Draft:Fordaq S.A.
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Fordaq S.A. (commonly referred to as Fordaq.com or Fordaq) is a Belgian software development company that operates a global B2B online marketplace and communication network serving the timber and wood industry. Founded in 1999 by Benoit and Bruno Nieuwenhuys, Fordaq aims to facilitate international trade, business development, and information exchange for professionals within the forestry and wood products sector. The platform, available in 14 languages, offers trade listings, a business directory, market data, and industry news. Fordaq has also developed a growing artificial intelligence division to address various industry challenges.
Sectors Covered
[edit]Fordaq supports a wide array of sectors within the wood industry, such as:
- Forests and Forest Lands
- Wood Components and Panels: Including lumber, MDF, plywood, and solid wood panels used in furniture and joinery production
- Building Materials: Such as lumber, engineered wood products, structural wooden frames, CLT, OSB, windows, flooring, and doors
- Packaging Solutions: Wooden pallets, crates, and boxes
- Garden Products: Including garden furniture, decking, wooden houses, and thermowood
- Bioenergy: Wood pellets, briquettes, and wood chips
- Equipment and Machinery: Tools and industrial machinery for wood processing
Services
[edit]Fordaq Marketplace The core service of Fordaq is its online marketplace, where users can post, browse, and negotiate deals on timber and wood products. With over 40,000 active deals, it is a major hub for industry trade.
Business Directory Fordaq hosts a directory featuring 92,000 companies from 190 countries. Users can filter businesses based on criteria such as geographic location, company size, trust level, products, and activities.
Business Services Fordaq offers lead generation, company profiling, and advertising services to enhance the visibility and reach of businesses in the wood industry. Market Information Fordaq provides industry reports, market trends, and pricing updates through its newsletters, reaching over 45,000 subscribers. The platform also offers a news section covering regulatory changes, technological advancements, and market dynamics within the timber sector.
Events Calendar The events section helps wood industry professionals stay informed about relevant industry events, fostering networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities.
Technology and Innovation
[edit]Fordaq emphasizes technology-driven solutions to optimize user experiences. This includes features like advanced search filters, automated notifications, and integrated communication tools. The company's AI initiatives include tools such as Tally Express, a lumber measurement system, and Neural Grader, for automated grading and optimization of wood cutting.
Team and Operations
[edit]Fordaq employs over 50 professionals fluent in more than 20 languages[1], serving a diverse global clientele. The team operates from various countries, including Portugal, Spain, Germany, Romania, France, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Vietnam, and India.