The Jaf Group
LOCAL ROOTS WITH A GLOBAL REACH
We are regional and international – and you can benefit from both: with our branches we are represented locally right on the spot, and are thus especially well informed about market circumstances. Our strong regional connections enable us to respond faster and more flexibly.
Internationally, we have access to the best procurement markets and can take advantage of the opportunities of a global group, such as international know-how about the various markets, the exchange of experience amongst specialists, etc. And naturally we are right there on the spot where trends develop and product innovations are introduced, whether this is in Austria or Eastern Europe.
Tailormade services for our customers
JAF has long-term relationships at every link in the supply chain, from forest and sawmills to final processing, based on trustworthiness and personal customer service. We set high quality standards not just for our products, but also for our customer service. You will not just receive your goods from us – our “all-round satisfaction package” definitely includes more: not just sales conversations, but advice from experts, exemplary logistics and warehousing, additional services from cutting to size and edging through to furniture components, and much more. Because we are not satisfied until you are.
Furthermore the JAF Group is an owner-managed company whose word is its bond – from the local field sales employee right through to the CEO. Decisions are made in-house, and not by groups of external shareholders – which means they also take place quickly and independently. One company, one word.
more than 75 years of professional competence
The company was founded by Josef and Antonia Frischeis in Stockerau (Austria) in 1948. With their consistency, familiarity with the market and tremendous personal commitment they laid the foundations on which the company developed from a local wood merchant to the international JAF Group.
| 1948 | Founded by Josef und Antonia Frischeis at head office in Stockerau/Austria |
| 1948 - 1990 | Establishment of branch network in Austria |
| 1990 - 2005 | Expansion into Eastern Europe |
| 2005 - 2014 | Move into emerging markets |
| 2014 - 2020 | International growth |
| 2020 - Today | Further development of the timber trade |
Our History at a glance
practiced values
We are motivated by constant growth and change. Therefore, we strive for the highest possible understanding of the customer and find flexible solutions for the use of wood in both house and home, for the woodworking industry, trade, and commerce, as well as consumers. We raise awareness of the forest as THE essential resource for living, housing, and home. Furthermore, we take responsibility for a sustainable and sensitive approach to wood.
