10.09.2018
Swedish Federation of Wood and Furniture Industry (TMF)
Swedish Federation of Wood and Furniture Industry (TMF)
Swedish Federation of Wood and Furniture Industry (TMF)
Swedish Federation of Wood and Furniture Industry (TMF)
Sweden's people have said that there is an uncertain state of government formation and which party leaders get the confidence to become prime ministers lead the Swedish government and embody the country's politics. The chairman of the wood and furniture company David Johnsson is aware of what measures he wants to see for the timber and furniture industry's forthcoming term: - A government with a greater focus on entrepreneurship and growth is needed than we have seen in previous mandate periods. Politics, regardless of who ultimately becomes a government-maker, must act on the basis that it is actually Sweden's business and entrepreneurs that create the only wealth that can be distributed. Therefore, issues that promote entrepreneurship must also be central to policy.
Regarding one of TMF's key areas - housing policy - TMF CEO David Johnsson calls for high ambitions to achieve increased, varied construction, and to create conditions for new production.
"There is a great need for housing construction, and above all it is high time to act and create cross-border, long-term rules for the housing industry and the housing market. Housing policy must be characterized by long-term and predictability so that we can finally avoid the rapid ups and downs that have become the main rule. With current housing shortage, new production must always be protected and at the moment it is really challenged and politicians have not delivered.
TMF CEO David Johnsson also wants to see vision in improving corporate prospects to become global.
"Sweden is an extremely export-dependent country and further investment efforts are necessary; Here, the government of the current term of office has not done enough, especially in the case of small and medium-sized enterprises. Sweden needs to develop a long-term strategy to strengthen export capacity among these companies.
Last but not least, TMF's CEO raises the benefits of wood in a necessary sustainable development.
"We are looking forward, not least in the face of increasing environmental climatic problems, to a continued government initiative on wood construction. Wood is the only building material that is renewable, recyclable and also binds carbon dioxide. Not to encourage wood construction would be unfortunate.
Regarding one of TMF's key areas - housing policy - TMF CEO David Johnsson calls for high ambitions to achieve increased, varied construction, and to create conditions for new production.
"There is a great need for housing construction, and above all it is high time to act and create cross-border, long-term rules for the housing industry and the housing market. Housing policy must be characterized by long-term and predictability so that we can finally avoid the rapid ups and downs that have become the main rule. With current housing shortage, new production must always be protected and at the moment it is really challenged and politicians have not delivered.
TMF CEO David Johnsson also wants to see vision in improving corporate prospects to become global.
"Sweden is an extremely export-dependent country and further investment efforts are necessary; Here, the government of the current term of office has not done enough, especially in the case of small and medium-sized enterprises. Sweden needs to develop a long-term strategy to strengthen export capacity among these companies.
Last but not least, TMF's CEO raises the benefits of wood in a necessary sustainable development.
"We are looking forward, not least in the face of increasing environmental climatic problems, to a continued government initiative on wood construction. Wood is the only building material that is renewable, recyclable and also binds carbon dioxide. Not to encourage wood construction would be unfortunate.
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