
The EGGER Group, headquartered in St. Johann in Tirol (AT), is a leading international wood-based material manufacturer. Since 1961, we have been driving forward future-oriented innovations, thus making an active contribution to a sustainable future. We are a full-range supplier for the furniture and interior design industry, for wood construction and wood-based flooring industries. EGGER is and remains a family company. Today, our corporate family consists of over 11,000 employees and 22 production plants worldwide.

A lighthouse project
An ultramodern power plant at EGGER in St. Johann in Tirol (AT) will soon be generating electricity and heat from biogenic fuels. Bernhard Vorreiter, who is responsible for this project, explained to us how this major investment will benefit the plant, the people and the climate.
A lighthouse project
EGGER's headquarters in St. Johann in Tirol (AT) is the setting for an exciting project: within just two years, an ultramodern power plant will be built there that will supply electricity and heat from biogenic fuels for production and beyond.
Around EUR 80 million will be invested in the project – and another important step is taken towards Net Zero 2050. We visited the construction site and spoke to Bernhard Vorreiter, who is in charge of the project.

The background: Net Zero target by 2050
"Major investments are needed to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions along the entire value chain."

The power plant investment: EUR 80 million
"We are installing a highly efficient, pioneering energy system here – based on a sustainable circular economy."

The biogenic fuels: wood waste
"Fine wood particles that can no longer be used for new chipboard are used to generate energy. We don't throw away anything that can be used."

The output: biogenic electricity and heat
"The new power plant complements the existing biomass plant. After start-up in 2026, we will be able to generate ourselves around 80% of the energy required by the plant."

The added benefit: district heating for the region
"We have been supplying heat to neighbouring communities for 15 years now – thanks to rising demand, more than twice as much as originally planned."

The climate effect: fossil fuels close to zero
– 6,000 tonnes of CO2 direct fossil emissions
– 40,000 tonnes of CO2 through biogenic electricity
– 15,000 tonnes of CO2 through district heating expansion

In summary: a lighthouse project
"The project makes ecological and economic sense. It also provides a technical basis for further power plant projects within the EGGER Group."
You can find the full story of the power plant construction and further insights into current sustainability projects in our Sustainability Journal VALUABLE.
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Background
Climate action
We are committed to Net Zero by 2050 and will drastically reduce our Group-wide carbon footprint by then. The EGGER way to Net Zero involves comprehensive measures. We are taking it step by step.

Last-minute rescue
During a night-time break-in, the faithful chest of drawers, Joe, is completely destroyed. At the end of his fulfilling life, the only thing Joe is expecting is the rubbish heap. Or is there still a chance, perhaps, for a new, better life than ever before?


The EGGER Group, headquartered in St. Johann in Tirol (AT), is a leading international wood-based material manufacturer. Since 1961, we have been driving forward future-oriented innovations, thus making an active contribution to a sustainable future. We are a full-range supplier for the furniture and interior design industry, for wood construction and wood-based flooring industries. EGGER is and remains a family company. Today, our corporate family consists of over 11,000 employees and 22 production plants worldwide.

Last-minute rescue
During a night-time break-in, the faithful chest of drawers, Joe, is completely destroyed. At the end of his fulfilling life, the only thing Joe is expecting is the rubbish heap. Or is there still a chance, perhaps, for a new, better life than ever before?
Last-minute rescue
During a night-time break-in, the faithful chest of drawers, Joe, is completely destroyed. Joe remembers with sadness his fulfilled life – it was really varied for a chest of drawers! But now there is only one last journey left for him: to the rubbish heap.
But a magical place promises a last-minute rescue – and not only that: Is Joe perhaps about to experience the best situation of his life yet? Is there a new task full of responsibility waiting for him?
Experience the innovative potential of a circular economy in action on Joe's journey – and the benefits it offers not only for Joe, but also for our planet and for all of us.
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Background
Circular economy
Working in closed cycles is at the core of our business model. We use sawmill by-products and recycled wood in the production of new, high-quality wood-based materials. We want to further increase the proportion of wood from recycling in the future.

A lighthouse project
An ultramodern power plant at EGGER in St. Johann in Tirol (AT) will soon be generating electricity and heat from biogenic fuels. Bernhard Vorreiter, who is responsible for this project, explained to us how this major investment will benefit the plant, the people and the climate.

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Creating more from wood. As a family business, we produce responsibly and inspire people around the world with sustainable products.
Sustainability at heart
Sustainable business at Egger since 1961: Wood waste is processed into high-quality products, closed cycles are used and economic, ecological and social responsibility is taken.