MOMA GmbH, an investment company controlled by the entrepreneurial family of Dr. Thomas Muhr, has completed the acquisition of HCR Holz Centrum Regensburg GmbH, a German timber processing and wood products manufacturer based in Wenzenbach, Bavaria. The transaction, confirmed on October 15, 2026, marks a change of ownership for an established company with more than 50 years of experience in the wood industry.

MOMA Completes Acquisition of Holz Centrum Regensburg

🌲 MOMA GmbH acquired all shares in HCR Holz Centrum Regensburg from Outdoor Life Group Holding B.V., a company involved in the development, manufacturing and distribution of wooden garden products and packaging materials.

The proposed acquisition was notified to Germany`s Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) on September 17, 2026, under case number B1-137/26. Completion of the transaction was subsequently confirmed by Grant Thornton, which advised MOMA on financial, commercial and legal matters.

The financial value of the acquisition has not been publicly disclosed. Detailed plans concerning future wood processing capacity, investments or operational restructuring have not been announced.

HCR: An Established German Sawmill and Softwood Processing Business

🪵 HCR Holz Centrum Regensburg operates a sawmill in Wenzenbach, Bavaria, a region with access to important pine and spruce timber resources.

With more than five decades of industrial experience, HCR specializes in wood processing, particularly for the garden products and packaging industries.

Its product portfolio includes rough-sawn timber, planed lumber, wooden garden products, packaging timber, custom-sized wood products and sawmill by-products, including wood chips.

The company`s geographic location provides access to regional timber resources and the German wood products market, both important factors for raw material procurement, wood supply chains and distribution.

What Does the Acquisition Mean for the European Wood and Timber Market?

📈 The acquisition could provide opportunities to strengthen HCR`s industrial activities. However, any effects on sawmill production, timber prices, wood product distribution or market competition will depend on the new owner`s future strategy.

For timber suppliers, sawmills, lumber manufacturers and wood trading companies, acquisitions of this kind are relevant when assessing:

• Demand for softwood timber, particularly spruce and pine;
• Investment in sawmills and wood processing facilities;
• Lumber prices, log prices and raw material procurement costs;
• International wood imports, exports and timber trade flows;
• Consolidation across the European wood processing industry.

For a broader perspective, explore the European wood market in 2026, including timber prices, demand and industry trends, as well as our analysis of wood resource availability and raw material supply challenges.

Germany`s Timber Supply Chain and International Wood Trade

Germany is a major participant in the European wood industry, with significant activities in sawmilling, timber processing, construction wood, packaging and industrial wood products.

For businesses operating in these markets, the availability and cost of spruce logs, pine timber and other softwood materials can influence production economics and international competitiveness.

Recent developments in German sawlog imports also demonstrate the importance of cross-border timber supply. Read our report on Norway becoming Germany`s principal sawlog supplier and changing European timber trade flows.

Although MOMA`s acquisition does not automatically imply higher production or changes in lumber prices, it highlights the importance of monitoring ownership developments, industrial investments and supply chain strategies in the European wood sector.

Outlook for Wood Manufacturers, Sawmills and Timber Traders

The acquisition demonstrates continued investor interest in established industrial assets with production infrastructure, technical experience and access to wood raw materials.

Nevertheless, the future implications of the transaction remain dependent on MOMA`s strategic decisions and broader developments in European wood demand.

Wood industry professionals should continue monitoring raw material availability, timber and lumber prices, production costs, construction activity, imports, exports and changing international trade patterns.

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Sources

Grant Thornton - confirmation of the completed acquisition, October 15, 2026.
FinanzNachrichten.de - German merger control notification.
Holz-Zentralblatt - background information on HCR and the planned acquisition.