Three Generations of Family Sawmill — from Log to Finished Floorboard

History of the HOLZ-BARAN GmbH Sawmill

Our sawmill is at the heart of the company. It stands at the historic centre of the timber industry in our region and has existed in its present form for over 100 years.

You can obtain wood for heating, fireplaces or building timber directly from the sawmill. We also offer professional cutting of logs and lumber.

Wood and timber trade from Leipzig

Woodworking has a long tradition in this region. Wood has been sourced from our nearby forests for over two hundred years. The current building was erected at the beginning of the 20th century.

The introduction of electric saws and machines made working in the sawmill easier. Industrial manufacturing of building timber and firewood had begun. Whether you are looking for advice or to make a purchase straight from our sawmill, we are your partner when it comes to wood. You will be impressed by our floorboards and parquet flooring.

Sawmill from Leipzig with modern machinery

The HOLZ-BARAN GmbH sawmill now has a state-of-the-art machine plant. All the same, we are proud of our tradition and our building's history. Now in the third generation, we are constantly expanding our range and moving with the times.

Our customers benefit from large production capacities and a team of specialists.

Wood from FSC®- and PEFC-certified forests

If you are looking for high-quality native wood types, you have come to the right place. We can offer you beech, oak and softwoods.

The FSC®- and PEFC-certification tells you that the trees are cultivated and felled in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. No deforestation, no illegal clearings, and ecologically compatible biodiversity. The certification procedure is carried out by TÜV NORD CERT.

High-quality native woods

There are plenty of great reasons to choose native woods.

Exotic types of wood such as cedar and walnut do offer a certain appeal, but when it comes to robustness, native oaks and beeches lead the pack.

Our sawmill staff will be happy to advise you on the use of solid wood. When buying firewood, you should also consider the fact that it is an unavoidable by-product of woodworking. We are willing to cut firewood to size for customers, but the low prices you can enjoy by buying one of our large packages are justified by the sustainability of this approach.

We take preserving healthy forests seriously. That is why we choose wood from this region, as we can trace its origin. As our customer, you will benefit from select high quality and a fair price thanks to our ability to avoid long logistics routes.

Construction timber on offer

High quality building material and material for carpentry works, among others:

• Rafter framing
• Battens
• Soffits
• Joists
• Wooden ceilings
• Square timber
• Counter battens
• Balks
• Cladding boards

We can offer you building timber for every purpose.

Customisation service for your building plans

We can cut logs into planks or lumber according to your requirements. If larger quantities are involved, please make an appointment and tell us the dimensions you require. Our machines can handle native and exotic solid wood types. Once we have cut it to the correct size, you can use the building timber for whatever plans you have.

Heating materials on offer

If you want to make yourself comfortable with a classic, reliable heat source, you have come to the right place! We know how important it is that our customers are satisfied. That is why we not only offer the widest selection of heating materials, but also comprehensive advice on which product best suits your needs.

Beech firewood

• Beech firewood short: Gitterbox — vol. of approx. 0.840 thrown spatial metre, pieces with the length of approx. 10–35 cm; fresh timber, not dried.
• Beech firewood long: Package with the vol. of approx. 1 spatial metre; square timber with the length of approx. 1 m, stacked at the height of approx. 1 metre; fresh timber, not dried.

Coniferous firewood

• Coniferous firewood short: Softwood, mesh box — vol. of approx. 0.84 thrown spatial metre, pieces of varying length, pre-stored.
• Coniferous firewood long: Softwood, square timber approx. 1 m in length, pre-stored, package approx. 1 RM.

Oak cutting wood (Brennschnittholz)

• Oak cutting wood fine: Oak, mesh box — vol. of approx. 0.84 thrown spatial metre, pieces of varying length, pre-stored.
• Oak cutting wood coarse: Oak, mesh box — vol. of approx. 0.84 thrown spatial metre, pieces of varying length, pre-stored.

Hard wood briquettes — oak

• Hard wood briquettes — oak: Fully ecological, without chemical additives, compacted under very high pressure. Oak sawdust (approx. 98%) with trace amounts of other hardwood types such as beech and ash (approx. 2%).

Firewood / Kindling

• Firewood — softwood: Thin slats approx. 1 m in length, pre-stored, package approx. 1 RM.

Wood splinter

• Oak splinter & mixed splinter: Package of a capacity of about 1 m, 2 m or 3 m. Contents: oak or mixed wood, package approx. 1 RM, 2 RM or 3 RM, pre-stored.

Mixed wooden edgings

• Mixed wooden edgings: Bundle vol. of approx. 2.5–3 spatial metres; composition: mixed wood (oak, beech, sometimes coniferous).

Grilling wood

• Beech wood for grilling/smoking: Package with the vol. of approx. 0.3 spatial metre; square timber of the length of approx. 1 m — bundle.

Sawdust

• Sawdust: Oak or mixed.

The prices of our services and wood are based on the value and the time taken. We will be happy to advise you either in person at our premises or over the phone. Our specialists know which woods are suitable for whatever building plans you have in mind.

If you are planning to lay wooden floors in your property, HOLZ-BARAN GmbH is your ideal partner. With over sixty years of experience in manufacturing and laying parquet and floorboards, we have developed into a real specialist in this sector.