The Sarentino Valley

The Sarentino Valley: the place that has shaped us and continues to guide us today.
Our roots are here, where ideas and craftsmanship with heart come to life. The people of the Sarentino Valley shape our company with their solidarity, experience and characteristic humor.

In the heart of South Tyrol lies a peaceful valley with its own culture, unique customs and a distinctive language. Sarentino wit, Sarentino skis, Sarentino Toppar and Sarentino timber - all inseparably connected.

Sarner Holz is your partner for sawn timber and window components from South Tyrol

The South Tyrol logo for the timber sector

South Tyrol stands for quality, innovation, and sustainability.

The logo shows that we meet all the criteria for certified quality, sustainability, and innovation. For you as a customer, this means:

Safety: certified standards for every product

Reliability: durable and stable timber products

Responsibility: environmentally conscious production

Innovation: patented processes for the best results

Sustainability at Sarner Holz

Sustainability – responsibility from the region

For us, sustainability is part of everyday practice:
Resource-conserving production
Efficient use of materials and energy
Conscious handling of the environment and processes
For you: timber products that are sustainably produced and future-oriented.

Innovation – state-of-the-art manufacturing from South Tyrol

Our patented production process makes our products unique:
Consistently high quality through state-of-the-art manufacturing
Efficient processes that conserve resources
Continuous development for even better results
Your advantage: timber products from South Tyrol that are technically up to date and reliable.

Quality at Sarner Holz

Quality – the core of our promise

We are proud to say that we are among the best suppliers of knot-free glued laminated timber in Europe. To achieve this, we have implemented the strictest quality criteria and meticulous controls — partly machine-supported and partly carried out by highly experienced employees.

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The South Tyrol logo

As one of the first companies in the timber sector, we are allowed to use the South Tyrol logo because we meet all the criteria for sustainability, innovation, and quality.

Strong Values, Strong Team

Sarner Holz KG is rooted in the Sarentino Valley in South Tyrol and looks back on over 60 years of history. From a simple farm sawmill, a modern, innovative company has emerged. The foundation was laid by co-founder Alfons Kemenater, who continues to follow the development of his company closely to this day.

Forward-Looking Leadership

Since 2002, the brothers Harald, Christian, and Günther Kemenater have been leading the company. As a family business, people are at the heart of everything. Together with their employees, they drive continuous development.

Strong Values, Strong Team

More than 180 employees shape Sarner Holz, including members of the Kemenater family. Family cohesion is actively lived – the next generation is already growing into the company. Family-friendly working conditions and respectful interaction are integral parts of the corporate culture.

The Sarner Holz Chronicle

1917

Purchase of a farm with farmer's saw

1982

Expansion of production with a full frame saw line

1996

Foundation of Sarner Leimholz

Since then, we have been specialists for window scantlings!

2010

around 60 employees work for Sarner Holz

2017

Construction of new heating plant

2022

Construction of another production hall

2026

Switch to HVO

1964

Construction of the first production hall with a band saw

1986

Commissioning of the first drying chamber

2002

Christian, Günther, and Harald Kemenater take over management from father Alfons

2016

Construction of a new production facility: 4 floors for glued laminated timber production

2019

100 employees work for Sarner Holz

2025

Expansion of the solar system

F U T U R E

Sarner Holz continues on an expansion course!
We are expanding our market share, expanding into new markets, and focusing on what defines us: Best quality, best service, and honest work.

Simply. Special.

From Then to Now

Since its founding in 1962 by Alfons Kemenater, Sarner Holz has evolved from a simple sawmill into an innovative, internationally active family business with over 180 employees. Under the current leadership of the Kemenater brothers, in-house finishing and infrastructure have been continuously modernized to guarantee the highest quality from the Sarentino Valley.

1934

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Sarntal Valley

Nestled in the mountain landscape of the Sarntal Alps in South Tyrol, the Sarntal Valley is a region shaped by forests, mountains, and a deeply rooted craft tradition. This environment has formed the foundation of our work for generations and shapes our responsible approach to the natural raw material of wood.

To the Trento site

Trento

In addition to our main site in the Sarntal Valley, we operate a storage and logistics site in Trento, which supports the organisation and distribution of our products.

To the Bavarian site

Kiefersfelden

In addition, we are represented with a site in Kiefersfelden (Germany), enabling us to serve customers efficiently throughout the Alpine region and the German-speaking market.

The Sarner Holz Family

Since 2002, the company has been managed by the three brothers Harald, Christian, and Günther Kemenater, who have continuously modernised and expanded the business.

The next generation is already waiting in the wings: Stefan and Michael Kemenater, Christian’s sons, are already working in the company and taking on important leadership roles.

By the way, we mean “family business” quite literally: with Martina, Gabi, Hannes, Martin, Thomas, and other members of the Kemenater family, it is clear that everyone here pulls together!

Even Alfons, the senior of the family, still does his round across the site every evening — at over 90 years of age.

The Kemenater Brothers

Christian Kemenater

Geschäftsführer Strategie und Vision

Günther Kemenater

Unser Mann für die schweren Maschinen und technisches Verständnis

Günther Kemenater

Our man for heavy machinery and technical understanding

Sarner Holz Works Sustainably

Als Familienunternehmen ist uns nachhaltiges Wirtschaften ein Anliegen – unsere Region und die ganze Welt soll schließlich für die kommenden Generationen erhalten bleiben. Dazu tun wir einiges – und das geht weit über die Branchenstandards hinaus. Auch deshalb tragen wir mit Stolz das Südtiroler Nachhaltigkeitslabel

HVO

Wir haben unsere gesamte Diesel-Flotte auf HVO-Kraftstoff umgestellt und reduzieren damit die CO₂-Emissionen unserer Fahrzeuge um mindestens 85%. So leisten wir einen aktiven Beitrag zu sauberer Luft und nachhaltiger Mobilität.

HVO

We have converted our entire diesel fleet to HVO fuel, reducing the CO₂ emissions of our vehicles by at least 85%. In this way, we are making an active contribution to clean air and sustainable mobility.

Circular economy: heating plant

We have no waste! The timber is 100% utilized. With our own heating plant, we heat our buildings and operate the drying chambers.

Green electricity

We produce part of our electricity ourselves via our own solar system and cover the remaining demand completely with 100% clean hydropower from South Tyrol – we consistently rely on regional, sustainable energy.

PEFC and wood from here

We are PEFC certified. In addition, we supply in local circuits and thus reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Social responsibility

We enable breaks for mothers and fathers, we donate instead of giving expensive gifts, we take care of our employees. As one of the largest employers in the valley, we are aware of our responsibility. This is also why we are family and career certified.

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