Licon International
Licon International is a privately held Polish supplier, founded in 1998, of technical nonwovens, wood-based panels, and joinery fittings serving furniture, upholstery, and carpentry manufacturers across Central and Eastern Europe via owned branches, agents, and partner distributors.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersDębie (Opole), Poland
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Licon International does
Licon International Sp. z o.o. is a privately held Polish industrial materials supplier founded in 1998 and headquartered in Chrząstowice (Dębie) near Opole, serving the furniture, upholstery, and carpentry industries across Central and Eastern Europe, with a footprint extending into Germany, China, and the Caucasus. Its core offering is divided into two categories: technical nonwovens — principally polypropylene (PP) Spunbond and PP Thermofelt needle-punched fabrics, supplied under the Wigofil and Fiberteks brands — and wood-based panels, including HDF, MDF, chipboard, furniture paperboard, plywood, fibreboard, and beech/pine timber. The company also distributes joinery fittings under the WALA, GU, HELLA, and proprietary LICON brands, and operates panel cutting and edge-banding services via the OTT- and HOLZMA-equipped facilities in Kępno and Tabor Wielki, with the latter opened in October 2024 in cooperation with GTV.
The business model is B2B industrial distribution combined with light manufacturing and contract processing. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of nonwovens, wood-based panels, and construction fittings to furniture OEM customers and carpentry businesses, supplemented by fee-based plate cutting and edge-banding services ordered through the eRozrys platform. Since 2015 Licon has held a minority co-ownership stake in a spunbond production line in Shandong, China, giving it direct upstream influence on its highest-volume nonwoven category. Go-to-market is sales-led, executed through five owned branches (Kępno, Bratislava, Lviv, Minsk, Marburg) with warehousing, six commercial agents across Polish regional cities, partner distribution companies in Romania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Hungary, and Ukraine, and participation in major European furniture trade shows (INTERZUM, FURNICA, DREMA, BUDMA). The company holds AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) certification since 2018, which streamlines its cross-border customs operations. Revenue, headcount, and pricing data are not publicly disclosed.
Licon International firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Licon International
- Legal name
- Licon International Sp. z o.o.
- Website
- https://licon.pl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Licon International is a privately held Polish supplier, founded in 1998, of technical nonwovens, wood-based panels, and joinery fittings serving furniture, upholstery, and carpentry manufacturers across Central and Eastern Europe via owned branches, agents, and partner distributors.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Licon International industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Furniture and Upholstery Materials
- NAICS
- Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers (42331)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Windows, Doors & Millwork Distribution (CRAOAFAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Textiles, Fabrics, Trims & Components Suppliers (CRAAAAAL)
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Where Licon International is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dębie (Opole)
- HQ country
- Poland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices7 records
Markets served
Licon International business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Technical Nonwoven Sales: Sale of PP Spunbond and Thermofelt nonwoven fabrics to furniture and upholstery manufacturers. The company acquired ownership stakes in a spunbond production line in Shandong, China in 2015 to control supply and pricing.
- Wood-Based Materials Distribution: Distribution of plywood, MDF, HDF, chipboard, timber (beech/pine), furniture paperboard, and fiberboard to furniture manufacturers and carpentry businesses.
- Joinery Fittings: Sale of building hardware including WALA, GU, LICON, and HELLA brand fittings for windows and doors.
- Plate Cutting and Processing Services: Board cutting and edge banding services at the Kępno facility using OTT and HOLZMA equipment through the eRozrys platform, launched in 2020.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Licon International product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Licon International supplies furniture and upholstery manufacturers with technical nonwovens (PP Spunbond and Thermofelt needlepunched fabrics), wood-based panels (MDF, HDF, plywood, chipboard, fibreboard), timber, furniture paperboard, and construction fittings from WALA, GU, and HELLA. The company operates 5 branches across Poland and Eastern Europe, holds a co-ownership stake in a Chinese spunbond production line, and offers custom panel cutting and edge banding services via the eRozrys platform.
Product overview
Licon International is a furniture and upholstery industry supplier operating since 1998, offering a diversified portfolio of technical nonwovens and wood-based materials. The core offering consists of two main product categories: (1) Technical nonwovens including polypropylene Spunbond and Thermofelt needle-punched fabrics, geotextiles, felt, biodegradable nonwovens, and polyester fiber; and (2) Wood-based materials including HDF, MDF, chipboard (plyta wiórowa), furniture paperboard (tektura tapicerska), timber (tarcica), plywood (sklejka), and fibreboard. The company also offers furniture front panels in High Gloss, Matt, and Acrylic finishes, panel cutting/edge banding services via the eRozrys platform, construction fittings (WALA, GU, Hella brands), laminate flooring, and bentonite. They operate 3 nonwoven processing lines with widths up to 3.2m and hold shares in a spunbond production line in Shandong, China since 2015.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Wigofil: PP Spunbond nonwoven fabric brand
- Fiberteks
- VarioClic
- TEXFIL
Products and services
- PP Spunbond Nonwoven Fabric (Wigofil) Polypropylene nonwoven fabric also known as fleece, widely used in the upholstery and furniture industry. Characterized by tensile and tearing strength, breathability, and flame-retardant properties; made from pure polypropylene without harmful substances. Available in widths up to 3.2m with custom rewinding and cutting.
- PP Thermofelt Needle-Punched Nonwoven Fabric (Fiberteks) Polypropylene needle-punched nonwoven fabric available in smooth, double-sided calendered, or embossed pattern variants. Characterized by tensile strength, tearing strength, air permeability, and flame-retardant properties; holds hygienic certificates.
- Geotextiles / Geosynthetics Geotextiles and geosynthetic materials for construction and civil engineering applications.
- Industrial Felt Felt materials for various industrial and furniture applications.
- Biodegradable Nonwovens Environmentally friendly biodegradable nonwoven fabrics for technical applications.
- Polyester Fiber Polyester fiber materials for technical and furniture applications.
- HDF (High Density Fibreboard) High-density fiberboard denser than MDF (over 800 kg/m³) with thickness up to 6mm. Used for door manufacturing, furniture back panels, upholstered furniture elements, and drawer bottoms.
- MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard) Medium-density fiberboard pressed from wood fibers with organic binders under high pressure and temperature. Serves as an alternative to natural wood without structural deficiencies like knots or cracks; suitable for milling, varnishing, and coating.
- Chipboard Engineered wood product manufactured from wood chips, sawmill shavings, or sawdust with synthetic resin binder, pressed and extruded. Available in raw and laminated variants.
- Plywood Plywood manufactured from dried wood veneer layers glued and pressed under high temperature. Cross-gluing reduces shrinkage and swelling risk, making it stronger and more dimensionally stable than solid wood.
- Fibreboard Fiberboard produced by bonding wood fibers with synthetic resin adhesives using dry process technology. Suitable for surface finishing with melamine paper, paint, and foil.
- Furniture Paperboard Solid and glued furniture paperboard with high puncture resistance. Used for furniture construction assembly and upholstered furniture frames. Available in custom formats.
- Timber (Beech and Pine) High-quality beech and pine timber including boards, beams, profiled, glued, and rounded variants. Used for furniture, construction, and decoration.
- Furniture Front Panels Furniture front panels including High Gloss, Matt, and Acrylic variants. Produced by laminating PVC, PVC/PET, or PET foil to MDF and chipboard, or from acrylic sheets. Available in extensive color palettes.
- Construction Fittings Building hardware including window and door fittings, handles, hinges, and dead bolts distributed from WALA, GU (Gretsch-Unitas), HELLA, and Licon brands. Covers front door solutions, secure systems, lift-slide systems, and aluminum joinery.
- Panel Cutting and Edge Banding Services Professional panel cutting, sawing, and edge banding services for furniture manufacturers, offered through the eRozrys online platform at the Kępno and Tabor Wielki facilities using OTT and HOLZMA equipment.
- Laminate Flooring (VarioClic) Laminate flooring collections including VarioClic Premium Plus, VarioClic Premium Medium, and VarioClic Exclusive with various thicknesses, surface textures, and locking systems.
- Bentonite High-quality bentonite product sourced from the Caucasus region.
Companies that use Licon International
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Licon International technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Licon International partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- GTVcoreNew cooperation announced October 2024 for the plate processing center in Tabor Wielki. GTV partnership enables expanded cutting and edge banding capabilities for customers.
- UNITREZminorFire protection and property security services provider. Licon extended contract with UNITREZ for ongoing protection services, citing professionalism, timeliness, and good communication.
- YILDIZ ENTEGREcoreLicon International became an authorized distributor of YILDIZ ENTEGRE in 2019. YILDIZ ENTEGRE is a major Turkish manufacturer of wood-based panels and decorative materials, supplying front panels and related products through this partnership.
- SOCARminorLicon International is an official distributor of SOCAR polymers and nitrogen fertilizers, expanding product portfolio beyond wood and textile materials.
- KASTAMONUminorPartner company featured at Open Day 2024 event, supplying construction materials.
- ITA ToolsminorTool supplier participating in Open Day 2024 event.
- PCS StaplesminorStaples manufacturer participating in Open Day 2024 event.
- KDTminorEquipment manufacturer participating in Open Day 2024 event.
- WALAcoreWALA Sp. z o.o. is a leading manufacturer of aluminum joinery fittings since 1980. Licon distributes WALA products including handles, door handles, hinges, and dead bolts in Poland.
- Gretsch-Unitas (GU)coreAfter more than 100 years of success, Gretsch-Unitas is one of the leading suppliers of window and door technology, automatic entrance systems, and building management systems. Licon distributes GU products in Poland including front door solutions, secure systems, and lift-slide systems.
- HELLAminorLicon became an authorized distributor of HELLA products in 2020, expanding joinery fittings portfolio.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Licon International competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Egger: Austrian-based manufacturer of wood-based panels, laminates, and edge banding serving furniture and interior fit-out customers across Europe — directly comparable in product categories distributed by Licon.
- Kronospan: One of the world's largest manufacturers of wood-based panels (MDF, HDF, particleboard, OSB) and related products, directly competing with the same panel categories Licon distributes to furniture manufacturers across Europe.
- Pfleiderer: German manufacturer of engineered wood panels, laminates, and HPL/CPL surfaces serving the same furniture manufacturers and interior fit-out contractors as Licon's wood-based materials portfolio.
- Freudenberg Performance Materials: Global manufacturer of technical nonwovens, including interlinings and upholstery substrates used by furniture and mattress manufacturers — comparable product category to Licon's technical nonwoven business.
- Ahlstrom: Global manufacturer of technical nonwovens and fiber-based materials serving furniture, construction, and industrial end-markets — comparable in nonwoven product category to Licon's Thermofelt and spunbond offerings.
- Fibertex Nonwovens: Danish manufacturer of nonwoven fabrics for furniture, bedding, construction, and industrial applications — overlapping with Licon's nonwoven textile distribution into furniture and upholstery manufacturers.
- SWISS KRONO: Major European wood-based panels manufacturer producing MDF, HDF, particleboard, and OSB serving furniture and construction customers — overlapping with Licon's core panel distribution business.
- Sandler GmbH: German nonwoven fabrics manufacturer producing technical nonwovens for upholstery, furniture, and industrial applications — directly competing with Licon's Wigofil and Fiberteks branded spunbond and needle-punched nonwovens.
Direct peers
- Kastamonu Entegre: Turkish wood-based panels manufacturer featured at Licon's 2024 Open Day as a partner. Comparable product portfolio (MDF, particleboard, laminates) serving furniture manufacturers across Europe and the Middle East.
- YILDIZ ENTEGRE: Licon has been an authorized distributor of YILDIZ ENTEGRE since 2019 — a major Turkish manufacturer of wood-based panels and decorative surfaces serving the same furniture industry customer base across Europe and CEE.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Licon International social profiles
Digital presenceLicon International compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Licon International financial estimates
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Licon International leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Licon International subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Licon International funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Licon International M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Licon International
What does Licon International do?
Licon International supplies furniture and upholstery manufacturers with technical nonwovens (PP Spunbond and Thermofelt needlepunched fabrics), wood-based panels (MDF, HDF, plywood, chipboard, fibreboard), timber, furniture paperboard, and construction fittings from WALA, GU, and HELLA. The company operates 5 branches across Poland and Eastern Europe, holds a co-ownership stake in a Chinese spunbond production line, and offers custom panel cutting and edge banding services via the eRozrys platform.
Is Licon International a public or private company?
Licon International is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Licon International founded?
Licon International was founded in 1998. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Licon International based?
Licon International is headquartered in Dębie (Opole), Poland, in the Europe region.
How does Licon International make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Technical Nonwoven Sales are the primary driver. The others are wood-Based Materials Distribution, joinery Fittings and plate Cutting and Processing Services.
Who are Licon International's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Egger, Kronospan, Pfleiderer, Freudenberg Performance Materials, Ahlstrom, Fibertex Nonwovens, SWISS KRONO and Sandler GmbH. Direct peers are Kastamonu Entegre and YILDIZ ENTEGRE.
Does Licon International have an API?
No public API is recorded for Licon International.
What industry is Licon International in?
Licon International's product category is Furniture and Upholstery Materials. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAOAFAI, Windows, Doors & Millwork Distribution, with a secondary code of CRAAAAAL, Textiles, Fabrics, Trims & Components Suppliers. Its NAICS code is 42331 and its SIC code is 5031.