Vanguard takes over 100% of the capital and management of Kōzōwood Industries

In March 2025, Vanguard Signature completed the takeover of Kōzōwood Industries, a company based in Esposende that specializes in the industrialized production of wooden houses. This acquisition represents a significant step for Vanguard, expanding its production capacity and strengthening its position as a leader in innovation in the real estate market.

Kōzōwood Industries is renowned for manufacturing structures in CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber), Timber-Frame and, in the future, Glulam (Glued Laminated Timber), sustainable materials that absorb carbon and foster greener buildings.

Recently, the company has steadily increased its investment in state-of-the-art technology and in increasing its production capacity, having acquired a high-capacity CLT production line, the first in Portugal, in order to meet the growing market for high-rise buildings using timber.

Kōzōwood's new board of management is now made up of Carlos Baião da Cruz, the new CEO, Paulo Carapuça and José Cardoso Botelho, who were introduced to the team on March 21st . The current strategy includes establishing partnerships with other companies in the sector in order to sell and assemble wooden structures in Portugal and abroad, as well as supplying CLT and Glulam to partners in the sector.

New Board of Management - Kōzōwood Industries

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With this investment, Vanguard is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and innovation in the real estate sector, promoting faster, more efficient and environmentally friendly constructions. Wooden houses produced by Kōzōwood are not just sustainable, but also offer superior thermal and acoustic insulation, as well as being faster to build compared to traditional methods.