Austria: Current conditions for the parquet industry are very challenging

The Austrian parquet industry held its traditional annual meeting this year in Geinberg under the chairmanship of Christoph Bawart. The parquet industry companies belong to the construction sector within the Austrian Wood Industry Association. The current development of the construction industry and the market for floor coverings were the main topics of this year's event. "Residential construction is generally problematic, especially new construction. The crisis will probably not really occur until 2025, if not in the following years. The German market, which is important for the Austrian parquet industry, has collapsed sharply. These are all developments that are ...