SARAL is one of the largest hardwood processing factories in Romania. Since 1999 we use our passion for wood and technological precision to offering the highest quality products – from lumber to custom highly-engineered components.
Our History and Evolution
1956
A still very young Luciano Sileoni is gaining experience in the Farroni carpentry workshop: during the day he did what his boss told him to do, during the evening he worked for himself.
1967-1993
Evolution of the group
The development of LUBE Group and the factory in Fontevannezza, Italy, with a clear goal towards globalisation.
1998
The founding of SARAL Prod Romania
A lot of ground was purchased in the region of Moldavia and a medium-sized workshop was build. One of the steps of the international expansion of the group.
1999
Main factory building
An extra 3000 m2 of production spaces were added to the existing facilities. The main factory is also equipped with the latest systems and industrial machineries, all made and imported from Italy.
2001
Main cyclone tower
A huge investment at the time that doubled the costs of the building itself, that allowed the automated collection and separation of sawdust at an industrial level.
2003
World’s largest
With over 75.000 kitchens manufactured per year reaching 76 countries worldwide, Lube Group becomes the biggest furniture manufacturer in the world, and SARAL one of its key suppliers, exporting trucks of massive hardwood components towards Italy every month.
2004
Drying Kilns
4 industrial-sized kilns were manufactured and imported from Italy. It was a great investment that enabled SARAL to dry up to 320 cubic meters of timber at once. A huge step towards shrinking manufacturing costs and increasing quality.
2005
Expansion of production capacity
We are installing modern cutting and drying lines, increasing processing capacity and paving the way for export.
2008
Blacksmith turns carpenter
Kilian Trenkle invents the first FeetUp yoga chair in his father’s blacksmith’s workshop in Pfronten, Germany. This future star product along with a passion for product design will be the main motivation to purchase SARAL some years later.
2010
Debut on the international market
We deliver the first orders to Germany and Austria. Foreign partnerships become a constant.
2015
Launch of the finished product range
We move from lumber to refined products: components, decorative elements, furniture.
2018
German takeover
Blacksmith meets carpenter. Kilian and his Romanian partner purchase the Romanian manufacturing operations of the LUBE group, changing the vision for the factory towards more refined products.
2019
Launch of the finished products line
Now under German supervision and with a big machinery update, SARAL strongly expands and diversifies its capabilities and enters a new era of manufacturing.
2020
CNC technology and custom machining
To keep up with demand and technologies, we developed a small farm of CNC machines and lasers, that will enable us to offer new services and better solutions to clients in architecture, interior design and construction.
2021
Launch of the sewing line
Following high customer demand for upholstery and stitching in connection to our woodworking services, we also integrated a dedicated heavy-duty sewing and assembly line that should cover complex production needs.
2023
Complete modernization
We invest in energy efficiency, sustainable raw materials and a new digital control system.
2025
European expansion & online platform
We are launching the new website, with a virtual showroom and ordering system for partners across Europe.
Our team
Wood has taught us patience, respect for nature and the importance of detail. For over 25 years, we have been processing it with care and responsibility, transforming each log into a product that lasts a lifetime. At SARAL, quality is not a random result – it is our promise.
The SARAL Team
Our work speaks for itself, but trust is built over time.
Our International Outreach
We manufacture in Romania and proudly export to partners around the world.
Our expertise is always at your disposal.
We don’t compromise often, we go the extra mile for the optimal result and we always deliver.
27 years and counting
We are among the oldest hardwood processing factories in Romania, with hundreds of projects as experience.
Premium results
We found quality at the intersection of good materials, efficient processes and skilled humans.
Concept to product
Our team will turn your raw idea into reality — fast, scalable, and repeatable.
Sustainable production
We use responsibly sourced timber and efficient processes that respect both your standards and the environment.
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