Forestia Group

What Forestia Group does

Forestia Group is a family-owned French company headquartered in Lambersart that designs, manufactures, and markets exterior landscaping solutions in natural wood and wood-plastic composite (WPC). Operating since 1891 (originally as Felix Clercx) and entering the WPC category in 2002 through Fiberdeck, the group sells across two technology platforms: FSC-certified exotic hardwood decking, fencing, and cladding (FelixWood) and co-extruded WPC products made from 95% recycled waste (Fiberdeck). The portfolio is rounded out with Cobra fastening and structural systems (clips, screws, adjustable pedestals, foundation screws, and lifetime-warranty joists), Owlia LED exterior lighting, and Artepot decorative pots and planters in fibreglass, aluminium, and Corten steel. The newest ranges extend into structural extensions such as pergolas, carports, and garden offices.

The business model is straightforward branded-goods distribution across B2B and B2C channels. B2B revenue flows through building-products distributors (e.g., Point P, Tout faire, CMEM, BMN, Makro) and timber merchants (Sylvalliance, Nebopan, Dispano, Holzland), while B2C volume is generated through shelf placements at the three largest European DIY groups — Leroy Merlin in France, Kingfisher across Europe, and Hornbach in the Netherlands and Germany — supplemented by online partners such as Decklinea and Direct abris. Pricing is quote-based through the dealer network rather than publicly disclosed, and the group maintains permanent high stock across 50,000+ m² of warehouse capacity to support fast pan-European delivery.

The customer base spans wholesale distributors, landscaping dealers, and end consumers across France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, with 1,000+ active clients served by 101–250 employees under founders Nicolas and Béatrice Tant and Peter Derckx (director of the Dutch and German business). Differentiation rests on certification density (FSC C003450, PEFC/30-31-1062, full EUTR compliance), recycled-content WPC, proprietary clip-and-joist installation systems, and a heritage brand rather than on software, data, or AI capabilities. Revenue, ownership economics, and unit volumes are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Forestia Group

Legal name

Forestia Group

Website

https://forestia.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Forestia Group is a family-owned French company (since 1891) that designs, manufactures, and distributes exterior landscaping solutions in natural wood and WPC. It operates the FelixWood, Fiberdeck, Cobra, Owlia, and Artepot sub-brands and serves B2B distributors and B2C consumers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Wood & Composite Building Materials

NAICS

Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing (321215)

SIC

Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031), Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452)

akta.pro primary industry

Wood Decking, Fencing & Outdoor Lumber Products (IMADADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wood Siding, Cladding & Exterior Wood Profiles (IMADADAH), Decking & Outdoor Structural Materials Retail (Composite, Railings, Posts) (CRAIAEAH)

Keywords

• Exterior wood decking
• WPC composite products
• Outdoor fencing solutions
• Building materials distribution
• Landscaping construction timber

Headquarters

HQ city

Lambersart

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Wood Outdoor Solutions: Design, manufacturing and marketing of exterior landscaping solutions in natural wood, including decking, fencing, cladding, and construction timber through FelixWood brand
2. Product Sales - WPC Outdoor Solutions: Design, manufacturing and marketing of co-extruded WPC products for landscaping gardens including decking, fencing, and cladding through Fiberdeck brand
3. Product Sales - Fasteners and Structural Elements: Clips, screws, special tools for installation, adjustable pedestals, foundation screws and joists through Cobra brand
4. Product Sales - Outdoor Decoration: Pots, planters, fibreglass/aluminium/Corten steel products, LED exterior lighting through Artepot and Owlia brands

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Forestia Group designs, manufactures, and markets exterior landscaping solutions in natural hardwood and Wood-Plastic Composite (WPC) for outdoor applications across residential and commercial projects. The portfolio covers decking, fencing, cladding, construction timber, fastening systems, exterior LED lighting, and outdoor extensions such as pergolas, carports, and garden offices, distributed across Europe under sub-brands FelixWood, Fiberdeck, Cobra, Owlia, and Artepot.

Product overview

Forestia Group is a family-owned company (since 1891) that designs, manufactures, and markets exterior landscaping solutions. The company operates multiple sub-brands: FelixWood specializes in FSC®-certified natural hardwood products for decking, fencing, cladding, and construction timber; Fiberdeck specializes in co-extruded WPC products made from 95% recycled materials; Cobra provides fastening and structural solutions including clips, screws, and aluminium structures; Owlia offers exterior LED lighting; and Artepot provides decorative pots and planters. The portfolio spans Wood outdoor solutions (FelixWood), WPC outdoor solutions (Fiberdeck), fasteners and aluminium structures (Cobra), and outdoor decoration (Owlia, Artepot). The company also offers complete product lines including decking, fencing, cladding, outdoor decoration, and extensions such as pergolas, carports, and garden offices. Products are distributed primarily in Europe (France, Benelux, Germany) through specialized dealers and online channels to both B2B and B2C customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FelixWood: Specialist in hardwood products for landscaping gardens (decking, fencing, cladding) and construction timber. FSC-certified exotic woods from Indonesia and Africa, naturally durable for outdoor use. EUTR-proof with 100% legal wood from traceable sources.
• Fiberdeck
• Cobra
• Owlia
• Artepot

Products and services

• FelixWood Natural Hardwood Decking FelixWood-branded natural hardwood decking products sold to building material merchants, timber merchants, and DIY chains across France, Benelux, and Germany.
• Fiberdeck WPC Decking Fiberdeck-branded co-extruded Wood-Plastic Composite (WPC) decking products manufactured from up to 95% recycled materials and offered with a lifetime warranty, distributed to B2B dealers and B2C retailers across Europe.
• Fencing Solutions Wood and WPC fencing products supplied under the Forestia portfolio for residential and professional landscaping applications across France, Benelux, and Germany.
• Cladding Exterior wood and composite cladding products designed for residential and commercial facade applications, distributed through the Forestia network.
• Construction Timber FSC/PEFC-certified structural and framing timber for outdoor construction projects, sold to merchants and professional landscapers through the Forestia network.
• Cobra Fastening and Structural Solutions Cobra-branded fastening clips, hybrid fastening systems, and aluminum structural joists engineered for decking and cladding installations, supplied alongside FelixWood and Fiberdeck products.
• Owlia Exterior LED Lighting Owlia-branded exterior LED lighting products for outdoor landscaping and garden environments, sold alongside Forestia's decking, fencing, and extensions ranges.
• Artepot Pots and Planters Artepot-branded outdoor pots and planters designed to complement Forestia's decking, fencing, and exterior decoration ranges, distributed through decoration brands and DIY chains.
• Outdoor Extensions (Pergolas, Carports, Garden Offices) Outdoor extensions including pergolas, carports, and garden offices marketed under Forestia's exterior decoration range for residential consumers in the DIY and home decoration channel.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of Fiberdeck's raw materials come from recycled waste
• +1 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Leroy MerlincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor French DIY retail chain distributing Forestia Group's outdoor solutions (wood and WPC products) to end consumers across France
• KingfishercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean home improvement retailer group distributing Forestia products through multiple retail brands across Europe
• HornbachcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman DIY retail chain distributing Forestia Group's outdoor products in Netherlands and Germany markets

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TimberTech (AZEK): AZEK-owned manufacturer of composite decking, railings, and outdoor structures. Direct peer on composite decking boards, fastening systems, and the premium tier of the European and North American outdoor-products market.
• Fiberon (Fortress Decking): Major WPC and PVC decking manufacturer also listed alongside Fiberdeck in Forestia's own competitive comparison materials. Direct overlap on co-extruded composite decking, fencing, and cladding for residential outdoor living.
• Silvadec: French manufacturer of composite wood decking, fencing, and cladding using recycled materials. Head-to-head domestic competitor serving French and Benelux DIY retailers and landscapers with overlapping product specs and channels.
• Trex Company: Largest North American manufacturer of composite (WPC) decking, railings, and outdoor products. Direct comparable on Fiberdeck's WPC decking/cladding/fencing portfolio and the only public pure-play reference point for the category globally.
• UPM Biocomposites: European manufacturer of WPC products under the UPM ProFi brand for decking and outdoor applications. Closest large-cap composite-decking peer serving the same European DIY and professional channels as Forestia's Fiberdeck range.

Emerging players

• Kebony: Norwegian manufacturer of modified wood (furfurylated) decking, cladding, and outdoor products. Comparable to FelixWood on the premium sustainable-hardwood segment and competes for architect and developer specifications across Europe.
• Accsys Technologies (Accoya): Manufacturer of acetylated solid wood (Accoya) positioned as a sustainable, durable alternative to tropical hardwood for decking, cladding, and outdoor applications. Direct comparison point for FelixWood's FSC hardwood range in premium/niche outdoor wood markets.
• MOSO International: Dutch manufacturer of bamboo outdoor decking, fencing, and cladding products marketed across European DIY and architectural channels. Substitute material competitor targeting the same specifier and end-consumer segments as both FelixWood and Fiberdeck.

Broad incumbents

• SWISS KRONO: Large European manufacturer of wood-based panels and outdoor products with global production footprint and broad building-materials distribution. Overlaps with Forestia in wood-based outdoor boards and competes for similar merchant and DIY shelf space at much greater scale.

Others

• Saint-Gobain Distribution (Point P): Saint-Gobain's French building-materials distribution arm and parent of Point P — a listed Forestia distribution partner. Adjacent rather than competitive: defines the channel architecture and competing SKU set that retailers select against Forestia products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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