Welcome to the NAWLA 2023 issue of the Softwood Forest Products Buyer! The issue features stories on what to expect at the 2023 Traders Market, supplier testimonials, Traders Market exhibitor list, schedule of events and much more.
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Register for the Montréal Wood Convention 2024 Montréal, QC – After a year of record participation in 2023, the Montréal Wood Convention (MWC) is looking forward to connecting with more than a thousand qualified participants and exhibitors. The 2024 edition is set to be held at the renowned Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel in downtown Montréal from April 9th to 11th. The organizing committee is eager to welcome all the returning participants, and new ones interested in experiencing the great wood industry business opportunities offered at the Montréal Wood Convention. With its rich history and reputation as a hub for the forestry sector, Montréal provides the ideal backdrop for this convention, which promises to unite traders, purchasing managers, suppliers, professionals, and experts from around North America and beyond. To kick off the activities, NAWLA is inviting people to their Eastern Canadian Regional Meeting on Tuesday, April 9th, which will be followed by two action-packed days of conferences, networking receptions, and the complete Montréal Wood Convention tradeshow. The exhibition hall, company meeting rooms, and receptions provide a variety of occasions to meet new and existing customers or suppliers. For Sven Gustavsson, Event Director of the MWC, the 2024 edition will display all the know-how the industry can provide. “The 2023 edition proved to everyone present in Montréal that these meetings between producers and buyers of wood Sven Gustavsson, Montreal Wood Convention, Quebec City, QC; Alain Boulet, Elizabeth Sorba and Sylvain Labbè, Quebec Wood Export Bureau, Quebec City, QC; Nathalie Houde, Alex Fortin and Monica Lapierre, Montreal Wood Convention; and Eli Gould and Frèdèric Jacques, Quebec Wood Export Bureau The 2024 Montreal Wood Convention edition is set to be held at the renowned Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel in downtown Montréal from April 9th to 11th. products enhance the key business contacts which lead to the creation and the maintenance of sustainable alliances. “Again, conferences, panels, and discussions during the Convention are at the forefront of our mission. We have to remember that The Montréal Wood Convention is not only a tradeshow but also a learning experience. Seminars are set during the week to inform people about industry news and elite speakers share their knowledge about innovations to come,” he added. The organizing committee is chaired by Christian Gilbert, Sales and Logistics Director of J.D. Irving. Other companies represented on the committee include Weston Forest, GreenFirst Forest Products, Resolute Forest Products, Boscus, Group GDS, and Interfor. This group ensures input from the industry from all corners of Eastern Canada. According to Christian Gilbert, “It is very inspiring to work with such a dynamic group of industry peers in the creation of one of the best industry meetings in North America.” He went on to say, “The direct industry input on the content and the format of the event is a key factor in its success to attract suppliers and buyers from across the United States, Canada, and beyond.” As the wood industry continues to evolve and adapt to global challenges, the Montréal Wood Convention emerges as a beacon of opportunity, innovation, and collaboration. With its impressive lineup of seminars, and networking events, this convention promises to provide a platform for professionals to connect, learn, and drive the industry forward. Don’t miss this golden opportunity to be part of the 2024 Montréal Wood Convention and contribute to shaping the future of the wood industry. The Montréal Wood Convention has gone from success to success and has grown steadily drawing over 1,100 participants from around the world and 115 exhibitors in 2023. The event, which has its roots in the Canadian Lumbermen’s Association (CLA) Convention, first held in 1908, was revamped and restarted in 2013 by four industry associations in Eastern Canada, the Maritime Lumber Bureau (MLB), the Ontario Forest Industry Association (OFIA), the Québec Forest Industry Council (QFIC) and the Québec Wood Export Bureau (QWEB). Are you interested in registering for the Montréal Wood Convention 2024? Go to the event website www.montrealwoodconvention.com and click on Register. To receive information and updates about the event, follow us on our social media accounts on LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube! Please visit us at Booth #613 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Page 62 ADVERTORIAL Wholesale/Wholesale Distributor Special Buying Issue Wholesale/Wholesale Distributor Special Buying Issue ADVERTORIAL Page 63
