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Wood, one of the protagonists in Construtec 2008
15/10/2008
October 15, 2008
The Construtec Hall has dedicated a monographic Pavilion area to wood. According to the own exhibition, "the creation of this specialized area responds to the proven fact that wood is one of the best constructive elements, as to their aesthetic characteristics, added his condition of ecological material of first order." "Its high capacity of absorption of CO2, for example, precisely contributes to mitigating the effects of emissions of CO2 and climate change, in addition to being recyclable material".
It's an industry that, according to the Federation Spanish industries of timber, Feim, is integrated by over 200 companies, spread across Spain, with a volume of annual turnover of approximately 3 billion euros per year, and that generates approximately 25,000 direct jobs.
As regards the production of parquet in Europe, in 2007 continued its positive trend, reaching a volume of 100,3 million produced square meters, which meant an increase of 2.5 per cent. In this sense, Spain occupies prominently, making 10 percent of the total European production. In consumption, Spain occupies the second position in the ranking of countries around us, with 16 per cent of the total European consumption, just behind Germany.
Related Companies or Entities
Construtec - IFEMA
Federación Española de Industrias de La Madera
