Europe’s softwood industry faces another challenging year in 2026, with lower production, weak construction demand and rising operating costs putting pressure on sawmills and timber manufacturers.
The International Hardwood Conference 2026 in Antwerp will explore global timber trade, hardwood sourcing, AI scanning and European regulations, highlighting key challenges and opportunities for the wood flooring industry.
UPM’s new German biorefinery turns wood into renewable chemicals, opening new opportunities for Europe’s sustainable wood industry.
HOMAG Treff 2026 highlights how automation, AI and digital production are transforming Europe’s woodworking industry, creating new opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality and process control.
