SPECIAL PRE-CONFERENCE FOCUS-DAY: "WOOD & TIMBER MARKET INTELLIGENCE: Transform knowledge into success", 19th March 2013

During our research for the 2013 forum, it became clear that there is intense popular demand for more of up to-date information on timber markets, both globally and in Russia. The main areas of concern were the competitiveness of Russian timber products on global markets; volumes, pricing and levels of profitability achieved on the domestic market; comparative analysis of various products, and other issues.

To meet your business needs, we are introducing a special focus-day on "WOOD & TIMBER MARKET INTELLIGENCE", which will allow you to gain and exchange the latest information on timber sales and consumption, pricing and profit levels on domestic and global markets and arm your business with all the knowledge that you need for future success in the Russian forestry sector.

• The impact of economic volatility in Europe, and Asian supply & demand – on both global and Russian timber markets 
• Sales analysis and forecasts for a range of timber products: sawn timber, wood-based panels, pellets and other products
• Analysis of end-user sectors – primary consumers of timber products: construction industry, wooden housing and furniture manufacturing: what are these industries' real needs for timber products?
• How to increase profitability levels?  Sales and marketing directors discuss the current challenges and opportunities for timber sales, including sawn timber, panels and other products

General Directors, Sales & Marketing Directors, Purchasing Directors from:

• Wood processing forestry holdings
• Sawn timber mills
• Producers of wood panels
• Timber purchasers and suppliers
• Furniture producers
• Wood housing constructors