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Moser Holzindustrie, Austria

The final journey - connected to the wooden biscuit at Moser Holzindustrie

What started with a master carpenter and a strong businesswoman is now a significant player in the wood industry in Austria. The story of Moser Holzindustrie is a tale of family history - characterised by pioneering spirit, precise craftsmanship and a clear vision maintained over generations.
"Lamello's wooden biscuits stand for precision, sustainability and a joint that lasts."
Reinhard Moser, owner

Grown from tradition, managed with foresight

The production of coffins began in 1957. The roots of Moser Holzindustrie go back to the parents, Karoline and Sepp Moser. The father, a carpenter and visionary, first built wooden houses and bridges before laying the foundations for the company together with his wife, who came from a sawmill family. With the courage to think differently and a clear focus on quality and innovation, they developed the first products, including a coffin that soon became a trademark. Karoline took over sales, drove her VW Beetle through the countryside and gained people's trust through reliability, honesty and her keen intuition.

In 1979, the site was moved from Bischofshofen to Sankt Michael, out of the built-up area, to a place with space for development. Today, Moser Holzindustrie stands for sustainable growth, technical strength and lived family values. It's a company with history.

Crossing boundaries - with courage and personal responsibility

"Perhaps I inherited the entrepreneurial spirit of my parents," says Reinhard Moser with a smile. He owns Moser Holzindustrie and runs the company together with his son Michael. "In any case, it was clear to me: if we want to move forward as a company, we also have to take a risk. After the fall of the Iron Curtain in 1989, new possibilities suddenly emerged. In 1990, my companion at the time, Richard Rosenberger, and I sat together and asked ourselves: what now?

"We saw the potential in opening up to the east, both economically and strategically. Instead of simply buying products and becoming dependent on them like many others, we decided on the more difficult path: to establish our own production site. It was a bold decision, but it was in line with our philosophy of ownership and having control over quality."

In 1996, Reinhard Moser bought a plot of land in the Czech Republic and in 1997 he built a completely new production facility on what was essentially a green meadow. With this decision, he not only laid the foundation for a second production site, but also for sustainable growth and stable production in an increasingly international environment.

From continuous development and bold steps towards expansion in the 1990s to today's collaborations with specialist wood universities in the field of design and product development: "Our story is characterised by entrepreneurial foresight, a willingness to innovate and deep roots in the craft," says Reinhard Moser.

From logs to precise connections

Moser Holzindustrie processes wood at the highest level. We were able to see this for ourselves during an impressive guided tour by Michael Gloger, the company's plant manager. Up to 9,000 cubic metres of wood, including oak, poplar, pine, spruce and larch, are stored, air-dried and then processed. The sawing itself takes place externally, but all further steps, from drying to milling, take place in-house.

The process begins with whole tree trunks drying over six to nine months, depending on the wood species. They then go through various testing and processing phases from cutting to stacking and technical drying before they move onto production.

Lamello technology is a central component of the joining process. The company relies on four Classic X biscuit joiners, one of which is specially configured for demanding joining work. Original Lamello wooden biscuits are primarily used for traditional wood joints and ensure stability.

The innovative Tenso P-14 connectors from Lamello are also used for special applications, such as coffin holders for exhibitors. They enable fast, tool-free joints and increase flexibility in production.

Bernhard Planitzer-Kremser gives an insight into the craftsmanship of the "Ecco Natur" model, a coffin in which material quality meets precise workmanship.

A core element in all pieces is the wooden biscuit. A total of 16 of these wooden biscuits are used per coffin to create a strong connection between the individual wooden parts. The wooden biscuits not only provide an invisible joint, but it is durable too, in line with the Moser philosophy of sustainability and sophisticated design.

The original wooden biscuit - a connection between tradition and the future

When talking about wood joining, you can't avoid Lamello's original wooden biscuit. It is not only a practical joining element, but also a symbol of sustainable craftsmanship. These wooden biscuits stand for precision, sustainability and a joint that lasts. In a world that is increasingly focused on sustainability, Lamello wooden biscuits have a clear advantage: they not only provide a strong joint, but also contribute to more sustainable manufacturing. The use of high-quality materials, coupled with innovative technologies, ensures that Lamello products meet the highest standards while also protecting the environment.

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