What Piveteaubois does

Piveteaubois is a privately held, family-run French softwood timber manufacturer headquartered in Sainte-Florence, Vendée, with 251-500 employees and operations dating to 1948/1954. The company runs three production sites across France (Vendée, Corrèze, Farges, Sylva) and Poland, supported by 10 pressure-treatment plants and X-ray-scanned material flows throughout the production chain. Its core activities span the full timber value chain: softwood sawmilling, engineered wood manufacturing (CLT, glulam, BLC/BMR/BMA solid wood), pressure treatment, composite timber, and wood pellet production. The company is vertically integrated, converting 100% of incoming timber into finished products and co-products (pellets, heat, electricity).

The product portfolio is anchored by proprietary technology brands: HEXAPLI custom CLT (3-9 layer cross-laminated softwood panels with 5-axis CNC machining and the lowest dynamic carbon footprint of any CLT product on the market), HEXAKIT standard 1.20m-wide CLT panels designed for democratized low-rise construction, LAMWOOD glulam (high-pressure 6-bar hydraulic pressing), DURAPIN pressure-treated timber to Use Class 4 standard (100,000 m3 of the 130,000 m3 annual treatment volume), WEX 20-year-guaranteed composite timber, I-COMBUST pellets using ultra-low temperature 90°C drying (>4.85 kWh/kg, <0.35% ash, DIN PLUS / EN PLUS certified, 350,000+ tonnes/year), PIVOLTA glulam photovoltaic carport structures, and PARKA factory-applied hydrophobic CLT coating. Revenue streams are diversified across structural timber hardware sales, treated wood products, composite decking, pellets, and carport structures.

Distribution operates through a multi-channel B2B/B2C model: a direct commercial team with regional prescription advisors targets enterprise construction professionals (architects, contractors, developers), the Vivre en Bois retail network serves artisans and individuals, and a 250+ distributor network handles pellets nationally across France. International sales span 14+ countries in Europe, North Africa, the Caribbean, the Indian Ocean, and Japan. The company holds PEFC, FSC, CE, UKCA, CTB P+, DIN PLUS, EN PLUS, and Bois de France certifications, and supplies flagship projects including the ENGIE Campus (22,903 m2 of HEXAPLI), SNCF Réseau multimodal hubs, Lidl retail, and the 16-storey Hyperion tower in Bordeaux (1,100 m3 of Douglas CLT). Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed.

Name

Piveteaubois

Legal name

Piveteaubois

Website

https://piveteaubois.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Piveteaubois is a French family-run softwood timber manufacturer producing CLT panels, glulam, pressure-treated wood, composite timber, premium wood pellets, and solar carport structures for construction, landscaping, energy, and public infrastructure markets across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineered Wood Products & Timber Manufacturing

NAICS

Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing (321215), Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing (3212), Wood Preservation (321114)

SIC

Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031)

akta.pro primary industry

Mass Timber & Structural Engineered Wood (CLT, Glulam, NLT/DLT) (IMADADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Treated Wood & Preserved Timber Products (IMADADAE), Wood Decking, Fencing & Outdoor Lumber Products (IMADADAF), Wood Treatment & Preservation for Engineered Wood Products (IMAMACAM)

Keywords

• Softwood timber products
• Engineered wood manufacturing
• Cross laminated timber
• Pressure treated lumber
• Wood pellets production

Headquarters

HQ city

Sainte-florence

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Timber and Construction Products: Sale of structural timber products including CLT (HEXAPLI, HEXAKIT), glulam (LAMWOOD), solid wood, BMA, BMR products for construction applications such as walls, floors, roofing, and structural elements.
2. Pressure Treated Wood Products: DURAPIN branded pressure treated wood products for outdoor applications including decking, fencing, cladding, and landscaping. Includes colored impregnation options (brown, grey, pre-weathered).
3. WEX Composite Timber Products: Composite timber decking and fencing products manufactured in France with 20-year guarantee against rot and insects.
4. Pellets HP+ (Wood Pellets): Premium wood pellets manufactured in Vendée and Corrèze. First French sawmill to receive DIN PLUS certification. Over 350,000 tonnes commercialized in 2025.
5. PIVOLTA Photovoltaic Canopy Structures: Modular timber frame structures for solar carports in Douglas glulam, compliant with French Law 2023-175 Article 40 for parking lots over 1,500m2.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Piveteaubois manufactures and sells engineered softwood timber products for construction, landscaping, and wood energy markets. The portfolio includes cross-laminated timber (HEXAPLI custom, HEXAKIT standard), glulam (LAMWOOD), pressure-treated timber (DURAPIN), composite decking (WEX), photovoltaic carport structures (PIVOLTA), and premium wood pellets (PELLETS HP+). Products are made from PEFC/FSC-certified French softwoods (Pine, Douglas, Spruce, Larch) and serve construction professionals, local authorities, landscapers, and heating distributors.

Product overview

Piveteaubois is a French wood manufacturer with 70+ years of experience offering a comprehensive portfolio of engineered wood products and solutions. The core offerings include HEXAPLI (custom CLT panels with the market's lowest carbon footprint) and HEXAKIT (standard CLT panels) for structural construction; LAMWOOD glulam timber (BLC, BMR, BMA) for structural applications; DURAPIN pressure-treated timber for outdoor use; WEX composite timber for decking; PIVOLTA photovoltaic wood carports; and PELLETS HP+ premium wood pellets using exclusive I-COMBUST technology. The company provides supporting services including PROJETSBOIS custom project support and PARKA factory-applied water protection. Products are manufactured from PEFC/FSC certified French softwoods (Pine, Douglas, Larch, Spruce) with full lifecycle FDES environmental data available. The company operates 10 treatment plants and 3 production sites across France and Poland, treating approximately 130,000m³ annually and producing over 350,000 tonnes of wood pellets per year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DURAPIN: Pressure-treated timber brand for Use Class 4 applications, recognized for highest UC4 standards. Piveteaubois treats approximately 130,000m3 annually of which 100,000m3 is UC4 under the DURAPIN brand.
• WEX
• HEXAKIT
• HEXAPLI
• PIVOLTA
• PARKA
• LAMWOOD
• I-Combust
• PELLETS HP+
• Bois de France

Products and services

• HEXAPLI (Custom Cross-Laminated Timber) Custom cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels for structural and non-structural construction, available in 3 to 9 layers of crossed and glued softwood lamellae. Made from French Pine, Spruce, and Douglas fir. Features 5-axis CNC machining, optional PARKA hydrophobic coating, and the lowest dynamic carbon footprint on the French CLT market. For architects, structural engineers, and developers.
• HEXAKIT (Standard CLT Panels) Standard cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels in 1.20 m width, with French Pine face and Spruce visible face. Optimized lengths for spans on 2 or 3 supports for floor, wall, roofing, and waterproofing applications. 100% French-made. For low-rise residential and small commercial construction.
• LAMWOOD (Glulam & Engineered Wood) Glulam (BLC) and engineered wood products including BMA finger-jointed timber, BMR reconstituted solid wood, and structural timber. Available in Pine, Douglas Fir, and Spruce, including Use Class 4 pressure-treated Pine. Manufactured using Lamwood 6-bar high-pressure hydraulic pressing. For structural and non-structural applications in construction.
• WEX (Composite Timber) Composite timber combining wood stability with polymer durability. 20-year guarantee against soft rot, wood-boring insects, and termites. Made from PEFC-certified French forest timber with recycled polymers. 100% recyclable. Manufactured in France for decking and outdoor applications.
• DURAPIN (Pressure-Treated Timber) Pressure-treated timber using autoclave process. Recognized for highest Use Class 4 (UC4) standards. Piveteaubois treats approximately 130,000 m³ annually, of which 100,000 m³ is UC4 under the DURAPIN brand. For decking, fencing, cladding, landscaping, and structural outdoor applications.
• PIVOLTA (Photovoltaic Carport Structures) Modular timber frame structures for photovoltaic solar carports. 100% French manufacturing in Vendée using French Douglas glulam timber. Available in 4 standardized models (single slope, double slope, Y-shaped) with 7.50 m modules. Complies with French renewable energy law requirements for parking lots exceeding 1,500 m².
• PELLETS HP+ (Premium Wood Pellets) Premium wood pellets certified DIN PLUS and EN PLUS, produced from 100% French softwood (Pine, Douglas, Spruce) sawdust and chips. Manufactured using exclusive I-COMBUST technology (ultra-low temperature drying at 90°C and double sieving). Achieves >4.85 kWh/kg calorific value and ≤0.35% ash content. Available in 10kg, 15kg bags, Big Bags, and bulk delivery via 250+ distributors.
• Wood Cladding (Bardages) Over 300 configurations of exterior wood cladding profiles including Largo, Concerto, Mezzo, Vibrato, Legato, Arioso, Mélodik, Opus, and Tremolo. Available in Douglas, Pine, Spruce, and Larch with colored impregnation or saturated finishes. For residential and commercial exterior facades.
• Wood Decking (Terrasses Bois) Wood decking product range including Cancun, Santorin, Catalina, Calypso, Lavezzi, Cahuita, Clécy, Lucy, Talcy, and Pyla profiles. Made from Pine or Douglas with colored impregnation. Production capacity of 1 million m² per year. For residential and commercial outdoor terraces.
• PROJETSBOIS (Custom Project Support Service) Custom project support service for HEXAPLI CLT or glulam construction. Expert technical sales and project managers accompany clients from programming and design phases through PRO, EXE, and PAC phases. Includes CNC machining services and digital twin integration via Dassault Systèmes 3D Experience platform. For architects, developers, and construction firms executing complex timber projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• CLT Hexapli achieves lowest dynamic carbon impact on the market
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Simpson Strong-TiecoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for CLT construction hardware and lifting systems. Simpson Strong-Tie provides connections for structural timber assemblies and complete lifting systems (screws and lifting rings) for CLT panel installation on construction sites.
• Share is MoreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDynamic map platform partner showcasing architectural projects using Piveteaubois products. Allows browsing of reference projects (housing, public facilities, shopping centers, high schools) with technical solutions specified.
• Dassault SystèmecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Dassault Système 3D Experience platform for digital twin implementation. Enables shortened design-to-manufacturing timelines and more reliable pricing and compliance calculations.
• Vivre en BoiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail network dedicated to artisans and individuals, specialized in wood materials. Provides physical storefront locations across France for end consumers.
• Arbonis (Vinci Construction France)minorOthersConstruction company that has used Piveteaubois CLT products on LIDL retail projects in France.
• EcoMaisonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnd-of-life waste management compliance partner for PMCB (Construction Products and Equipment) recycling as required by French Environmental Code Article L.541-10-1 4°.
• EcoDDSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDangerous household substances waste management compliance partner as required by French Environmental Code Article L.541-10-1 4°.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Binderholz: Austrian family-run manufacturer of CLT (BBS), glulam, solid wood, and pellets, with multiple European production sites. Closest direct peer to Piveteaubois on product mix (CLT, glulam, pellets) and on the family-owned European sawmill-to-engineered-wood positioning.
• Pfeifer Group: Austrian timber group producing CLT, glulam beams, and sawn timber, with strong presence in Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic. Direct comparable to Piveteaubois on engineered structural wood for European residential and commercial construction.
• Mayr-Melnhof Holz: Austrian sawmill group producing sawn timber, CLT, glulam, and pellets from softwood, with sites in Austria, Germany, Czechia, and the UK. Highly comparable to Piveteaubois on the integrated sawmill-plus-engineered-wood-and-pellets model and European customer base.
• KLH Massivholz: Austrian pure-play CLT manufacturer serving residential and commercial construction across Europe. Comparable to Piveteaubois' HEXAPLI/HEXAKIT CLT lines on technology, certifications, and target customer (architects, developers, contractors).
• Hasslacher Norica Timber: Austrian family-owned group operating sawmills, CLT, glulam, and pellets across Europe. Closely comparable to Piveteaubois on the family-owned softwood sawmill feeding into engineered wood (CLT/glulam) and the wood-energy pellet business.

Broad incumbents

• Stora Enso: Finnish-Swedic forest products major with a large Building Solutions division producing CLT, LVL (Kerto), and glulam across Europe. Directly comparable to Piveteaubois on engineered wood, CLT, and the low-carbon construction narrative, but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Egger: Austrian-headquartered wood-based materials major producing OSB, MDF, particleboard, and engineered wood for construction and furniture. Overlaps with Piveteaubois on wood-based panels and building products, but at much broader scale and category breadth.
• Metsä Wood: Finnic forest products company's engineered wood division producing Kerto LVL, birch plywood, and other structural wood products. Comparable to Piveteaubois on engineered structural wood for low-carbon construction, though broader portfolio and Finnish rather than French.

Regional players

• Groupe ISB: French distributor of wood-based panels, timber, and engineered wood products serving the French construction and furniture markets. Comparable to Piveteaubois as a French wood-channel player, but on the distribution side of the value chain rather than manufacturing.
• BSW Timber: UK-based sawmilling and timber solutions group with treatment, fencing, and outdoor timber products. Comparable to Piveteaubois' treated wood (DURAPIN) and outdoor landscaping portfolio, focused on the UK rather than France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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