Zollikofer Group

🎄 Season’s Greetings from the Zollikofer team 🎄 As the year comes to a close, we’d like to take a moment to thank our valued employees, customers, partners and supporters for their trust and successful collaboration over the past year. We wish you a joyful holiday season and look forward to even greater achievements together in 2025! #ThankYou #2025Goals #SeasonsGreetings #SustainableFuture

A Conversation with Frank Andlauer 💬 With the acquisition of REKO this year, the Zollikofer Group is expanding into the Eastern French market. Frank Andlauer, Managing Director at REKO, discusses in the interview why this step was taken and which business areas will be further developed. #Zollikofer #Expansion #Reko #BusinessDevelopment

🔧 Successful Installation of the New Processing Plant in Baruth The Zollikofer Group is pleased to announce a significant step forward in the development of processing technology for the Pfleiderer Deutschland power plant in Baruth. Our newly installed crusher plant sets new standards in efficiency and quality in wood processing. 🔹 Technical Highlights: - Unmanned sorting of iron (FE metals) for enhanced safety and efficiency - Finer technology for improved recycling quality and optimized material processing - Processing capacity of 25 t/h in 2-shift operation - Low-noise technology that meets environmental and noise protection requirements - The old plant ran for 14 years or 35,000 operating hours – now we’re moving forward with even more powerful systems! 🔹 New Challenges with A4 Wood: A4 wood refers to wood materials that are particularly demanding in terms of quality and structure. This type of wood, due to its size, density, and moisture content, requires more intensive and precise processing. With our new technology, we are perfectly equipped to efficiently process these more complex materials and further enhance the quality of our processing. We are proud of this innovative solution and our close partnership with Pfleiderer Deutschland, ensuring a sustainable and efficient supply of high-quality processed material to their biomass power plant. #Zollikofer #Technology #Innovation #WoodProcessing #PowerPlantSupply #Sustainability

Insights from Zollikofer's Annual Meeting: Challenges, Opportunities, and Team Building 📊 💡 🤝 At our annual meeting with Zollikofer's regional and international teams, the focus was not only on exchanging ideas about current challenges and developments but also on strengthening our team bond. Over the course of two days, all departments had the opportunity to share their recent successes and challenges, and reflect together with colleagues from various areas. Key Topics: Each department shared their experiences and presented a SWOT analysis for the future direction of the company. Particularly interesting were the insights into the changes in the wood market: The sector continues to face significant challenges, with new market entrants and the ongoing weakness of the economy, especially in the construction industry, putting pressure on the industry. Our Conclusion: Despite the uncertain market conditions, the Zollikofer Group is well-prepared for the future with a broad product portfolio and an experienced team. What stands out as especially important is the recognition that stronger communication and collaboration within the team are key to our success. We have already developed concrete measures to enhance this, which we plan to implement over the coming months. External Insights and Exciting Tours: A highlight of the event was the external input we received from Nicolas Christoph, Head of the Wind Power Division at Koehler Renewable Energy. Additionally, we had the opportunity to visit the combined heat and power plant at Koehler Paper's Oberkirch site, as well as gain fascinating insights into the world of the Julius Renner Winery. Such events remind us of the value of personal exchange and the collaborative process of finding solutions within a strong team. We look forward to the future with new ideas and even closer teamwork. #Teambuilding #Future #WoodMarket #WindPower #Innovation #Zollikofer

🌱 Exciting times at the 6th Biomass Power On Conference in Copenhagen From October 9th to 10th, the Zollikofer Group proudly showcased our commitment to the biomass industry with a small stall, connecting with industry leaders and sharing insights on market developments. The global biomass market is poised for substantial growth from 2024 to 2031, driven by strategic initiatives and steady expansion in 2023. Europe, in particular, is turning to biomass as vital alternative amidst the energy crisis and growing concerns about environmental sustainability. Transitioning to these renewable sources for heat and power is crucial for enhancing European energy security and tackling climate change. We’re excited to be part of this important conversation and look forward to contributing to a sustainable energy future! #Biomass #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAction

🚀♻️ Circular Economy in Action: Zollikofer recycles 120 tons of furniture at Motel One Munich-German Museum In a pioneering pilot project, we at the Zollikofer Group, together with the Motel One Group and Pfleiderer Deutschland, have set a milestone in the circular economy. As part of the redesign of the Motel One Munich-German Museum, 120 tons of interior materials were recycled instead of being thermally disposed of and returned to the circular economy of the wood-based materials industry. The processed materials are used to create new furniture and installations for Motel One hotels – a sustainable and forward-thinking solution. 🔄 Our Mission: “Circular economy in all its facets is our strength, and we cover the entire chain,” says Managing Director Stefan Zollikofer. We aim to break linear material flows and promote sustainable solutions in industries where the circular economy still has great potential. The successful cooperation between the Motel One Group, Pfleiderer Deutschland, and the Zollikofer Group has shown that responsible action and sustainable innovation go hand in hand. More joint renovations are already planned! #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Recycling #Future #WoodBasedMaterials #Zollikofer #MotelOne #Pfleiderer #Innovation

From Biomass to Power: Explore the Process and Challenges 🌱🔋 In the latest issue of circular, the Koehler Group’s magazine, there’s an exciting and insightful article about how a the biomass combined heat and power plant at Koehler´s Kehl site works. 💡 Learn how these sustainable power plants operate and what specific requirements need to be considered for their supply chain. ➡️ Discover more about the future of energy! #Sustainability #Biomass #EnergyTransition #KoehlerGroup #FutureEnergy

🚀 Spotlight on Zollikofer's New Leadership 🚀 In the latest issue of the Koehler Group’s company magazine, the new management quartet of Zollikofer was interviewed! 🎤 The conversation dives deep into why Zollikofer is a proud member of the Koehler Group and the strategic goals behind this partnership. Discover insights into our vision, values, and the exciting journey ahead as we continue to drive innovation and sustainability together. 👉 Read the full interview here. #Zollikofer #KoehlerGroup #Leadership #Sustainability #Biomass #Innovation #Teamwork

We are looking forward to the event, inspiring conversations, and new connections. #BiomassPowerON2024 #CircularEconomy #Sustainability

🚀 Zollikofer Expands into France with Strategic Acquisition of Reko Energie Bois We’re excited to announce that Zollikofer Group is expanding into the French market with the acquisition of Reko Energie Bois (Reko). This move strengthens our presence in the biomass sector and marks a significant milestone in our growth journey. Reko, founded in 2007, specializes in preparing fuels for biomass combined heat and power plants, handling 120,000 metric tons of wood annually across its sites in Réding, Morville, and Strasbourg. “The acquisition of Reko is a key strategic step for Zollikofer to expand into the French market and grow further in the biomass sector,” says Dr. Philipp Hill, Managing Director at Zollikofer. Frank Andlauer, head of forest wood at the Zollikofer Group , will oversee Reko’s operations alongside founder Maurice Schott. Together, they will ensure a smooth transition and a sustainable future for Reko. Join us in celebrating this new chapter in our journey! Stay tuned for more updates. #zollikofer #reko #expansion #biomass #woodprocessing #sustainability #logistics