What Mayr-Melnhof Holz Holding does

Mayr-Melnhof Holz Holding AG is an Austrian-headquartered, privately-held timber processing company that operates nine production facilities across Austria, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Sweden with approximately 1,695 employees. The company manufactures a full portfolio of structural and semi-finished timber products including glued laminated timber (MM masterline), cross-laminated timber (MM crosslam), duo/trio beams, glulam slabs and ceilings, timber-concrete composite elements (XC XlamConcrete, developed through the MMK joint venture with Kirchdorfer), sawn timber, formwork beams and panels, and wood pellets. It is identified in source materials as one of the largest and most significant timber processing companies in Europe and a market leader in the European glulam segment.

The company's go-to-market is enterprise B2B direct sales, primarily to construction companies, architects, structural engineers, project developers, and public sector entities, with project-based negotiated pricing. Through its MM complete offering (delivered via the Hüttemann partnership), the company extends beyond product supply into turn-key engineered timber construction, covering design, prefabrication, and assembly. Customer segments span residential construction (including social and multi-storey housing), public and institutional buildings (schools, healthcare, civic, religious), and commercial/industrial construction across Austria, Germany, the Czech Republic, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Norway. The company holds PEFC chain-of-custody certification and has delivered projects meeting Passivhaus, Nordic Swan Ecolabel, and other sustainability standards, positioning it within the European mass-timber construction value chain where regulatory and demand-side pressure is increasing for carbon-storing building materials.

Revenue mechanics combine one-time product sales of manufactured timber components with project-based professional services revenue from turn-key construction delivery. The company is structured as an Austrian Aktiengesellschaft with wholly-owned operating subsidiaries at each production site and a jointly-controlled JV (MMK) for composite elements; ownership and shareholder details are not disclosed in the available source materials.

Name

Mayr-Melnhof Holz Holding

Legal name

Mayr-Melnhof Holz Holding AG

Website

https://mm-holz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1872

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Mayr-Melnhof Holz Holding AG is an Austrian-headquartered, privately-held timber processor operating nine production sites across four European countries, manufacturing engineered structural timber products (CLT, glulam, timber-concrete composites) and turn-key mass-timber construction solutions primarily for B2B construction and public-sector clients across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineered Timber Products

NAICS

Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing (321215), Wood Product Manufacturing (321), Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing (321912)

SIC

Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400), Sawmills & Planting Mills, General (2421)

akta.pro primary industry

Mass Timber & Structural Engineered Wood (CLT, Glulam, NLT/DLT) (IMADADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sawmilling & Lumber Production (IMADADAA)

Keywords

• Engineered timber products
• Cross-laminated timber
• Glued laminated timber
• Mass timber construction
• Wood pellets production

Headquarters

HQ city

Leoben

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Engineered Timber Product Sales: Sale of manufactured timber products including CLT (MM crosslam), glulam (MM masterline), duo/trio beams, glulam slabs, timber-concrete composites (XC), sawn timber, formwork beams and panels, and pellets. Revenue generated from direct B2B sales to construction companies, architects, developers, and public entities across Europe.
2. Timber Engineering & Turn-key Construction: MM complete service providing full engineering, prefabrication, and construction of timber buildings and halls for commercial and public clients. Integrated project delivery from design through assembly.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mayr-Melnhof Holz manufactures and sells engineered timber products including cross-laminated timber (MM crosslam), glued laminated timber (MM masterline), duo/trio beams, glulam slabs, solid wood building elements, and timber-concrete composite elements (XC XlamConcrete). The company also produces sawn timber, concrete formwork beams and panels, and wood pellets, and delivers turn-key timber construction services through its MM complete offering.

Product overview

Mayr-Melndf Holz Holding operates as a timber and wood processing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of structural timber products. The core offerings include the MM masterline glulam (Brettschichtholz) product line for load-bearing applications, MM crosslam cross-laminated timber (CLT) for panel construction, and various specialized variants including MM vista (Duo/Trio beams), MM blockdeck (floor/wall beams), and MM profideck (ceiling elements). The company also produces custom Brettschichtholz Sonderbauteile special components for specific project requirements. Through the MMK joint venture, the company offers XC® XlamConcrete timber-concrete composite elements combining CLT with concrete for enhanced structural performance. Construction services are delivered through the MM complete offering by Hüttemann. Supporting product lines include MM Schnitt Holz sawn timber, HT 20plus and K1 yellowplan formwork products, and MM royal pellets for bioenergy. All structural timber products carry PEFC certification for sustainable forestry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MM masterline: Glued laminated timber (Brettschichtholz) product line
• MM crosslam
• MM vistaline
• MM blockdeck
• MM HBE
• MM profideck
• XC XlamConcrete
• MM complete
• MM royalpellets
• MM Schnitt Holz
• HT 20plus
• K1 yellowplan

Products and services

• MM masterline (Brettschichtholz / Glued Laminated Timber) Core structural glued laminated timber (glulam) product consisting of kiln-dried lamellas glued together to form high-strength load-bearing beams and columns for construction. Market-leading product line in Europe, sourced from PEFC-certified forests.
• MM crosslam (CLT Brettsperrholz / Cross-Laminated Timber) Solid cross-laminated timber panel product with perpendicular layering used as a structural element for walls, ceilings, floors, and roofs in mass timber construction. Available in visible quality surfaces. PEFC-certified.
• MM vistaline (Duo/Trio Beams) Two- or three-layer solid timber beams (Balkenschichtholz) that are finger-jointed and glued, offering cost-effective structural solutions for various construction requirements.
• MM blockdeck (Glulam Floor and Wall Beams) Glulam floor and wall beams (Brettschichtholzdielen) providing structural support for floor and wall systems in timber construction projects.
• MM HBE (Solid Wood Building Elements) Solid timber house building elements (Holzmassivbauelemente) used for constructing walls, ceilings, and roofs as part of complete timber building systems.
• MM profideck (Glulam Ceiling Elements) Glulam ceiling elements (Brettschichtholzdecke) designed for structural ceiling applications in residential and commercial timber construction.
• Brettschichtholz Sonderbauteile (Custom Glulam Special Components) Custom-engineered special glulam components designed for specific architectural or structural requirements beyond standard dimensions, including curved or shaped beams.
• XC XlamConcrete (Timber-Concrete Composite Element) Timber-concrete composite ceiling and roof elements combining cross-laminated timber's tensile properties with concrete's compressive strength, enabling large spans with improved vibration behaviour and sound insulation. Allows mostly dry installation without falsework and can be structurally loaded immediately.
• MM complete by Hüttemann (Turn-Key Timber Engineering & Construction) Full-service timber engineering and turn-key construction solutions offering complete project delivery including design, prefabrication, and assembly of timber buildings and halls for commercial and public sector clients.
• MM Schnitt Holz (Sawn Timber) Sawn timber products (Schnittholz) processed from raw logs, serving as the foundational input material for further processing and direct construction applications.
• HT 20plus (Concrete Formwork Beams) Concrete formwork beams (Betonschalungsträger) used in construction for supporting concrete during the curing process, designed for repeated use and high load capacity.
• K1 yellowplan (Concrete Formwork Panels) Formwork panels (Betonschalungsplatten) for concrete construction applications, providing a smooth casting surface and structural support during concrete placement.
• MM royal pellets (Wood Pellets) Wood pellets produced from wood residues, used as a renewable bioenergy fuel source for heating and power generation applications.

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MMK Holz-Beton-Fertigteile GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture between Mayr-Melnhof Holz Holding and Kirchdorfer Fertigteilholding GmbH. MMK develops and produces XC timber-concrete composite elements (XC XlamConcrete), combining CLT with concrete for high-performance structural ceilings and roofs. Used in landmark projects including HOHO Vienna (84m high-rise), Gleis 21 Vienna, and Wibeba Wieselburg. XC elements allow mostly dry installation without falsework and can be structurally loaded immediately.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Stora Enso: Large Finnish-Swedic forest products conglomerate with significant CLT (CLT by Stora Enso) and sawn timber production. Competes directly with MM Holz on CLT supply to European construction but operates across a much broader forest products and packaging portfolio.
• Holmen: Swedish forest industry group with significant sawn timber, CLT/glulam, and building components operations through Holmen Timber and Iggesund. Broader forest products portfolio but overlapping engineered wood offering for European construction.

Direct peers

• Binderholz: Austrian family-owned timber group producing glulam, CLT (Binderholz CLT BBS), sawn timber, and pellets with multiple European production sites. Closest direct competitor to MM Holz in engineered wood products across the DACH region, including one of the largest CLT capacities in Europe.
• Hasslacher Nordica Timber: Austrian sawmill and engineered wood group producing glulam, CLT, and sawn timber, with major capacity at Preding and recent expansion. Direct competitor in the DACH glulam and CLT markets with overlapping customer base in multi-storey residential and public construction.
• KLH Massivholz: Austrian pioneer in CLT manufacturing, producing solid timber panels for walls, ceilings, and roofs. Directly competes with MM crosslam across residential, commercial, and public-sector mass timber projects across Europe.
• Martinsons: Swedish sawmill and engineered wood producer offering CLT, glulam, and cross-laminated timber primarily for the Nordic market. Comparable product portfolio (CLT, glulam, sawn timber) and overlap with MM Holz's Bergkvist Siljan operations in Sweden.
• Setra Group: Swedish wood products company producing sawn timber, glulam, and CLT components, owned by Mellanskog and LSR. Competes with MM Holz on engineered wood and sawn timber supply, particularly in Nordic and Northern European markets.
• Derix Group: German engineered wood specialist producing glulam and cross-laminated timber components, with focus on multi-storey residential and commercial timber construction. Direct competitor in the German market alongside MM Holz Wismar and Olsberg operations.
• Pfeifer Holding: Austrian timber group with sawmills, glulam, and CLT production as well as timber-concrete composite systems. Overlapping product portfolio and comparable target segments in DACH and broader European mass timber construction.

Regional players

• BSW Timber: UK-based sawmilling and timber products group. Compares to MM Holz on sawn timber and basic engineered wood supply, but serves primarily the British market where MM Holz has growing export presence (e.g. Cambridge Mosque).

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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