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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
facts & figures
Facts and figures - Forestry / Timber Industries
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4
million hectares of forest
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267,4
million euros of exports in solid wood boards
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70%
export quota
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27,582
employees
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We can get you in touch with Austrian business partners and inform you about the business location Austria.
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ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Stockholm
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JOANNEUM RESEARCH Forschungsgesellschaft mbH
JOANNEUM RESEARCH develops solutions and technologies for business and industry in a wide range of sectors and conducts cutting-edge research at an international level.
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Rotho Blaas GmbH
Rothoblaas is a multinational company originating in the South Tyrolean Alps, that is a market leader in the development of technologically high-quality solutions for timber construction.
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Mayr-Melnhof Holz Holding AG
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.
