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German company in the wood industry wants to expand its sales internationally and is looking for business partners

Summary

Profile Type
  • Business Offer
POD Reference
BODE20240227026
Term of Validity
27 February 2024 - 26 February 2026
Company's Country
  • Germany
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement
Targeted Countries
  • All countries
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General information

Short Summary
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 neighbourhood 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 roundwood 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 Innovations
Certification/Quality Standards: FSC, PEFC, ISPM15-IPPC
Stage of Development
  • Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
IPR description
The cooperation partner should be experienced in the field of the wood industry. Emphasis in softwood can be layed on the pallet industry. In hardwood the company will work with the whole industry.

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
The partner should work as a sales agent / wood broker.
Type and Size of Partner
  • Big company
  • SME 11-49
  • SME 50 - 249
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement

Dissemination

Market keywords
  • 09005 - Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Animal Husbandry & Related Products
Targeted countries
  • All countries