Charpillet

What Charpillet does

Charpillet is a privately held French commercial agency (SARL Charpillet, registered capital €120,000) headquartered in Bucey-lès-Gy, France, that has operated continuously since 1912 as a family business across three generations. The company acts as the French-market commercial interface for six European wood industrials — Nordpan (massive wood panels, over 5 million m²/year of 1-, 3-, and 5-ply panels), Weinberger (glued laminated timber, Bilam Forte cabin beams, Duo construction wood), Europlac (over 136 species of veneered panels and INOIS acoustic panels), Alfa (3-ply hardwood panels, door blanks, 3D wall cladding, Ecotec), Abies (KVH structural solid wood), and Sigro (glued laminated joinery strips for stairs, kitchens, doors, and windows). Through these partnerships Charpillet supplies a comprehensive range of premium wood and wood-derivative products for construction, interior fitting, furniture manufacturing, and technical projects in France.

The product offering is organized into three technical categories: structural timber (KVH solid wood, glued laminated timber, cross-laminated beams, cabin logs); engineered wood panels (single-ply, 3-ply, veneered, acoustic, and hardwood panels); and specialized components (door blanks, 3D wall cladding, Ecotec finger-jointed panels, and a digital CNC cutting service for made-to-measure parts). Underlying technology centers on formaldehyde-free bonding, cross-laminated layups for dimensional stability, finger-jointing, and mechanical drying; species include Alpine spruce, pine, oak, fir, and larch sourced from Central European manufacturers.

Charpillet makes money as a commercial agent reselling industrial partners' products directly to French construction, interior design, furniture, window/door, and acoustic-solutions professionals via direct sales (phone and contact form). No public pricing, customer logos, or revenue are disclosed. The firm is co-owned by Etienne and François Charpillet, who also serve as publication and data protection officers. Its operational footprint is single-country (France), with digital presence via a corporate website and LinkedIn page. No external funding, M&A activity, headcount disclosure, or AI/technology capabilities are documented in available sources.

Name

Charpillet

Legal name

SARL Charpillet

Website

https://charpillet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Charpillet is a French family-owned commercial agency, founded in 1912, that represents six European wood manufacturers and supplies structural timber, engineered wood panels, and acoustic solutions to French construction, interior design, and furniture professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Timber and Wood Construction Materials

NAICS

Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing (32121), Wood Product Manufacturing (321), All Other Wood Product Manufacturing (32199)

SIC

Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031), 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

Mass Timber Panels & Components (DLT, NLT, Hybrid Panels) (IMAMACAG), Hardwood Plywood & Decorative Panels Manufacturing (IMAMACAB), CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) Manufacturing (IMAMACAF)

Keywords

• Solid wood panels
• Glued laminated timber
• Veneered wood panels
• Construction timber supply
• Interior fitting materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Bucey-lès-gy

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Charpillet acts as the commercial representative in the French market for six European wood manufacturers, supplying high-end timber and wood derivative products to construction, interior fitting, and technical project professionals. The portfolio spans structural timber (KVH solid wood, glued laminated timber, cross-laminated beams, cabin logs), engineered wood panels (3-ply, single-ply, acoustic, and veneered panels), and specialized components (door blanks, 3D wall cladding, Ecotec panels, digital cutting services).

Product overview

Charpillet operates as a commercial agent for European wood industry professionals, offering a comprehensive portfolio of wood construction and interior fitting products. The product range centers on three core categories: structural timber products (KVH solid wood, glued laminated timber, cross-laminated beams, cabin logs) from Abies and Weinberger; engineered wood panels (3-ply, single-ply panels, acoustic panels, veneered panels) from Nordpan, Europlac, and Alfa; and specialized components (door blanks, 3D wall cladding, Ecotec panels, digital cutting services). Products span construction, interior design, and technical applications, with wood species including spruce, pine, oak, fir, and larch sourced from Alpine and Central European suppliers.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Panneau 3-plis (3-ply massive wood panels) Massive wood panels from Nordpan offered in 1-ply, 3-ply, and 5-ply versions for interior and exterior fitting, facades, furniture manufacturing, and interior decoration.
• Panneaux un pli (Single-ply massive wood panels) Single-ply massive wood panels from Nordpan for a wide range of applications, particularly in furniture and interior fitting sectors.
• Bois lamellé-collé (Glued laminated timber) Glued laminated timber from Weinberger, made from carefully selected Alpine spruce with formaldehyde-free bonding for healthy indoor environments.
• Bois contre collé (Weinberger Duo construction wood) Weinberger Duo construction wood offering high dimensional precision and near-zero torsion, made with formaldehyde-free adhesives.
• Madrier chalet contre collé (Cross-laminated cabin beams) High-quality Weinberger cabin beams that undergo rigorous selection processes including premium log selection, exceptional joining and planing quality.
• Madrier chalet Bilam Forte (Bilam Forte cabin beams) Weinberger Bilam Forte cross-laminated cabin beams with vertical wood lamellas and tongue-and-groove profile that prevents settling.
• Prestation de taille numérique (Digital cutting service) Digital cutting service using modern factory equipment to manufacture complex wood parts with millimeter precision based on customer drawings and quotes.
• KVH (Bois massif abouté - Structural solid wood) Structural solid wood from Abies used for load-bearing elements in timber construction, with exceptional durability through controlled finger-jointing and mechanical drying.
• Bois massif abouté « profil chalet » (Chalet-profile solid wood) Solid wood construction material for modern homes and wooden garden sheds, offering design flexibility through various profiles and sections.
• Panneaux replaqués essences fines (Fine-wood veneered panels) Europlac veneer panels with over 136 wood species for furniture and interior fitting projects, with multiple structures, treatments, and qualities.
• Panneaux acoustiques (Acoustic panels - INOIS) Europlac INOIS acoustic panels combining acoustic material with noble wood veneer to reduce resonance in hotels, restaurants, offices, and meeting rooms.
• Panneaux massifs 3-plis bois feuillu (3-ply hardwood panels) Alfa 3-ply solid wood panels with layers glued crosswise to prevent warping, using noble hardwood species for interior fitting.
• Ébauche de porte (Door blanks) Alfa door blanks with panel quality and varied wood species (including walnut) adaptable to all door projects.
• Habillage mural 3D (3D wall cladding) Alfa 3D wall cladding made from valorized production waste, providing natural wood aesthetics and visual depth for interior walls.
• Ecotec panels Alfa panels that valorize first-choice lamellas through finger-jointing, producing panels up to three meters in length without quantity limits.
• Carrelets Menuiserie Lamellé-collé (Glued laminated joinery strips) Sigro glued laminated joinery strips made from premium raw materials, used for stairs, kitchen worktops, furniture, doors, and windows.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NordpancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordpan, founded in 1969, produces components for durable and modern buildings. They manufacture over 5 million square meters of solid wood panels annually in 1, 3, and 5-ply versions using innovative production facilities.
• WeinbergercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeinberger is a market leader in quality load-bearing construction products including Bilam, Trilam vinyl gluing, and glued laminated wood. They produce high-quality construction timber with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.
• EuroplaccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor over 20 years, Europlac has manufactured noble wood derivatives for furniture and interior design. They offer over 136 species of veneered panels and innovative products like INOIS acoustic panels. Constant investment in machinery and rigorous quality control ensure excellent product quality.
• AlfacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerALFA is the European market leader in 3-ply hardwood panels. Products are manufactured in Austria with state-of-the-art technology, a flexible team, and strong environmental commitment.
• AbiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAbies has become one of the main manufacturers of solid construction wood in Europe over the past two decades. Their priority is precision and high quality in solid construction wood production.
• SigrocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1991, SIGRO is a family business specializing in manufacturing very high-quality glued laminated wood. Their main activity focuses on producing window and door components and other glued laminated wood elements using species like spruce, pine, oak, fir, and larch.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/charpillet-sarl

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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