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Finnish Wood Construction Delegation Visited Chile

Finnish Wood Construction Delegation Visited Chile

A Finnish wood construction delegation traveled to Chile to explore business opportunities, promote Finnish expertise, and strengthen cooperation in sustainable wood construction.

The visit included Finnish architectural firms, a log house supplier, and Aalto University. During the trip, the delegation engaged with over 150 Chilean companies through seminars, networking, and knowledge exchange with real estate developers, construction companies, and industry professionals.

Key Highlights of the Visit

Four industry seminars – Engaging over 150 participating companies, showcasing Finnish expertise in wood construction, sustainability, and innovative technologies.

Company visits & networking – The delegation met with Chile’s leading construction companies, contractors, investors, representatives of architectural firms, wood product distributors, and other key industry players.

Wood construction site visits – Exploring state-of-the-art timber buildings and innovative projects in Chile’s rapidly evolving wood construction sector.

Meetings with leading forestry companies – The delegation visited Arauco and CMPC, two of the region’s largest forestry and wood product companies, gaining insights into Chile’s wood supply chain, sustainability efforts, and industrial capabilities.

Visits to local production units – Learning about Chilean timber processing, prefabrication technologies, and construction techniques.

✅ The visit culminated in a high-profile seminar, co-organized with CENAMAD, bringing together industry experts, business leaders, and policymakers to discuss the future of sustainable wood construction.

📌 For more details, please see the links:

https://cenamad.cl/

https://www.ammattilehti.fi/uutiset.html?231830

https://www.atl.fi/latinalaisessa-amerikassa-teollisen-puurakentamisen-murros-kasvun-esteena-osaamisen-puute/

This successful visit strengthened business connections, knowledge exchange, and market opportunities between Finland and Chile, paving the way for future cooperation in sustainable wood construction.