croswood sp. z o.o. sp.k.

What croswood sp. z o.o. sp.k. does

Croswood Sp. z o.o. sp.k. is a Polish manufacturer of rice-husk-based composite profiles, headquartered in Toruń and operational since 2014. Its core technology is a Natural Fiber Composite (NFC) built around rice husk — an agricultural waste stream whose natural silica content provides structural water resistance — combined with polymers and offered in two material families: RESYSTA (surface-dyed, around 30 color options) and the proprietary CROSWOOD line developed in 2019 with EU co-funding (mass-colored, four standard shades plus an enhanced UV-resistant CROSWOOD PLUS variant). The product portfolio spans integrated systems rather than only raw profiles: the DKG decking system, the CP facade/cladding system, universal profiles for furniture and urban architecture, the Plantbox raised-bed kit, the Ruchome Deseczki movable shutter system, and the full accessory set of joists, clips and stainless-steel screws required for installation.

The company monetizes through one-time sales of these materials and kits, primarily via a network of more than 255 distributors across Poland and the wider European Union, supplemented by a small in-house multilingual sales team (Sales Director, sales specialist, technical consultant, administration/warehouse) that handles direct engagement with architects, developers, designers, urban planners, and municipalities. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed, and the company underwrites its offer with a 15-year material warranty and a closed-loop take-back program for installation waste. Strategic partnerships include EKOMER and INEOS Compounds (co-development of the CROSWOOD composite) and EU institutional funding received in 2019, while industry recognition comprises Gold Medal awards at BUDMA (2017 and 2019), the Sail of Development, Ekocykl 2015, and Plastpol recognition, positioning the firm as the only Polish producer of rice-husk-based composite profiles.

Name

croswood sp. z o.o. sp.k.

Legal name

Croswood Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://croswood.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Croswood is a Polish manufacturer of rice-husk-based composite profiles for decking, facades, fencing, and urban architecture, selling primarily through 255+ EU distributors and direct engagement with architects, developers, and municipalities since 2014.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Composite Building Materials

NAICS

Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing (3212)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Softwood Plywood Manufacturing (IMAMACAA)

Keywords

• Composite profiles
• Decking systems
• Facade cladding
• Outdoor building materials
• Rice husk composite

Headquarters

HQ city

Toruń

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Composite Profile Sales: Primary revenue from manufacturing and selling composite profiles (decking, facade, universal profiles) made from rice husk-based NFC composite materials under the CROSWOOD and RESYSTA brands. Revenue is generated through direct sales and a network of 255+ distributors across Poland and the EU.
2. Accessories and Installation Components: Revenue from complementary products including mounting clips (Clip T, starting clips), stainless steel screws (4.0x30), installation joists (LKR70.38, LKR38.25), and angle/masking profiles (KAT50.50S). Sold alongside main profile products.
3. Finished Products (Plantbox): Sale of ready-made finished products such as the Plantbox raised garden bed system, composed of four composite profiles and galvanized angle profiles, sold as a complete kit with assembly instructions and hardware.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CROSWOOD manufactures composite profiles and complete installation systems based on rice-husk-filled NFC composite materials, sold under two material lines (RESYSTA and CROSWOOD standard/PLUS). The portfolio includes the DKG decking system, CP facade cladding system, full and chamber universal profiles, the Ruchome Deseczki movable shutter system, the Plantbox garden bed kit, and complementary mounting accessories (clips, screws, joists, masking profiles), targeting outdoor residential, urban infrastructure, and marine applications.

Product overview

CROSWOOD is a manufacturer of composite profiles based on rice husk, offering two main composite materials (RESYSTA and CROSWOOD in standard and PLUS versions) through three integrated product systems. The core product lines include the DKG Decking System for outdoor terrace construction, the CP Facade System for building cladding, and Universal Profiles (both full and chamber types) for diverse applications including urban furniture, fences, and garden architecture. Additional products include the Ruchome Deseczki Shutter System for adjustable sun/wind protection and the Plantbox for garden applications. The company also provides complete mounting accessories (joists, clips, screws) required for installation. All products are characterized by high durability, weather resistance, and eco-friendliness, requiring no impregnation or maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DKG Decking System A terrace/decking system made from CROSWOOD or RESYSTA rice-husk composite materials, featuring weather durability and humidity resistance. The system includes decking profiles, installation joists, mounting clips, and screws for complete assembly.
• CP Facade System

Quantifiable outcome

• Water absorption of only 0.56% (CROSWOOD) and 1.02% (RESYSTA) after 28 days submerged — far below wood-based alternatives
• +3 more outcomes

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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EKOMERcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019EKOMER provided technological expertise and support to CROSWOOD's research team in developing the new CROSWOOD composite mixture based on rice husk. The partnership was funded by EU support in 2019 and resulted in the proprietary CROSWOOD composite material.
• INEOS CompoundscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019INEOS Compounds (as technology partners) supported CROSWOOD's research team alongside EKOMER in developing the new composite material based on rice husk. The collaboration contributed to the formulation of the proprietary CROSWOOD NFC composite.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RESYSTA: RESYSTA is the German-origin manufacturer of rice-husk-based composite profiles — the same underlying material that Croswood originally distributed before developing its own CROSWOOD line. It is the closest material- and product-equivalent peer.
• Naturinform: Naturinform is a German manufacturer of WPC profiles for decking, facades, and fencing. It is a direct European peer, competing with similar products, distribution channels, and end-customers as Croswood.
• Geolam: Geolam manufactures wood-plastic composite profiles for architecture, decking, and facades. It targets the same architect/specifier-driven commercial and urban infrastructure use cases as Croswood.

Broad incumbents

• Trex Company: Trex is the largest global manufacturer of wood-plastic composite decking and railing. It targets the same outdoor decking and facade-adjacent applications as Croswood, but at much greater scale and with a wood-flour-based formulation.
• TimberTech (AZEK): TimberTech, part of AZEK, is a major North American manufacturer of composite decking, railing, and cladding. It directly competes with Croswood in composite outdoor profiles but operates at significantly broader scale.
• Fiberon: Fiberon (part of Fortune Brands Innovations) manufactures composite decking, railing, and cladding. It serves the same architectural and residential outdoor construction segment as Croswood, with established multi-channel distribution.
• MoistureShield: MoistureShield produces composite decking with a focus on moisture resistance — a positioning adjacent to Croswood's water-resistance claims. It is a relevant competitor in outdoor composite decking.
• UPM: UPM is a large Finnish forest-products and biomaterials group that produces engineered wood panels and composite materials for construction. It overlaps with Croswood in building materials and in substituting for traditional wood, but at vastly greater scale and product breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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