Yves Samama
A leading expert in the wood industry, he shares more than 25 years of experience serving the sector. An entire career devoted to developing and promoting the wood industries, in France and internationally.
A graduate of the École Supérieure du Bois in 1984, then holder of a Master's degree from the University of Toronto, Yves Samama specialized in the science and technology of wood and paper products.
Since 1990, he has been recognized as a wood expert by the Société des Experts Bois — notably in process panels, Canadian and American timber, and international trade. His journalistic and analytical work has accompanied the evolution of the wood market, decoding trends and fostering dialogue between the players in the sector.
A career devoted to spreading knowledge about wood
Passionate about passing on knowledge, Yves Samama founded four leading magazines, each covering a trade of the wood industry.
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