| 8:30 |
Registration |
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| 9:00 |
Dan Meyer
Northern Editor, Hardwood Review Publishing
Charlotte, NC |
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The changing shape of the hardwood industry in 2008-09: domestic and export markets for hardwood lumber, components, cabinets, furniture, flooring and millwork sectors, and emerging developments in European and Asian hardwood industries.
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| 10:15 |
Greg Brooks*
Lumber and Building Materials Institute
Washington, DC |
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How the next housing boom will transform US building products distribution: a look at potential opportunities for specialty wood product manufacturers beyond the well-known US brands.
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| 11:30 |
Peter Hall
Deputy Chief Economist
Export Development Canada |
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Outlook for Canadian and US economies in 2008-09, and impact on the Canadian wood product and building materials industries.
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| 12:30 |
Lunch |
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| 1:30 |
Antje Wahl*
Forintek Canada Corp.
Vancouver, BC |
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European markets for Canadian specialty and value-added wood products. Presentation of a comprehensive two-year Forintek market study covering both traditional western European markets as well as emerging markets and competition in eastern Europe.
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| 2:30 |
David Von Behren*
Canadian Trade Commissioner
Tucson, Arizona |
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Opportunities in Arizona for Canadian wood and building product exporters
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| 3:30 |
Wrap-up |