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Us as a company

Being one of the largest private employer in the region means above all one thing to us: responsibility that we want to live up to.

Comprehensive service

Our self-image

Mercer Torgau is one of the Europe’s largest manufacturer of Euro pallets, one of Germany’s largest sawmill sites, and one of Germany’s leading producers of biofuels. We take pride in these achievements. Nevertheless, we are much more than just a manufacturer of load-bearing pallets and other wood products.

We serve as partners and service providers to our customers and business partners.

For our customers, our approach is centered on comprehensive service, encompassing every step from expert consultation to reliable and on-time delivery. Personal relationships and streamlined decision-making processes support us in this endeavor.

In all our products and process steps, as well as in every aspect of our collaboration, we place a strong emphasis on environmental protection—a topic that is of great importance to us.o

Our history

From an idea to market leader

Our company was founded in 1999 by Günther Hilmer and Karlheinz Lippmann under the name HIT Holz. Both shared a love for the forest and the courage to build something new.
As a sawmill, HIT Holz initially only produced sawn timber.
The idea of making full use of a tree’s trunk was already in place at that time. And, step by step, it became reality: in 2006, the pair set up a pallet production. Between 2010 and 2014 this was followed by investments in further sawmill lines, dryers and production facilities for blocks, briquettes, nails and pallets.
In 2016, HIT Holz took over the neighbouring pellet plant from
the German Pellets insolvency.

Until 2018, HIT Holz was managed by its founders Günther Hillmer and Karlheinz Lippmann and taken over as part of the succession strategy by ESSVP IV Funds, advised by Orlando Management. In 2020, the previous lenders Deutsche Bank and Orchard Global Asset Management joined HIT Holz as majority owners. In the three years since the takeover, fundamental courses have been charted: specific investments have been made in the company, its equipment, its structure and processes, establishing HIT Holz so it is fit for the future.

In 2022, the company was taken over by Mercer International. As part of a strong group, the company benefits from synergies in the areas of sales, purchasing and logistics, among others. This will further strengthen the location in the short and long term. The future viability of the location and the associated job security will also be further stabilised by the investments planned by Mercer. 

At the end of 2022, the first step in the integration into the group was the change of name to Mercer Torgau.

By your side

Our mission statement

Mercer Torgau stands for diversity, expertise and sustainability.
We use the different experiences and perspectives of our employees to further develop products and services. At the same time, we invest in state-of-the-art technologies and play an active role in industry associations. We invest in state-of-the-art technologies and continuously optimise our production processes. We are involved in the industries and associations relevant to us and contribute our knowledge and capabilities to further develop standards and products for the benefit of all.
We see our role as the largest local private employer as an opportunity and a responsibility. We offer interesting and secure jobs, invest in the further training and safety of our employees and strengthen the Torgau location through regional purchasing and support for public projects,  daycare centres, schools and clubs.This is how we fulfill our role as a strong partner for our customers worldwide and fill the region with life every day.