Lunawood

What Lunawood does

Lunawood (Oy Lunawood Ltd) is a privately held Finnish manufacturer founded in 2001 and headquartered in Lahti, specializing in chemically-free thermally modified wood under the patented ThermoWood® process. The company treats Nordic Pine (Pinus sylvestris) and Spruce (Picea abies) using only heat and steam at 180–230°C, permanently enhancing dimensional stability, durability (Durability Class 2 per EN 350), and weather resistance without chemical preservatives. Operations span two Finnish mills — Iisalmi (90,000 m³ annual capacity, described as the world's largest and most modern thermo treatment plant) and Kaskinen (70,000 m³, acquired June 2016, with on-site bio-heating and deep-water port) — for a combined ~160,000 m³ annual capacity, supported by 149 employees.

The product portfolio covers six families: flat tongue-and-groove cladding (Luna UTV, Edge, Grain, Round, Classic, Block, Triple), 3D cladding profiles (Luna Aalto, Trio, Triple Shadow, Duo, Duple, Dual), the Luna Panel System, battens (Luna SHP, Parallelogram), decking with hidden Profix fixing systems, and the pre-weathered grey Luna Arctic line. A dedicated fire-retardant product range achieves Euroclass B-s1,d0 ratings. Independent BRE verification confirms a 30+ year service life for cladding and decking, and the company holds the dense regulatory stack of PEFC, FSC, Nordic Swan, KOMO, CE, EPD, SBTi-validated 42% emissions-reduction target by 2030, and UN Global Compact signatory status.

Lunawood generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales of its ThermoWood products across more than 50 countries, distributed via a global authorized distributor network and direct specification support from regional Area Managers (USA, Sweden/Norway, Czech Republic covering Central Europe, and the Adriatic). The go-to-market is specifier-led: architects, designers, and builders are engaged through free BIM objects (ArchiCAD, Revit, ProdLib), free sample boxes, SAIA-accredited CPD training (notably in South Africa via Mspec), trade show presence (SIBCA Paris, Habitare Helsinki, Greenbuild New York, La Feria de Diseño Medellín), and earned media in ArchDaily and other architecture publications. Reported FY2025 revenue was €68.2 million.

Name

Lunawood

Legal name

Oy Lunawood Ltd

Website

https://lunawood.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Thermally Modified Wood Products

NAICS

Wood Preservation (321114), Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing (321215)

SIC

Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)

akta.pro primary industry

Treated Wood & Preserved Timber Products (IMADADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wood Treatment & Preservation for Engineered Wood Products (IMAMACAM), Wood Coatings & Finishes (IMADAKAD)

Keywords

• Thermowood products
• Thermally modified wood
• Wood cladding profiles
• Architectural wood decking
• Fire-retardant wood panels

Headquarters

HQ city

Lahti

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

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. ThermoWood Product Sales: Lunawood manufactures and sells thermally modified wood products (cladding, battens, decking, interior panels, 3D cladding, Luna Panel System) primarily as a one-time product purchase. Products are sold directly to architects, designers, builders, and through a distributor network to over 50 countries. Revenue in 2025 was €68.2 million.
2. CPD Training Services: Free SAIA-accredited CPD (Continuing Professional Development) training course offered to architects and specifiers in South Africa (Cape Town, Johannesburg) and globally. While free to attendees, the training drives product specification and brand adoption in new markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

Lunawood manufactures and sells thermally modified Nordic Pine and Spruce wood products under the ThermoWood® brand, treating wood in patented high-temperature kilns using only heat and steam to deliver chemical-free dimensional stability, durability, and weather resistance. Its offering spans cladding profiles (flat tongue-and-groove, 3D panels, and the modular Luna Panel System), planed battens for facades and solar screens, hidden-fix decking, the pre-weathered Luna Arctic silver-grey line, and fire-retardant variants certified to Euroclass B. Customers are architects, designers, builders, and distributors across more than 50 countries, served through direct specification support and a global distributor network.

Product overview

Lunawood is a Finnish company offering Nordic ThermoWood® — thermally modified wood products manufactured from certified Nordic Pine and Spruce using only heat and steam (no chemicals). The patented ThermoWood® process involves treating wood at 180°C to 230°C, achieving dimensional stability, durability, and weather resistance. The product portfolio spans five main categories: (1) Cladding — flat tongue-and-groove profiles (Luna UTV, Luna Edge, Luna Grain, Luna Round, Luna Classic, Luna Block, Luna Triple) for facades; (2) 3D Cladding — seven distinctive profiled panels (Luna Aalto, Luna Trio, Luna Triple Shadow, Luna Duo, Luna Duple, Luna Dual) creating three-dimensional wall surfaces; (3) Luna Panel System — flat versatile panels for facades, interiors, and ceilings, also available with fire-retardant treatment; (4) Battens — various sizes (Luna SHP, Luna Parallelogram, Luna Half Parallelogram) for facades, solar screens, and partitioning; (5) Decking — profiles with hidden Profix fixing systems (Luna SHP Profix 2/3, Luna Deck 2 Profix); (6) Luna Arctic — pre-weathered silver-grey products (Layer, Triple, SHP) requiring minimal maintenance; (7) Fire-Retardant Products — pressure-impregnated variants achieving Euroclass B-s1,d0 or B-s2,d0 ratings. Lunawood also provides BIM objects for ArchiCAD and Revit, free sample boxes, CPD training, and digital design tools. Products are manufactured at mills in Iisalmi and Kaskinen, Finland, with annual capacity of 160,000 m³.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Luna Arctic: Product line featuring silver-grey pre-finished ThermoWood with brushed surface, designed for natural-looking grey façades and interior walls.
• Luna Panel System
• Lunawood 3D Cladding
• Lunawood Fire Retardant

Products and services

• Lunawood ThermoWood Cladding Flat planed tongue-and-groove ThermoWood cladding profiles (Luna UTV, Luna Edge, Luna Grain, Luna Round, Luna Classic, Luna Block, Luna Triple) for facades and interior walls, providing chemical-free dimensional stability and weather resistance for architects, builders, and developers.
• Lunawood 3D Cladding Three-dimensional cladding panels (Luna Aalto, Luna Trio, Luna Triple Shadow, Luna Duo, Luna Duple, Luna Dual) that create contemporary wavy or batten-like architectural wall and ceiling surfaces for facades and interiors, offered in tongue-and-groove profiles for quick installation.
• Luna Panel System Flat tongue-and-groove panel system in multiple sizes for facades, interior walls, and ceilings. Optional fire-retardant treatment achieves Euroclass B-s1,d0 ratings, enabling use in projects requiring enhanced fire performance.
• Lunawood Battens Planed ThermoWood battens in Luna SHP, Luna Parallelogram, and Luna Half Parallelogram profiles, used for facades, interior walls, solar screens, partitioning, and landscaping.
• Lunawood Decking with Luna Profix Hidden Fixing Brushed ThermoWood decking boards (Luna SHP Profix 2 and Luna SHP Profix 3) with proprietary hidden-clip fixing systems that enable quick installation and a screw-free, chemical-free finished deck surface for outdoor use.
• Luna Arctic Pre-Weathered Silver-Grey Collection Pre-finished ThermoWood cladding, panels, and battens with brushed silver-grey surface that ages gracefully to a uniform grey patina with minimal maintenance, for facades, interior walls, and seamless indoor-outdoor transitions.
• Lunawood Fire-Retardant ThermoWood Pressure-impregnated fire-retardant Lunawood products (cladding, 3D profiles, panels) achieving Euroclass B-s1,d0 or B-s2,d0 ratings per EN 13501, with non-toxic composition suitable for indoor use and optional factory-painted custom colors.
• Lunawood BIM Object Library Free digital BIM object library for ArchiCAD and Revit, including Lunawood cladding, panel, batten, and decking models, enabling architects to specify Lunawood products within their design workflow.
• Lunawood SAIA-Accredited CPD Training Free one-hour accredited training course for architects and specifiers covering Lunawood ThermoWood properties, applications, fire performance, and specification, delivered on-site (Cape Town, Johannesburg) and as webinars in multiple languages.
• Lunawood Sample Box Service Complimentary sample box containing five Lunawood profile samples provided to architects, designers, and construction professionals for material evaluation and project specification.

Quantifiable outcome

• Service life of 30+ years for cladding and decking when following manufacturer's guidance (independently verified by BRE)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers39 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rubio MonocoatcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Lunawood announced a partnership with Rubio Monocoat on June 25, 2026. Rubio Monocoat is a surface treatment products company. The partnership enables Lunawood to offer complementary surface coating products to enhance and protect Lunawood Thermowood surfaces.
• Vieremän Lämpö ja VesicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026Lunawood partnered with Vieremän Lämpö ja Vesi on June 3, 2026 to advance sustainable energy production through biogas. The partner operates a biogas facility that supports Lunawood's sustainability goals and low-carbon operations strategy.
• MspeccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMspec is Lunawood's local partner in South Africa, conducting on-site SAIA-accredited CPD training courses for architects and specifiers in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Mspec serves as the delivery partner for Lunawood's professional education initiative in the South African market.
• VaarniiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVaarnii is a Finnish furniture company that uses Lunawood ThermoWood battens to manufacture outdoor dining tables and other furniture pieces. Lunawood products are featured in Vaarnii's product photography.
• CE-Certified Painting PartnerminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLunawood offers painted fire-retardant ThermoWood products in custom colors, finished by a CE-certified painting partner. The partner applies factory-finished surface treatments to Lunawood products for projects requiring specific colors with fire protection.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• UPM-Kymmene: Finnish forest-bio giant with Wisa plywood and engineered wood lines. Competes in adjacent wood-product categories and shares the Finnish forest sourcing base, relevant for raw material and downstream construction dynamics.
• Stora Enso: Finnish-Swedish forest products major offering engineered wood, CLT, and building solutions. Broad incumbent that overlaps in wood-based construction materials though not in pure thermally modified timber; relevant benchmark for distribution and scale.
• SCA Wood: Swedish forest products company producing sawn timber and value-added wood products. Comparable in Nordic raw material base and sawn-timber value chain, supplying competing treated/finished wood for building applications.
• Metsä Wood: Finnish producer of Kerto LVL, plywood, and engineered wood members within the Metsä Group. Provides dimensional structural wood alternatives that occasionally substitute for Lunawood's treated battens and cladding in larger commercial projects.

Direct peers

• Thermory: Estonia-headquartered producer of thermally modified hardwood and softwood cladding, decking, and sauna products. Closest direct competitor to Lunawood's ThermoWood offering, using a similar high-heat modification process for chemical-free durability across Europe and North America.
• Bang & Bonsmeier / Therma-Tru Modified Wood: Mid-Atlantic US producer of thermally modified wood cladding and decking. Directly comparable product mix (cladding, decking, siding) under similar chemical-free thermal modification logic, serving architectural markets.
• Arbor Wood: Manufacturer of thermally modified Northern White Cedar and Ash, focused on architectural cladding, decking, and interior applications. Overlaps directly with Lunawood's thermally modified softwood value proposition and architects' specification workflows.

Emerging players

• Accsys Technologies (Accoya): UK-listed producer of acetylated solid wood (Accoya) for windows, doors, cladding, and decking. Competes in the high-durability, sustainable modified-wood category from a different technical angle but for the same architect and builder segments.
• Kebony: Norwegian producer of furfurylated (liquid-impregnated) modified wood for cladding and decking. Competes with Lunawood in chemical-free durable wood category, though using a different modification chemistry and with a comparable specification-grade go-to-market.

Regional players

• James Latham: UK-headquartered timber and panel distributor carrying modified wood cladding and decking. Regional peer operating Lunawood's distribution lane in Britain, providing market access comparable to Lunawood's EMEA distributor footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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