Holzwerke Pfarrkirchen Gmbh

What Holzwerke Pfarrkirchen Gmbh does

Holzwerke Pfarrkirchen GmbH is a German wood-processing manufacturer of premium engineered solid timber products for structural and construction applications. Founded in 1939 as a sawmill in Pfarrkirchen, Bavaria, the company has evolved into one of Europe's leading wood-processing operations, with approximately 110 employees and an annual production capacity of 175,000 m³. The company was acquired by Finnish conglomerate Stora Enso in 2005, regained independence in 2020, and adopted its current legal name in December 2022.

Its core product portfolio centers on technically dried, strength-graded, finger-jointed softwood products including KVH® (Konstruktionsvollholz), flat-bonded beams (Duobalken®, Triobalken®, Balkenschichtholz), glulam (Brettschichtholz/BSH) with cross-sections up to 360 mm, and specialty products such as bonded scaffold planks, log cabin planks (Blockhausbohlen), and custom-cut timber. Production relies on computer-controlled drying chambers (target 15% ± 3% moisture content), four-decade finger-jointing expertise enabling lengths up to 16 m, melamine-based adhesive bonding, and adherence to certifications including EN 15497, EN 14080, EN 14081-1, ISO 50001, PEFC chain-of-custody, and the German general building approval Z-9.1-440.

The company generates revenue through direct B2B sales of its timber products, distributed via a dedicated field-sales team and inside-sales organization covering Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy (South Tyrol), and Slovenia. Primary customer segments are construction and carpentry firms, specialist timber merchants, prefabricated house manufacturers, the scaffolding industry, and industrial customers with specialized requirements. A co-location partnership with Hot'ts Pellets converts approximately 15,000 tonnes per year of production residues into wood pellets, contributing to a zero-waste production loop and an ancillary revenue stream.

Name

Holzwerke Pfarrkirchen Gmbh

Legal name

Holzwerke Pfarrkirchen GmbH

Website

https://hwpan.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Holzwerke Pfarrkirchen GmbH is a German manufacturer of premium engineered solid timber products, including KVH®, glulam, and custom beams, serving construction firms, timber merchants, and prefabricated house manufacturers across the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineered Structural Timber Products

NAICS

Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing (321215), Wood Product Manufacturing (321)

SIC

Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Mass Timber Panels & Components (DLT, NLT, Hybrid Panels) (IMAMACAG), Engineered Wood Products Distribution (LVL, I-joists, Glulam, CLT) (IMAMAIAD)

Keywords

• Engineered structural timber
• Construction lumber products
• Glulam manufacturing
• Prefabricated timber supply
• Wood processing materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Pfarrkirchen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Holzbauprodukte (Structural Timber Products): Manufacture and sale of premium structural timber products including KVH® (Konstruktionsvollholz), Duobalken®, Triobalken®, Brettschichtholz (glulam), and special/custom products to construction companies, carpentry firms, timber merchants, prefabricated house manufacturers, and industrial customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Holzwerke Pfarrkirchen GmbH manufactures premium engineered structural timber products for the modern timber construction industry, including KVH® (Konstruktionsvollholz), Duobalken®, Triobalken®, Brettschichtholz (glulam), and custom specialty products such as bonded scaffold planks and log cabin planks. Operating from a single high-tech plant in Pfarrkirchen with an annual capacity of 175,000 m³, the company produces technically dried, strength-graded, finger-jointed softwood products for construction companies, carpentry firms, timber merchants, and prefabricated house manufacturers.

Product overview

Holzwerke Pfarrkirchen GmbH is a wood processing company specializing in premium construction timber products for the modern timber construction industry. With approximately 110 employees and an annual production capacity of 175,000 m³, the company operates as one of Europe's leading wood processing companies with over four decades of experience in finger jointing technology. The product portfolio centers on three main categories: (1) KVH® (Konstruktionsvollholz) - a quality-monitored construction timber meeting DIN EN 15497 and DIN 14081 standards; (2) Flat-bonded products including Duobalken®, Triobalken®, Balkenschichtholz, and Brettschichtholz (BSH/glulam) for medium-sized cross-sections with high dimensional stability; and (3) Custom specialty products such as bonded scaffold planks, log cabin planks, and custom-dimension timber. The company also converts production by-products into wood pellets through a partnership. All products are primarily made from softwood (mostly spruce) and serve construction companies, carpentry firms, timber trade, and prefabricated house manufacturers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KVH® (Konstruktionsvollholz) KVH® is a quality-monitored, technically dried, strength-graded, and finger-jointed solid softwood (Nadelholz) construction timber developed for modern timber construction. It meets DIN EN 15497:2014 and DIN EN 14081-1 standards, with moisture content of 15% ± 3%, finger-jointed for lengths up to 16.00 m, widths of 40–140 mm, and heights of 80–280 mm. It serves construction companies, carpenters, timber merchants, and prefabricated house manufacturers.
• Duobalken® Duobalken® is a flat-bonded beam product made of two to five flat-glued planks or square timbers bonded with melamine adhesive. It conforms to Z-9.1-440 general building approval (Allgemeine bauaufsichtliche Zulassung) and offers high dimensional stability, appealing optics, and a strong price-performance ratio for structural applications.
• Triobalken® Triobalken® is a flat-bonded beam product made of two to five flat-glued planks or square timbers bonded with melamine adhesive, conforming to Z-9.1-440 general building approval. It offers high dimensional stability and an excellent price-performance ratio for structural timber applications.
• Balkenschichtholz (Laminated Timber) Balkenschichtholz is laminated timber produced by flat-bonding two to five wood sections fiber-parallel, typically according to DIN EN 14080:2013, with standard cross-sections from 60 x 80 mm to 240 x 280 mm and special cross-sections up to 360 mm.
• Brettschichtholz (BSH - Glulam) Brettschichtholz (glulam) consists of at least two fiber-parallel glued and dried laminations per DIN EN 14080:2013, with beam heights up to 360 mm. It is produced using melamine adhesive, offering ecological value with no toxicological concerns for large-span and load-bearing structural applications.
• Verleimte Gerüstdielen (Bonded Scaffold Planks) Bonded scaffold planks consisting of three to ten glued, visually or machine-sorted laminations, offering improved load-bearing behavior and reduced tendency to twist and crack. Suitable for nearly all common system-independent scaffolding applications.
• Blockhausbohlen (Log Cabin Planks) Log cabin planks (Blockhausbohlen) available as stick goods for blanks or pre-cut building kits, with consistent quality ensured through regular internal and external monitoring. Special cross-sections for single-shell, solid wall structures of residential houses are produced object-specifically.
• Sonderprodukte (Custom Products) Custom manufactured timber products including Kreuzholzbalken (cross-laminated beams), Silobohlen (silo boards), Kombischwelle (combination sleepers), and custom services such as Abbund (cutting and joining). Special dimensions, qualities, wood moisture specifications, and Kombipaket packaging options are offered.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual production capacity of 175,000 m³ of structural timber products.
• +4 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hot'ts PelletscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHot'ts Pellets processes Holzwerke Pfarrkirchen's production residues (including sawdust/späne) into approximately 15,000 tonnes of wood pellets per year at the company's Pfarrkirchen site. This partnership exemplifies the company's commitment to zero-waste production, as it ensures that all production by-products are utilized rather than sent to landfill.
• Überwachungsgemeinschaft Konstruktionsvollholz e.V. (KVH Monitoring Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation jointly responsible for developing and maintaining the KVH® quality brand standards. The association, together with the Bund Deutscher Zimmermeister (BDZ) and Zentralverband des Deutschen Baugewerbes e.V., established enhanced requirements for the production and supply of KVH® products. Holzwerke Pfarrkirchen holds active KVH® production authorization (Verleihungsurkunde) under this framework.
• Bundesverband Deutscher Fertigbau e.V. (BDF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Prefabricated Housing Association. Holzwerke Pfarrkirchen has been a supporting member for 30 years (since 1995), directly serving prefabricated house manufacturers as a key customer segment. The company participates in industry events and advocacy through this membership.
• Deutscher Holzfertigbau-Verband e.V. (DHV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Timber Construction Association representing and supporting the interests of the timber construction industry.
• Gesamtverband Deutscher Holzhandel e.V. (GDH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUmbrella association for the German timber trade, representing the interests of timber merchants and dealers. Holzwerke Pfarrkirchen uses this membership to stay connected with the timber trade distribution channel.
• Österreichischer FertighausverbandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian Prefabricated Housing Association. Membership supports Holzwerke Pfarrkirchen's export sales to the Austrian prefabricated house market.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ZÜBLIN Timber: German engineered timber manufacturer (subsidiary of Ed. Züblin AG) producing glulam and timber engineering components for European construction. Direct peer in German BSH/glulam supply, particularly for visible architectural and engineered timber applications.
• Binderholz: Austrian family-owned manufacturer of sawn timber, glulam (BSH), CLT, and engineered structural timber serving construction, prefab housing, and timber trade across Europe. Direct competitor in KVH/glulam/Duo/Trio categories with overlapping DACH customer base and similar finger-jointing and glulam capabilities.
• Hasslacher Norica Timber: Austrian integrated sawmill and engineered timber group producing KVH, glulam (BSH), CLT, and laminated timber for European construction. Directly comparable in product mix (KVH/BSH/structural timber), certifications, and DACH-focused distribution.
• Pfeifer Group: Austrian/German timber group producing sawn timber, KVH, glulam, and CLT with multiple sawmill and processing sites. Direct competitor in structural engineered timber, particularly in DACH markets, with overlapping customer segments in construction and timber trade.
• Wiehag: Austrian engineered timber specialist producing glulam, CLT, and large-span timber structures for commercial and industrial construction. Comparable as a structural engineered-wood producer with strong project-based business in DACH.
• Pollmeier Massivholz: German manufacturer of engineered solid hardwood products (Baubuche/LVL) and sawn timber. Direct peer as a German engineered-timber producer serving European construction with certified structural wood products and comparable B2B go-to-market.
• Mayr-Melnhof Holz: Austrian-based sawmilling and engineered wood group producing sawn timber, glulam, and structural timber for the European market. Comparable as a KVH/glulam producer with similar certification footprint and customer segments in carpentry and prefab housing.

Broad incumbents

• Stora Enso: Finnish-Swedish integrated forestry and wood products conglomerate that previously owned Holzwerke Pfarrkirchen (2005–2020) and now competes as a broader incumbent offering CLT, LVL, sawn timber, and pulp/paper across Europe and globally.
• Metsä Wood: Finnish integrated wood products business producing Kerto LVL, birch plywood, and engineered timber for European construction. Broad incumbent competitor with overlapping engineered structural timber offerings and pan-European distribution.

Regional players

• Holzwerke Wismar: Northern German engineered and sawn timber producer serving the Northeast German market. Regional peer with comparable KVH and structural timber products and overlapping timber-trade distribution channels in the DACH region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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Profiles10 records

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