● For 150 years, we have turned imagination into furniture, working with trees. Tvin is a love for nature, multi-generational craftsmanship in woodworking, and innovative design.
1873.
Austrian entrepreneur Josip Pfeiffer establishes a sawmill for logs in Đurđenovac. #DIKĐurđenovac
1889.
A tannery is established, marking a turning point in the development of the leather industry. #DIKĐurđenovac
1909.
The business expands, leading to the establishment of a parquet factory. #DIKĐurđenovac
1913.
In Virovitica, Tvin was established as a sawmill for the exploitation of oak wood from the surrounding area. #tvin
1920.
A large furniture factory is being built. #DIKĐurđenovac
1940.
It expands to 10 sawmills and becomes part of the holding company (Union des Usines et des Exploitations Forestières de Nasic S.A. headquartered in Geneva). We employ over 10,000 workers. #DIKĐurđenovac
1953.
We begin producing finished furniture and build new factories for tables and office furniture. The first industrially manufactured table, “Kancel.” #tvin
1960.
To train new workers, the School with Practical Training in Woodworking and Metalworking, DIK Đurđenovac, is established. #DIKĐurđenovac
1966.
Significant successes begin with collaboration with the legendary designer — Bernard Bernardini. #tvin
1996.
IKEA invests in the construction of new factories in partnership with Tvin. #tvin
2015.
New owners, the Croatian group Contorte, owned by the Vampovac family. #DIKĐurđenovac
2021.
The Vampovac family acquires ownership of Tvin. The group, spread across two counties and five locations, employs 1,200 workers. Representation in all major Croatian cities. #tvin
2023.
All companies within the group operate under the name Tvin, with a modern rebranding and an ambitious slogan: “Trees, the dreams are made of.” #tvin