Monthly news: 12. 09. 2011
Investors from Jordan Interested in Croatian Wood-Processing Industry 12. 09. 2011
A rich Jordan investor is making preparations for a long-term investment in the Croatian wood-processing industry. Two months ago, their representatives visited the country, in search of potential Croatian partners. During that time, they visited one small family company near Zagreb which has been for sale for EUR 7 million. Due to Croatia’s geostrategic position and the possibility of waterway transport, Jordan investors want to move their production line to Croatia, make added value and export the products globally. In addition, a Middle Eastern demand for 40,000 doors and a Dutch offer for serial production of doors for one shopping mall in North Europe is viewed in the context of highlighted orientation to export in the wood-processing industry. All this interest in the Croatian wood-processing industry is promising, but the real question is which of these undertakings will be carries out, reports Business.hr.
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60% of the Croatian Wood-Processing Industry does not Meet EU Requirements! 12. 09. 2011
Wood-processing industry of every country in the process of accession to the EU is obligated to meet a series of legal requirements in product safety, health safety, and environment protection. It is estimated that presently ... more ...
New Veneer Factory of 8 mil. m2 Capacity Opened Its Doors In Eeastern Croatia 12. 09. 2011
On July 13th, the Croatian Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor opened a modern veneer factory in east Croatian region Slavonia, close to Serbian border. The factory is located near Spacva forest plantation, known for its 100-year ... more ...
1st Regional Conference of Private Forest Owners of Southeast Europe 12. 09. 2011
In the middle of July 2011, Zagreb, Croatia was the venue of the 1. Regional Conference of Private Forest Owners of Southeast Europe, with 180 private forest owners from Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia, ... more ...
Regional Campaign for the Promotion of Wood in SEE Seems Ever More Likely 12. 09. 2011
West Balkan Countries have almost 50% of forest area. Yet, wood is not often used as building material. On average, less that 0.05 m3 of wood is used per capita. At the same time, all countries export raw material in significant ... more ...
Weinig Continues with the Promotion of New Technologies in Southeast Europe 12. 09. 2011
For years, Weinig, the German producer of wood-processing technology, has been organizing different promotional campaigns in the Southeast European countries, which leads the analysts to believe that the wood-processing ... more ...
7 Croatian Companies Members of the European Federation of the Parquet Industry (FEP) 12. 09. 2011
Croatia is gradually becoming one of the most important manufacturers of massive parquet. This was recognized by the European Federation of the Parquet Industry (FEP) in choosing Cavtat, near Dubrovnik, Croatia, for its ... more ...
Poor Interest of Students for Woodworking Profession 12. 09. 2011
According to unofficial high school enrolment records, the interest of Croatian students for woodworking profession in the coming school year has remained the same for several years now, significantly lower in comparison ... more ...
Bankrupcy in Bosnia! Market Giants Krivaja and Konjuh Shut Down 12. 09. 2011
Mid August, Krivaja 1884, the biggest wood-processing company in Bosnia and Herzegovina, declared bankruptcy. “State-owned company” Kriva is also facing problems, as well as chairs and furniture production company Konjuh ... more ...
Wood, Forest, Lumber! New statistical Brochure in Slovenia 12. 09. 2011
Celebrating the International Year of Forests, Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia released a specialized professional brochure, in an effort to draw attention to the importance of forests and wood-processing ... more ...
What is the Connection between Timber Supply and Angelina Jolie? 12. 09. 2011
Somewhat difficult supply of timber to one of Croatia’s largest wood-processing companies was the hot issue the government had to tackle last month. According to the media, the Prime Minister did not travel to exotic Brijuni ... more ...
