Quick answer
Who supplies timber in Lausanne, Switzerland?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a timber manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Lausanne. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Marseille-Fos (transit) in about 20–30 days, then 1–2 days by road inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Sawn timber and structural lumber for construction and joinery.
Why Lausanne needs timber
Home to major food companies. Roofing sheets, glass, boards and building materials are needed on every construction project, and builders' merchants restock continuously.
Switzerland is a high-income manufacturing economy with world-leading pharmaceutical, chemical and precision-engineering industries.
Wholesale & retail distribution in Lausanne
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Lausanne buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Lausanne, hardware stores and supermarkets buy timber from us mainly for residential construction and commercial and industrial buildings.
Who buys timber: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Residential construction · Commercial and industrial buildings · Infrastructure and roads · Interior fit-out · Contractors and builders merchants.
Delivery of timber to Lausanne
- 1Export from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat)Goods are inspected, export-packed and customs-cleared in India, usually within a day's drive of our Palanpur base.
- 2Sea freight to Marseille-Fos (transit)Indicative transit 20–30 days (Western Europe), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to LausanneAbout 1–2 days by road, arranged by your clearing agent or forwarder after customs clearance.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Lausanne
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Switzerland working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: German, French, Italian) |
| Quotation | USD (CHF equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing timber into Lausanne: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Lausanne, Switzerland — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Switzerland working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +41 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | German, French, Italian; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Swiss franc (CHF); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Leading industries in Lausanne
- Wholesale & retail distributionBuys timber: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- FMCG, beverages & packagingAlso buys: Beverage & water bottlers, Food processors, Personal-care brands
Timber specifications for Lausanne
Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Switzerland's import requirements.
| Glass | Float, toughened, laminated; 4–19 mm |
|---|---|
| Wood panels | Plywood, MDF, timber, hardwood; BWR and MR grades |
| Insulation | Fibreglass, rock wool, foam boards |
| Roofing | Metal sheets, asphalt shingles, roofing tiles |
Standards: EN 572 (glass), IS 303 (plywood), ASTM C665 (insulation), EN 13707 or the standard your project specifies. Swiss technical rules largely mirror EU requirements; industrial goods enter duty-free.