Year 2011

2nd Congress of the Sawmill Industry, October 25th 2012.

The 2nd Congress of the Sawmill Industry of Southeast Europe finished on October 26th, with a visit to local sawmills near Slavonski Brod, Croatia. 270 participants from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Slovenia, Montenegro and Croatia, as well as distinguished guests from Finland, Austria, Germany, France, Hungary and Italy tried to find answers to a series of open questions threatening to close down half of the sawmills in the following five years.

Goals of 2nd Congress

analysis of market opportunities for sawmills in the countries of Southeast Europe and the Region
introduction of the European and world trends in commercial aspects of primary wood processing
overview of the technical and technological aspects of the machinery used in the sawmill industry
exchange of experience and making contacts with colleagues from West & Southeast Europe i.e. Region
strengthening of relations with representatives from the forestry and institutions in order to create a good business environment

Programe from 2nd Congress

Overview of modern sawing technologies
Proper selection of tools makes for better precision and flexibility
Quality drying as a means of better utilization and saving money
Technical solutions for the processing of logs damaged by shrapnel
The importance of quality management of wood dust
CASE STUDY: Successful organization of business activities in a sawmill
European standards and norms in the classification of logs
Market developments and the prices of sawn lumber and elements
Access and mobilization of raw material from private forests
Wood as a building element
Sustainable management of forest resources for the purpose of long-term access to raw material for the sawmill industry
Thermal wood and its advantages
Minimal technical requirements for sawmills
Possibilities in the utilization of wood waste
Organization of activities and work safety in sawmills

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