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6th International Hardwood Conference 2015 marks a special year for the International Hardwood Conference. For the very first time the Conference is co-hosted by the ETTF and EOS.

In this new collaboration we have tried to create the optimal conditions for strengthening the ties between hardwood producers and importers.

By meeting and debating we support our common interest: A powerful hardwood Organizers of the sector with a clear voice. International Hardwood Programme in Highlight Conference 2015 Excellent keynote speakers will give you up-to-date knowledge on key market trends and a range of other important topics. Wednesday 16th September Afternoon, Arrival, Check-in hotel (71 Nyhavn). It is our hope that you will take active part in this conference, adding expertise and 12:30-15:00 Pre-tour to the nearby workshop of Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier (a brand knowledge and expanding your network. of Carl Hansen & Søn, internationally renowned Danish furniture makers). (Page 4) 19:00 Cocktail reception in the showroom of Carl Hansen & Søn. (Page 4) Copenhagen is a city that combines old and new, preserving its 1000-year history, yet always looking to the future with open arms, hearts and minds. Thursday 17th September 08:30-17:00 Full conference day at Moltke’s Palæ (incl. lunch). (Page 6-7) ES We could say the same for our hardwood sector and in that spirit we welcome you 09:45-16:30 Parallel to conference a full day partners' programme (incl. lunch). (Page 5) to Wonderful Copenhagen. 19:30 Gala Dinner at Moltke’s Palæ for all participants. (Page 10)

Friday 18th September 09:45-13:30 ½ day sightseeing in Copenhagen for all participants – ending with lunch in ‘Taarnet’, the Tower of Christiansborg Palace. (Page 10)

See location overview map on page 11.

Danske Træindustrier Sampsa Auvinen Andreas von Möller Danish Sawmill Association EOS ETTF

2 3 Pre-tour & Cocktail Reception Partners' Programme

Pre-tour - Wednesday 16th September 12.30-15:00 From Shakespeare myth to world famous author Pick up in 71 Nyhavn Hotel by bus 12:30 Thursday 17th September 09:45-16:30 A pre-tour is arranged to visit the nearby Workshop of Rud. Rasmussen Cabinet maker Pick up in 71 Nyhavn Hotel by bus 09:45 (a brand of Carl Hansen & Søn, internationally renowned Danish furniture maker). This exceptional workshop was founded in 1869 and is known particularly for their strong Kronborg Castle – In Hamlet’s footsteps 11:00-12:00 tradition for craftsmanship and timeless design. Kronborg is famous worldwide as Elsinore Castle – the stage for William Shakespeare’s legendary play Hamlet. We will take a tour of the castle in the company of Hamlet’s Danish design icons friend Horatio, and hear the drama of Hamlet as it could have played out in the halls The workshop produces some of the finest wood furniture and Danish design icons from and corridors of the famous Renaissance castle. e.g. the renowned architects Mogens Koch and Kaare Klint. The visit will give delegates an exclusive insight into what makes Danish design future so sought-after worldwide. Lunch at Bolette’s Gæstebud kl. 12:30-14:00

Return to 71 Nyhavn Hotel 15:00 The Karen Blixen Museum 14:30-15:15 We will visit the world famous author Karen Blixen’s private home Rungstedlund. Cocktail Reception - Wednesday 16th September 19:00 The rooms are almost exactly as Karen Blixen decorated and arranged them, giving The International Hardwood Conference opens with a cocktail reception for all participants a vivid impression of the writer’s day-to-day surroundings. in the heart of Copenhagen. The reception takes place among Danish design furniture icons in the showroom of Carl Hansen & Søn, 21. (See map page 11) Return to 71 Nyhavn Hotel 16:30 4 5 ¨

Martin Nyrop-Larsen Matti Kuittinen Danish Sawmill Association Aalto University

Sampsa Auvinen José Estima Reis EOS BSL Comércio Internacional

Andreas von Möller Conference Programme Armand Stockmans ETTF Somex NV Thursday 17th September - Morning session: 08:30-12:30 Thursday 17th September - Afternoon session: 13:30-17:00

08:30 Registration 13:30 Wood for a sustainable future

Morten Bjørner by Matti Kuittinen, Aalto University Knud Erik Hansen IHC Moderator 09:00 Welcome and Opening of the conference Carl Hansen & Søn by Martin Nyrop-Larsen, Danish Sawmill Association 13:55 Availability and mobilization Sampsa Auvinen, EOS of the hardwood resource in Europe Andreas von Möller, ETTF by José Estima Reis, BSL Comércio Internacional Morten Bjørner, IHC moderator Peter Wilson Rupert Oliver Wood Studio, 14:15 EU Timber Regulation Forest Industries Intelligence Napier University 09:15 Overview of global hardwood trade – A practical example of a Due diligence system in Africa by Rupert Oliver, Forest Industries Intelligence by Armand Stockmans, Somex NV

09:45 Europe 14:40 Coffee break David Venables Jean-Francois Guilbert EU production by Jean-Francois Guilbert, French Timber American Hardwood French Timber EU imports by Andreas v. Möller, ETTF 15:10 Danish furniture worldwide Export Council, AHEC by Knud Erik Hansen, Carl Hansen & Søn 10:15 Asia/China by Sheam Satkuru-Granzella, Malaysian Timber Council 15:30 Innovative use of hardwood Hans Stout by Peter Wilson, Wood Studio, Napier University Sheam Satkuru-Granzella Sustainable Tropical Malaysian Timber Council 10:45 Coffee break Timber Coalition, STTC 16:00 Creating new market opportunities for hardwood 11:15 US/Canada EU imports by David Venables, American Hardwood Export Council, AHEC All presentations will be in English, by Andreas v. Möller, ETTF but French speaking guests will be Michael Snow Michael Snow, American Hardwood Export Council, AHEC 16:20 Sustainable Tropical Timber Coalition assisted in practical questions through American Hardwood by Hans Stout, Sustainable Tropical Timber Coalition, STTC Export Council, AHEC the help of French speaking moderator 11:40 Africa Mr. Morten Bjørner as well as by Ad Wesselink, Wijma 16:40 Panel of speakers from afternoon session Mr. Julien Deschamps of the IHC team.

12:05 Panel of speakers from morning session 17:00 Concluding remarks and end of conference Wifi: Moltkes Store Sal Ad Wesselink by moderator, EOS/ETTF & Danish Sawmill Association. No password required Wijma 12:30 Lunch 6 7 Carl Hansen & Søn Orebo

Carl Hansen & Søn is a Danish furniture company Orebo is a Danish manufacturer of furniture, handles established in 1908. and rolling pins and is an important subcontractor to several well known Danish furniture manufacturers. Carl Hansen & Søn is the company behind many classical furniture designs from the Danish modern Orebo has been a professional hardwood company movement, like e.g. Hans J. Wegner, Mogens Koch, since 1890. The development and production of Kaare Klint and Ole Wanscher. goods at Orebo thus rely on many years of experience and know-how. Having existed for more than 100 Carl Hansen & Søn also works with new furniture years, Orebo has a century long tradition for working designers, e.g. Strand+Hvass who designs the furniture with wood. classics of tomorrow. Respect for nature The headquarter of Carl Hansen & Søn is placed near The development and design of Orebo furniture Odense on the island of Funen. Here the company and handles not only meet the customers’ tough has its main production facility. The company also has demands on design and functionality. The furniture production at Tranekær on the island of Langeland has also been designed with a deep respect for nature. and in Copenhagen at the Rud. Rasmussen furniture And in great consideration of nature’s own rules. workshop. Slogan of Orebo: "We take the best from the Today the company is lead by Knud Erik Hansen past in order to create the best for the future". who is third generation after the first Hansen who founded the company more than 100 years ago. 4th generation Since 1980 Orebo has been managed by Ole Rebien, who is 4th generation since the first piece of wood handle was produced 125 years ago.

The 6th International Hardwood Conference 2015 in Copenhagen is kindly sponsored by Carl Hansen & Søn, Hvalsoe Sawmill, Orebo and Træfonden

Hvalsoe Sawmill Træfonden

Hvalsoe Sawmill is a Danish hardwood sawmill parti- Træfonden (The Wood Foundation) is a Danish fund cularly known for its high quality vacuum dried white established to support projects or initiatives to benefit beech which is highly valued by the furniture industry. the wood and furniture industry in Denmark and related joiner professional and other related areas. The sawmill also produce steamed beech which is distinguished by its uniform color. According to the charter, the foundation aims to provide support for: Hvalsoe Sawmill has strong contacts in Africa and is able to supply a wide range of African timber species, Education e.g. tali, iroko and padouk which are very suitable Travel grants for outdoor use in the Danish climate. Design and marketing Projects and Exhibitions Apart from the production of sawn hardwood, Other objects Hvalsoe Sawmill is also certified by the authorities to produce heat treated packing material of wood. See more at www.traefonden.dk

Hvalsoe Sawmill also supplies heat to the 1.400 SKILLS households in the town of Hvalsø in the middle of A recent project supported by Træfonden was the island Zealand. SKILLS DENMARK where young carpenter and furniture apprentices compete to be the best The sawmill was established in 1935 and is owned by apprentice of the year. Træfonden also supports Martin Nyrop-Larsen. The sawmill has 25 employees. the participation of the Danish team in WORLD SKILLS 2015 that takes place in Brazil.

8 9 Fredericiagade Location overview Kongens Have  1 Conference / Gala Dinner Moltkes Palæ Adelgade Amalienborg  1 Kronprinssegade Accomodation Moltkes Palæ  2 71 Nyhavn Hotel

Borgergade Cocktail Reception Bredgade 3 3 Carl Hansen & Søn

Gala Dinner at Moltke's Palæ Store Kongensgade Sankt Annæ Plads Bredgade 21 Toldbodgade Gammel

th Lunch on Friday Thursday 17 September 19:30 Mønt 4 Christiansborg Slot Kongens Nytorv  (Christiansborg Palace) th The Gala Dinner is for all participants Thursday 17 September 19:30. Nyhavn The dinner is served in the impressive Moltke’s Palæ. 2 5 Public transport 5 Metro Station Kongens Nytorv Dresscode: Coat and tie.

Bremerholm Sightseeing & Lunch 4 Friday 18th September 09:45-13:30 Meeting point: 71 Nyhavn Hotel 09:45  Christiansborg Slot Børsgade On Friday 18th September a sightseeing tour including lunch is arranged for all participants. Slotsholmsgade

See the City from the sea Slotsholmen 

Our guided tour around the harbour and through the idyllic canals will take you to some Torvegade of Copenhagen’s best sights and attractions. We will pass beautiful churches, castles, old listed houses, new buildings and all other sights of interest.

Exquisite food – Exquisite view 100 m With a view of the Palace Courtyard, the Riding Ground and the roofs of Copenhagen, the lunch is arranged in the restaurant ‘Taarnet’, the Tower of Christiansborg Palace, hosting the Danish Parliament.

Bojesen and his staff serve modern Danish meals and the best of Danish confectioner’s art.

10 11 Contact Conference Venue } The Conference venue is in Moltke’s Palæ The IHC 2015 team remains from 1702 and is situated in the heart of at your disposal for any inquiry old Copenhagen, close to the Royal Palace, regarding the International the Parliament and many other attractions Hardwood Conference: in Copenhagen.

Jakob Rygg Klaumann Address: +45 40 20 74 64 Moltkes Palæ, Dronningens Tværgade 2, 1302 København K } Mikkel Mørch +45 26 18 46 41 | Accomodation Accommodation is recommended Simon Auken Beck at ’71 Nyhavn Hotel’ where rooms +45 41 72 83 54 have been pre-booked. There is only a short walk between the hotel and Moltke’s Palæ.

Address: 71 Nyhavn Hotel, Nyhavn 71, 1051 København K € Layout & Graphic Production: www.ideas4you.dk Production: Layout & Graphic

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