LATEST TECHNOLOGIES: Nigos presents innovations in wood drying

Presentations of new technologies are important part of the conference. In recent years, technological solutions of numerous suppliers from all over Europe have been presented in Opatija, including Germany, Italy, Austria, Sweden, Spain, the Czech Republic, France and many others. Nigos-elektronik from Nis, Serbia traditionally attends the conference in Opatija. The company has been a reliable partner in the...

EDUCATION AND R&D: The Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology is one of the main conference partners

The Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology in Zagreb is a long-term partner of the Wood Technology Conference, and the successful cooperation will continue at its 19th edition. Since the late19th century, the Faculty has been constantly growing and systematically developing excellence in education and research in forestry, wood technology and related areas. Representatives of the Faculty will discuss...

VISIT TO THE WORLD’S LARGEST WOOD FLOORING FACTORY: Bjelin is the host of the second day of the conference!

The program is divided into two days and two locations for the first time. The first day will be traditionally held in Opatija in the presence of numerous dignitaries who will join the discussion on key sectoral topics, while the second day of the conference will take place in Bjelin’s HQ in Ogulin. Bjelin is a Swedish-Croatian company, one of the world’s most important wood flooring...

KEY SECTORAL TOPICS: How to strengthen the wood industry in a crisis environment?

The conference will cover the most important sectoral topics at the moment, including the effects of the Ukrainian crisis on the wood market, opportunities for greater use of wood in construction, current challenges in transport and logistics, as well as biomass use, staff education and investment in R&D, branding, participation in international fairs, current EU projects and tenders, and many...

SEE YOU IN OPATIJA? More than 200 participants expected at the 19th Wood-Technology Conference

Exactly one month remains until the 19th Wood-Technology Conference in Opatija, the central gathering of the forest-based industries in Croatia and the region. More than 200 participants will discuss key challenges in wood industry and forestry, as well as analyze current market trends. Possibilities for further growth and strengthening of these industries, which are gaining new momentum thanks to new EU...

18TH WOOD-TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE TAKES PLACE IN OPATIJA (JUNE 28-29): Join us!

The 18th annual gathering of the woodworking industry of Croatia and SEE region will be held on June 28 and 29 in Opatija. Since 2004, the conference summarizes the current situation on the market and connects participants from all over the Europe and SEE region. Woodworking industry, despite ungrateful pandemic times, managed to maintain pre-crisis results. The whole forest-based sector has a fundamental role...

17th Wood-technology conference – Opatija, June 29th and 30th

Croatian Wood Cluster and the Center for Development and Investments are organizing the 17th Wood Technology Conference on June 29 and 30, which will be held in Opatija (Hotel 4 Opatijska Cvijeta / Hotel Royal). This year we have arranged reduced hotel prices for conference participants, and in addition to those for nights on Sundays and Mondays, conference participants can stay at Hotel 4 Opatijska cvijeta or...

14th Wood-Technology Conference Confirmed: Wood-Processing Industry One of the Most Promising Economic Branches!

The 14th Wood Technology Conference, traditional annual gathering of wood-processing industry in Croatia and the southeast Europe, which was held on Monday and Tuesday in Opatija (Croatia) in organization of the Croatian Wood Cluster and CROBIOM, is successfully closed. Excellent export results, continuous development of new products, as well as the successful participation in different national and the EU funding...

Minister of Agriculture Tolušić opens the Conference

Minister Tomislav Tolušić will open the 14th Wood Technology Conference in Opatija on June 5th (Monday) starting at 10 am. During this year the Ministry started a number of development projects aimed at strengthening forest-based industries and international competitiveness. It is also expected that Minister’s associates and colleagues will actively participate at the conference and present activities of the...

Directorate of Company Hrvatske šume Ltd and Branch Managers are Coming

Company Hrvatske šume is the main partner of the wood processing industry, so their presence in Opatija has always been of relevance. “I have been coming to the Wood Technology Conference for a number of years and I am satisfied with the opportunity to exchange views and ideas with industry representatives which can improve our cooperation,” said Krunoslav Jakopčić, CEO of Hrvatske šume Ltd, adding...