Strong Start to the Fastmarkets Forest Products Europe Conference 2026 in Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain – March 2026 — The Fastmarkets Forest Products Europe Conference 2026 opened with strong momentum in Barcelona, bringing together industry leaders, market experts and stakeholders from across the global forest products sector for a dynamic first day of insights, collaboration and networking.

Attendees began the conference experience with an exclusive site visit to RDM Group’s Paprinsa mill in Mollerussa. The visit provided participants with a valuable, firsthand look at how operational efficiency, capacity management and sustainability strategy are being implemented on the ground. The tour offered practical perspectives on modern mill operations and the evolving priorities shaping the European packaging and paper industry.

The pre-day seminar, held in partnership with NOREXECO ASA, added further depth to the program. Industry experts delivered detailed analysis and forward-looking perspectives on global pulp and OCC futures, market liquidity and strategies for effective risk management. The session generated strong engagement from participants, with active discussion reflecting the sector’s growing focus on market transparency and financial risk management.

The day concluded with the conference Welcome Reception, where attendees reconnected with industry peers, formed new relationships and began conversations that are set to shape discussions throughout the event.

With strong attendance and energy from the outset, the conference now moves into its main agenda.

Tomorrow, the boardroom takes center stage as senior executives and market leaders share strategic insights on the trends, challenges and opportunities defining the future of the forest products industry.