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September 1, 2026

Major Austrian sawmill files for insolvency

Major Austrian sawmill files for insolvency

Austrian sawmill and wood-processing company Schaffer Holz has filed for insolvency with liabilities of approximately €29.3 million, after problems with a major new production investment combined with high log prices and difficult lumber markets. The 112-year-old company intends to continue operating under a restructuring procedure and is seeking an investor.

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