Pabst wood industry

A family business characterised by dependability and integrity.

Tradition meets innovation

Johann Pabst Holzindustrie is a leading, internationally active family business based in the Mur Valley, Styria. Since 1940, the company has been processing local spruce wood into high-quality solid wood products for modern timber construction. With sites in Kathal and Zeltweg and around 280 dedicated employees, Pabst combines 85 years of experience with state-of-the-art technology. The company stands for a seamless circular economy and genuine handshake quality.

Enduring values

85 years of expertise

From a disused sawmill in 1940 to an international system supplier: Pabst is a third and fourth generation owner-managed family business with a passion for wood.

Company history

Best mountain quality

Native spruce from high altitudes

We process 100% mountain wood from locations over 700m above sea level. The slow growth guarantees extremely stable solid wood products with particularly fine annual rings.

Johann Pabst Holzindustrie in figures

Success is measurable at Pabst: from impressive cutting performance to international export strength, our key figures reflect decades of healthy and sustainable corporate development in the heart of Europe.

Founding year

1940

Number of employees

approx. 285

Export quota

60 %

Annual harvest

400,000 cubic metres

Pellet plant capacity

120,000 tons

Tradition from the Mur Valley

The video shows the development of Johann Pabst Holzindustrie from its roots in the Mur Valley to a modern timber industry company. The focus is on the regional origin of the raw material, the close connection to forestry and the processing of high-quality solid wood products for international timber construction.

Diversity and togetherness

System solutions for timber construction: the portfolio ranges from classic sawn timber to complex special glulam components. The 100% recycling of the raw material also produces ecological pellets and AlpenSpan horse bedding, which is in demand worldwide.

A technological leader

Innovative solid wood products ex works

Whether precise CNC joinery up to 36 m or flexible mixed truck loads: Pabst offers maximum precision and prompt availability for modern architectural projects.

GLT special components

The heart of the company

Behind Pabst’s success are people who put their heart and soul into their work every day. From apprentices to management, the collaboration is a long-term partnership of equals.

Living partnership

Team spirits with dependability and integrity.

Around 280 employees form the foundation of our success. We promote talent through sound training and rely on honest, reliable relationships with customers and suppliers.

A career with wood

The Pabst family: Generations for wood

The Pabst family has been at the helm of the company since 1940. From the founder Johann to the current active generation, the company has been characterised by cohesion, a pioneering spirit and a deep love of wood. These strong roots form the foundation for a successful future in the Mur Valley.

Future through cohesion

Modern management with family values

Johann and Reinhard Pabst manage the legacy with foresight. Through continuous investment in technology and team spirit, they ensure the highest quality and prompt availability of all products.