best wood SCHNEIDER

What best wood SCHNEIDER does

best wood SCHNEIDER is a fourth-generation, family-owned German manufacturer of engineered timber products, wood-fibre insulation, and wood pellets, founded in 1911 and headquartered in Eberhardzell with production at Meßkirch and a sales/logistics branch in Märstetten, Switzerland. The company operates an integrated closed-resource-cycle production model in which roundwood processed at its own automated sawmill (Meßkirch, ~350,000 fm/year) feeds downstream manufacturing of cross-laminated timber (CLT and large-format CLT XL up to 3.00 m × 16.00 m), glulam (BSH), solid structural timber (KVH), laminated DUO/TRIO/QUATTRO beams, and a full wood-fibre insulation range (FIBRE injection, FLEX, MULTITHERM, TOP, WALL, FLOOR), with by-products converted into 60,000 tonnes/year of ENplus A1 pellets. A 12 MW biomass CHP plant supplies ~62 GWh/year of CO2-neutral process heat, making the Meßkirch site energy-neutral.

The company sells almost exclusively B2B through timber merchants, carpentry/construction companies, and architectural/planning offices across Germany, Switzerland, Austria, France, and Belgium/Luxembourg, supported by an in-house engineering office, the proprietary STATICS structural calculation software, factory finishing options, a dedicated training program, and a 14+ truck own-account logistics fleet — the only consumer-direct channel is pellets via a separate e-commerce site. Revenue is generated by one-time product sales (timber, insulation, pellets) priced ex works, with supplementary fee-based logistics and professional engineering/consulting services; pricing is quote-based with tiered unit pricing by order volume. The portfolio carries a dense stack of certifications (PEFC, CE, Ü-mark, KEYMARK, IBR, QNG, ENplus A1, EPD/FDES) that materially affect eligibility for sustainable-construction tenders in DACH markets.

Name

best wood SCHNEIDER

Legal name

best wood SCHNEIDER GmbH

Website

https://www.schneider-holz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

best wood SCHNEIDER is a manufacturer of wood fiber insulation boards, pellets and wood products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wood-Based Building Materials

NAICS

Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing (321215), Sawmills and Wood Preservation (3211), Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing (3212), Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992)

SIC

Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Sawmills & Planting Mills, General (2421), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400), Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452)

akta.pro primary industry

CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) Manufacturing (IMAMACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prefabricated Engineered Wood Building Components (Trusses, SIPs, EWP Kits) (IMAMACAJ), Engineered Wood Products Distribution (LVL, I-joists, Glulam, CLT) (IMAMAIAD), Sawmilling & Lumber Production (IMADADAA), Planing Mills & Lumber Surfacing (IMAMABAE)

Keywords

• Cross laminated timber
• Wood fiber insulation
• Glulam manufacturing
• Wood pellet production
• Structural timber products

Headquarters

HQ city

Eberhardzell

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Timber Products Sales: Revenue from sale of timber construction products including CLT, GLULAM, KVH, and laminated beams. Products sold with pricing ex works.
2. Wood Fibre Insulation Products: Sale of wood fibre insulation products including boards, injected insulation, and accessories for construction applications.
3. Wood Pellets: Sale of wood pellets produced from own energy-neutral production. Products available through separate pellets website.
4. Logistics and Delivery Services: Revenue from freight, delivery and unloading services. Delivery performed with own vehicle fleet or freight forwarding companies.
5. Technical Services: CAD planning, technical consulting, structural engineering, and technical support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

best wood SCHNEIDER manufactures and sells wood-based construction and insulation materials including cross-laminated timber (CLT, including large-format CLT XL ceiling and wall elements up to 3.00m × 16.00m), glulam (BSH), solid structural timber (KVH), CLT BOX elements, laminated beams, wood fibre insulation boards (FIBRE, FLEX, MULTITHERM, TOP, WALL, FLOOR), and ENplus-certified wood pellets. The company runs a closed resource cycle integrating its own sawmill, CLT plant, biomass CHP plant, and pellet production, complemented by services including CAD planning, structural engineering, the proprietary STATICS software, factory finishing options, and training programs.

Product overview

best wood SCHNEIDER is a building materials manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of wood-based construction and insulation products. The offering consists of three main product categories: (1) Timber products including CLT (cross-laminated timber) in ceiling, ceiling XL (large format up to 3.00m × 16.00m), wall XL, and box elements (CLT BOX for ceiling FS and roof), GLULAM/glued laminated timber (BSH) for ceiling and structural use, KVH solid structural timber, and DUO/TRIO/QUATTRO laminated beams; (2) Wood fiber insulation products including FIBRE injection insulation, FLEX between-rafter insulation, MULTITHERM universal boards, TOP on-roof boards, WALL plaster baseboards (including pre-plastered variants), and FLOOR insulation boards; (3) Wood pellets for heating. The company also provides complementary services including STATICS structural software, CAD planning and technical consulting, factory finishing options (color/design/protection), lighting systems, joinery, an engineering office for acoustic and fire protection certification, FIBRE-MOBIL mobile insulation service, and training programs. Products are manufactured at three locations (Eberhardzell headquarters, Meßkirch, and Märstetten Switzerland) within a closed resource cycle utilizing wood from surrounding forests.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• best wood Pellets: Wood pellet brand for heating, produced 100% from own energy-neutral production.
• best wood ARCHITEKTUR LAB

Products and services

• CLT – CEILING cross laminated timber Cross-laminated timber ceiling elements for self-supporting ceiling constructions, available in standard formats for modern timber construction.
• CLT – CEILING XL Large-format solid wood ceiling elements up to 3.00m width and 16.00m length for solid ceiling constructions, available in visible quality and varnished versions for high-quality architectural applications.
• CLT BOX – CEILING FS wooden box element Wooden box element combining CLT panels with ribbed beams for high static load-bearing capacity with comparatively low weight, designed for multi-storey timber construction with extended sound and fire protection requirements.
• CLT BOX – ROOF open box element Open box element combining CLT and ribbed beams offering high static load-bearing capacity with comparatively low weight, suitable for passive house construction.
• CLT – WALL XL Cross-laminated timber wall elements in extra-large format for modern timber construction projects.
• GLULAM glued wood (BSH) Glued laminated timber (Brettschichtholz) ideal when dimensional stability and precision are required, including structural applications and ceiling elements.
• KVH solid structural timber Solid structural timber (Konstruktionsvollholz) for modern timber construction meeting the highest safety and quality standards.
• DUO/TRIO/QUATTRO laminated beams Cross-laminated solid wood beams offering high dimensional stability along with excellent visual quality.
• FIBRE injected insulation Wood fiber injection insulation for void spaces without joints, ideal for roofs and timber frame construction, produced from wood chips from the company's own sawmill.
• FLEX insulation between rafters Flexible wood fiber insulation mat for optimal use in roofs and timber frame construction.
• MULTITHERM wood fibre insulation board Universal rigid and lightweight wood fibre insulation board with excellent thermal conductivity, available in multiple thickness variants for diverse construction applications.
• TOP on-roof insulation Semi-rigid, pressure-resistant wood fibre roof insulation board that can also be used as exterior insulation.
• WALL plaster baseboard Rigid wood fibre insulation board for exterior walls that can be plastered, designed for full-surface installation.
• WALL pre-plastered wood fibre board Wood fibre insulation board for exterior walls with part of the under-plaster layer already applied, saving time on construction site.
• FLOOR wood fibre floor insulation Wood fibre insulation board as underlay for floating dry screeds as well as fluid and cement screeds.
• best wood Pellets ENplus A1 certified wood pellets produced 100% from the company's own energy-neutral production, sold directly to consumers for heating applications.
• STATICS structural calculation software Proprietary structural calculation software for planning and design assistance on timber construction projects.
• Engineering office services Professional planning services including CAD planning, structural engineering, acoustic protection (Schallschutz), fire protection (Brandschutz), and certification support for timber construction projects.
• Training and education programs Product training sessions for customers and employees offered both online and on-site, delivered by best wood SCHNEIDER experts on timber construction products and applications.
• FIBRE-MOBIL injection machine rental Mobile wood fibre injection insulation machine rental service for on-site insulation applications in cavity walls, roofs, and timber frame constructions.

Quantifiable outcome

• CLT – DECKE XL awarded 'Produkt des Jahres 2026' (Product of the Year 2026) by mikado trade magazine in category 'Massivholz & Holz-Hybrid-Bauweise' (solid wood and wood-hybrid construction)

Named customers2 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

Feature6 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Binderholz: Austrian family-owned integrated timber group operating sawmills plus CLT (BBS), glulam, solid wood and pellet production. Closely comparable to best wood SCHNEIDER on scope (roundwood-to-finished-products vertical integration) and mid-sized family-ownership model, though at significantly larger scale.
• Mayr-Melnhof Holz: Austrian sawmill and engineered wood group producing sawn timber, CLT, glulam and other structural timber products. Comparable business model combining sawmilling with downstream engineered wood for European construction markets.
• Hasslacher Norica Timber: Austrian family-owned sawmill and engineered wood producer offering CLT, glulam, sawn timber and pellets. Direct competitor in CLT/glulam/sawmill integration with similar DACH-region customer base.
• KLH Massivholz: Austrian specialist manufacturer of large-format cross-laminated timber panels for walls, ceilings and roofs. Closely comparable product (CLT) and customer overlap (European timber construction, multi-storey residential/commercial).
• Pfeifer Group: Austrian family-owned timber group producing sawn timber, glulam, CLT and wood-based products. Comparable mid-sized integrated timber manufacturer serving European construction customers.
• ZÜBLIN Timber (STRABAG): German CLT and engineered timber producer (subsidiary of STRABAG) serving multi-storey timber construction. Direct competitor in the German CLT market with overlapping customer segments in architects and timber frame builders.
• Steico: German manufacturer of wood-fibre insulation boards, I-joists and engineered timber products, listed on the German stock exchange. Closely comparable on the wood-fibre insulation side of best wood SCHNEIDER's portfolio with overlapping DACH customers.

Broad incumbents

• Stora Enso (Wood Products / Building Solutions): Major Nordic forest-products group with a CLT building-solutions business (including CLT, LVL and glulam) serving European mass-timber construction. Overlaps directly on CLT and glulam but operates at vastly larger scale and across a broader product portfolio.

Emerging players

• Gutex (Gutex Holzfaserplattenwerk): German manufacturer of wood-fibre insulation boards (between-rafter, under-roof, wall and floor systems). Directly overlaps with best wood SCHNEIDER's MULTITHERM, FLEX, TOP and WALL insulation ranges in the German sustainable-construction market.

Regional players

• Pavatex (Soprema Group): Swiss-origin manufacturer of wood-fibre insulation boards, now part of the Soprema Group. Direct overlap on wood-fibre insulation products for sustainable construction in DACH and adjacent Alpine markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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