Garnica's Participation in the Carrefour Du Bois 2022 Trade Show is a Huge Success

On June 1, 2 and 3, Garnica had the opportunity to participate in Carrefour International du Bois 2022. It is a unique event in Europe that takes place every two years at the La Beaujoire Exhibition Park (Nantes, France), bringing together experts in the wood sector. Specifically, this edition featured professionals from 40 different countries with 607 exhibitors and 14,000 visitors.

Organized by Trade for the Trade (Fibois Pays de la Loire and major seaport of Nantes Saint- Nazaire), this trade show had the support of all professional participants in the sector. The specialization of the exhibitors—all related to the world of wood (sawn lumber, panels, parquets, claddings, packages, wood construction materials, and more)—was much to the admiration of the trade show attendees. The conferences, as well as the presence of experts in the industry from both France and abroad, showcased the trends and technical solutions in the sector, spotlighting all of the products and innovations in construction.

In this regard, we at Garnica had our own stand, where we received countless visits over the three days. The stand was built with Elegance Maple UV, our decorative plywood with varnished maple faces and plantation-farmed poplar core. Thanks to the final finish of our high-tech UV line, the natural beauty of the maple grain is highlighted and increases its surface hardness. During our attendance, we had the chance to demonstrate our position of leadership in the European poplar plywood market. We explained our commitment to the environment, which is focused on making the transition to local and sustainable raw materials rather than importing tropical woods.

In addition, we had the opportunity to advertise our products, emphasizing our range of decorative laminates, a selection of designs available in a wide variety of plywood cores to be adapted to any decoration or furniture project, especially in camper van conversions. This is a trend that is currently booming within the European market, especially in France and Spain.

We also focused on the professionals in the architectural sector and the contract world, highlighting our fire-rated plywood for construction, Fireshield Building, a panel with B-s1-d0 Euroclass and ASTM E-84 Class A certifications—the highest in wood in terms of fire resistance. Moreover, we were proud to present our Ultralight panels, which are ideal for construction that requires exceptionally lightweight materials.

Lastly, we had the opportunity to reveal our new factory in Troyes, which has access to the Seine and Aube river basins, the richest poplar basin in Europe. Upon its inauguration, it will join our production plants in Spain, located in La Rioja, the Basque Country, and León; and the factory located in Aquitaine, France.