Koskisen

What Koskisen does

Koskisen is a Finnish wood processing company founded in 1909 and headquartered in Järvelä, Finland, with operations across Finnish sawmill and panel sites (Järvelä, Kärkölä, Iisvesi) and Polish manufacturing facilities (Toporów, Skwierzyna) supporting its Kore van interior brand. Its product portfolio spans sawn and processed timber, birch plywood for decorative, vehicle, construction and die-cutting applications, thin plywood and veneer, tailored chipboard, and the Zero family of boards made from 100% renewable materials. The company's technical proposition rests on vertical integration from certified Finnish forests (PEFC and FSC) through to finished products, full utilization of wood raw material including sawdust via briquette and chipboard lines, and carbon-negative plywood products whose 2023 carbon handprint exceeded double the carbon footprint.

The business is exclusively B2B, selling to construction companies, joinery and woodworking businesses, and transportation industry customers (light commercial vehicle OEMs, fleet operators, and the aftersales market via the Kore sub-brand). Distribution runs through direct corporate sales with technical support, an authorized distributor network for any private-consumer channel, and a growing direct e-commerce motion via the Kore online product configurator and partner finder. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of wood-based materials and ready-to-install van interior kits (floors, linings, wheel arch covers, accessories), with ancillary wood procurement and forest management services for forest owners.

Koskisen is pursuing an explicit growth strategy targeting EUR 500 million in revenue by 2027, backed by EUR 80 million committed to Kärkölä sawn timber expansion, EUR 12 million of NIB-financed upgrades at Järvelä, EUR 3 million in Kore Poland expansion (2024), and continued product launches such as the PlyBOX Wheel Arch Cover and the Kore configurator. Sustainability positioning — carbon-negative products, EU Deforestation Regulation readiness, and over a century of accumulated forestry expertise — is a central pillar of the company's commercial and capital-markets narrative.

Name

Koskisen

Legal name

Koskisen Oyj

Website

https://koskisen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Koskisen is a Finnish wood processing company founded in 1909 that produces sawn timber, birch plywood, chipboard, veneer, and the Kore van interior system, selling exclusively B2B to construction, joinery, and transportation customers across Europe from facilities in Finland and Poland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wood Products Manufacturing

NAICS

Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing (3212), Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing (321211), Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing (321215)

SIC

Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031)

akta.pro primary industry

Plywood & Panel Products Distribution (Plywood, OSB, MDF, Particleboard) (IMAMAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veneer & Specialty Wood Products Trading (IMAMAIAL), Engineered Wood Products Distribution (LVL, I-joists, Glulam, CLT) (IMAMAIAD), Wood Remanufacturing (Mouldings, Millwork Blanks, Cut Stock) (IMAMABAI)

Keywords

• Sawn timber products
• Birch plywood manufacturing
• Van interior solutions
• Wood procurement services
• Chipboard products

Headquarters

HQ city

Järvelä

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 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. Wood Products Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacture and sale of high-quality wood products including sawn timber, processed timber, plywood, thin plywood, veneer, chipboard, and Zero-products. Products are sold to businesses in construction, joinery, and transportation industries. The company utilizes the entire wood raw material including sawdust for various applications.
2. Kore Van Interior Solutions: Sale of ready-to-install van cargo interior protection sets including floors, linings, wheel arch covers, and accessories through the Kore brand. Manufacturing done in Poland with products sold via distributors and direct B2B channels.
3. Wood Procurement Services: Services for forest owners including wood trading and forest management. The company operates wood procurement activities supporting the supply of raw materials.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Koskisen manufactures and sells high-quality Finnish wood products including sawn timber, processed timber, birch plywood, thin plywood, veneer, tailored chipboard, and Zero-products made from 100% renewable materials for construction, joinery, and furniture applications. Through its Kore sub-brand, the company produces ready-to-install van cargo interior protection sets including floors, wall linings, ceiling panels, wheel arch covers, and accessories for light commercial vehicles. The company also operates Koskisen Wood Procurement, a responsible wood sourcing service for forest owners operating under PEFC and FSC certification.

Product overview

Koskisen is an international wood processing specialist with over a century of experience, operating as a multi-product wood product company. The company produces a comprehensive portfolio including Zero products (Zero Construction Board, Zero Furniture Board, Zero ThinPly) made from 100% renewable materials; Sawn and Processed Timber from its Järvelä and Iisvesi sawmills; Plywood products for decorative, vehicle, construction, and die cutting applications; Thin plywood and veneer; and Tailored Chipboard for furniture and construction. The Kore sub-brand extends the portfolio into the transportation sector with ready-to-install van interior solutions including floors, wall linings, ceiling panels, and wheel arch covers (PlyBOX) for light commercial vehicles. The company also operates Koskisen Wood Procurement for responsible sourcing from certified Finnish forests. The product architecture is unified under the 'Woodwise' philosophy, which maximizes wood utilization from forest to finished product, with sustainability and circular bioeconomy principles throughout.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zero: Zero-products made from 100% renewable materials, including Zero Construction board, Zero Furniture board, and Zero ThinPly.
• KoskiFutura
• KoskiCrown
• KoskiDeck
• KoskiStandard

Products and services

• Zero Construction Board Construction board made from 100% renewable materials for building applications, part of Koskisen's Zero product line.
• Zero Furniture Board Furniture board made from 100% renewable materials for furniture and interior design applications, part of Koskisen's Zero product line.
• Zero ThinPly Thin plywood made from 100% renewable materials for applications requiring lightweight yet strong panels.
• Sawn Timber High-quality sawn timber products from Finnish forests, available in various dimensions and grades for construction, joinery, and other processing needs.
• Processed Timber Further processed timber products with added value through planing, profiling, or other finishing treatments.
• Plywood (Decorative, Vehicles, Construction, Die Cutting) High-quality birch plywood for various applications including decorative purposes, vehicle interiors, construction, and die cutting, produced at the Järvelä facility.
• Thin Plywood and Veneer Thin plywood panels and veneer products for applications requiring lightweight yet strong materials.
• Tailored Chipboard Tailored chipboard products for furniture, interior design, construction, and flooring applications, available in customized specifications.
• Kore Van Linings Brand of Koskisen offering ready-to-install van cargo interior protection sets including floors, linings, wheel arch covers, and accessories for light commercial vehicles.
• PlyBOX Wheel Arch Cover Ready-assembled plywood box wheel arch covers with aluminum profile edges designed to protect van wheel arch areas while providing storage space and a cohesive cargo look.
• Kore Floors Van flooring products including KoskiCrown, KoskiDeck, and KoskiStandard variants in various thicknesses and coatings for cargo protection.
• Kore Linings & Ceilings Van wall linings and ceiling panels in plywood or plastic materials with various coatings and thickness options.
• Kore Van Accessories Accessories for van interior solutions including clips, screws, and mounting hardware required for floor and lining installation.
• Koskisen Wood Procurement Responsible wood procurement service ensuring sustainable wood sourcing from certified Finnish forests under PEFC and FSC standards, including forest management services for forest owners with approximately one million tree seedlings planted annually.

Quantifiable outcome

• Carbon handprint more than double carbon footprint in 2023
• +2 more outcomes

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

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• EGGER Group: Austrian family-owned wood-based materials manufacturer producing chipboard, OSB, and laminate products. Comparable as a European panel products manufacturer serving furniture, construction, and interior design customers.
• UPM-Kymmene: Finnish forest products major producing plywood, sawn timber, and specialty papers with strong vertical integration from forests. Directly comparable as a Finnish-based diversified wood products peer operating in the same birch plywood and timber markets.
• Stora Enso: Finnish-Swedish forest products giant producing sawn timber, plywood, and engineered wood products across Europe. Comparable as a larger incumbent in the same Finnish/Nordic wood products market with overlapping product categories and customer segments.
• West Fraser Timber: North American diversified wood products company producing lumber, panels, and engineered wood. Comparable as a broad incumbent in sawn timber and panel production, though primarily operating in North American markets.
• Metsä Board: Part of Metsä Group, Finnish forest products company producing fresh fibre-based board products. Comparable as a Finnish vertically-integrated wood products peer with similar sustainability positioning and birch-based product offerings.
• Kronospan: One of the world's largest wood-based panel manufacturers producing chipboard, MDF, OSB, and laminate flooring across Europe. Comparable in chipboard production and European panel distribution, though broader and larger scale.
• Weyerhaeuser: North American timber REIT and wood products manufacturer. Comparable as a broad incumbent in sawn timber and engineered wood products, though operating in a different geographic market with distinct customer dynamics.

Direct peers

• Binderholz: Austrian family-owned sawmill and engineered wood products manufacturer producing sawn timber, glulam, and CLT. Comparable as a vertically-integrated European sawn timber and panel producer serving construction customers.
• Paged (Paged Plywood): Polish hardwood plywood manufacturer producing birch plywood, decorative plywood, and specialized panel products. Comparable as a European birch plywood specialist with overlapping customer base in furniture, construction, and transportation.
• Metsä Wood: Finnish engineered wood products manufacturer (part of Metsä Group) producing birch plywood, Kerto LVL, and timber products. Most direct comparable in terms of product portfolio, Finnish sourcing, and birch plywood focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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