The Northwest Croatian Wood Industry Cluster was founded by the most prominent wood manufacturers of northwest Croatia at the end of 2005. The initiative came from Croatian Chamber of Commerce - County Chamber in Varaždin with the goal to develop, improve and promote wood industry and make it more competitive in ever more demanding global market. The base of Cluster activities represents very close cooperation with all companies and industries included in the value added chain together with R&D institutions and local and national authorities.

The Wood Cluster comprises of:
• 13 companies employing 3.000 people (sawmills, carpentry products, furniture producers);
• 3 Regional Chambers of Commerce; and
• College for Technology and Design in Varaždin.

The Cluster strategy covers the implementation of new technologies; design and product certification; lowering of the input costs; maximisation of the use of raw material leftovers and economical use of energy. The vision for the near future of the Cluster is to act as a:
• Center of expertise for wood product businesses with the main accent on R&D projects; and
• Significant part of economic development for Northwestern Croatia.

Contact Person:
Sandra Hižak, Cluster Manager
E-mail: shizak@drvni-cluster.com

Further contact details are provided below.