EEN Offer - Wood

The family sawmill in the south of Germany wants to expand its sales internationally. Sales in hardwood are made directly with customers from the furniture or toy industry for example. But, the company is also looking for partners with whom it can co-operate within the framework of sales representative or distribution agreements (wood broker).

Full Description:

Founded in 1892, the company, a sawmill, is now run by the fourth generation. The sawmill processes softwood and hardwood and was the first woodworking company in the region. Over the years, the company has experienced steady growth, marked by the expansion of the facilities with the construction of new warehouses for wood. In 2004, the company took a step towards sustainability by installing photovoltaic panels. 2006 a wood chip firing plant with district heating network for businesses in the neighborhood was constructed. Highly qualified employees, most of whom have been with the company for many years, work using state-of-the-art technology. The product range includes many products made of softwood or hardwood. In hardwood they have mainly beech, oak or ash. In softwood they produce packaging timber, boards, planks, battens and frames. The round wood for this products will be taken in a radius of 30 km. Softwood squares/beams 79x98, 98x98,78x89. The hardwood thickness are 26/32/38/45/50/60/70/80/100. The company is offering the additional services: cutting, drying heat treatment (IPPC-ISPM15) . The wood of the company can also be delivered for the pallet industry. International co-operations have already been taken with China, Italy, Vietnam, Taiwan, Dubai Spain, Poland and Thailand.

Advantages and innovation:

Certification/Quality Standards: FSC, PEFC, ISPM15-IPPC.

Expected role of the partner:

The partner should work as a sales agent / wood broker.