Mercer Torgau, formerly known as HIT Holz, has been a part of the North American conglomerate Mercer International since 2022. The company, founded in 1999, is the largest European manufacturer of pallets and the biggest employer in the region, with over 200 million euros in revenue and approximately 800 employees. Located in Torgau, the production site processes over 1 million solid cubic meters of wood annually, producing pallets and other wood products, including timber, pellets, and briquettes. The facility has annual production and drying capacities of 17 million transport pallets.
The company's integrated production concept is unique in the packaging industry, utilizing 100% of the wood raw material. All value-added stages, from timber delivery to pallet and wood product production and distribution, occur on-site in Torgau. Additionally, wood processing by-products such as wood chips and sawdust are further refined into marketable pellets, briquettes, and pressboard blocks for transport pallets. Furthermore, the bark of the tree trunks is used to power five proprietary biomass heating-power plants, generating all the required heat and electricity at the site.
This innovative and sustainable approach to wood processing and energy generation demonstrates Mercer Torgau's commitment to environmental responsibility. As an investor, the company's strong market position and focus on sustainability make it an attractive opportunity for potential investment in the renewable energy and packaging sectors.
For more information, you can visit Mercer Torgau's official website.
