EUROPEAN SAWMILL INDUSTRY CALLS FOR POLICIES THAT STRENGTHEN COMPETITIVENESS, RAW MATERIAL SUPPLY AND THE BIOECONOMY
Brussels, 17 June 2026 – The European Organisation of the Sawmill Industry (EOS) held its General Assembly in Brussels, preceded by a networking event bringing together partners from across the forestry and wood value chain and policy makers. Addressing participants, EOS President Tommi Sneck highlighted the importance of cooperation across [...]
11th International Hardwood Conference Antwerp, 5–6 November 2026
11th International Hardwood Conference Antwerp, 5–6 November 2026 Fedustria, the Belgian federation of the textile, wood and furniture industry, together with the European Organisation of the Sawmill Industry (EOS) and the European Timber Trade Federation (ETTF), invite you to the beautiful city of Antwerp for the International Hardwood Conference 2026 [...]
FORESTS AND WOOD PRODUCTS: A STRATEGIC ENGINE FOR EUROPE’S BIOECONOMY
BRUSSELS, 20 March 2026 - Sustainably managed forests and wood products can accelerate the transition to climate-neutral economies while strengthening rural development and industrial competitiveness. Europe cannot achieve its bioeconomy ambitions without a clear, science-based commitment to increasing the sustainable supply of wood and a policy approach that recognises market [...]
The European Wood Industry calls for a competitive, market-driven and circular bioeconomy at Coli event
VIENNA 23 February 2026 - The European woodworking industry reaffirms its strong commitment to scaling up sustainable, carbon-neutral products rooted in responsible forest management at the COLI high-level international bioeconomy event, gathering ministers and senior policymakers from across the globe to discuss the future of the forest-based bioeconomy and its [...]
Save-the-date: International Softwood Conference 2026 on October 28/29 in Dublin
On behalf of the Timber Trade in Ireland, Gerry McGovern together with the European Organisation of the Sawmill Industry (EOS) and the European Timber Federation (ETTF), are inviting you to the marvellous city of Dublin for the International Softwood Conference 2026 – one of the most awaited events of [...]
EUROPEAN SAWMILLS UNITE IN OSLO: CALLING FOR SMARTER CLIMATE TARGETS AND WORKABLE FOREST RULES
Brussels , 27 October 2025 At its General Assembly in Oslo, the European Organisation of the Sawmill Industry (EOS) calls to “stop the clock” on the EU Deforestation Regulation for all companies, greater flexibility in LULUCF targets, and an investment-driven bioeconomy strategy. Oslo, 24 October 2025 – On the [...]
THE EUROPEAN WOOD POLICY PLATFORM CALLS FOR ACTION TO BUILD A RESILIENT AND SKILLED WORK FORCE
The European Wood Policy Platform (WoodPoP) just published a Policy Brief outlining how Europe’s wood-based sector can strengthen its role as a key driver of the green transition through strategic investment in skills and education. As skill requirements evolve and its ageing workforce is leaving the field, the wood-based industry [...]
EOS New President: Tommi Sneck, Timber Industry Director at Koskisen Oyj (Finland)
During the Assembly, EOS members elected their new leadership, expressing deep gratitude to outgoing President Herbert Joebstl for his outstanding four-year commitment to advancing the organisation’s mission. The newly elected President, Tommi Sneck, Timber Industry Director at Koskisen Oyj (Finland), shared a forward-looking vision: “My goal is to continue building [...]
Press Release: EOS Welcomes New Members and Elects New Leadership at 2025 General Assembly
The European Organisation of the Sawmill Industry (EOS) held its annual General Assembly on 27 May 2025 in Vienna, following the prestigious Evergreen Prize ceremony held the previous evening—an event dedicated to celebrating technological innovation in the forest-based industries. This year’s General Assembly marked a significant moment for EOS, as [...]
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