Olivier Chapeau

President of France Poutres and exhibitor at Carrefour du Bois 2024, answers a few questions.

What does the Carrefour International du Bois mean to you?

For France Poutres, the CIB is a key event in the timber industry, bringing together a wide range of players representing all sectors of activity, from 1st transformation to construction and fittings.

It's a time for privileged exchanges, sharing expertise and discovering the latest innovations. The CIB contributes to the development and promotion of the wood industry.

For us, exhibiting at CIB means visibility, notoriety and networking.

Asserting our place and role within the timber industry
Present our products, services and current investments
An opportunity to establish new business contacts, meet potential suppliers and find partners for future projects.

Coming to the CIB also enables us to keep abreast of market trends and innovations in the wood sector.

What are your expectations for this new edition?

This year we're delighted to unveil our Technical Guide to the CIB. Product features, applications, technical details, charts - it's all there!

More generally, by participating in the IBC we aim to strengthen our presence and competitiveness in the wood industry.