18.07.2025. How do you maintain top-tier quality without compromising your margins?

Pain Point: Premium hardwoods from traditional sources like North America and Europe can be prohibitively expensive.

Solution: African species provide a competitive alternative. 

They offer durability and aesthetics at a lower cost compared to traditional options such as Oak or Walnut.

Processors can capitalize on this by sourcing high-quality hardwoods at a fraction of the price, allowing them to maintain quality while improving their profit margins.

This is particularly relevant for large-scale applications where cost savings accumulate significantly over bulk production.

A live edge dining table © Siraphol S.

#WhyWoodMatters

Balancing material costs with product quality is essential for profitability. 

Kosipo, superior durability and aesthetics © Interholco

Whilst premium woods may offer desired characteristics, their high cost can be prohibitive.

African hardwoods provide a cost-effective alternative, delivering comparable durability and aesthetics at a more accessible price point, allowing processors to offer high-quality products without compromising on margins.

Photo above: Traditional Beech (left), unrivaled Bosse (right) © Interholco

About Interholco

The valorisation of a natural forest of 1.16 million hectares in the Republic of Congo Brazzaville is our DNA here at INTERHOLCO. As an FSC^® (Forest Stewardship Council^®, FSC^® C022952) and PEFC and PAFC certified producer, INTERHOLCO is a well-established player in the trade of its edged boules, sawn timber, glue laminated scantlings, decking boards and more.

We are a leading provider of high-quality wood products ‘Made in Africa’ holding a verified environmental and health performance statement (FDES requirement in France). Our teams carefully manage the supply chain from forest to customer. Our story is fully illustrated by enabling the people living in Ngombe to access better life conditions. We make it possible to design and build a healthy living environment with bio-based, eco-friendly materials, one of the real solutions for the planet and climate. Follow us on LinkedIn

Communication contact Interholco

Tullia Baldassarri Höger von Högersthal
INTERHOLCO AG, Neuhofstr. 25, 6340 Baar, Switzerland
Tel.: +41 (0)41 767 03 82 
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