Operational Group: Valorization and new market for sawn timber from Catalonia with special dimensions and characteristics

The project to create a GO for the valorization of Catalan wood of special dimensions and characteristics has involved four partners, forming a public-private partnership.

The initial idea was to conduct prospecting and a qualitative assessment of the potential interest that this type of wood could generate for unconventional or more traditional uses (whether pallets or packaging), analyzing the market and the possible business model, as well as conducting the first sawing tests.

The most significant actions carried out in the planned work plan were: the definition of a business model using the CANVAS methodology; a context/market assessment; a SWOT analysis; and surveys conducted with a panel of experts knowledgeable in woodworking and the sector (carpenters, designers, cabinetmakers, and the Woodworking Industry).

The pilot test conducted (a six-log sawing trial estimating production costs and yields) along with a quantitative outline of the business plan has served to focus and clarify the business model we would like to continue developing over the coming months.

This initial work has served to reflect on the key aspects that should be taken into account in order to delve deeper into the second phase of the project.