Mosser
Mosser is a fourth-generation Austrian family-owned manufacturer of engineered timber products — glulam, cross-laminated timber, Duolam, ceiling elements, sawn timber, and wood briquettes — sold B2B to wood traders and industrial processors across Europe, Asia, and North America.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1924
- HeadquartersRandegg, Austria
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Mosser does
Mosser is a fourth-generation, family-owned Austrian engineered timber manufacturer headquartered in Randegg, Lower Austria, operating through two legal entities (Mosser Leimholz GmbH and Mosser Holzindustrie GmbH) across three production centers. The company produces glued laminated timber (glulam/Brettschichtholz), cross-laminated timber (X-Lam/CLT/Brettsperrholz), Duolam, prefabricated ceiling elements, sawn timber, and wood briquettes, using technically dried spruce lamellae, melamine urea resin glues, and state-of-the-art scanner-based strength and optical grading to deliver dimensionally stable structural timber for construction.
The business model is B2B direct sales: a multilingual sales team sells engineered timber to specialist wood traders and large industrial processors, with inquiries typically handled within hours and central European logistics enabling delivery to European markets in days. Revenue is generated from one-time product sales (manufactured volumes rather than licenses or subscriptions), with approximately 60% of revenue derived from exports to Europe, Asia, and North America, and the company reports €170 million in annual sales with 245 employees.
Mosser's positioning rests on a 100-year operating history, first-mover status as the European industrial glulam pioneer (1988), the first PEFC-certified Austrian timber processor (2003), energy-efficient drying systems with heat recovery, and a vertically integrated sawmill-to-finished-product chain. Customers value its certified sustainable sourcing, large-dimension glulam (up to 18m length, 240x1240mm sections), fire resistance ratings (D-s2-d0), and 50% lower lifecycle CO2 footprint versus non-renewable construction materials.
Mosser firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Mosser
- Legal name
- Mosser Leimholz Gesellschaft m.b.H.
- Website
- https://mosser.at
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1924
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Mosser is a fourth-generation Austrian family-owned manufacturer of engineered timber products — glulam, cross-laminated timber, Duolam, ceiling elements, sawn timber, and wood briquettes — sold B2B to wood traders and industrial processors across Europe, Asia, and North America.
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Mosser industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Engineered Timber Products
- NAICS
- Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing (321215), Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing (321912)
- SIC
- Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Mass Timber Panels & Components (DLT, NLT, Hybrid Panels) (IMAMACAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Softwood Lumber Sawmills (IMAMABAA)
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Where Mosser is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Randegg
- HQ country
- Austria
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Mosser business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Engineered Timber Products: Manufacturing and sale of high-quality wood products including glulam, cross-laminated timber, Duolam, ceiling elements, and sawn timber. Products sold in B2B model to wood traders and industrial processors.
- Wood Briquettes: Production and sale of premium wooden briquettes made from compressed wood shavings and sawdust from the wood industry, without adhesive agents. Packaged in recyclable PE film.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Mosser product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Mosser manufactures and sells engineered timber products — primarily glulam (Brettschichtholz), cross-laminated timber (X-Lam/CLT), Duolam, ceiling elements, and sawn timber — across three production facilities in Lower Austria. The company sells these structural wood products B2B to specialist wood traders and large industrial processors in Europe, Asia, and North America. Wood briquettes produced from compressed sawdust and shavings are also part of the product range.
Product overview
Mosser is a family-owned wood products manufacturer operating three production facilities in Lower Austria, producing engineered timber construction materials and wood-based products. The core product portfolio centers on structural timber products including Glulam (Brettschichtholz) as the primary engineered wood beam product, Cross-Laminated Timber (Brettsperrholz/X-Lam/CLT) as the solid wood panel product, Duolam as the finger-jointed structural timber product, and Ceiling Elements (Deckenelemente) as prefabricated glulam ceiling and wall components. Supporting products include Sawn Timber (Schnittholz) in various grades for multiple construction applications and Wooden Briquettes (Holzbriketts) as a premium wood fuel product. The company serves B2B customers including specialist wood traders and large industrial processors across European and global markets.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Glulam (Brettschichtholz) High-tech engineered timber beams made from technically dried, finger-jointed spruce boards with defects removed, used as structural load-bearing elements in wooden construction. Produces large dimensions with high dimensional stability, D-s2-d0 fire resistance, and 50% lower CO2 footprint versus non-renewable materials over lifecycle. For construction companies, mass timber builders, and industrial processors.
- Cross-Laminated Timber (X-Lam / Brettsperrholz / CLT) Sustainable solid wood construction material consisting of a minimum of three cross-bonded plies with excellent dimensional stability and high prefabrication, used as wall and floor elements in timber construction. For construction companies, mass timber builders, and industrial processors.
- Duolam Finger-jointed product created by binding two lamellae together, offering greater dimensional stability than normal timber or solid construction timber, used in single-family and multi-family house construction. For construction companies and timber builders.
- Ceiling Elements (Deckenelemente) Glulam ceiling and wall elements for use in combination with solid, timber frame, and timber skeleton structures, with high prefabrication and good fire, heat, and sound insulation properties. For construction companies and mass timber builders.
- Sawn Timber (Schnittholz) Various types of sawn timber for multiple applications including glulam production, timber construction, roof construction, and packaging production, including specialized cuts such as Levante and brown timber. For wood traders, construction companies, and packaging producers.
- Wooden Briquettes (Holzbriketts) Premium wood fuel produced by compressing sawdust and shavings from the wood industry under high pressure without adhesive agents, packaged in recyclable PE film. For heating fuel retailers and end-consumers of solid fuel heating.
Quantifiable outcome
- Heat requirements for wood drying reduced by 50% through heat recovery systems
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Mosser
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Mosser technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Mosser partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- First Industrial Glulam Production PioneercoreMosser became the first company in Europe to industrially manufacture glulam, establishing itself as a pioneer in engineered timber production technology.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves14 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Mosser competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- KLH Massivholz: Austrian pioneer in CLT (cross-laminated timber) panels for walls, floors, and roofs. Closest direct CLT competitor to Mosser's newly commissioned X-Lam product line.
- Pfeifer Timber: Tyrolean/Austrian family-owned producer of sawn timber, glulam, and CLT panels with sites across Europe. Strong overlap with Mosser in structural engineered wood for construction.
- Mayr-Melnhof Holz: Austrian-based sawn timber, glulam, and pellets producer with multiple sawmill and processing sites. Directly competes with Mosser in softwood lumber and engineered timber for European construction markets.
- Hasslacher Norica Timber: Austrian sawmill and engineered wood manufacturer producing glulam, sawn timber, and biomass. Directly comparable to Mosser in product mix and Austrian-based mass timber positioning.
- Binderholz: Austrian family-owned engineered wood group producing glulam, CLT (BBS), sawn timber, and pellets across multiple European sites. Closest direct competitor to Mosser with overlapping product portfolio and Austrian DACH market focus.
- Wiehag: Austrian manufacturer of glulam beams and CLT panels for industrial and commercial construction. Direct peer with comparable engineered timber offering and Central European customer base.
- Züblin Timber: German engineered timber specialist producing glulam and CLT for commercial and residential construction. Direct peer to Mosser in Central European mass timber construction supply.
Broad incumbents
- Stora Enso: Finnish-Swedish forest products major producing CLT, LVL, glulam, and sawn timber alongside pulp, paper, and packaging. Larger, more diversified competitor operating broadly in the engineered wood space.
- Metsä Wood: Finnish engineered wood producer (part of Metsä Group) offering Kerto LVL and birch plywood products. Broader-incumbent peer with overlapping engineered timber product family.
Regional players
- Holmen Timber: Swedish producer of engineered wood products including glulam beams, with primary focus on Nordic and Northern European markets. Comparable in engineered wood but regionally distinct from Mosser's Austrian/Continental focus.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Mosser social profiles
Digital presenceMosser compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Mosser financial estimates
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Mosser leadership team
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Mosser funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Mosser M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Mosser
What does Mosser do?
Mosser manufactures and sells engineered timber products — primarily glulam (Brettschichtholz), cross-laminated timber (X-Lam/CLT), Duolam, ceiling elements, and sawn timber — across three production facilities in Lower Austria. The company sells these structural wood products B2B to specialist wood traders and large industrial processors in Europe, Asia, and North America. Wood briquettes produced from compressed sawdust and shavings are also part of the product range.
Is Mosser a public or private company?
Mosser is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Mosser founded?
Mosser was founded in 1924. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Mosser based?
Mosser is headquartered in Randegg, Austria, in the Europe region.
How does Mosser make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Engineered Timber Products are the primary driver. The others are wood Briquettes.
Who are Mosser's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are KLH Massivholz, Pfeifer Timber, Mayr-Melnhof Holz, Hasslacher Norica Timber, Binderholz, Wiehag and Züblin Timber. Broad incumbents are Stora Enso and Metsä Wood. Holmen Timber is listed as a regional player.
Does Mosser have an API?
No public API is recorded for Mosser.
What industry is Mosser in?
Mosser's product category is Engineered Timber Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAMACAG, Mass Timber Panels & Components (DLT, NLT, Hybrid Panels), with a secondary code of IMAMABAA, Softwood Lumber Sawmills. Its NAICS code is 321215 and its SIC code is 2430.