About Global Wood Packaging Forum.

The Global Wood Packaging Forum is a collaboration of associated wood packaging organizations and representatives that meets to discuss global issues that affect the industry. To learn more about becoming a member, visit the members page.

Meetings And Conferences

NWPCA

NWPCA

MARCH 26-28, 2025 | NAPA, CALIFORNIA

The premier networking and educational event for the wood packaging industry. For the past 10+ years, attendance has exceeded 600.

Mark your calendars to attend and check back for registration information. Registration is expected to open later this year. Make sure you’re set to receive email notices regarding NWPCA events.

FEFPEB

FEFPEB

SEPTEMBER 25-27, 2024 | OOSTENDE-BRUGES, BELGIUM

Since 1946, Fédération Européenne des Fabricants de Palettes et Emballages en Bois (FEFPEB) – the European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers – has been the recognized European representative organisation of national timber packaging associations, including

  • Pallets
  • Lightweight packaging
  • Industrial packaging

FEFPEB is a “not for profit” organisation representing the manufacturers, repairers and traders in the field of wooden packaging and related institutions and organisations.

FEFPEB’s objectives include the promotion of timber packaging and to represent the interests of the European wooden pallet and packaging industry.

CWPCA ACPCB

CWPCA

OCTOBER 3-5, 2023 | MONTREAL, QUEBEC

Interpal 2023
The CWPCA’s objective is to actively protect Canadian interests globally and support our members by sharing tools and information that protect and promote the wood packaging industry. We do this by connecting members to important industry-related information at the regional, national and international level.

Interpal, a pallet conference for representatives from the global wooden pallet and packaging industry, occurs every four years. CWPCA and NWPCA are excited to co-host the event, which is expected to draw more than 500 wood packaging professionals.

Timcon

TIMCON

MARCH 16, 2023 | MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM

Members of TIMCON are invited to attend the next Annual General Meeting.

The meeting will provide a round-up of current developments pertaining to our industry.

LIGNA

LIGNA

MAY 26-30, 2025 | HANOVER, GERMANY

Ligna is an international trade fair for the woodworking industry. Discover a host of product innovations and the latest technology.

UN FAO

UN FAO International Forestry Quarantine Research Group (IFQRG)

OCTOBER 2-6, 2023 | ROME, ITALY

Since 2004, the group has responded to requests for scientific information on forestry quarantine issues from the CPM, the Standards Committee and the Technical Panel on Forest Quarantine (TPFQ). The chair of IFQRG serves on the TPFQ as an expert and liaison to the members of IFQRG. IFQRG draws its membership from science, regulatory agencies and the international forest industry.