Holzindustrie Schweighofer investments in Romania - a model for Europe
During the General Assembly of the European Organisation of the Sawmill Industry - EOS, held in Brasov in mid-June, important names in the timber industry in Europe visited the newest and most modern sawmill in Romania, owned by Holzindustrie Schweighofer, located in the town of Reci, Covasna county.
"I am honoured that the distinguished members of EOS chose to visit the sawmill in Reci; this is a unit with the latest technology and most of the volume of processed wood takes the form of products of exceptional quality and high added value", Gerald Schweighofer, CEO of Holzindustrie Schweighofer, said on this occasion. "Beyond our internal performance, I am convinced that the activity of the Reci factory makes an important contribution to the economy of Covasna county, creating jobs for locals and diversifying economic activities in the area", he added.
With an area of 68 hectares, the Reci factory of Holzindustrie Schweighofer was inaugurated in 2015, following an investment of EUR 150 million. Currently, the unit has 420 employees and, when its operations reach the designed capacity, it is to reach a team of 650 people. Based on the experience offered by the other four factories that the company owns in Romania, Holzindustrie Schweighofer estimates the Reci sawmill indirectly supports the work of over 2,000 people in related industries through cooperation with other companies.
