Carrying on our 110-year history, we aim to connect the tradition of "cutting, planting, and growing" to the future, and to realize a sustainable forestry and society centered on recycling and taking on new challenges.

Kobayashi Sannosuke Shoten is a comprehensive manufacturer specializing in hardwood products. Since our founding in 1908, we have continued our operations for over 110 years. With the production of railway sleepers—our original and core business—as the foundation, we have steadily expanded into various sectors related to wood materials. As the eighth president of the company, I am committed to upholding our legacy while creating new value for the future.
Our operations begin with the harvesting of timber from mountain forests, which is then processed into railway sleepers at our own facilities. The by-products from this process are efficiently utilized to produce materials such as pallet lumber and chestnut flooring boards. This integrated production system allows us to make full use of our timber resources without waste, which is one of our key strengths. In addition, we actively engage in the recycling of wood waste generated from dismantled houses, repurposing it into wood chips for papermaking and biomass fuel—thus contributing to effective resource utilization and environmental conservation.
We also hold timber markets for the sale of high-quality logs sourced from our company-owned forests in Gifu Prefecture, nearby mountains, and Iwate Prefecture. In addition to domestic wood, we import and distribute a wide range of hardwood products from North America, Europe, and other regions, allowing us to meet the diverse needs of our customers.
While we have traditionally relied on the forest resources nurtured by our predecessors, we now recognize the growing importance of sustainable forestry. Moving forward, we aim to establish a stable supply system for high-quality domestic wood by promoting the cycle of "harvesting, planting, and nurturing" healthy forests.
As we continue to take on new challenges in the wood industry, we embrace “challenge and improvement” as our guiding principles. We remain committed to enhancing corporate value and achieving sustainable growth.
We sincerely ask for your continued support and guidance in the years to come.
 
 
The president  Tetsunari Nakatani