Stefano Corà’s election as president of Fedecomlegno signals renewed leadership focus on Italy’s €3.3 billion timber trade sector
Executive summary: Stefano Corà was elected president of Fedecomlegno, the wood trade federation of FederlegnoArredo, on 31 July 2026. The election places a new leader at the helm of an industry segment worth about €3.3 billion, potentially influencing national timber policy and EU regulatory engagement.
Who is involved: Stefano Corà (new president), Fedecomlegno, FederlegnoArredo, and the broader Italian timber and wood‑products sector.
Likely next: Fedecomlegno will present its sustainability roadmap at the October 2026 general assembly and may engage with EU authorities on timber regulation implementation.
Stefano Corà was elected president of Fedecomlegno, the wood trade association within FederlegnoArredo, at the organization’s recent assembly. The association represents over 1,200 Italian companies involved in timber processing, trade and related services, which together generate roughly €3.3 billion in annual revenue. His appointment comes as the sector faces increasing scrutiny over sustainable sourcing and compliance with the EU Timber Regulation.
Timeline
- — Commercio di legname, le sfide di un sistema che vale 3,3 miliardi (Il Sole 24 Ore — Economia)
Analysis — what this means
Likely next events
- Fedecomlegno’s general assembly scheduled for October 2026 will review the association’s sustainability action plan.
Sectors affected
- timber and wood products
- forestry
- construction materials
Regulatory implications
- Potential alignment with EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) enforcement, which requires due‑diligence checks on timber imports starting 2027.
Historical parallels
- In 2019 FederlegnoArredo appointed a new president to address illegal‑logging concerns and strengthen industry self‑regulation.
Sources
- Commercio di legname, le sfide di un sistema che vale 3,3 miliardi — Il Sole 24 Ore — Economia