Restra Group ("Restra") acquires Naturskog AB and Naturskog Biofuel AB (together "Naturskog"), a leading regional player in sustainable energy and forestry services. This acquisition marks the first step in Restra's strategy to build a leading platform of operational companies in bioenergy and forestry-related services, with a clear local foundation and a long-term contribution to the Nordic energy transition.
Joakim Thorsaeus, CEO of Naturskog, explains the choice of Restra as a partner:
“We are pleased to have Restra as a partner on our continued journey. It was important for us to find an active and long-term owner with operational expertise – not a passive investor. Restra's hands-on approach and clear focus on bioenergy and sustainable development made the choice natural.”
Restra will work together with the existing management to strengthen Naturskog's position and further develop the business in bioenergy and sustainable forestry services.
Joakim Thorsaeus comments on the partnership:
“After building Naturskog over many years, we were very meticulous in choosing a partner. From the first meeting, we felt that Restra understood both our business and our role in the energy transition. We have great confidence in Carl, Gabriel, and the team, and look forward to taking the next step in development together.”
For Restra, the acquisition represents a strategic step in a market with significant growth potential.
“We are very pleased to partner with the Naturskog team – they have successfully built a real challenger to the larger players in the industry and a leader in sustainable energy solutions,” says Carl Mönefors, Chairman of the Board at Restra Group. “With strong ESG drivers, we see that Naturskog is facing significant growth and consolidation.”
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About Restra Group
Restra is an entrepreneur-led group of companies delivering energy and environmental services within the forestry ecosystem. We bring together the industry's leading companies to build something greater together. The ownership base consists of a capital-strong group of insurance companies, Swedish families, and international investors with long experience in corporate building.
About Naturskog
Naturskog has approximately 50 employees and offers comprehensive solutions in forestry, conservation, and bioenergy. The company combines forestry consulting and practical measures with the production of biofuels and certified forest products, focusing on sustainable land use for both public and private landowners.
