Fédération Nationale du Bois

What Fédération Nationale du Bois does

Fédération Nationale du Bois (FNB) is a French professional trade federation headquartered at 6 rue François 1er in Paris that represents forestry operators (exploitants forestiers), sawmillers, and wood-industry professionals across the construction, packaging, parquet, and energy-wood sub-sectors. It organizes members through a network of local affiliates and sectoral poles/commissions, and operates as the official interlocutor with French and European authorities on regulatory dossiers including the EU Deforestation Regulation (RDUE), REP PMCB Extended Producer Responsibility, fire prevention doctrine, and trade defense measures.

FNB's product portfolio centers on the BOIS DE FRANCE label — a French-origin and 100% domestic-transformation certification federating nearly 300 companies with rigorous traceability and annual audits — and on a stack of digital tools: Réglobois (regulatory compliance for wood harvesting and EUDR due diligence), Boursabois (online marketplace with 450+ accounts), PAL'TECH (Industry 5.0 platform for wooden pallets with 49 technical sheets), the DE-boisdefrance configurator (ecodesign analysis and individual FDES generation), Mon Bardage Bois (carbon-impact comparator for façade materials), an RSE/CSR self-diagnosis tool, and Resobois (professional network). The federation is co-funded and co-developed with interprofessional partner France Bois Forêt and technical institute FCBA, and offers members a purchasing-group partnership with Le Cèdre.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring membership dues from affiliated companies and local unions, supplemented by subscription-based access to digital tools (Réglobois, DE-boisdefrance, PAL'TECH), BOIS DE FRANCE label certification fees, interprofessional co-funding (notably from France Bois Forêt), and event-related income. The go-to-market is sales-led: FNB recruits companies through direct engagement, local union outreach, and a continuous presence at flagship industry events (Eurobois, Forum Bois Construction, FOREXPO, BATIMAT, Salon International de l'Agriculture, SIMI, SIBCA). Recent activity includes the 2024 integration of Siel as FNB's Lightweight Wood Packaging Commission, indicating an active consolidation of sectoral representation.

Name

Fédération Nationale du Bois

Legal name

Fédération Nationale du Bois

Website

https://fnbois.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fédération Nationale du Bois is a French trade federation representing forestry operators, sawmillers, and wood-industry professionals. It provides collective advocacy, regulatory compliance tools, and digital platforms (BOIS DE FRANCE label, Réglobois, Boursabois, PAL'TECH, DE-boisdefrance) to its members across France's wood value chain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: FNB generates revenue primarily through annual membership fees from affiliated companies and local unions. The federation provides services including regulatory support, training, networking, and collective representation.
2. Member Services and Tools: Revenue from providing specialized tools and services to members including Réglobois platform access, Boursabois marketplace, PAL'TECH technical resources, and FDES configurator subscriptions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Fédération Nationale du Bois (FNB) is a national trade federation representing French forestry operators, sawmillers, and wood industry professionals. It delivers collective advocacy before public authorities, regulatory compliance support, training, and networking services, complemented by digital platforms (Réglobois, Boursabois, PAL'TECH, DE-boisdefrance configurator) and the BOIS DE FRANCE collective label guaranteeing French-origin wood and 100% domestic transformation.

Product overview

Fédération Nationale du Bois operates as a federation representing forestry, sawmill, and wood industry professionals in France. Its product portfolio consists primarily of digital platforms and tools supporting the wood sector, centered around the BOIS DE FRANCE label and complemented by specialized compliance, configurator, marketplace, and professional networking tools. Core offerings include the BOIS DE FRANCE label for French wood certification, the Boursabois online marketplace for wood transactions, the Réglobois regulatory compliance platform, the PAL'TECH Industry 5.0 platform for pallet manufacturers, and the DE-boisdefrance configurator for environmental product declarations. Supporting tools include Mon Bardage Bois (carbon comparator for facades), the wooden pallet ACV configurator, an RSE self-diagnosis tool, Resobois professional network, and physical communication panels for forestry operations. The organization also provides RDUE (EU Deforestation Regulation) educational materials and FDES technical guides for its members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BOIS DE FRANCE Label Certification label guaranteeing French-origin wood and 100% domestic transformation, with traceability systems and annual audits. For French forestry operators, sawmillers, and wood industrials seeking to demonstrate French origin compliance to customers.
• Réglobois IT tool enabling forestry companies to ensure regulatory compliance of wood harvests by synthesizing forest code, urban planning code, and environmental code requirements, including RDUE (EU Deforestation Regulation) diligence obligations. For French forestry operators needing consolidated regulatory guidance.
• PAL'TECH Interactive platform providing 49 technical sheets addressing regulatory adaptation, yield optimization, data management, and workplace ergonomics for the wooden pallet sector. For pallet manufacturers, refurbishers, and FNB members in the packaging industry.
• Boursabois Online exchange platform connecting wood sector professionals including forest operators, sawmillers, industrials, and forest owners to facilitate direct transactions and valorize French wood. For forestry operators, sawyers, industrials, and buyers in the wood supply chain.
• DE-boisdefrance Configurator Multi-level online configurator for environmental product declarations, including ecodesign analysis (identifying contributor processes and improvement levers) and individual FDES generation for specific products or ranges. For wood manufacturers needing EPDs and environmental assessments.
• Mon Bardage Bois Wood cladding promotion platform featuring a carbon impact comparator for facade materials and a wood cladding selector filtering by color, finish, use class, surface condition, knot content, and price. For construction professionals and wood cladding specifiers.
• Wooden Pallet ACV Configurator Life cycle assessment configurator enabling pallet manufacturers and refurbishers to calculate product ecological profiles based on technical constraints (drying method, wood supply sources, and other criteria), conforming to NF EN ISO 14040 and NF EN ISO 14044+A1 standards. For wood pallet manufacturers and refurbishers.
• RSE Self-Diagnosis Tool Corporate social responsibility self-diagnosis tool allowing companies to evaluate their current practices, identify improvement opportunities, and assess their RSE maturity level. For FNB member companies beginning CSR/ESG programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• France wood packaging sector: 3.1 billion euros revenue in 2022, doubled vs 2019
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• BOIS DE FRANCEcoreOthers · 1 January 2020Label initiative launched by FNB professionals in January 2020. FNB manages and promotes the BOIS DE FRANCE label which guarantees wood from sustainably managed French forests and 100% transformation in France. Nearly 300 companies are federated under this label. The label provides rigorous traceability and annual audits.
• France Bois ForêtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational forestry and wood interprofessional organization. Co-finances FNB initiatives including BOIS DE FRANCE label, RSE accompaniment program, PAL'TECH platform, FDES configurator, and sector studies. Joint organizer of #VeryWoodMetiers campaign.
• Le CèdremajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPurchasing group partnership since 2019. Le Cèdre helps FNB members control expenses across energy, buildings, mobility, IT, and office supplies. Annual negotiated contribution of 832€ HT (35% discount). Le Cèdre serves 12,000 members, helping them save approximately 120 million euros in 2025 through 400 referenced suppliers.
• FCBA (Institut Technologique)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnological institute for wood and furniture. FCBA provides research, testing facilities, and expertise for wood packaging sector. FNB collaborates with FCBA on FDES development, ANSTJ 10-year performance studies, and PAL'TECH technical content. FCBA hosts Futuropalettes conference visits.
• RiskCare ConsultingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership announced to reinforce fire prevention in the wood sector. RiskCare provides expertise for FNB's fire prevention advocacy and doctrine development.
• CodifabmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerComité professionnel de développement des industries françaises de l'ameublement et du bois. Co-organizer of #VeryWoodMetiers campaign and joint participant in industry events (BATIMAT, Forum Bois Construction).
• BrutmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership for large-scale communication campaign to raise awareness among young generations about wood sector careers. Brut produces video content reaching youth audiences.
• FIBNA (Fédération des Industries du Bois des Landes)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal wood industry federation. FNB and FIBNA maintain common stand at FOREXPO and collaborate on regional industry representation.
• UCFF (Union de la Coopération Forestière Française)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForestry cooperative union. Joint organizer of #VeryWoodMetiers campaign and European Education Fair participation. UCFF leads VeryWoodMetiers stand coordination.
• FNEDT (Fédération Nationale des Entrepreneurs des Territoires)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organizer of #VeryWoodMetiers open days campaign.
• CNPF (Centre National de la Propriété Forestière)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organizer of #VeryWoodMetiers open days campaign.
• CNDB (Comité National pour le Développement du Bois)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational committee for wood development. Collaborates on Forum Bois Construction and Mon Bardage Bois initiative.
• FIBOIS RegionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional forestry and wood interprofessional organizations. Supporting #VeryWoodMetiers event promotion.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• France Bois Forêt: National interprofessional organization for the French forestry-wood sector. Direct partner of FNB, co-financing the BOIS DE FRANCE label, RSE program, PAL'TECH, FDES configurator, and sector studies; serves the same member base with an overlapping mandate.
• FSC France: French chapter of the Forest Stewardship Council, providing sustainable forest management certification. Competes with the BOIS DE FRANCE label for member certification, while addressing the same French forestry and wood industry operators.
• PEFC France: French arm of PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification), a leading chain-of-custody certification body. Direct competitor/peer to the BOIS DE FRANCE label across French forest certification.
• Union de la Coopération Forestière Française (UCFF): Federation of French forestry cooperatives representing forest owners/managers. Joint organizer with FNB of the #VeryWoodMetiers career campaign and European Education Fair activities; comparable member-driven federation model serving adjacent forestry constituencies.
• Comité National pour le Développement du Bois (CNDB): National committee for wood promotion in France. Collaborates with FNB on Forum Bois Construction and Mon Bardage Bois; comparable national wood-promotion mandate focused on construction applications.
• Fédération Nationale des Entrepreneurs des Territoires (FNEDT): National federation of rural and forestry contractors. Co-organizes FNB's #VeryWoodMetiers open days and represents a directly adjacent constituency of forestry service operators with a comparable national federation model.
• Centre National de la Propriété Forestière (CNPF): Public-interest body supporting French private forest owners. Joint organizer of the #VeryWoodMetiers open days and a key FNB partner; both organizations serve and advocate for French forest-based constituencies through overlapping regional networks.

Emerging players

• FCBA (Institut Technologique Forêt Cellulose Bois-Construction Ameublement): French technical institute providing research and testing for the wood sector. Strategic FNB partner that co-develops FDES, ANSTJ studies, and PAL'TECH content; operates an adjacent, research-driven mandate compared with FNB's advocacy focus.

Broad incumbents

• Codifab: Professional committee for the development of French wood and furniture industries. Co-organizes the #VeryWoodMetiers campaign and partners with FNB on industry events; serves an overlapping constituency with a broader mandate across furniture and wood.
• FIBOIS (national network of regional wood federations): Umbrella network of regional wood industry federations across France. Supports the #VeryWoodMetiers campaign and overlaps with FNB on industry representation, but operates regionally rather than as a single national entity.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/fnbois
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fnbois
• Instagraminstagram.com/fnbois_officiel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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