Wood Experience, the future of wood in Verona: at the Fair from 27 to 30 October
The Italian wood industry has been confirmed in recent months as one of the most dynamic sectors in the country. True excellence of Made in Italy, with a strong propensity to export, the sector is ready to take up the challenge of economic recovery by betting on new development directions: investments in 4.0 technologies and digital, but also acceleration of the ecological transition towards production always more green.
Precisely to trace the present and the future of the sector, the protagonists of the world of wood meet at Wood Experience, the International Exhibition organized by Piemmeti, a Veronafiere company specialized in B2B events, which will take place in Verona from 27 to 30 October 2021, in a format tailored to the renewed needs of business, security and internationality. With its 100 exhibiting companies, including world leaders in the construction and furniture sectors, and developed on an area of over 15,000 square meters, Wood Experience is the only event in Italy to bring together the entire wood supply chain . A trade fair proposal that starts from the woods and the sawmill, has its core business in woodworking machines, to finish, treatment and all complementary processes. But it can also boast a prestigious scientific program, in-depth discussions, seminars and professional training conferences.
«A sector that is restarting at a rapid pace, with excellent performances in terms of turnover and export of finished products. The Italian wood supply chain is facing great challenges and great opportunities ” declares Raul Barbieri, general manager of Piemmeti. «Wo Experience is the place where the protagonists of the sector can meet, discuss, new relationships and business opportunities, in presence and in complete safety. But in which they can above all trace the future of Italian wood, between innovation and new models of sustainable development ».
The wood supply chain at Wood Experience
Wood Experience represents the evolution and development of Legno & Edilizia, a trade fair always organized by Piemmeti, which for 20 years represented the reference point for the wood construction sector. Then expanded thanks to the union with Samulegno, the only appointment for Italy and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to machines and technologies for the production of furniture that returns this year right within Wood Experience.
To complete the wood supply chain, there is Biomass Days, an exhibition and conference area dedicated to the heat from wood, created in collaboration with AIEL, the Italian Agroforestry Energy Association. An area with daily workshops and the presence of 15 leading companies in the sector to testify that wood is the first renewable energy source in Italy, often considered – wrongly – harmful and polluting: it warms without heating the planet, it breaks down the air pollution up to 80% and defends and enhances the woods.
Conference program
The official inauguration will take place on Wednesday 27 October at 11.30 of the event and a meeting entitled “Pact for wood”, in the Meeting Room, pavilion 11.
Thursday 28th October in the Sala Convegni Arena, pavilion 12: at 10.00 the theme will be “What possibilities and boundaries for the Italian wood supply chain?”, curated by GQL – Gruppo Qualità Legno. While at 2.00 pm a conference entitled “WOOD CHAIN. Opportunities of the ecological transition and the Recovery Plan ”, by Prof. Franco Laner (IUAV Venice).
Friday 29 October, in the Sala Convegni Arena: at 9.30 “Non-invasive diagnosis on existing buildings. Precise knowledge of the state of affairs for the optimization of costs and timing of interventions ”, by ANCE Verona. While at 2.00 pm the theme will be the “WOODEN HOUSES. New frontiers and mistakes to avoid ”by Prof. Franco Laner.
Saturday 30th October, at 9.30 in the Meeting Room, pavilion 11 a conference on “Communicating wood”, by Prof. Franco Laner. At 10.00 am, in the Arena Conference Room, “Superbonus 110%: simulation of the process and instructions for use”, by ANCE Verona.
Ecocasa 110
Event within the event, within the event there will be a conference section entirely dedicated to the dynamics of the Superbonus. Ecohouse 110 will offer a technical update service on the Superbonus to all companies and operators in the construction sector, but also a “counter” providing information advice to visitors who want to know more.