Hess Timber

What Hess Timber does

Hess Timber GmbH is a German timber engineering and construction firm headquartered in Kleinheubach, operating as the project execution arm of the Austrian HASSLACHER Gruppe. The company develops and delivers complex timber construction solutions globally for general contractors, project developers, architects, and public building owners, managing projects holistically from initial consultation through structural planning, component production, and on-site assembly under both Design-Supply and Design-Build models. Service coverage spans industrial buildings, logistics halls, airports, multi-storey timber buildings, sports and cultural venues, freeform structures, and facades. Dedicated project teams operate in the DACH region, Great Britain and Ireland, Scandinavia, and Australia and New Zealand, supported by named regional sales and project development leads.

The company's core product portfolio includes Glued Laminated Timber (GLT), Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), and BauBuche beech laminated timber, complemented by the proprietary HESS LIMITLESS keilstoß (wedge joint) system that enables virtually unlimited component lengths under German general building authority approval Z-9.1-775. Engineering workflows rely on BIM-enabled 3D CAD tools (Rhino, cadwork, bocad) for structural planning and execution documentation. Hess Timber holds PEFC and FSC chain-of-custody certifications valid through 2028, MPA Stuttgart performance certificates up to GL 32, and DIN 1052-10 gluing certifications. The firm also holds Z-9.1-679 for BS-Holz aus Buche beech products, issued September 2024.

Revenue is generated through two streams: project-based professional services (consulting, engineering, project management, and on-site assembly) and supply of prefabricated timber components manufactured within the HASSLACHER Gruppe's integrated production network across Austria and Germany. Pricing is contract-specific, varies by scope and complexity, and is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with regional sales directors and project development managers engaging general contractors, architectural and engineering firms, and developers in each operating geography. Landmark reference projects include the Google KGX1 London headquarters facade (23,300 m², the world's largest timber and glass facade), the Warner Stand at Lord's Cricket Ground, The Cutaway Barangaroo in Sydney, the Ede-Wageningen Train Station in the Netherlands, and HAINWERK Berlin.

Name

Hess Timber

Legal name

HESS TIMBER GmbH

Website

https://hess-timber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hess Timber GmbH is a German timber engineering and construction firm serving general contractors, architects, and developers globally. It delivers complex timber projects end-to-end using GLT, CLT, and proprietary HESS LIMITLESS joint technology within the HASSLACHER Gruppe production network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineered Timber Construction

NAICS

Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992), Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing (321215), Wood Product Manufacturing (321)

SIC

Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452), Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Prefabricated Engineered Wood Building Components (Trusses, SIPs, EWP Kits) (IMAMACAJ), CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) Manufacturing (IMAMACAF), Mass Timber Panels & Components (DLT, NLT, Hybrid Panels) (IMAMACAG)

Keywords

• Timber engineering
• Mass timber construction
• Glulam structural solutions
• Engineered timber components
• Timber facade construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Kleinheubach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Timber Construction Projects: End-to-end project delivery from concept through assembly, including consulting, timber construction planning, production, component delivery, and on-site assembly. Revenue generated through project-based contracts for general contractors, developers, and architects.
2. Component Supply: Supply of prefabricated timber components including glued laminated timber (GLT), cross laminated timber (CLT), and specialized solutions like HESS LIMITLESS. Components sourced from HASSLACHER Gruppe production network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hess Timber delivers end-to-end engineered timber construction projects, supplying prefabricated glued laminated timber (GLT), cross laminated timber (CLT), and specialized systems such as the proprietary HESS LIMITLESS jointed glulam, while managing projects from initial consultation and structural planning through component production and onsite assembly. Offerings span industrial buildings, logistics halls, airports, sports facilities, multi-storey buildings, facades, and complex freeform structures for general contractors, architects, and project developers globally.

Product overview

Hess Timber is a timber construction company offering a comprehensive portfolio of engineered timber products and services. The core product offerings include Glued Laminated Timber (GLT), Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), HESS LIMITLESS (a finger joint system for extended beam lengths), and BauBuche (beech laminated timber). These products are manufactured by the parent HASSLACHER Gruppe at integrated production facilities in Austria and Germany. Beyond product supply, Hess Timber provides full-service project delivery including Design-Supply and Design-Build models, encompassing concept and consulting, engineering and design (with BIM expertise using Rhino, cadwork, and bocad), project management, component delivery, on-site assembly, and maintenance services. The company operates internationally with project teams in the DACH region, Great Britain and Ireland, Scandinavia, and Australia and New Zealand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HESS LIMITLESS: Keilstoß-System (finger joint system) for glulam timber construction with general building authority approval.

Products and services

• Glued Laminated Timber (GLT) Structural timber product consisting of at least two layers of boards glued together in the same grain direction, also known as glulam. Used for columns and beams in wide-span constructions.
• Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) Structural timber product consisting of several layers of boards glued together crosswise, providing high strength and rigidity for ceiling and wall constructions.
• HESS LIMITLESS Proprietary keilstoß (finger joint) system for glued laminated timber that enables virtually unlimited continuous beam lengths. Holds German general building approval (DIBt) Z-9.1-775.
• BauBuche Beech laminated veneer lumber from the HASSLACHER Gruppe, used for structural applications requiring higher strength than softwood alternatives. Supplies covered by MPA Stuttgart certification and DIBt approval Z-9.1-679.
• Concept and Consulting Services Early-phase consulting services for identifying optimal timber construction solutions, cost and resource optimization, and sustainability guidance. Targets general contractors, architects, and project developers.
• Engineering and Design Services In-house structural engineering and construction design services using CAD programs (Rhino, cadwork, bocad) with BIM expertise, covering structural planning through execution documentation for timber construction projects.
• Production and Prefabrication Services Manufacturing of timber components with high factory prefabrication for precision fit and quality, utilizing HASSLACHER Gruppe production facilities. Delivered as part of project contracts.
• On-Site Assembly Services Global on-site assembly of timber structures with experienced assembly teams, own construction supervision, and customized assembly concepts adapted to local site conditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Every cubic meter of wood used binds around 1 ton of CO2 long-term
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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 core and minor.

• HASSLACHER GruppecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company group. As a member of HASSLACHER Gruppe, Hess Timber benefits from one of the most powerful and innovative production networks in modern timber construction. Network of fully integrated production sites in Austria and Germany guarantees efficient transport routes and transparent value chain from forest to finished timber components on the construction site.
• De Groot VroomshoopminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch timber construction company that collaborated with HESS TIMBER on the Ede-Wageningen Train Station project for general contractor EdesPoort. Cooperation for project delivery combining complementary expertise.
• Josef Gartner GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld-leading manufacturer of customized facades based in Gundelfingen an der Donau, Germany. Developed the facade system for the Google KGX1 London Headquarters project - the world's largest timber and glass facade. During development, a 1:1 mock-up was constructed for load tests and weather resistance testing.
• W&Z BefestigungssystememinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership spanning over 20 years characterized by innovation, reliability, professionalism and humanity. Focus on perfect project delivery, cost-effectiveness and product efficiency.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• KLH Massivholz: Austrian manufacturer of CLT panels with growing project delivery capability — comparable for CLT-based mass-timber building construction and engineered wood member supply.
• WieHag Timber Construction: Austrian-based specialist in engineered timber (GLT/CLT) and prefabricated timber structures for stadiums, industrial and public buildings — directly comparable as a European freeform and large-span timber engineering contractor with end-to-end delivery.
• Blumer Lehmann: Swiss timber engineering and prefabrication specialist delivering GLT structures and freeform architecture internationally — closely mirrors HESS TIMBER's freeform and large-span heritage.
• Binderholz: Austria-headquartered integrated glulam/CLT producer with in-house engineering and prefabricated timber building components — comparable to HESS TIMBER's engineered wood + project delivery model across European mass timber.
• Rubner Group (Holzbau Rubner): South Tyrolean timber engineering and construction group covering GLT, CLT, prefabricated buildings and freeform architecture — competes for the same signature European public and commercial timber projects as HESS TIMBER.
• Züblin Timber (Ed. Züblin AG): German timber construction specialist within the STRABAG group focused on engineered timber and large-scale timber buildings — directly comparable GLT/CLT project specialist based in the DACH region.

Broad incumbents

• Stora Enso Wood Products: Large Nordic-Swedish forest products company with a major CLT/GLT division; overlapping in mass-timber components but serving a wider portfolio of building materials versus HESS TIMBER's specialist engineering focus.
• Metsä Wood (Metsä Group): Finnish engineered wood (Kerto LVL, glulam) manufacturer within the broader Metsä Group — overlaps in engineered wood member supply but is a broader incumbent across forest products.

Emerging players

• SmartLam: North American CLT producer with growing project delivery capability — partial overlap with HESS TIMBER's engineered wood + project delivery combination.
• Structurlam: North American mass-timber manufacturer and constructor of CLT/glulam structures — emerging specialist peer expanding into commercial-scale timber construction similar to HESS TIMBER's project profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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