Consistent
Sustainable raw material procurement
Environmental and climate protection begins with every purchase. That is why we obtain the raw material wood exclusively from sustainably managed forests.
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Sustainable
From the timber harvest to the finished product
Mercer Torgau is committed to sustainability along the entire value chain. This applies above all to the procurement of raw materials. We are PEFC and FSC certified and only purchase wood from sustainably managed forests, the majority of which are also PEFC or FSC certified. By doing so, we are sending a clear signal in our wood purchasing.
Wood from sustainably managed forests and using 100% of each log.
Comprehensive
From harvesting to logistics
Mercer Holz purchases the raw material from individual forest owners, forestry associations and traders in Germany and Europe.
Mercer Holz also offers a full range of services, from timber harvesting to logistics.
In order to get the best out of the forest, both coniferous industrial timber and round sawn timber are purchased. Hardwood is also marketed to partners in the wood processing industry in Europe.
The timber is transported reliably and cost-effectively by rail, road or ship – depending on where it is needed.
Mercer Holz sees itself as a partner and service provider for forest owners, with whom it maintains long-term and fair partnerships.
Future-focused
Sustainable investments
A log purchased by us is fully processed at the factory. Depending on its characteristics, it is refined into high-quality products such as pallets, sawn timber or wood products for the garden. The sawdust and wood chips produced during production are processed into pellets, briquettes, or pallet blocks. Green electricity is produced from the bark of the tree trunks in our own biomass power plants. We use the heat generated in this process to dry our products. The bio-electricity is fed into the public grid.We continuously invest in more efficient machines and vehicles to minimise energy consumption and emissions.
