feet certifying per day around the world, LEED is transforming the way built environments are designed, constructed, and operated. What types of projects can use LEED? LEED is flexible enough to apply to all building types including commercial, residential and entire neighborhood communities, and works throughout the building lifecycle - design and construction, operations and maintenance, tenant fitout, and significant retrofit. LEED rating systems can address the following types and scopes of projects: new construction & major renovation; core & shell; schools; retail - new construction & major renovations / commercial interiors; healthcare; commercial interiors; existing buildings - operations & maintenance; homes; and neighborhood development. How does LEED work? LEED certification provides independent, third-party verification that a building, home or community was designed and built using strategies aimed at achieving high performance in key areas of human and environmental health - Sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. Each category in a LEED rating system consists of prerequisites and credits.

Prerequisites & Credits Prerequisites are required elements, or green building strategies that must be included in any LEED certified project. Credits are optional elements, or strategies that projects can elect to pursue to gain points toward LEED certification. LEED prerequisites and credits work together to provide a common foundation of performance and a flexible set of tools and strategies to accommodate the circumstances of individual projects. Points & Levels of Certification LEED rating systems generally have 100 base points plus six Innovation in Design points and four Regional Priority points, for a total of 110 points (LEED for Homes is based on a 125-point scale, plus 11 Innovation in Design points). Each credit is allocated points based on the environmental impacts and human benefits of the building-related impacts that it addresses. Projects achieve certification if they earn points according to the following levels: - Certified: 40-49 points - Silver: 50-59 points - Gold: 60-79 points - Platinum: 80+ points Updates to LEED The hallmark of LEED and its ability to affect market transformation is its continuous improvement cycle that enables the rating system to increase in scope and stringency as market readiness increases and new technologies become widely available. LEED v4, the next version of the rating system, will focus on increasing LEEDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s technical rigor, expanding the market sectors able to use LEED, and striving for simplicity in terms of usability. LEED v4 optimizes the foundations in LEED 2009, and will continue to improve the clarity, usability, functionality and interconnectedness of the rating systems through future version development.

*Taken from the USGBC website. For more details, please log on to www.usgbc.org/articles/about-leed

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Olam International: A truly global player and one of the largest suppliers of FSCcertified tropical hardwoods August 2013 | www.timberdesignandtechnology.com 27

THE SOURCE

lam International is a leading global integrated supply chain manager and processor

of agricultural products and food ingredients, supplying various products across 16 platforms to over 12,300 customers worldwide. From a direct presence in more than 65 countries with sourcing and processing in most major producing countries, Olam has built a global leadership position in many of its businesses, including Cashew,

The worldwide activities of the wood products division include the sustainable harvesting of natural and plantation forests, industrial processing, third party sourcing, logistics, trading and marketing

wood product supplies and ensure a more sustainable chain of custody. The company is currently one of the largest natural tropical forest managers in the world, managing over 2.2 million hectares of forest concessions. This comprises 460,000 hectares and 168,000 hectares obtained through governmental concession allocation processes in the Republic of Gabon and the Republic of Mozambique respectively, as well as an additional 1.6 million hectares across the Republic of Congo and the Republic of Gabon

Spices & Vegetable Ingredients,

that it obtained through acquisitions

Cocoa, Coffee, Rice, Cotton and Wood Products. Timber Design &

has outlined its intention to obtain

in early 2011. Today, all of its natural

Technology takes a look at the timber

and maintain certification for all of its

forest concessions are managed

operations of Olam International.

forest operations within five years.

according to the highest standards of

In those cases where supply is not

sustainable forest management. Further,

coming from its own operations, the

the annual marketable log harvesting

The worldwide activities of the

company requires independent third-

volume derived from these concessions

wood products division include the

party verification of legality. The idea

is an estimated 350,000 cubic meters

sustainable harvesting of natural and

is that, over the next few years, Olam

of primary and secondary species.

plantation forests, industrial processing,

aims to become one of the leaders in

third party sourcing, logistics, trading

the industry. Testament to its green

Plantation Forests & Activities

and marketing. Dedicated employees

credentials, the company is also

According to Olam, plantation forests,

ensure that all products meet the

planning to explore potential carbon

on their own, are adequate to

highest quality standards and are

opportunities where they exist outside

sustainably meet world demand for

shipped in a timely manner in

of its forestry and processing activities.

wood in the long run, thus reducing any

Wood Products

order to satisfy the demands of the

pressure on natural forests. Currently

diverse customer base in markets

Natural Forests

across the globe.

In 2009, Olam unveiled a clear

forest wood is consumed worldwide,

strategy to expand its upstream scope

but this trend is expected to grow. Most

sustainable forest management

for certain natural forest origins so

of the increasing global demand for

practices and forest certification and

it could gain firmer control over its

wood is expected to come mainly from

Olam is strongly committed to

though, only 15 percent of plantation

developing Asian markets like China and India, and this demand is expected to be met by key plantation forest species like Pine, Teak and Eucalyptus, which are grown predominantly in Oceania, the USA, Brazil, Central America and Europe. Olam entered the wood products business in 1994, and by leveraging its longstanding origin and consuming market relationships, the company began participating in teak trade flows from Ghana to India. Today, Olam is one of the largest suppliers in the world for plantation Teak round logs and sawn lumber, sourcing these from West and East Africa and Latin America, and marketing these to Asia and Europe. By leveraging on its origination strengths and marketing presence, the company has successfully grown its plantation business. In addition, Olam also plans to continue owning and harvesting certified plantations in Africa, Oceania and Latin America, to offer high quality processed lumber for various

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end uses as well as to enhance its portfolio scope.

Marketing Olam’s wood products are sold through 14 direct marketing offices in the world’s main consumption centers. Today, the company maintains a permanent presence in the USA, Europe, the Middle East, India, Vietnam and China, countries that together account for 80 percent of global wood consumption. This strong on-ground presence enables it to provide superior customer service and establish lasting partnerships and also allows the company to better anticipate short-term

Certification

Sustainability

Customer knowledge gained from

Olam strives to make its brand

The concept of Sustainable Forest

working closer to its customers also

synonymous with Sustainable

Management (SFM) was born out

makes it possible for Olam to channel

Forest Management (SFM) and

of the increased international

feedback to its production units in an

aims to provide both its buyers

awareness of the need to preserve

attempt to maximize productivity, while

and consumers with assurances

the world’s forest ecosystems.

maintaining a clear and transparent

that all of its forests are managed

Today, SFM in natural forests is

chain of custody. In addition, Olam’s

in a responsible and sustainable

based on a selective harvesting

marketing infrastructure also permits

manner. As a part of this ambition,

model that is defined by the natural

broad and deep market access, and

Olam engages third-party

regeneration capacity of the forest.

in certain instances allows delivery

independent forest certification

In contrast, plantation-based SFM

directly to the end user.

schemes and actively monitors the

is based on a clear cutting and

demand of its clients for certified

replanting model. However, in

products, which allows it to deliver

addition to receiving a sustained

labeled products accordingly.

wood supply, sustainability also

movements and long-term trends.

Olam entered the wood products business in 1994, and by leveraging its longstanding origin and consuming market relationships, the company began participating in teak trade flows from Ghana to India

Today, the company is the largest

implies that forest management is

FSC-certified forestry manager in the

environmentally-appropriate and

Congo Basin with over 1.3 million

socially sensitive. This includes the

hectares already certified. This makes

preservation of High Conservation

Olam amongst the largest suppliers

Values, and assumes obtaining Prior,

of FSC-certified tropical hardwoods

Free and Informed Consent from

in the world, which is significant

local and indigenous communities.

given that FSC certification is often

Olam’s Congo operations are

a prerequisite in the public wood

widely regarded as the SFM

procurement policies of many

benchmark and are often cited

governmental projects.

as a role model. The company considers all of its forests to be High Conservation Value forests, and has piloted a groundbreaking process to ensure the involvement of indigenous people in its forest management initiatives. Olam is currently leveraging this experience across its other wood operations. In addition, the company also develops significant social programmes for its workers, their families and the communities in which they live. An example of this is the ongoing programme in the Republic of Congo that provides HIV prevention, testing, care and treatment services to CIB workers and their dependants, as well as the communities living on CIB logging sites.

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THE SOURCE

European Union Timber Regulation (EUTR) As a major global supplier of timber products from various origins, Olam is committed to sustainable forest management practices and third-party verification of all wood sourced from outside of its own operations. Given that the EUTR came into force earlier this year, the company has taken steps to outline how it meets the specific legislation requirements. As a minimum, customers will find on all of their invoices detailed

Industrielle des Bois, an Olam

Should timber products come from an external source, which is not verified by an independent third-party, Olam applies its own Due Diligence program through its Responsible Timber Supplier Program (RTSP)

subsidiary located in the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) has been 100 percent FSC certified since 2011 whilst OLAM Gabon, located in the Republic of Gabon, has been OLB certified since March 2013. This means that timber products from Olam’s own concessions clearly fall within the EUTR’s ‘low risk’ classification. Should timber products come from an external source, which is not verified by an independent third party, Olam applies its own Due Diligence program through

information including product

its Responsible Timber Supplier

description, country, region or districts of origin, species (botanical

information regarding compliance

Program (RTSP). Unlike other

name), quality, supplier and

with national legislation.

programs, the RTSP does not

Currently, the majority of

solely rely on the collection of

timber products that Olam

information related to legality,

supplies are directly from its own

and takes into account feedback

concessions - all of which come

from systematic verification by

with a 100 percent guarantee

Olam itself to ensure that the

that they are legal and have been

timber supplied complies with

produced under best forestry

Olam’s wood policy, as well as

management practices. Congolaise

EUTR obligations.

About OLAM Headquartered in Singapore and listed on the SGXST on February 11, 2005, Olam currently ranks among the top 50 largest listed companies in Singapore in terms of market capitalization and is a component stock in the Straits Times Index (STI), MSCI Singapore Free, S&P Agribusiness Index and the DAXglobal Agribusiness Index. Olam is the only Singapore firm to be named in the 2009,

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2010 and 2012 Forbes Asia Fabulous 50, an annual list of 50 big-cap and most profitable firms in the region. It is also the first and only Singaporean company to be named in the 2009 lists for the Global Top Companies for Leaders and the Top Companies for Leaders in the Asia Pacific region by Hewitt Associates, the RBL Group and Fortune. More information on Olam can be found at www.olamonline.com

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White & Walnut Beauty: The Education Center at the Erasmus University Medical Center An array of FSC-certified American walnut walls, floors and furniture adds a chic quality to the bright new Education Centre at the heart of Rotterdam’s Erasmus University Medical Training Center

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Image © Bart Gosselin

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n the American walnut floor, alongside the glass wall, leather Chesterfield armchairs

invite you to sit and enjoy the view of the Museum Park. An oval espresso bar, also walnut-paneled, is close by. Right behind this luxurious hangout, a magnificent hall drenched in daylight with even more walnut furniture, opens out in front of you. You feel as if you are in the lobby of an upmarket five star hotel. But no, it’s the brand-new Education Center of the Erasmus University Medical Center. By bathing this building in daylight and giving it a magnificent aesthetic appeal, the Rotterdam office of architects practice Claus en Kaan are encouraging students to treat the building with care and take pride in their university.

The Master plan The Erasmus MC is a large complex which first bore its name in 2002. It contains many different elements. Its most eye-catching feature is the white tower of the Medical Faculty, which was designed in 1965-68 by the Delft office of OD 205, right Image © Bart Gosselin

next to the Dijkzigt Hospital (built between 1952-61). Subsequently the Sophia Children’s Hospital was built and the old Dijkzigt Hospital was renovated. In 2002, the Executive Board decided to undertake a complete refurbishment with particular focus on the educational facilities. Claus en Kaan Architecten won the architectural competition, which was held in 2003 to prepare a master plan. They were also awarded the architectural contract and put in charge of the interior design and project management.

Original architecture Dikkie Scipio from Claus en

By bathing this building in daylight and giving it a magnificent aesthetic appeal, the Rotterdam office of architects practice Claus en Kaan are encouraging students to treat the building with care and take pride in their university

the competition by removing this fragmentation. Our view was that a student is a student, irrespective of his or her medical speciality. We therefore proposed making seminar rooms, study areas and libraries completely communal. But the crux of the design was that we wanted to respect OD 205’s original architecture. That was why we retained the square. It remained one large space, but now under a glass roof. In this way, it’s still an open meeting place that brings all the students together.” As a result of Claus en Kaan’s clever solution, the central hall

Kaan explained how she and her colleagues Kees Kaan and Vincent

triangular square. This was the

(maximum dimensions 100 x 40 m)

Panhuysen approached this project.

heart of the Medical Faculty at the

is still surrounded by the original

“Like most architects nowadays,

time: an outdoor space on top of a

building: three levels of classrooms,

we do a lot of work on existing

car park, with a pond, benches and

study areas and lecture theatres.

buildings. We have now adjusted

flower arrangements. The square

These buildings were stripped down

our working methods accordingly.

was the access point to the different

to their concrete skeleton, after

You shouldn’t act too quickly as it’s

medical specialities, each of which

which they were re-organized and

important to understand the essence

formed its own little bastion, with

re-built. On the second level is an

of the old building first. This gives

its own classrooms, student rooms

elevated open gallery which runs

you guidelines on how to proceed.”

and library.

round the entire hall: a magnificent

When Claus en Kaan Architecten

Scipio went on to explain, “In

walkway past many classrooms with

started planning the project in

organizational terms, the former

large glass partitions that bring

2003, the area where the Education

layout was not at all practical;

daylight through to the ground

Center now stands was a large,

Claus en Kaan Architecten won

floor. Certain elements of the old

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exactly the same timber.”

building are clearly recognizable.

was responsible for the wood

For instance, two sturdy white spiral

used. His company installed all the

staircases that once stood on the

wooden walls, most of which are

A challenging installation process

square, covered in a frosted glass

located around the central hall and

Both the walls and the floors were

jacket are now at the edge of the

form the outer walls of all the study

clad in strips 1200mm long, 100mm

hall, exposed rather than enveloped.

and seminar rooms on the bottom

wide and 12mm thick with a top ply

two floors, alternating with glass

(5mm thick) of American walnut (oil

partitions. According to Plas, this was

finished) and a bottom layer made

American walnut provides great

an extremely fiddly job to implement

up of triplex. The decision was made

warmth in contrast to the white

because all the boards had to be

to use tongue-and-groove joints in

concrete and glass. “Walnut has the

exactly in line with the floorboards.

which the flooring strips are nailed

Walnut has a timeless quality

timeless quality which we believe is

Van der Plas explains: “There was

blind (on the tongue) to the fixing

in keeping with the medical world,”

only one way to do it: by joining

battens beneath it. One amazing thing

explains Scipio. “We regard it as the

forces with flooring supplier Finesse

about the project’s installation is that

third hue of a three-colour pallet, in

Parket to buy a single batch of

the architects wanted the walnut

addition to white and glass.”

wood. Wood is like good wine: each

strips on the walls to line up with the

harvest is slightly different. Because

strips on the flooring.

Wim van der Plas, Director of the bespoke joinery firm Van der Plas

everything now comes from a single

Meubel en Project in Hertogenbosch,

batch, the floor and walls are of

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Van der Plas commented proudly, “We managed to join the walls to

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Project Particulars Location: Dr. Molewaterplein 50, Rotterdam Client: Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam (www.erasmusmc.nl) Design: Claus en Kaan Architecten Rotterdam (www.clausenkaan.nl); Kees Kaan, Vincent Panhuysen, Dikkie Scipio Design adviser: Aronsohn Raadgevende Ingenieurs Rotterdam (www.aronsohn.nl) Main contractor: J.P. van Eesteren Barendrecht (www.jpvaneesteren.nl) Bespoke joinery walls & doors: Van der Plas Meubel en Project‘s-Hertogenbosch (www.vanderplas.biz) Solidwood furniture: 13Speciaal, Rotterdam Parquet flooring: Finesse Parket Rosmalen (www.finesseparketvloeren.nl) Bespoke joinery (study islands): Retera Veldhoven (www.retera.nl) Coffeebar: Roverdi, Berkel en Rodenrijs (www.roverdi.nl) Gross floor area: 34,000 m2 Construction period: November 2010 - August 2012 Cost of construction: €52 million, excl. VAT

Image © Bart Gosselin

Wal nut has th e timel ess qual ity w hich we bel ieve is in keepi ng with the medi cal wo r ld . We regard i t a s the t hi rd hue o f a thre e-col our p a llet, in a dd i t i on t o wh ite and gl as s .

Photography: Bart Gosselin

the floor board by board so the floor

the wooden floor strips. Furthermore

looks as if it is curling up into the

the architects insisted on having

wall.” However, many complications

5mm narrow gaps to divide the

had to be overcome to achieve this.

wall into panels. This fine detail

This was particularly true for the

creates a stronger sense of scale.

wooden parapets around the light

“We detailed each of the wooden

wells that were created in the gallery

walls (1,500 m2) down to the last

on the first floor to bring daylight

millimeter,” comments Van der Plas,

into the ground floor. These parapets

“But when you see the great result,

are 15cm thick and had to fit exactly

it was definitely worth the trouble.”

on to the wall boards involving a great deal of calculation work.

Unique pieces

Similar challenges arose with

Bespoke furniture was designed by

the units that were fitted into the

Claus en Kaan and manufactured by

wooden walls to access the hidden

13Speciaal. Solid American walnut

cables, ducts and shafts. Each unit

was used to make large rectangular

was fitted with internal hinges and

reading tables, which fit together

very narrow frames to cause only

seamlessly and can be set out in

minimal disruption to the rhythm of

different patterns. Also made of

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solid wood is a fantastic fold-out table on which graduates sign their graduation certificate; it even has a recessed pen tray and a matching stout stool. American walnut veneer was used in all the other furniture. The showpieces are three specially designed lecterns in the refurbished lecture theatres and a pair of slender tables with aerodynamic tops.

Study islands Study islands are installed in three rows in the central hall; each is the size of a small room and has a unique layout. The floor level and wall height vary, to create various degrees of privacy. The island with the lowest floor and highest Image © Bart Gosselin

wall provides the most peaceful workplace. A raised floor and low walls allow contact with the people around. Two islands without walls were given a unique function: one is purely a podium, while the other is the counter of the library. The partition walls of all the study islands are clad in walnut veneer.

A first-class student facility One of the main features of the Education Center is the monumental bookcase in the Medical Library, which stands at the far end of the hall flanked by two pristine white spiral staircases. Spanning 35m

We have now adjusted our working methods accordingly. You shouldn’t act too quickly as it’s important to understand the essence of the old building first. This gives you guidelines on how to proceed.

long by 11m high: it can store 2km of books! It stands along the wall where the hall is at its widest and includes openings at regular intervals to let the daylight through. This bookcase, the study islands, wooden furniture and wooden walls work together to make the hall a pleasant environment for students to study privately or linger with friends. The result achieved by Claus en Kaan Architecten in both the master plan and the finer interior details reflects their great understanding of the human interaction with the space.

Image © Bart Gosselin

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Berg | C.F. MĂ¸ller Architects unveil proposal for the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tallest wooden skyscraper in Stockholm Proposed Swedish tower to show that not all our buildings have to be built from metal and glass

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Image ÂŠ Berg | C.F. MĂ¸ller

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Image © Berg | C.F. Møller

or HSB Stockholm’s architectural competition 2023, three teams of architects have produced innovative

proposals for private residences of the future at three different locations in the centre of Stockholm. Berg | C.F. Møller’s proposed design is a 34-storey skyscraper made of wood. The competition aims to mark the organization’s 100 years as Sweden’s largest building society, and to celebrate an ‘ultra-modern residential high-rise building’ will be built in the city. Berg | C.F. Møller Architects are working in partnership with architects Dinell Johansson and consultants Tyréns on

Mårten Leringe - Managing Director of Berg | C.F. Møller

their entry. The team has chosen to build upwards, and has designed a 34-storey residential building, which will be seen

prototype for a timber-based building in

indoor climate, perfect acoustics, helps

for miles. The building will be built over

Chicago’s South Loop. Timber Design &

regulating the inside temperature and can

a wooden construction with a concrete

Technology takes a closer look at Berg |

be exposed without being covered with

core, and it is intended to give the people

C.F. Møller’s design.

plaster or other costly materials.

Back to basics

skyscraper, the pillars and beams

of Stockholm a ‘new and characteristic beacon and meeting place in their city’. As one of the three shortlisted

In Berg | C.F. Møller’s wooden

According to Berg | C.F. Møller Architects,

are made of solid wood. Inside the

proposals for the prestigious residential

wood is one of nature’s most innovative

apartments, all the walls, ceilings and

design competition organized by HSB

building materials given that its

window frames are made of wood as

Stockholm, the 34-storey wooden

production has no waste products and

well and will be visible from the exterior

skyscraper, which is simply called ‘HSB

it binds CO2. In addition, wood has

through the large windows. A concrete

2.0’, is being presented as a vision of the

low weight, but is also a very strong

core would provide additional support

future, being cheaper, easier and more

load-bearing structure compared to

whilst the lower floors will be supported

sustainable than typical steel and concrete

its lightness. Studies have proven that

with very thin steel pillars that are clad

constructions. If chosen, the massive wood

wooden facades are just as structurally

with wood beams to help carry the load

structure will be built by 2023.

sound as concrete or steel, with better

of the 34-story tower and make it more

thermal properties for a building.

fire resistant (given the fire resistant

At present, Berg | C.F. Møller’s design is amongst the tallest timber-framed

Wood is also more fire resistant than

properties of wood).

building plans out there. It would certainly

both steel and concrete. This is due to

tower over Murray Grove, the nine-story

15 percent of wood mass being water,

Sustainable

residential building in London, and it

which will evaporate before the wood

Social and environmental sustainability

beats out Michael Green’s proposed

actually burns. The principle is that

is integrated into the project. Each

30-story woodscraper in Vancouver as

logs get charred, which helps protect

apartment will have an energy-saving,

well as Michael Charter’s Big Wood, a

the core. Further, wood secures a good

glass-covered veranda, while the building itself will be powered by solar panels on the roof. At the street level there is a café and childcare facility. In a new community centre, local people will be able to enjoy the benefits of a market square, fitness centre and bicycle storage room. A communal winter garden will provide residents with an opportunity to have allotment gardens and vertical greenery will also be used throughout the structure. In an attempt to save space, there is no large lobby, with the building simply featuring an elevator to get residents to their floors.

Why build with wood? Historically, wood has always been more expensive to build with than steel or concrete. Whilst the latter have dominated the high-rise construction market, wood was relegated to building mainly family Image © Berg | C.F. Møller

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homes and low-rises. However, timber is

technology

EXHAUST AIR AT ROOF TOP Green terraces orientated towards south

Heat recovery by air to water heat exchanger (THX) used as low temperature heat source for floor heating.

SOLAR PANELS

Air is taken in through balcony and window vent and exhaust air is transported away through central shafts.

View to city

Physical and visual access to the park

Mechanically and manually operated solar shadings.

Noise reducing effect from the double skin facade.

Reuse waste heat from green house.

RAINWATER BASIN

HEAT PUMP Combination of recycled heat from ventilation & geothermal heat. Image © Berg | C.F. Møller

having a global renaissance thanks to it

Mårten Leringe, Managing Director of

concrete core to stabilize the building.

being an eco-friendly alternative to other

Berg | C.F. Møller, points out that wood

construction options.

decreases CO2 emissions and greatly

the concept of a skyscraper is on one

“The main reason it hasn’t been done

“The idea of bringing wood into

reduces the amount of construction

level mind-blowing, but on another

before is that concrete and steel have

waste products. Not to mention timber

hand absolutely possible. In Sweden,

a big part of the market. But now the

is lighter, which makes it more energy

we believe that wood is necessary to

building industry has started taking

efficient to transport. He adds: “Wood

use if we seriously want to take on

responsibility for the environment,” says

is still a little bit more expensive as

the challenge of creating sustainable

Ola Jonsson, Architect, Berg | C.F. Møller.

a construction material. But with the

constructions,” concludes Leringe.

“We have a long history of building

recognition of the advantages in terms

wooden structures in Sweden. We have

of sustainability and environmental

building wooden skyscrapers. Wood

a higher knowledge of how to use the

issues, we believe we’ll witness a large

has been experimented with over the

wood these days and we know that glued

boom in the use of the material in the

past few years and wooden towers

or nailed wood does have very strong

coming years that also will lead to a

have begun to rise since the first nine-

construction qualities.”

cheaper price on the products.”

storey wooden structure (Stadthaus)

According to the architects, wood

Though the design is still just a

HSB 2.0 is not the first attempt at

was built in London in 2009. Sweden

construction can be cheaper, easier and

proposal, Leringe believes timber has

is already home to a seven-floor

more sustainable than typical steel and

a viable future in the construction of

wooden building while Melbourne

concrete constructions. Highlighting

large-scale buildings, particularly if

currently has the tallest wooden

the environmental benefits of working

sustainable practices are established

residential building in the world, the

with wood, Jonsson says: “Construction

to protect against illegal logging and

10-storey Forte Apartments created

accounts for around 30-40 percent of

massive deforestation. If built, Berg |

from cross-laminated timber. It is only a

CO2 produced in the world globally and

C.F. Møller’s design will be constructed

matter of time then that, given woods’

if you look at the CO2 released in the

from mostly timber - beams, pillars,

environmental and strength benefits,

production of wood it is a lot better

ceilings and walls will all be wood,

more city skylines could soon boast

than steel or concrete.”

while the current design calls for a

more wooden structures.

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Hardwood Floors: The Green Flooring Alternative

Public awareness about environmental issues is at an all-time high, and increasingly, consumers are doing their part by choosing products that have a minimal impact on the environment

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s consumers become more ecologically conscious, they are demanding the use of

exactly what is happening. According to the United States Department of Agriculture Forest

forest, through its growth, to its harvest and manufacturer int`o both lumber and flooring, and finally, to its end-life. The studies analyzed the

sustainable and renewable building

Service, the average annual net growth

products in their homes and businesses.

for hardwoods is greater than average

environmental impact of hardwood

The facts are clear: wood flooring is the

annual removals. In fact, the average

flooring for harmful air emissions,

only flooring option available that is

growth to removal ratio is 1.66, which

water consumption, total primary

completely sustainable, and with new

means that for every cubic foot of

energy consumption and product life

guidelines promoting responsible forest

hardwood removed from the standing

expectancy. Wood flooring, and solid

management, wood flooring has become

inventory, 1.66 cubic feet is added.

wood flooring in particular, compared

the flooring option of choice among

And while it is true that it can take

favorably in each of these study areas

many eco-friendly builders, architects,

40-60 years for those trees to mature,

to other flooring alternatives such as

specifiers, designers and consumers.

since wood flooring lasts in excess

vinyl, linoleum and carpet. The final

of 100 years, the inventory will be

report shows that wood flooring has the

abundantly renewable flooring

available long before it is needed. In

least environmental impact of all other

material available. Sustainable forest

all, the standing hardwood volume

flooring options studied. In other words,

management makes it possible to

currently is approximated at 328 billion

the results were â&#x20AC;&#x153;good for wood.â&#x20AC;?

harvest wood without any serious

cubic feet, an increase of nearly 90

Air emissions tests for solid wood

impact on the environment, because

percent since 1953. Clearly, forests are

flooring analyzed four substances that

trees are a renewable resource

sustainable, making wood a sustainable

contribute to atmospheric warming

that can be replaced time and time

resource, and an obvious choice for

and human respiratory ailments. These

again. How is this possible? Wood is

environmentally conscious consumers.

included carbon dioxide, methane,

Wood flooring is the most

produced in a factory called a forest

To provide more scientific data

nitrogen oxides and other unspecified

by a renewable source of energy

regarding the environmental benefits

particulates. Wood flooring had no

called the sun. Nonrenewable building

of hardwood flooring, the National

emissions for methane, nitrogen oxide

materials must be produced in man-

Wood Flooring Association Industry

and other particulates, and minimal

made factories. This requires large

Research Foundation conducted a

emissions for carbon dioxide. Water

inputs of fossil fuels, resulting in high

Life Cycle Analysis of wood flooring

consumption was favorable for solid

carbon dioxide emissions. In other

in conjunction with the University of

wood flooring as well. Water used

words, all other possible flooring

Wisconsin, in Madison. Two studies

for producing solid wood flooring

substitutes are more harmful to the

were conducted. One focused on solid

was substantially less than that used

environment. The answer to using

hardwood flooring, and one focused

to produce linoleum or carpet, and

environmentally friendly building

on engineered wood flooring. The

generally is limited to use in on-site

options, then, is not to use less

reports provide a detailed analysis of

boilers for heating the manufacturing

wood, but to grow more trees, and to

the impact wood flooring has on our

facilities. Primary energy use reflects

promote sustainable forests. Which is

environment, from a seedling in the

the collective energy inputs required

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flooring

The bottom line is that the green movement presents a tremendous opportunity for those in the wood flooring business

States. The LEED Green Building Rating

the views of industry, homebuilders,

System is the nationally accepted

importers, and other interested parties

benchmark for the design, construction,

on developments in the supply of and

and operation of high performance green

the demand for wood flooring, including

buildings. LEED promotes a whole-

the effect of imports.

building approach to sustainability by

The bottom line is that the green

recognizing performance in five key areas

movement presents a tremendous

of human and environmental health:

opportunity for those in the wood flooring

sustainable site development, water

business. Wood is the only flooring

savings, energy efficiency, materials

material that is totally sustainable and

in manufacturing. Again, wood was

selection, and indoor environmental

renewable, making it the obvious choice

found to have the least amount of

quality. The Life Cycle Analysis provides

for the ecologically aware consumer.

primary energy consumption of the

the scientific data designers and builders

Therefore, it is our job to educate

materials studied.

need to gain points with LEED, as well as

customers about the environmental

the National Association of Home Builders

benefits of wood flooring.

Wood flooring also stacks up favorably when product service life

Model Green Home Building Guidelines,

is compared. Because hardwood

and the Green Building Initiative Green

floors can last hundreds of years,

Globes program.

there are fewer replacement and

The NWFA also has partnered

associated production impacts. In

with the American Hardwood Export

addition, wood is the only flooring

Council and the Hardwood Federation

option analyzed that does not end

to address the issues associated with

up in a landfill after its service life.

illegal logging throughout the world.

Much of it is recycled or used as a

The group lobbied the International

combustible fuel. In addition to these

Trade Commission to investigate illegal

scientific findings, wood is a carbon

logging practices and their impact on

neutral material. During the process

the United States hardwood market.

of tree growth, trees remove carbon

The ITC is an independent, nonpartisan,

dioxide from the atmosphere and

fact-finding federal agency. Their report

release oxygen. Wood also has the

provides an overview of the US markets

additional benefit of storing carbon

for solid and engineered wood flooring,

during its service life. This unique

both unfinished and factory finished.

process makes wood a carbon neutral

The report also includes a description

substance. All of this scientific data

of the US industries for wood flooring

has encouraged many prominent

and those of the principal countries that

green building initiatives to embrace

supply the US market; an examination

wood as an environmentally friendly

of US trade patterns and the factors

flooring alternative.

affecting trade patterns, including tariffs

The Leadership in Energy and

and other border measures; an analysis

Environmental Design program is

of the factors affecting the competitive

perhaps the most-recognized green

position of US producers and the principal

building initiative in the United

foreign suppliers to the US market; and

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About the Author Michael Martin is the CEO of the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA), an international not-for-profit trade organization of more than 2,600 wood flooring companies working worldwide to educate consumers, architects, designers, and builders about the uses and benefits of wood flooring. The NWFA is located at 111 Chesterfield Industrial Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63005, and can be contacted at 800.422.4556 (USA and Canada), 636-519-9663 (local and international), or at www.nwfa.org.

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Top Industry

TECNO MUEBLE INTERNACIONAL

Exhibitions coming up This season Forstmesse Luzern (International Forestry Trade Fair)

There are but a few trade fairs comparable with Forstmesse Luzern (International Forestry Trade Fair), which is held in Lucerne. Not only is the event Switzerland’s leading trade

Mexico’s most important trade exhibition for the furniture

fair for the forestry industry with international prominence,

and wood industry, the 25th edition of TECNO MUEBLE

but also a key social meeting point for the forestry and

INTERNACIONAL will take place on August 14 - 17, 2013 at

timber industry as well as its suppliers. With 26,000 visitors

the Expo Guadalajara. Expected to host over 250 local and

and 280 exhibitors taking up a total floor area of 30,000m2,

international exhibitors and over 10,000 trade buyers, the

the International Forestry Trade Fair has developed

show is the brainchild of the Jalisco Furniture Manufacturers

continually since first being held in 1971.

Association (Afamjal), which is the leading association for the

It remains the industry’s most highly regarded exhibition

furniture industry in Mexico. It is also fitting that the event is

and combines tradition with innovation. According to the

taking place in Guadalajara, which is a leading economic hub

organizers, all of the latest developments in equipment

in the country.

and processes related to the forestry and timber industry

The exhibition will throw the spotlight on a wide variety

will be on display over the course of its four-day run. The

of machinery and supplies for the furniture industry. In

main attraction at the International Forestry Trade Fair is

essence, the show is two exhibitions in one as it includes

always the ‘Forst, Forêt, Foresta’ special show, which is

finished products (furniture) and suppliers who provide the

jointly organized as a common platform by key national

components and materials for the furniture. The exhibit

associations and training providers.

profile will include abrasives, accessories, hardware, tools and equipment, timber and plywood, machinery, glue and adhesives, paints and coatings, polymers, services, software, and textiles, leather and vinyls.

Date: 14 - 17 August Venue: Expo Guadalajara Location: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico Expected Attendees: 10,000+ WEBSITE: www.tecnomueble.com.mx

Wood and Bioenergy 2013 The theme for the 14th edition of the Wood and Bioenergy exhibition this year is ‘A boost for the entire wood industry’, which is apt, given that the latest innovations and the leading companies of the industry are present at the annual event. The exhibitor profile includes sawmill industry machines and equipment, machines and equipment for the further processing of sawn wood and wood panels and the joinery industry, Date: 15 - 18 August Venue: Allmend Exhibition Center Location: Lucerne, Switzerland Expected Attendees: 26,000+ WEBSITE: www.forstmesse.com/htm/home.htm

other technical systems and equipment for industrial processes, process accessories and raw materials, services, business management systems and software, new products and innovations, wooden components, billets, elements. In addition, companies involved with bioenergy raw materials and their manufacture,

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manufacturing methods and equipment, combustion

participants in 2012 and the organizers are confident

plants, power plants, fuel producers, undertakings

of exceeding these figures this year.

and projects related to renewable fuels, services, and supplementary functions are also present. The show is supported by the Finnish Forest Industries Federation; PRA-Group / Aalto University; Finnish Timber Council; Association of Finnish Wood Industry Technicians and Engineers; Association of

Date: 10 - 13 September Venue: Siberia International Exhibition Business Center Location: Krasnoyarsk, Russia Expected Attendees: 10,000+ WEBSITE: www.krasfair.ru/eng/main/index.shtml

Furniture and Joinery Entrepreneurs; Association of the Finnish Small-Scale Sawmilling; Entrepreneurs; Finnish Woodworking Engineers Association;

TEKHNODREV Siberia

Association of Finnish Sawmillmen; Finnish Sawmills Association; and EUMABOIS. According to the organizers, leading professionals from both the wood

TEKHNODREV Siberia will be held for the seventh time on

and bioenergy industries are expected to attend the

September 10 - 13 in the city of Novosibirsk. The event

event, which has been firmly established as a leading

ranks among Siberia’s leading forest and timber industry

event of its kind in Finland.

fairs and is one of the most important fairs for the Russian forestry sector as a whole. This year the event is being

Date: 4 - 6 September Venue: Paviljonki Congress and Trade Fair Center Location: Jyväskylä, Finland WEBSITE: www.jklpaviljonki.fi

jointly organized by RESTEC Exhibition Company, the leading event organizer and name behind key Russian exhibitions in the forestry sector (Tekhnodrev All-Russian Network, Interles: Karelia, St.Petersburg International Forestry Forum etc.) and Deutsche Messe AG, Germany, the

ExpoDrev Russia

organizers of the world largest exhibition of equipment and technologies for the timber industry and the woodworking industry - LIGNA HANNOVER. The event is the largest industry event for the timber sector in Eastern Russia and will showcase leading technologies, machinery, equipment and tools for the logging, woodworking and furniture industry. According to the organizers, an opportunity to demonstrate technologies and equipment in operation, convenient transport logistics allowing the maximum number of professional visitors and a perfectly developed business and tourist infrastructure of the city of Novosibirsk will contribute towards ensuring the success of the exhibition. The organizers have also announced plans to launch the first Siberian International Forestry Forum, which aims to become the largest international gathering of forestry experts. The forum will provide a platform for professionals to share information and a unique opportunity to not only see the trends

The 15th International Specialized Exhibition for the

affecting forest business, but also learn how to use those

Woodworking sector (ExpoDrev) is set to take place at

trends to their advantage.

the Siberia International Exhibition Business Center in September this year. Held with the official support of the Forestry Agency of the Krasnoyarsk Region Administration, the show aim to display the newest equipment for timber procurement, woodworking and furniture industries; create a business platform for equipment manufacturers and suppliers, specialists and investors; extend the inter-sectoral and inter-regional relations; and promote the advanced timber industry technologies, equipment and tools to the regional markets. ExpoDrev Russia gives the forestry equipment manufacturers and suppliers an opportunity to showcase the latest machinery, equipment and tools for the forestry, logging, woodworking and furniture industry in a region that is famous for its large reserves of timber. According to the organizers, the event this year will include specialized conferences and round table discussions; business contacts exchange; presentations; and seminars and workshops.

Date: 10 - 13 September Venue: Novosibirsk Expocenter Location: Novosibirsk, Russia Expected Attendees: 10,000+ WEBSITE: http://tdsiberia.ru/en

The show attracted 10,000 visitors and over 170

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Furniture Manufacturing and Supply China (FMC China)

China International Furniture Expo (Furniture China) The next edition of the China International Furniture Expo (Furniture China) will be held from September 11 - 15, 2013, at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC). As one of the biggest international furniture exhibitions in the world, the event will comprise five mini-shows - Furniture China; Office Furniture China; Home Furnishing China; Kitchen & Cabinet China; and Design of Designers. The event is being held concurrently with FMC China 2013 and the China National Furniture Expo and visitors will have the opportunity to source the best value from over 3,000 exhibiting companies over the course of five days. Testament to the growth of the show, the organizers have announced that in addition to the 17 existing exhibition halls in SNIEC, the show capacity is being increased to accommodate another 20 outdoor pavilions as additional exhibiting halls in the main square.

FMC China has been held successfully for the past 18

Furniture China has already become the must-

years and is a leading showcase for the suppliers and

attend exhibition for the world furniture industry

buyers of woodworking machinery and raw materials for

and attracted 71,980 visitors from 140 countries and

the furniture Industry. Held concurrently with Furniture

regions, including 52,287 local visitors and 19,693

China 2013, one of the biggest furniture shows in the

international visitors in its last edition. Dedicated to

world, the event is expected to host over 850 visitors

bring visitors infinite inspirations of furniture design,

and attract over 30,000 trade visitors over the course

Furniture China endeavors to elevate expo excellence

of its four-day run. Taking up four halls of the Shanghai

and service quality, aiming to provide global

World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center (SWEECC),

furniture traders with a good one-stop experience

the exhibit profile will include woodworking machinery

throughout the fair from the very fascinating design,

& tools, furniture coating & chemicals, furniture

manufacturing to terminal sales. The expo will

hardware & fittings, furniture inspection, design &

gather not only noted domestic companies, but many

services, furniture panels & surface deco, cabinet &

excellent overseas enterprises and individual brands.

wardrobe fittings/furniture lightings, furniture fabric

According to the organizers, there will be up to 8

& leather, upholstery furniture components & supplies,

international pavilions participating in Furniture China

office furniture supplies & gas springs, and semi-finished

2013, including France, Puglia of Italy, Belgium, Spain,

furniture.

Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.

The show is set to launch a new segment - â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the First Leading Brand Collection of the Global Furniture Manufacturing Industryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; - that aims to bring together nearly 100 furniture manufacturers, new products and new technologies with a view towards creating a foundation to allow China to become a global leader in furniture manufacturing. This segment will be held at the Shanghai New International Exhibition Center (SNIEC) in conjunction with Furniture China 2013. To date, eight associations have confirmed their participation, including the States of North Carolina and Pennsylvania Hardwood Pavilions; the American Hardwood Export Council; the Swedish Trade & Invest Council; the French Timber Industry Association; the Taiwan Woodworking Machinery Association; the Yuhang Home Textile Industry Association; and the Asia Start International Furniture Materials Trading Center.

Date: 11 - 14 September Venue: Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center (SWEEC) Location: Shanghai, China Expected Attendees: 30,000+ WEBSITE: www.fmcchina.com.cn

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Date: 11 - 15 September Venue: Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) Location: Shanghai, China Expected Attendees: 72,000+ WEBSITE: www.furniture-china.cn

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Kentucky Wood Expo

Timber Expo

The Kentucky Wood Expo is a regional show that offers an excellent chance to reach a wide range of people in the hardwood industry from loggers to sawmills to finished wood product manufacturers. Sponsored by the Kentucky Forest Industries Association (FKIA), some of the new activities at the show will include additional programs and exhibitors targeted to reach forest landowners, arborists and finished wood processing. In addition, the new location makes the show central to a large number of people in the wood industry throughout the region. The organizers expect to attract over 4,000 visitors including loggers and landowners, producers, dealers, producers and dealers of sharpening equipment, producers and dealers of equipment for production of lead, plywood and slabs, dealers of special instruments and fittings for primary woodworking, specialized institutions of higher education and scientific research institutes. Exhibitors are set to demonstrate the latest wood materials, panels and covering products, hardware and accessories.

Date: 20 - 21 September Venue: Masterson Station Park Location: Lexington, USA Expected Attendees: 4,000+ WEBSITE: www.kfia.org/KentuckyWoodExpo.aspx

Timber Expo is the premier show in the UK for all those involved in the timber sector. The show has been moved to the NEC Birmingham this year and will take place on September 24 - 25. With an audience of contractors, architects and specifiers, housebuilders and developers

The Big 5 Construct India 2013

expected in even greater numbers this year and an even bigger range of companies exhibiting, Timber Expo is the only place to be, to keep up to date with the latest innovations and developments across the constantly

Established for over 30 years, The Big 5, organized by dmg events Middle East & Asia is the Middle East’s largest building and

evolving timber industry in the UK. According to the organizers, Timber Expo 2013 will

construction show, which attracts over 50,000 audited participants

include a revamped Timber Talk programme, Timber

every year. Organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of

Buyers Forum, various co-located events for meetings and

Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in cooperation with dmg events

networking, TRADA technical tours and demonstrations all

Middle East & Asia, The Big 5 Construct India will provide suppliers

taking place within the main exhibition area. This will all be

of construction products and services the opportunity to access

preceded by the ProTimber 2013 Summit. In addition, the

one of the world’s most exciting and fastest growing construction

Timber Expo Awards, which will be judged by independent

markets. The show will run from September 2 - 4, 2013 at the

experts, media partners and representatives from official

Bombay Exhibition Center in Mumbai and has already secured the

industry body partners, is also expected to attract

support and endorsement of the Ministry of Urban Development,

significant interest at the show this year.

Government of India and other key industry associations. The three day event will bring together international exhibitors and suppliers from countries including Italy, Germany, UK, US, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Turkey, Spain, France, Australia, Greece, China, Taiwan, Korea, Malaysia and India. According to the organizers, India is one of the

Date: 24 - 25 September Venue: NEC Birmingham Location: Birmingham, UK Expected Attendees: 5,000+ WEBSITE: www.timber-expo.co.uk

fastest growing economies in the world with construction and engineering industry worth in excess of USD 403.4 billion. As such, there was a need for a dedicated international building

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and construction event that offer professionals a unique opportunity to see a comprehensive range of products from the world’s leading manufactures under one roof. The show will

The 12th International Specialized Trade Fair for Machinery

also feature a series of educational seminars and workshops

and Equipment for the forestry, woodworking and furniture

aimed at educating and informing the buyer on new products,

industry will take place on September 24 - 27, 2013 at

regulations, how to source sustainable products and other topics

the International Exhibition Center in Kiev, Ukraine. As the

that influence the purchasing of products.

most important trade expo for the industry in the country, the exhibition is supported by the State Forestry Agency of

Date: 2 - 4 September Venue: Bombay Exhibition Center Location: Mumbai, India WEBSITE: www.thebig5constructindia.com

Ukraine, the Ukrainian Woodworking Machinery Association and by the European Federation of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers (EUMABOIS). Exhibitors are set to display their products and solutions under four broad categories including: Wood Machinery;

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FurniTech; Wood Energy; and Wood Products. As such, the

materials, adhesives, lacquers, polishes, finishes, sanding

show will provide a platform to demonstrate machinery,

paper, sanding materials, abrasives and coatings; saw milling

equipment, technologies, components and tools for the

equipment, accessories and tools; and kiln drying and

forestry and wood processing and an informative forum for

related timber technologies.

furniture manufacturers. In addition, it will also focus on wood products including timber, panels, and other finished and semi-finished products. According to the organizers, over 6,000 experts, who work in the domain of furniture manufacturing, woodworking, building and timber industry, are expected to attend the show.

Date: 1 - 3 October Venue: Bombay Convention & Exhibition Center, Goregaon East Location: Mumbai, India Expected Attendees: 8,000+ WEBSITE: www.mumbai-wood.com

WOOD PROCESSING MACHINERY INTERMOB 2013 ISTANBUL

Date: 24 - 27 September Venue: International Exhibition Centre Location: Kiev, Ukraine Expected Attendees: 6,000+ WEBSITE: http://lisderevmash.ua/

The 26th International Wood Processing Machines, Cutting Tools and Hand Tools Fair and the 16th International

MumbaiWood 2013

Furniture Components, Accessories, Forestry Products and Wood Technologies Fair (INTERMOB) will host the wood products, machinery and technologies industries at the Tüyap Fair and Convention Center, Büyükçekmece

Bangalore based PDA Trade Fairs are launching the first

on October 5 - 9, 2013. As the biggest trade platform

edition of MUMBAIWOOD, a specialized woodworking

for the wood and furniture industries in Turkey, the two

exhibition in Mumbai, in October this year. With the regions

fairs create a fair, unbiased platform for two industries,

around India’s economic capital, Mumbai, being centers for

which had a combined export target of USD 3.8 billion in

furniture manufacturers and other woodworking enterprises,

2012. As such, the event is expected to attract leading

it was a natural choice for the location of the company’s

professionals from the wood, furniture and components

third woodworking exhibition. According to the organizers,

industries under one roof.

the launch of MUMBAIWOOD has been met with a positive

The two fairs will showcase a great variety of

response from the industry. As such, the show is set to

sustainable, world-class wood products to a wide base

attract furniture manufacturers, saw millers, plywood and

of trade visitors including furniture manufacturers,

particle board manufacturers, craftsmen, interior decorators,

forestry products, construction, machine and chemistry

architects and builders, manufacturers of wood-based

industrialists, architects, interior designers, industrial

articles, experts from research institutes, forestry officials,

designers, purchasing agents and other related

government officials from wood-related departments,

professionals. Last year, the fair hosted 855 companies

timber merchants and importers, woodworkers, hardware

from over 28 countries and attracted 61,543 visitors

distributors, dealers and manufacturers.

from 94 countries including Turkey and the organizers are

The exhibitor profiles includes companies involved with

confident of beating the records set last year. In essence,

joinery machinery & machinery for the furniture industry;

the fairs display the full potential of the industry while

wood-based panels and veneered products; machinery &

providing a point of entry to the market, making Istanbul

lines for finishing; material handling equipment; tooling;

the hub of industry and trade for the wood industry.

woodworking tools, hand tools and portable power tools; fittings and accessories (hinges, knobs, handles and other hardware); dust extraction equipment; timber and lumber; wood-based materials - laminates, veneers, plywood, particle board, mdf, engineered wood, moulded plywood, panel products, wood composites and sawn timber; woodworking materials and consumables - edge banding

Date: 5 - 9 October Venue: Tuyap Fair Convention and Congress Center Location: Istanbul, Turkey Expected Attendees: 62,000+ WEBSITE: www.intermobistanbul.com | www.agacmakinesi.com

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First MUMBAIWOOD 2013 to be held in October

ith the experience of having organized India’s largest woodworking machinery

expo in Bangalore and having delivered North India’s largest woodworking Expo in Delhi, PDA Trade fairs decided that it was time to go regional with the launch of the first ever MUMBAIWOOD this year. India’s construction sector’s insatiable appetite reflects the growth of the woodworking industry and launch of the show is testament to the growth in the sector. With the regions around India’s economic capital, Mumbai, being a center for furniture Image © PDA Trade Fairs

manufacturers and other woodworking enterprises, it was a natural choice for the location of the company’s third woodworking exhibition, which is slated for October 1 - 3 at the Bombay Convention & Exhibition Center,

01. What made you decide to launch a third wood expo in India? Why in Mumbai?

Goregaon, Mumbai, India. MUMBAIWOOD will attract visitors

India being such a large country

apart from big cities like Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Pune.

03. What are the main objectives for the inaugural event?

from Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nashik,

geographically, our exhibitions in

Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Baroda, Surat,

Bangalore and Delhi by themselves

Regional exhibitions like

Goa, Belgaum, Hubli, Dharwad, Indore

cannot cater to the entire cross-

MUMBAIWOOD will create

and other prominent places from

section of the industry. The wood

awareness and stimulate interest

Gujarat and Maharashtra; and connect

industry in India comprises mostly

in mechanical wood processing,

them with the top manufacturers of

small and medium enterprises.

and the accessories required for

Woodworking Machineries, Tools,

Often it is difficult for an

it will interest the entrepreneur

Products, Fittings and Accessories.

entrepreneur to leave his business

to come to a larger exhibition

The visitor profile includes furniture

to travel long distances to visit

like INDIAWOOD and DELHIWOOD

manufacturers, saw millers, plywood

exhibitions. We at PDA Trade Fairs

for more sophisticated

and particle board manufacturers,

hope that our regional exhibitions

technology. As I said earlier,

craftsmen, interior decorators,

will create entry-level interest

our objective is to project

architects and builders, manufacturers

and we wish to use them as feeder

MUMBAIWOOD as a feeder

of wood-based articles, experts from

exhibitions for INDIAWOOD.

exhibition for visitors from these

research institutes, forestry officials, government officials from woodrelated departments, timber merchants

02. How is this year’s edition positioned?

and importers, woodworkers,

regions to attend INDIAWOOD.

04. Are there any events, conferences or networking sessions at MUMBAIWOOD 2013?

hardware distributors, dealers and

MUMBAIWOOD is positioned as a

manufacturers. Timber Design &

regional show to draw visitors from

Technology talks to SivaKumar V,

Tier-2 cities and towns in Gujarat,

Project Manager, MUMBAIWOOD 2013,

Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh,

Along with the trade show,

ahead of the event.

Maharashtra and Goa states,

WoodNews, the official

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India’s construction sector’s insatiable appetite reflects the growth of the woodworking industry and launch of the show is testament to the growth in the sector

showcase the latest technology in the woodworking sector. We expect three-day show.

06. What, in your opinion, are the major trends for the timber industry at the moment?

Industry - Wood based Panels and Veneered Products - Manufacturers of Upholstered Products - Machinery & Lines for Finishing - Handling Equipment - Tooling

deficit in forest products has

- Woodworking Tools, Hand Tools and Portable

soared from USD 1 billion to more

division, will host a one-day

than USD 5 billion in 2011. Due

seminar, ‘Know Your Wood’,

to the scarcity of domestic timber

featuring prominent speakers

resources and rapidly growing

05. How many visitors and exhibitors are likely to be there at the fair this year? Who are the major exhibitors confirmed to date?

- Joinery Machinery, Machinery for Furniture

Over the last decade India’s trade

publication from our Trade Media

from the wood sector.

Exhibitor Profile

more than 8,000 visitors at the

demand, timber imports in India

Power Tools - Fittings and Accessories (Hinges, Knobs, Handles and other Hardware), Dust Extraction Equipment - Products: Laminates, Veneers, Plywood, Particle

have doubled since 2006 in order

Board, MDF, Engineered Wood, Moulded

to meet the country’s growing

Plywood, Panel Products, Wood Composites and

appetite for wood products. It is expected that India’s growth projection of imports will not follow China’s explosive patterns; yet it will still be one of the most important trends in global timber

Sawn Timber - Woodworking Materials and Consumables: Edge Banding Materials, Adhesives, Lacquers, Polishes, Finishes, Sanding Paper, Sanding Materials, Abrasives and Coatings etc

PDA Trade Fairs, the organizers of

demand. India’s increasing need for

- Saw Milling Equipment, Accessories and Tools

MUMBAIWOOD, are expecting more

imported wood is expected to be

- Kiln Drying and related Timber Technologies

than 100 exhibitors who would

sustained for several decades.

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EXPO Calendar TECNO MUEBLE INTERNACIONAL

Kentucky Wood Expo

MUMBAIWOOD 2013

14th - 17th August Expo Guadalajara Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

20th - 21st September Masterson Station Park Lexington, USA

www.tecnomueble.com.mx

www.kfia.org/KentuckyWoodExpo.aspx

1st - 3rd October Bombay Convention & Exhibition Center, Goregaon East Mumbai, India

Forstmesse Luzern (International Forestry Trade Fair)

Wood Week

15th - 18th August Allmend Exhibition Center Lucerne, Switzerland

20th - 22nd September Festival Western de Dolbeau-Mistassini Dolbeau-Mistassini, Canada

www.woodweek.ca

www.forstmesse.com/htm/home.htm

Salon Maison Bois

The Big 5 Construct India 2013

20th - 23rd September Parc des Expositions Angers, France

www.mumbai-wood.com Woodworking 1st - 4th October Manezh, Pobediteley Ave. 20/2 Minsk, Belarus

http://woodworking.minskexpo.com/en National Hardwood Lumber Association Convention

www.salon-maison-bois.com

2nd - 4th October Omni Fort Worth, Fort Worth Texas, USA

www.thebig5constructindia.com

Timber Expo

www.nhlaconvention.com

Wood Expo 2013

24th - 25th September NEC Birmingham Birmingham, UK

Furniture Technologies, Components, Textiles

2nd - 4th September Bombay Exhibition Center Mumbai, India

3rd - 5th September Albury Entertainment Center Albury, NSW, Australia

www.timber-expo.co.uk

www.woodexpo2013.com

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Wood and Bioenergy 2013

24th - 27th September International Exhibition Centre Kiev, Ukraine

4th - 6th September Paviljonki Congress and Trade Fair Center Jyv채skyl채, Finland

http://lisderevmash.ua

www.jklpaviljonki.fi

Dremasilesia

ExpoDrev Russia

27th - 29th September International Katowice Fair Katowice, Poland

10th - 13th September Siberia International Exhibition Business Center Krasnoyarsk, Russia

www.krasfair.ru/eng/main/index.shtml TEKHNODREV Siberia 10th - 13th September Novosibirsk Expocenter Novosibirsk, Russia

http://tdsiberia.ru/en Furniture Manufacturing and Supply China (FMC China) 11th - 14th September Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center (SWEEC) Shanghai, China

www.fmcchina.com.cn China International Furniture Expo (Furniture China) 11th - 15th September Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) Shanghai, China

www.furniture-china.cn Wood Processing Industry Of Siberia - Wooden House Construction Industry 17th - 20th September Sibexpocentre Irkutsk, Russia

http://www.sibexpo.ru

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www.dremasilesia.pl

2nd - 5th October Kiev Expo Plaza Exhibition Center Kiev, Ukraine

www.mtkt.kiev.ua/en Wood Processing Machinery - Intermob 2013 Istanbul 5th - 9th October Tuyap Fair Convention and Congress Center Istanbul, Turkey

www.intermobistanbul.com www.agacmakinesi.com

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