Competitiveness and new business

The development of forest assessment based on laser scanning and aerial photographs enables more accurate planning of forest management measures and, thus, generates significant economic benefits.

The strategic importance of standards in innovation and the growth of companies is rarely noticed.

Innovation activities are particularly important to the forest industry. We do not only seek a competitive advantage over other operators but also address global challenges.

Research, development and innovation are the key drivers of productivity and economic growth in the long term.

An international patent survey shows that Finnish forest industry companies are at the forefront of technology in developing new products for the forest industry.

The results documented in the report show positive development towards the ambitious goals set by the industry.

To ensure that valuable wood materials are fully utilised, they should be used for manufacturing many kinds of products.

The Forest & Environment section of the event featured presentations from Innomost. and LignoSphere.