The Brazilian Association of Mechanically Processed Wood Industry (Abimci), in partnership with the Federation of Industries of Paraná (Fiep) and Malinovski, will host the 5th Woodtrade Brazil on September 16, 2024, at the Centro de Eventos Sistema Fiep in Curitiba. The event will kick off the International Wood Week, running until September 19, which will include the Lignum Latin America Fair and the 6th Meeting of the Door Production Chain (Encapp), as well as various technical events.
The 5th Woodtrade Brazil aims to foster networking and knowledge exchange, bringing together a highly qualified audience, including industrialists and key players in the wood and forestry sectors. The event will feature lectures by business leaders and experts on market challenges and opportunities. The goal is to surpass the 600 participants of the 2022 edition. This year, Woodtrade Brazil will focus on key trends and strategies to enhance competitiveness and sustainable development in the wood industry.
The opening lecture, “The Brazilian Forestry Market and Its Challenges,” will be delivered by Ricardo Malinovski, CEO of Malinovski. Following this, panels on various market segments will feature presentations from:
– Ademir Antônio Gasperini, Partner and Director of Incobio Indústria e Comércio de Biomassa and Coordinator of Abimci’s Pellet Committee, on the pellet market.
– Luis Daniel Woiski Guilherme, CEO of Solida Brasil Madeiras and Coordinator of Abimci’s Sawn Timber Committee, on the sawn timber market.
– Gian Carlo Marodin, Commercial Director of Millpar and Coordinator of Abimci’s Moulding Committee, on the mouldings market.
– Murilo Granemann de Souza, Export Director at Triângulo Pisos e Painéis and Coordinator of Abimci’s Flooring Committee, on the flooring market.
– Robson Luiz Marcon, Commercial Manager at Famossul and Coordinator of Abimci’s Doors Committee, on the wooden doors market.
– José Carlos Haas Junior, Executive Director of Haas Madeiras and Coordinator of Abimci’s Pallets and Packaging Committee, on the pallets and packaging market.
– Roni Junior Marini, President of Marini Compensados and Coordinator of Abimci’s Plywood Committee, on the plywood market.
“By bringing together timber industry professionals, forest producers, the supply chain, and logistics, our goal is to provide a comprehensive view of the current market dynamics, evaluating the behavior of key timber product segments and the significance of the Brazilian industry,” said Paulo Pupo, Abimci’s Superintendent.
In addition to national speakers, the event will feature international experts providing insights into the UK and US markets. David Hopkins, CEO of Timber Development UK (UK Timber Federation), will discuss the UK market. Brent J. McClendon, President and CEO of the National Wooden Pallet and Container Association, will address the US market for pallets and packaging, offering perspectives on conditions and trends in the United States.
“To further enrich the discussion, we invited these experts to share their knowledge and perspectives on these important markets for Brazilian products, thus contributing to the enhancement of our companies’ business strategies,” Pupo highlighted. “Besides promoting knowledge exchange, identifying trends, and improving understanding of current demands and dynamics, Woodtrade Brazil also reinforces the position of the Brazilian wood industry as a major player in the international market,” he concluded.
With approximately 35,000 wood processing and furniture manufacturing establishments, the processed wood sector plays a crucial role in the Brazilian economy, generating employment and income for around 380,000 workers. In the international market, Brazil exports solid wood products to over 60 countries across five continents, establishing the country as a key global player in the forestry product market.
