Imola Legno

What Imola Legno does

Imola Legno S.p.A. socio unico is an Italian wood-products company founded in 1977 and headquartered in Imola (Bologna province), operating production facilities in Imola and Lugo plus a distribution warehouse in Molfetta (Apulia). The company imports and trades forest products sourced globally — sawn timber (hardwoods, softwoods, exotic species, Accoya), panels (MDF, OSB, chipboard, plywood, melamine-faced), window scantlings, and construction timber — and distributes them to Italian B2B customers including construction companies, carpenters, furniture manufacturers, and woodworkers.

The business is organized around four operating divisions: Green Arrow (forest products distribution), Building Division (turnkey wooden construction using Xlam, platform frame, Blockhaus, and posts-and-beams systems, supported by a Hundegger CNC cutting center and certified structural-timber processing under Italian Technical Construction Standards DM 14.01.08), Stillegno (a retail showroom for doors, windows, and DIY products), and Texture Collection (91 melamine decorative surfaces). The company also distributes Accoya and Accoya Color modified-wood products.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time B2B product sales (timber and panels) and project-based hardware sales plus installation services through the Building Division and Stillegno retail channel. Pricing is transaction-based with custom quotations tied to volume, species, grading, and project specifications; no public pricing is disclosed. The go-to-market is sales-led with direct relationships to construction firms and woodworkers, complemented by event-driven visibility at Milan design week and industry fairs. A broad certification stack (ISO 9001/14001/45001, FSC-C008437, PEFC, ENplus, FITOK/ISPM-15, SOA OG1 Class VI / OS32 Class VII) supports both private and public-sector contract eligibility.

Name

Imola Legno

Legal name

Imola Legno S.p.A. socio unico

Website

https://imolalegno.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Imola Legno is an Italian wood-products trader and processor, founded in 1977, that imports global timber and panels and distributes them to B2B construction, furniture, and carpentry customers through specialized Green Arrow, Building, Stillegno, and Texture divisions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wood Products & Building Materials

NAICS

Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing (3371), Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (33712)

SIC

Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400), Wood Household Furniture, (No Upholstered) (2511), Household Furniture (2510)

akta.pro primary industry

Camping Furniture & Camp Kitchen Retail (CRAMAMAC)

Keywords

• Timber trading
• Wood panel products
• Wooden building construction
• Forest products distribution
• Sustainable wood materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Imola

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wood Products Trading: Core business involving import and trading of forest products including timber (hardwoods, softwoods, exotic woods, Accoya), panels (MDF, OSB, chipboard, plywood, melamine-faced), and construction materials. Products sourced globally and distributed to Italian and European customers.
2. Building Construction Services: Building Division provides turnkey wooden construction including design, manufacturing of structural elements, and installation of wood-framed buildings, structures and roofs using Xlam, Platform frame, Blockhaus, and Posts & beams systems.
3. Retail Sales (Stillegno): Consumer-facing retail division offering doors, windows, and DIY wood products with design assistance, survey services, and installation support for residential customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Imola Legno is an Italian wood products company that trades and distributes globally sourced forest products (timber, panels, construction materials) to B2B customers, manufactures structural wood elements through its certified CNC processing centers, and delivers turnkey wooden building construction services (Xlam, platform frame, Blockhaus). It also operates a consumer-facing retail showroom (Stillegno) for doors, windows, and DIY wood products.

Product overview

Imola Legno is an Italian wood products company operating since 1977, offering a comprehensive portfolio of timber, panel, and construction materials. The company is organized into four main divisions: Green Arrow (forest products and construction timber), Building Division (turnkey wooden construction), Stillegno (retail showroom for doors/windows and DIY), and Texture Collection (melamine surfaces with 91 decorative solutions). Core product lines include sawn timber (Tavolame) across hardwoods, exotic woods, softwoods, and Accoya; panels (Pannelli) including melamine-faced, OSB, MDF, and plywood; window scantlings (Per serramenti) in solid and finger-jointed laminated formats; and construction materials (Da costruzione) featuring pressure treated timber, glulam beams, and decking. The company also distributes Accoya and Accoya Color products for external applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Green Arrow: Division specialized in the commercialization of forest products and services for construction.
• Building Division
• Stillegno
• Texture Collection
• Il Ceppo

Products and services

• Tavolame (Sawn Timber) Sawn timber products including temperate hardwoods (European Ash, Steamed Beech, Oak), tropical hardwoods, softwoods/conifers, and Accoya acetylated wood, supplied to carpenters, furniture makers, and construction firms.
• Pannelli (Panels) Engineered and decorative panel products including melamine-faced panels, OSB, chipboard, laminated panels, MDF, fiberboard, plywood, and high-density CDF panels for furniture makers, builders, and interior applications.
• Per serramenti (Window Scantlings) Laminated window and door frame scantlings in solid wood and finger-jointed formats, supplied to window and door manufacturers.
• Da costruzione (Construction Timber) Construction materials including Green Arrow construction products, pressure-treated (autoclave-impregnated) timber, glulam beams, and decking for construction projects.
• Arredi da esterno (Outdoor Furniture) Outdoor wood products including blinds, gazebos, pergolas, porches, and verandas for residential and commercial outdoor spaces.
• Texture Collection (Melamine Surfaces) Collection of 91 decorative melamine-faced surfaces including melamine-faced plywood panels, high pressure laminate, and ABS edge products for furniture and interior design applications.
• Building Division (Turnkey Wooden Construction) Design, manufacturing, and installation of wood-framed buildings, structures, and roofs using Xlam (cross-laminated timber), platform frame, Blockhaus, and posts & beams systems, delivered as a complete turnkey solution for residential, commercial, and public buildings.
• Stillegno (Retail Showroom) Consumer-facing retail showroom in Imola offering doors, windows, outdoor furniture, and DIY wood products with design assistance, free site surveys, quotations, and installation services for residential customers.
• CDF Panels (Compact Density Fibreboard) Compact Density Fibreboard panels with density over 1,000 kg/m3, featuring low emissions, water repellent, fire resistance, and scratch resistance for demanding interior and furniture applications.
• Accoya Color Pre-colored acetylated Accoya wood product line for decking and cladding applications, featuring a uniform grey color throughout the wood, marketed as a sustainable alternative to tropical hardwoods with a 50-year warranty.

Quantifiable outcome

• SOA certification qualifies company for public contracts up to €15.494 million for wood structures
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Riva 1920coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022Collaboration on 'A Seat at the Table' sustainable design project at Triennale Milano, organized with AHEC (American Hardwood Export Council). Imola Legno supplied materials to Riva 1920 for the exhibition showcasing underutilized American hardwood species as a sustainable alternative in design. Project promoted sustainable wood use in architecture and design.
• AHEC (American Hardwood Export Council)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2022Strategic partnership for promoting sustainable use of American hardwood species. Joint participation in Triennale Milano exhibition 'A Seat at the Table' to showcase underutilized wood species and promote sustainable practices in the design industry.
• AccoyacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccoya is an innovative modified wood product (radiata pine treated with acetic anhydride) offering exceptional durability and stability for outdoor applications. Imola Legno distributes Accoya and Accoya Color products in Italy including Grey Decking, Cladding, and window/door applications. Products feature 50-year warranty and are marketed as sustainable alternatives to tropical hardwoods.
• Lugo Terminal S.p.A.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated group company (shown in institutional videos). Part of the broader Imola Legno group of companies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Stora Enso: Finnish-Swedish integrated forest products giant producing CLT, LVL, sawn timber, and panels. Broadly competes with Imola Legno's wood products portfolio across European markets and pressures distributor margins on commodity lines.
• Binderholz: Austrian integrated timber group producing sawn timber, glulam, CLT, and pellets with pan-European distribution. Overlaps with Imola Legno's timber trading and engineered wood businesses at significantly greater scale.
• Mayr-Melnhof Holz: Austrian sawmilling and engineered wood group with a focus on sustainable timber construction. Competes with Imola Legno in structural timber and CLT panels, with broader European reach.
• Hasslacher Norica Timber: Austrian sawmill and engineered wood producer (sawn timber, glulam, CLT, cross-laminated timber). Comparable to Imola Legno's structural timber and Building Division offerings, with larger scale and export reach.

Regional players

• Wood-Slot / Italpanel (Italian panel distributors): Italian distributor of engineered wood panels (MDF, chipboard, laminates) overlapping with Imola Legno's Pannelli and Texture Collection lines. Comparable scale and Italian-market focus, providing a domestic distribution alternative.
• Holzbau Amann: German timber construction firm specializing in turnkey wood-framed buildings and engineered wood components. Comparable to Imola Legno's Building Division but operating primarily in southern Germany rather than Italy.

Direct peers

• Rubner Holz / Rubner Group: Italian/European wood construction group with turnkey timber building solutions (CLT/glulam) similar to Imola Legno's Building Division. Competes in the same Xlam and engineered-wood construction market in Italy and the broader Alpine region.
• KLH Massivholz: Austrian manufacturer of large-format CLT panels for residential and commercial construction. Direct comparable to Imola Legno's Building Division engineered-wood construction offering, particularly for Xlam-style projects.
• Xlam Dolomiti: Italian CLT/Xlam panel manufacturer and turnkey timber construction provider. Direct competitor to Imola Legno's Building Division in the Italian mass-timber and platform-frame construction market.

Others

• Accsys Technologies (Accoya): Producer of Accoya acetylated wood, for which Imola Legno is the Italian distribution partner. While not a direct competitor, Accsys is the upstream supplier partner that enables Imola Legno's specialty outdoor product line.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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