Tuesday, October 18, 2016
This week, the Marcus Wallenberg Prize for outstanding scientific achievements in the wood processing industry has been consigned by H.M. King Carl XVI Gustav of Sweden during the award ceremony. Along with mathematician Alexander Katsevich, visionary entrepreneur Federico Giudiceandrea has received this important award.
A great honor for Microtec CEO Giudiceandrea, whose company sells high-tech scanners and optimization systems for the wood processing industry and is considered a leader in its field.
“I am overwhelmed by this honor and would like to thank the foundation for this award. The groundbreaking possibilities created by the CT Log in the woodworking industry are most likely the greatest achievement in my career as entrepreneur”, says the deeply moved laureate.
“The introduction of this new technology marks the beginning of a new era for the sawmill industry. The groundbreaking research and innovative implementation have opened new horizons, facilitating further optimization of the sawing process”, says Marcus Wallenberg, chairman of the board of the Marcus Wallenberg Prize.
The purpose of the Marcus Wallenberg Prize is to recognize, encourage and stimulate path-breaking scientific achievements, which contribute significantly to broadening knowledge and to technical development within the fields of importance to forestry and forest industries.
Tags: award ceremony, CEO, federico giudiceandrea, H.M. King Carl XVI Gustav of Sweden, marcus wallenberg prize, Microtec, outstanding scientific achievements, wood processing industry
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