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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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  • 4

    million hectares of forest

  • 267,4

    million euros of exports in solid wood boards

  • 70%

    export quota

  • 27,582

    employees

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    Mayr-Melnhof Holz is one of the leading companies in the timber industry in Europe. The group has its headquarters in Leoben and 9 production locations in Austria, Germany, the Czech Republic and Sweden.

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