Fibres Industries Bois

What Fibres Industries Bois does

Fibres Industries Bois (legal entity: SAS Fibres Industries Bois) is a 100% Réunionnais cooperative group founded in 1984 by Philippe Técher, headquartered in the Cambaie industrial zone of Saint-Paul on La Réunion Island, France. The company distributes and processes wood and wood-derived panels for the local construction industry, operating four product universes — Construction, Intérieur, Extérieur, and Quincaillerie — covering structural framing, flooring, kitchens, custom storage, terraces, cyclone-resistant kiosques, privacy screens, and hardware. It carries over 30 exotic and resinous wood species sourced from controlled origins, alongside engineered materials including composite decking, MOSO Bamboo X-treme, and FENIX surfaces.

Underlying technology centers on industrial wood processing: CNC machining for precision fabrication (notably custom claustra panels engineered for high winds), a Class 4 autoclave treatment line (the first industrial wood protection applicator on La Réunion), and solar drying optimization achieved through the assURE energy management program (13% electricity cost savings, label awarded 2021). Cyclone-resistant kiosk structures covering 12–88 m² across 10 models are validated by an external structural engineering bureau. The company supplies these inputs through a B2B2C ecosystem that includes a 1000m² self-service hardware area, a showroom at Cambaie, and a referral network of local artisans handling installation.

The business model is primarily sales-led and quote-based (DEVIS), with one-time transactional sales across materials, hardware, and custom fabrication services. Customers include artisans/carpenters (primary B2B segment), individual homeowners (served via showroom visits and artisan referrals), and occasional institutional buyers such as Région Réunion's public works division. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; custom orders require a 30% deposit with the balance due on delivery. Distribution is single-country, with delivery available across the entire island. Funding is sourced exclusively from public European and regional grant programs (FEDER co-financed with Région Réunion) rather than institutional capital.

Name

Fibres Industries Bois

Legal name

SAS Fibres Industries Bois

Website

https://fibres.re

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fibres Industries Bois is a 100% Réunionnais cooperative founded in 1984 that distributes and fabricates wood products — including custom CNC-cut screens, autoclave-treated timber, cyclone-resistant kiosques, and over 30 wood species — for artisans, construction professionals, and homeowners across La Réunion Island.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wood Distribution and Custom Fabrication

NAICS

Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (42331), Wood Product Manufacturing (321)

SIC

Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031), Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030)

akta.pro primary industry

Hardwood Lumber Distribution & Trading (IMAMAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wood Remanufacturing (Mouldings, Millwork Blanks, Cut Stock) (IMAMABAI)

Keywords

• Wood distribution
• Custom wood fabrication
• Professional hardware supply
• Tropical timber treatment
• Cyclone-resistant structures

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-paul

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wood Materials Sales: Sale of wood materials including exotic woods, pine, and engineered wood products. Customers can choose from over 30 varieties of exotic and resinous wood species.
2. Hardware/Quincaillerie Products: Sale of hardware products including power tools (Milwaukee, Festool, Mafell, Spit, Alsafix), fasteners, fittings, and accessories. Over 1000m2 of self-service area for customers.
3. Custom Manufacturing Services: Custom fabrication of wood products including kitchens, closets/dressings, wall panels (Clicwall), and outdoor structures. The company transforms materials for artisan or professional orders.
4. Delivery Services: Delivery services across the entire island of La Réunion for ordered products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fibres Industries Bois is a cooperative wood distributor and custom fabricator that supplies exotic and conifer woods, decorative panels, and professional hardware to artisans and construction professionals on La Réunion. It also designs and manufactures made-to-measure wood products (kitchens, wardrobes, wall cladding, terraces, claustra, fences, cyclone-resistant kiosques, and guardrails) using CNC machining, Class 4 autoclave treatment, and solar drying. The company complements these products with technical advice, 3D visualization, free quotations, and island-wide delivery.

Product overview

Fibres Industries Bois is a 100% Réunionese cooperative company specializing in wood processing and transformation. The product portfolio consists of four main universes: Construction (structural framing, exterior envelopes, insulation, joinery), Interior (flooring, kitchens, wardrobes, wall coverings), Exterior (wooden terraces, privacy screens, fence kits, cyclone-resistant kiosques, railings), and Hardware (wood protection products, power tools, furniture accessories, fasteners). The company operates its own manufacturing workshops producing custom-made products including Claustra privacy screens (CNC-cut), kitchen cabinet casings, and autoclave-treated pine. They offer over 30 exotic and conifer wood species sourced from controlled origins, plus engineered materials including composite decking, bamboo boards, and FENIX high-tech surfaces. Products are available through their Cambaie showroom and include a professional craftsman referral network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exotic and conifer wood distribution Distribution of exotic and conifer woods to artisans, construction professionals, and partners on La Réunion, leveraging over 40 years of sourcing expertise.
• Professional hardware distribution (Milwaukee, Festool, Mafell, Spit, Alsafix) Wholesale distribution of professional-grade power tools and hardware from recognized brands to tradespeople and construction businesses in La Réunion.
• MOSO Bamboo X-treme distribution Distribution of MOSO Bamboo X-treme, a sustainable bamboo outdoor product, as part of the exotic timber portfolio.
• FENIX decorative panels distribution Distribution of FENIX decorative panels for interior design and joinery applications.
• Custom wood fabrication (cuisines, dressings, walls, terraces, claustra, clôtures, garde-corps) Made-to-measure design and fabrication of kitchens, wardrobes, wall cladding, terraces, claustra, fences, and guardrails using CNC machining and Class 4 autoclave-treated timber.
• Cyclone-resistant kiosques (kiosques cycloniques) Design and fabrication of cyclone-resistant wooden kiosques engineered for tropical cyclone conditions, leveraging proprietary structural design.
• Solar-dried timber (Class 4 autoclave treatment) In-house solar drying and Class 4 autoclave treatment of timber to ensure durability and moisture adaptation for tropical/Réunionnais conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13% reduction in global electricity costs achieved through solar drying optimization
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ADIR (Association pour le Développement Industriel de la Réunion)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimates the assURE program since its creation, with support from ADEME, Région Réunion, and EDF. Fibres Industries Bois was one of the first industries to integrate the program, achieving 13% savings on electricity costs and the assURE label certification in 2021.
• Local Artisans NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of local artisans (carpenters, joiners, installers) to whom Fibres refers customers and supplies materials. The company provides fabrication services while artisans handle installation, creating a local ecosystem where professionals honor customer requests.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dispano: French wood and panels distributor (Saint-Gobain subsidiary) serving carpenters and construction professionals with lumber, plywood, and engineered wood — close functional analog to Fibres' distribution and panel offering.

Broad incumbents

• Castorama France: Major French DIY retailer carrying lumber, decking, tools, and construction materials — competing destination for the same consumer and prosumer wood and hardware purchases.
• Point.P: Major French construction materials distributor (Saint-Gobain) supplying lumber, panels, and building inputs to contractors — overlapping customer base and product lines.
• Cuisinella: French kitchen manufacturer and showroom retailer with a France-wide network — comparable kitchen product line and showroom-led sales motion.
• BigMat France: European cooperative of independent building materials merchants in France, with lumber and wood products for construction professionals — closely comparable cooperative-style distribution model.
• Leroy Merlin France: France's largest home improvement retailer, carrying lumber, kitchens, decking, and hardware — competes for DIY and prosumer wood-product spend in the same end markets.
• Brico Dépôt: French discount DIY retailer under Kingfisher, offering lumber, building materials, and tools — adjacent competitor in the hardware and basic wood-products category.
• Lapeyre: French home renovation specialist offering kitchens, doors, windows, and storage — directly comparable in kitchens/closets/interior fit-out product lines.
• Mobalpa: French kitchen, bathroom, and interior fittings manufacturer with a showroom network — overlapping kitchen and interior-fitting product universe with Fibres' Intérieur universe.
• Gedimat: French cooperative of independent building materials dealers offering lumber, panels, and related construction supplies to pros and individuals — similar cooperative structure and B2B/B2C mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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