100% LATVIAN COMPANY AND EUROPEAN LEADER

in sawing birch logs
and producing solid birch products

KRAUSS DEVELOPMENT

Thanks to 25 years of experience, continuous professional
and technological development,respect for the unique local timber, birch, as well
as its special attitude towards each and every customer, KRAUSS is one of the
most sought-after partners in the implementation of projects in various industries.

Turnover

In 2006 – EUR 1 million,
in 2022 - more than EUR 22.32 million

2006
2022

22.32 million

Number of employees

In 2010 - 73 employees,
in 2023 KRAUSS SIA employs
161 professionals

2010
2023

33%

Women

67%

Men

Sawing capacity

The sawing capacity of the sawmill
exceeds 70,000 m3
of birch saw logs per year

2016
2022

70 000 m3

CUSTOMISED APPROACH TO EACH CLIENT

We produce exactly what is expected by our customers worldwide
from the best quality birch timber – most efficiently and within the shortest deadlines.

KRAUSS PRODUCTS ARE
EXPORTED TO 26 COUNTRIES

A special Latvian birch

Latvia’s climate, topography and soil characteristics are particularly suitable for growing quality birch feedstock. The unique combination of conditions has a positive impact on the growth rate, girth and even colour of the birch tree.

Parts from birch wood for your business

We produce high-quality wooden parts for our customers around the world with responsibility andsustainability in mind. Our production operations are designed to reduce waste and boost energy efficiency, while reducing our environmental footprint.

A stable partner

We are a stable partner who respects and strictly adheres to the agreed terms

Customer-focused

We are customer- and order-focused

Certificates

We hold all the necessary certificates for raw materials and products

Transparent processes

We ensure transparent management and production processes throughout the company

Quality

We control the quality of both products and production operations

Speed

We are able to deliver high quality, high volumes within short deadlines

Modern equipment

Modern equipment and technology. We are constantly developing and envolving

Sustainability

We offer sustainable and financially accessible products

KRAUSS HISTORY

1999

Krauss LTD
Gatis Gulbis establishes KRAUSS Ltd. Launching of birch round timber sawing and logging in Cesvaine.

2001

Klintwood LTD

Igors Mašals establishes KLINTWOOD Ltd.
Launching of birch round timber sawing in Klintaine.

2002

Klintwood LTD
Sales manager Jānis Valerts joins the team. KLINTWOOD Ltd. puts the first timber drying chambers into operation.

2003

Klintwood LTD
The first 4-sided planer WEINIG is put into operation.

2005

Klintwood LTD
Launches cooperation with IKEA.

2006

Krauss LTD
Sawmill upgrade and automation. Commissioning of WoodMizer bandsaw and GRECON cutting machine optimisation equipment.

2006

Klintwood LTD
Commissioning of the optimisation equipment for 3 MW UNICOMFORT heating equipment, four new timber drying chambers BASCHIND and TM SYSTEM cutting machine.

2007

Klintwood LTD
Launch of the manufacturing of glued solid wood panels and beams.

2009

Specialists from KRAUSS Ltd. and KLINTWOOD Ltd., Gatis Gulbis, Igors Mašals and Jānis Valerts, join forces to create an efficient birch processing company. A decision is made to keep the name KRAUSS SIA. KLINTWOOD SIA is liquidated.

2013

Launches export to Asia.

2014

Commissioning of lump and briquette production line PAWERT.

2015

A decision is made to close the logging department and focus
all resources on recycling.

2016

Modernisation of the Cesvaine sawmill, commissioning of new sawing lines with an annual sawing capacity of 50,000 m3.

2017

Renovation of the Cesvaine and Klintaine facilities.

First participation in the INTERZUM GUANGZHOU fair in China.

2018

Commissioning of the
3D log sorting line in Cesvaine.

2019

Construction and commissioning of the adhesive plant warehouse and planing and packaging line LEADERMAC.

2021

Commissioning of an automated timber sawing line with optimisation for cutting unfinished boards to width and a timber cutting line with optimisation and a wood defect scanner in Klintaine.

2022

Commissioning of five new timber drying chambers.

Finished laying of the bituminous-concrete pavement throughout the territory of the Klintaine facility.

OUR FOUNDATION

Stability, quality and efficiency is at the core of the success of Krauss SIA and our customers

Mission

We create sustainable solutions for the customer's needs by manufacturing high-quality products with innovative technologies, and using timber resources efficiently and responsibly.

Vision

We are the leading hardwood sawmill and solid wood product manufacturer in Europe, working only and solely with Latvian birch.

Values

Innovation

we invest in the latest technologies

Speed

in production, cooperation, decision-making

Responsibility

focus on employees, customers and environments

Sustainability

environment, social, economic

Our professional team will be happy
to answer all your questions!