There are 86 wood processing production entities in Madona district which have developed production due to the high percentage of the land covered by forests (43,7%) if compared to other parts of Latvia. The production capacity of timber is between 50 and 1000 cubic meters a month.
The largest wood processing companies in Madona district:
· Latvian- German joint venture company Holzwerke- Lubana ltd.
· AVE MTP ltd.
· Brazi ltd.
· Gaizins ltd.
· Metra ltd.
The majority of wood working companies specialize in production of specific products. Theres an ongoing process of cooperation among the companies.
There is a number of sales companies trading wood.
Wood working companies of Madona district have a professional association to cooperate and further enhance the development of the industry.