Biomasa Forestal

What Biomasa Forestal does

Biomasa Forestal, S.L. is a Galician solid biofuel manufacturer specializing in premium ENplus A1- and DINplus-certified wood pellets, operating from a single factory in As Pontes de García Rodríguez (A Coruña) with a designed production capacity of 75,000 tonnes per year. The company is part of the ACTTIA MEDIOAMBIENTAL / Grupo Gestán corporate group and sources its raw material from sustainably managed Galician forests, using a blend of pine (Pinus Pinaster, Pinus Radiata) and deciduous species (Betula alba, Populus sp.), with 150,000 tonnes of wood replanted annually. Its flagship product, Bioforestal Pellet+, is differentiated by a 9% higher calorific value than regulatory standards, 4.6% moisture (vs 10% norm), 0.5% ash content (vs 0.7% norm), and significantly fewer fines, positioning it for the residential and small-commercial heating market where customers value cleaner combustion and reduced stove maintenance.

The company sells through three primary channels: a direct e-commerce platform with a four-tier zonal pricing structure for the Iberian Peninsula, supported by iOS and Android mobile apps; a physical retail network of over 70 points of sale spanning major chains (Leroy Merlin, Carrefour, Aki Bricolaje, Vegalsa Eroski) and 40+ independent distributors and cooperatives; and exports to the United Kingdom, France, Ireland, and other EU countries. Beyond core heating pellets, Biomasa Forestal operates two sub-brands — PETS Bioforestal and Rabbit Pellet — addressing the agricultural and small-animal bedding vertical. The business serves residential homeowners as the primary customer, with secondary segments in agricultural/livestock, industrial, hospitality, and public-sector heating. The company's strategic posture emphasizes certification density (ENplus A1, DINplus, FSC, PEFC, Galicia Calidade, TÜV, BSL) and a verified Carbon Footprint Declaration as core commercial differentiators rather than technology or AI-based advantages. The company is privately held, employs 11–50 people, and is led by CEO Luis Pardo Longueira.

Name

Biomasa Forestal

Legal name

Biomasa Forestal, S.L.

Website

https://bioforestal.es

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Biomasa Forestal is a Galician manufacturer of premium ENplus A1- and DINplus-certified wood pellets for residential and commercial heating, selling direct-to-consumer online, through 70+ Spanish retail points, and via exports to the UK, France, and Ireland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wood Pellet Manufacturing

NAICS

Wood Product Manufacturing (321)

SIC

Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400), Forestry (800)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUAAAJAA

Wood Pellet Manufacturing

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Bioenergy, Natural Gas & Biomass/Solid Biomass Fuels (Wood Pellets, Briquettes, Torrefied Biomass)

SECONDARYIMAMABAH

Pellet & Wood Fuel Manufacturing

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Paper & Forest Products/Sawmills & Wood Processing

SECONDARYIMAMALAJ

Biomass Pellets, Briquettes & Solid Bioenergy Products (industrial/residential)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Paper & Forest Products/Biomaterials & Bio-based Products

Keywords

• Wood pellet manufacturing
• Biomass fuel production
• Solid biofuel sales
• Pellet heating fuel
• Sustainable forestry products

Headquarters

HQ city

A Coruña

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pellet Sales (E-commerce): Direct online sales of pellets in various formats (palets of 70 or 42 sacs of 15kg, Big Bag of 1000kg) through the company's e-commerce platform with delivery across the Iberian Peninsula.
2. Pellet Sales (Retail Distribution): Sales through a network of over 70 physical retail points across Spain including Leroy Merlin, Carrefour, Aki Bricolaje, and independent distributors.
3. PETS Bioforestal: Wood pellets specifically designed for use as hygienic bedding for pets, sold through separate domain petsbioforestal.es.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Biomasa Forestal manufactures and sells premium certified wood pellets under the Bioforestal brand for residential and commercial heating applications in Spain. The company operates its own production facility in Galicia with integrated quality control, and also runs PETS Bioforestal and Rabbit Pellet sub-brands supplying wood-based bedding for horses, livestock, and small animals. Distribution is conducted through direct e-commerce, a proprietary mobile application, and a network of more than 70 retail points across Spain.

Product overview

Biomasa Forestal is a Spanish pellet manufacturing company based in As Pontes de García Rodríguez, A Coruña (Galicia), operating as part of ACTTIA MEDIOAMBIENTAL, S.L. The company operates one of Spain's largest pellet factories with a designed production capacity of 75,000 tonnes per year. Their product portfolio centers on premium wood pellets sold under the Bioforestal Pellet+ brand, offered in three consumer formats: full pallet (70 sacks of 15kg), half pallet (42 sacks of 15kg), and Big Bag (1,000kg). They also produce PETS Bioforestal, a specialized line of wood pellets for pet bedding launched through an acceleration program. The company sells directly to consumers via their e-commerce platform while maintaining an extensive distribution network of over 70 physical retail points across Spain including Leroy Merlin, Carrefour, and AKI, as well as exporting to the UK, France, Ireland, and other EU countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PETS Bioforestal: Line of wood pellets specifically designed for use as hygienic bedding for pets and poultry
• Rabbit Pellet

Products and services

• Bioforestal Pellet (Premium Wood Pellets) Premium ENplus A1 certified wood pellets for residential and commercial heating applications, sold primarily to individual homeowners and small businesses in Spain. Available in multiple packaging formats including full pallet (70 sacks of 15 kg), half pallet (42 sacks of 15 kg), and Big Bag (1,000 kg). Bioforestal Pellet+ is the premium sub-line offering 9% higher calorific power than standard pellets.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9% higher calorific value than regulatory standards - saves 12 pellets out of 140 average annual purchase
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Conecta PememinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on logistics and packaging solutions projects to improve production and distribution efficiency.
• Life+ ProgrammeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU-funded environmental project collaboration focused on improving biomass utilization and sustainable practices.
• Galician UniversitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnerships with universities in Galicia to explore alternative applications for pellets, including use as hygienic bedding in poultry farms.
• Grupo GestáncoreOthersParent company/group that owns Biomasa Forestal. The group provides corporate services including data protection compliance ([email protected]) and ethical channel management.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Ence Energía y Celulosa: Spain's largest biomass and pulp/paper company with significant pellet and solid biofuel production capacity; directly comparable as a Spanish-based pellet/biomass manufacturer serving energy and heating markets.
• Binderholz: Austrian integrated sawmill and wood products group with a dedicated wood pellet business; directly comparable as a European sawmill-to-pellet manufacturer with sustainability certifications.
• Magnon Green Energy: ENCE subsidiary dedicated to biomass-based renewable energy and pellet production in Spain; operates pellet plants serving industrial and heating customers, closely mirroring Bioforestal's solid biofuel manufacturing model.
• Fritz Egger (EGGER Group): European wood-based materials manufacturer that produces wood pellets as a by-product of its wood processing operations; comparable vertically integrated wood products + pellet business model.

Broad incumbents

• Enviva: World's largest industrial wood pellet producer, primarily serving utility-scale and industrial heat/power customers; broad incumbent that sets global pellet pricing benchmarks and competes with Bioforestal in export markets.
• Graanul Invest: One of Europe's largest wood pellet producers, headquartered in Estonia; broader incumbent operating at much larger scale and exporting into Western European heating markets.
• Stora Enso: Nordic forest products major with pellet manufacturing operations as part of its broader biomaterials portfolio; broad incumbent relevant to European pellet supply, sustainability certification, and export dynamics.
• Drax Group: UK-based renewable power generator that is the world's largest biomass power producer and a major industrial pellet consumer; broad incumbent defining demand and standards in the European biomass value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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