{"id":78528,"date":"2019-12-09T11:02:14","date_gmt":"2019-12-09T11:02:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tin.happy-projects.ro\/bc-forest-companies-search-for-business-opportunities-in-china-and-japan\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T08:52:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T08:52:10","slug":"bc-forest-companies-search-for-business-opportunities-in-china-and-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timberindustrynews.com\/ro\/bc-forest-companies-search-for-business-opportunities-in-china-and-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"BC forest companies search for business opportunities in China and Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>B.C.\u2019s forests minister Doug Donaldson and 35 senior executives from B.C. forest companies and associations wrapped up their 2019 forestry trade mission to Asia.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The delegation promoted British Columbia\u2019s innovative wood products to the province\u2019s two largest markets outside of North America from Nov. 10-15, 2019.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOver the past five days, we\u2019ve met with construction, business and association representatives in China and Japan, and Japanese policymakers, to enhance and expand existing and future business opportunities for wood in both markets,\u201d Donaldson said. \u201cWhat we found were clients and customers that were eager to talk about B.C. and Canada\u2019s high-quality wood products.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The trade mission, Donaldson\u2019s third, aimed to advance relationships in B.C.\u2019s second- and third-largest markets. B.C. exports 90 per cent of its forest products, with China representing 28 per cent of B.C.\u2019s total forest product exports at over $4 billion. In 2018, B.C. exported approximately $1.5 billion in forest products to Japan, including $845 million in softwood lumber exports.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe products that are being sold are supporting workers, communities and contractors in rural areas in B.C. and ensure they have jobs and continue to have employment for their livelihood,\u201d Donaldson said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis year\u2019s forestry trade mission to Japan and China comes at a particularly important time for the B.C. forest sector and the communities we support,\u201d said Susan Yurkovich, president and CEO, BC Council of Forest Industries. \u201cB.C. producers of wood, pulp and paper products are facing increasing competition from other global suppliers, and that\u2019s why it\u2019s important to continue to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to our customers in these key markets. In partnership with the provincial and federal governments, we continue to work together to promote our low-carbon forest products made from sustainably managed forests.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bruce St. John, president of Canada Wood, said, \u201cWe continue to promote Canadian forest products and building technologies to China and Japan in order to diversify markets for the Canadian industry. We have seen growing interests and commitment from our partners in using Canada\u2019s innovative building systems and products to help them achieve their companies\u2019 goals and broader environmental objectives.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In Shanghai, Donaldson and trade mission delegates met with Canadian consulate and federal officials before providing opening remarks. They also presented plaques of recognition at the fifth Sino-Canadian Wood forum, where the theme was Wood in Future Buildings and Manufacturing. The forum is an opportunity for delegates to develop and foster relationships with Chinese businesses and explore additional opportunities for B.C. and Canadian wood applications in China\u2019s massive manufacturing sector, such as furniture making. During his remarks, Donaldson championed the reduced environmental impact of building with wood and wood-frame construction, while encouraging the continued advancement of innovative construction technologies using B.C. and Canadian wood products.<\/p>\n<p>The final stop in China was a site visit to Matechstone Engineering Group\u2019s Rugao Project in Jiangsu Province. Matechstone products include prefabricated wood in-fill walls, including for building envelopes, that save energy and have potential for large applications in China\u2019s construction industrialization. Delegates received a plant and demonstration project tour before meeting with Matechstone officials to express the value of B.C.\u2019s sustainable forest management practices and Canada Wood China\u2019s ongoing commitment to support wood in-fill wall projects, including with expertise.<\/p>\n<p>In Japan, the delegation visited the Japan Home Show, Japan\u2019s signature trade show event for builders and architects, where Donaldson provided opening remarks and presented a plaque to Rinyu Co. for its continued commitment to the western red cedar market in Japan. He had presented Liv Corporation and Yoshitaka Architects with plaques earlier at a Canadian Embassy briefing for leading the commercial advancement of innovative Canadian wood products in non-residential and mid-rise construction. Delegates also toured a full-scale resource and development demonstration centre that showcased Canadian wood in market-building innovations.<\/p>\n<p>Donaldson and trade mission delegates met with Japanese officials from the Japan Forestry Agency and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transportation and Tourism to encourage progress on mutual efforts to increase mass timber and wood use in construction and policy development.<\/p>\n<p>The delegation ended the trade mission by visiting Sumitomo Corporation, one of the world\u2019s largest trading companies, owner-operator of several power generation plants in Japan and a large shareholder in wood pellet manufacturer Pacific BioEnergy, based in Prince George. Discussions focused on emphasizing B.C.\u2019s commitment to sustainable forest management, fibre supply and access, and continued support for pellet export operations in B.C.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>B.C.\u2019s forests minister Doug Donaldson and 35 senior executives from B.C. forest companies and associations wrapped up their 2019 forestry trade mission to Asia. 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