This document discusses opportunities for new product developments and export activities related to wood. It notes that wood is a globally renewable resource and explores challenges in Europe around new products/technologies and building efficiency. For new markets, it discusses challenges around technology transfer. Examples are given of modular and fast wood construction for buildings like hotels, houses and apartments that can be erected quickly. Automated processes and erection without scaffolding are also mentioned. The document closes with a Konfuzius quote about knowing goals and improving through reflection.

1. Experiences and
recommendations for new
product developments and
export activities
Chris Häring
December 2015

2. Wood is a renewable global resource

3. Biomass capacity from Swiss forest
2’000 spruces per day…what would this mean in Serbia - find out!

4. There is lots to do on the wooden way…
Wood is globally renewable
What is challenging in Europe:
• New products and technologies
• More efficiency in the building process
What is challenging in new markets:
• Technology transfer

7. Wood is as strong as concrete or steel
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8. Building and construction in the future

9. A simple wooden house built after two days
Family house in Fribourg

10. McDonald’s_Reinach
For instance Fast Food – Fast Wood…

11. Modular building
Modular building technologies

12. A hotel lodge after 1 week…
Hotel Rovanada_Vals

13. 2 apartment houses
Erection time – 5 days each

14. Automated processes

16. Erection procedure without scaffolding

17. Wood can cover anything under the Sun

18. …to end with Konfuzius 500 b C
• Those who know the goal - can decide
• Those who decide - find peace
• Those who find peace - are safe
• Those who are safe - may reflect
• Those that reflect - may improve

19. Thank you!
Chris Häring