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stability and mechanical performance of three industrial panels
designed for exterior use. By Tiam Mahmoudian, Rosilei Garcia and
Alain Cloutier, Laval University, Aziz Laghdir, Research and Expertise
Service in Forest Products Transformation (SEREX)
50 Wood And Furniture Family Businesses For Sustainable Forest
Development
Family businesses represent an important part of the wood-
processing and furniture industry and may play a significant role in
sustainable forest-based development. This study aims to analyse
how family businesses perceive selected external determinants of the
microeconomic environment, assess the role of non-economic goals
in their management, and propose a strategic framework for their
sustainable development. By Mariana Sedliačiková, Marek Kostúr
and Mária Osvaldová, Technical University in Zvolen
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