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Forestry/Timber Industries

Forests safeguard biodiversity and are used for recreation. Almost half of Austria’s land is used for forestry. Timber, an important renewable resource, is used in windows, floors, prefabricated houses, glulam, paper and board processing, furniture and biomass energy production. Austria is also a leader in woodworking machinery. Forestry and Timber Industries from Austria – Surprisingly Ingenious

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      Overview

      Austria is one of the countries with the greatest volume of forests in Europe. The timber industry is one of the largest employers in Austria, export-oriented and internationally successful. Businesses are largely traditional enterprises with greater flexibility and large scope for innovation and the implementation of new technologies.

      Facts and Figures

      Here you can find selected data on the importance of the Austrian wood industry.

      Success stories

      Whether traditional family companies or new start-ups, there are many companies in Austria which have proven themselves on the global markets with their products and services. You can read about their success stories here.

      New business opportunities

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