Germany’s sawmilling and timber industry will meet in Wiesbaden on 18–19 November with production falling and companies cutting operating hours, extending maintenance shutdowns and postponing investment. The German Timber Congress comes as the industry association DeSH reports that sector output declined by almost 9% in January–August 2026 compared with an already weak previous year. Organised by DeSH at the RheinMain CongressCenter, the congress will examine how producers can improve competitiveness while construction demand remains subdued, raw-material costs stay high and international trade becomes less predictable. Domestic wood supply, political reform and the practical use of ...