The European Carpentry Champion 2012 in the individual competition is Andreas Fichter (19) of Germany. Silver was awarded to York Niklas Petersen (22), also of Germany, and Bronze was awarded twice – to Domise Moïse (22) of France and Stefan Oppliger (19) of Switzerland. In the team assessments Germany achieved first place, followed by Switzerland, with France at third place. more

Who will be the best carpenter in Europe?Which country in Europe is the best nation of carpenters? Both of these questions will be answered in Stuttgart at the European Professional Competition for Carpenters 2012 from January 31st to February 2nd, 2012 in parallel with the ROOF+TIMBER International Trade Fair 2012. The answer will be revealed at the award presentation ceremony on February 3rd, 2012. 23 young carpenters from 10 nations will compete against one another by building a roof trussmodel, displaying challenging shift cuts and saw work within a time limit of amaximum of 22 hours over three competition days. more

Alexander Schötzer has agreed to participate as the Chief Expert and Chair of the Jury. The 38-year old carpenter from Lana in the South Tyrol has a particular significance for the European Profession Competition for Carpenters. At the very first competition in 1994 he became the European Champion in both the individual and the team assessments. From 1998 to 2006 he was an expert in the South Tyrol, and is in Stuttgart this year for the third time as Chief Expert. more

Holzbau Deutschland has brought new sponsors on board for the realisation of the 10th European Professional Competition for Carpenters. The competition takes place from January 31 to February 3, 2012 in Stuttgart in parallel with the ROOF+TIMBER International Trade Fair 2012 and is organized by the European Federation of Timber Construction (EVH). more

The roof window supplier VELUX is the Premium Sponsor of the 10th Professional European Competition for Carpenters 2012 in Stuttgart. Dr. Sebastian Dresse, CEO of VELUX Germany GmbH, explained why VELUX is committed in such an extensive way. more

Professional Competition parallel to the ROOF+TIMBER International Trade Fair 2012. The European Federation of Timber and Wood Construction (E.V.H)’s 10th Professional European Competition for Carpenters will take place from January 31 to February 3, 2012 in Stuttgart in parallel with the ROOF+TIMBER International Trade Fair 2012. The Professional Competition is supported by numerous sponsors. The Premium Sponsor is the roof window supplier, VELUX. more

An interview with E.V.H. President, Georg König. Georg König, President of the European Federation of Timber and Wood Construction (E.V.H), is a „foundation stone“ of the Professional European Competition for Carpenters. He has been a part of the competition since the very first event in 1994. In an interview, the Master Carpenter from Erlangen answered questions and promised that „watching the event will certainly not be boring”. more