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    This is a very positive trend that we can also see on a global scale. Timber construction is by far the most environmentally friendly alternative and a condition for the global change to a more sustainable society.
    Andreas Jonasson, Marketing Manager at Södra Wood
    Both producers and consumers are demanding sustainable alternatives to packaging made from fossil-based materials like plastic. This is where the forest and the forest industry have a lot to offer. We have a fantastic, renewable commodity and we have the knowledge and experience to develop new solutions that are required for a climate-smart future. DuraPulp is a 100-percent sustainable alternative that is well-suited for packaging intended for sensitive substances such as food.
    Erik Bengtson, business developer at Södra
    While forests are playing an increasingly significant role in the bio-based community, the conditions for forestry are changing. We have made a lot of progress with forestry in southern Sweden, but we want more. There is more to do in terms of both production rates and diversity. This research will contribute. It will create even more opportunities for a stable and forest-based future.
    Göran Örlander, Chairman of the Södra Research Foundation
    We want more people to discover the joy and opportunities presented by the forest. Grow Forest is a way to welcome the next generation of forest owners and employees. Public awareness of forestry and forest products is relatively low and through this game, we hope to arouse curiosity and create new insights.
    Håkan Larsson, President of the Södra Skog business area.
    We see a broad social trend. Wood is becoming increasingly popular as a building material for both private construction and multi-unit solutions. There is a growing awareness that wood is by far the most climate-smart alternative for construction.
    Fredrik Gustavson, Sales Director at Södra Wood.
    The forest contains solutions to many current and future challenges. We would like more people to learn more about this – and perhaps also make a contribution.
    Martina Gustafsson, HR Manager at Södra Skog.
    The increased digitisation of the nursery, including more computer-controlled platforms, will be highly significant for raising the quality and quantity of production. The nursery’s resources can be used more effectively, which will help us improve our contribution to ensuring new forests in Sweden.
    Ida Karlsson, Manager of Södra’s nursery at Flåboda.
    Fossil-free and climate-positive operations are high on Södra’s agenda. It is only natural, therefore, that we sign up for the challenge from Fossil Free Sweden and we hope that many others will do the same.
    Henrik Brodin, Project Manager for ‘A Fossil-Free Södra.’
    We are happy about the County Administrative Board’s decision. The use of drones makes field work in forests safer, more time-efficient and comprehensive. It’s a good example of a new solution in the move towards digital forestry.
    Johan Malmqvist, Project Manager, Södra Skog.
    Several studies have shown that gender-equal companies are more profitable. Accordingly, the entire association benefits from having an equal-opportunities approach.
    Magnus Berg, Director of Members at Södra.
    The higher rating for our environmental considerations is continuing. Södra has been working systematically with nature conservation for 20 years, by training our forestry professionals and the harvesting contractors who work for us, for example, and we are now seeing the results in the form of greater consideration for the environmental impact of our regeneration harvests
    Henrik Holmberg, acting ecologist at Södra
    More than 90 percent of the forest plants we sell today are cultivated saplings with higher growth rates than non-cultivated saplings. Since the forest can be used for many products that are needed in the transition to a climate-compatible future, stable access to forest raw material is critical for all of society.
    Johan Jonsson, Head of Södra Skogsplantor
    Construction is on the increase and interest in sawn timber is growing in Poland.
    Andreas Jonasson, Marketing Manager at Södra Wood
    I am very happy that we are further realising our efforts through this investment. We have so much to contribute on climate issues and in the shift to a fossil-free society. This clearly shows how we as a company can take part in and lead the way in this transition.
    Johan Jonsson, Head of Södra Skogsplantor
    This represents an important step to further enhance consideration of water and the nature conservation value associated with water. The forest is an important element in facilitating the transition to a fossil-free society, and thus a good balance between active management and effective environmental consideration is required.
    Tomas Rahm, Environmental Manager, Södra Skog.
    Research suggests that – if executed effectively – returning nutrients to healthy forest land could result in increased forest growth for at least ten years after the bio-ash is spread.
    Hedvig Johansson, Project Manager
    This confirms an important trend for timber construction. Sweden is becoming increasingly aware of the fantastic raw material that wood represents. Our joint efforts to realise fossil-free alternatives benefit all of society.
    Jörgen Lindqvist, Business Area President for Södra Wood
    The digital technology represents an enormous development, both for forest owners and for us. We have improved overview and the ability to make better decisions while contributing to both increased production and improved nature conservation.
    Håkan Larsson, President of the Södra Skog business area
    As a Group operating in the green sector, it is important for us to be a sustainability leader. Our operations can offer so many social benefits in the transition to a bioeconomy. We are now increasing the tempo by giving these targets the same status as our financial targets.
    Lars Idermark, Group President and CEO
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    Strong second quarter result for Södra

    Södra´s operating profit totalled SEK 464 million (50) for the second quarter. The trend was boosted by favourable demand for Södra’s products, higher prices and internal operational improvements."The overall forest economy remains strong, which is to Södra’s advantage. Higher prices for both market pulp and sawn timber contributed to a strong quarter for Södra. A firmer customer and market orientation is also yielding results. In addition, the expansion investments at our pulp mills and the restructuring process in the sawmill operations had a positive impact on operating profit", said

    Swedish wood increasingly global

    Global demand for Swedish wood is constantly rising. In the first half of 2017, Södra delivered sawn timber to 38 counties, representing more than a 100-percent increase in geographic markets since 2005.More and more global markets are acknowledging Swedish wood as a building material for both interior purposes and residential construction. Södra delivered to 17 countries in 2005 and the figure has increased to 38 countries to date this year, ranging from the US in the west to Japan in the east. "This is a very positive trend that we can also see on a global scale. Timber construction is

    SEK 35 million for increased production in Orrefors

    At its small-diameter timber sawmill in Orrefors, Södra is investing about SEK 35 million in a new boiler and drying facility, which will enable production increases in the future. The supplier is Fröseke Industriservice AB.“This investment is necessary for profitability. Currently, there is insufficient boiler capacity, which means we must sell some goods undried. The investment will enable us to increase production and also dry the entire sawn volume,” said Jörgen Lindquist, President of the Södra Wood business area.The limiting factors for the sawmill’s capacity are the boilers and

    Developing fully biodegradable food packaging

    Södra and Svenskt Butikskött have now signed a cooperation agreement to develop fully biodegradable, fibre-based packaging for Svensk Butikskött’s meat products. Södra’s renewable material Durapulp is to be used as the packaging and it is hoped that the new packaging solution will be available on store shelves in as little as a year’s time.Many Swedes purchase meat at least once a week. To ensure that the meat they buy retains its quality, packaging is required that meets the high sustainability and safety demands placed on foodstuffs. Svenskt Butikskött now wants to take this further and

    SEK 9 million for research and development

    The Södra Research Foundation has decided to grant an additional SEK 9 million to research projects linked to forestry and the forest industry. Nine different projects have received funding.The largest single initiative is ‘Future forest management in southern Sweden,’ a research programme to develop techniques for more varied forest management and to increase the use of digital data sources in southern Sweden. The project – a partnership between the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Linnaeus University and the Forestry Research Institute of Sweden –  has been granted SEK 4

    Södra, Derome and Nordströms Group sign multi-year agreement

    Last week, Södra, Derome and Nordströms Group signed a multi-year agreement for interior wood products. The agreement means Södra will become the main supplier of products such as panelling, moulding and glue boards to the expanding building trade companies.“We have worked with Derome and Nordströms for several years and see a major benefit from working with customers who focus on long-term relationships, just like Södra. This enables joint initiatives that are beneficial to both parties. One example is that Derome was the first retailer to install Södra’s new store concept for mouldings,

    Södra divests UAB SIWood to Soernsen Group

    Södra is divesting UAB SIWood in Lithuania to the German company Soernsen Group. The transfer will take place on 1 July.SIWood is a subsidiary of the Södra Group that produces MDF products for walls and ceilings, architrave, window sills and window reveals. The company has annual production of 1 million m2 and its largest markets are the building materials trade in Sweden and Norway. Some 60 people are employed at the facility. “On January 1st this year, we transferred Södra Wood Grimslöv to Soernsen Group and have since deepened our cooperation with the company. Today, Soernsen Group is

    Grow Forest – forestry gaming app for children

    Södra is launching a gaming app for children – Grow Forest – in conjunction with Elmia Wood. In the game, the child follows the main character Banja, whose mission is to create a living and sustainable society using the forest’s resources. Banja takes care of the forest for its inhabitants and in doing so, unearths the potential of the forest in terms of games and recreation."We want more people to discover the joy and opportunities presented by the forest. Grow Forest is a way to welcome the next generation of forest owners and employees," said Håkan Larsson, President of the Södra Skog

    Catrin Gustavsson new Head of Innovation and New Business at Södra

    Catrin Gustavsson has been appointed Head of Innovation and New Business at Södra. She will succeed Laila Rogestedt and assume her new position on 1 August. Catrin Gustavsson will be a member of Group Senior Management and report to the President and CEO, Lars Idermark.Catrin Gustavsson, aged 46, holds a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from Chalmers University of Technology, and a PhD degree in pulp technology from the Royal Institute of Technology. She is currently head of the process engineering department at Södra’s pulp mill at Värö, outside Varberg. She has been active in the

    Strong trend for Swedish construction timber

    Demand for timber remains strong in the Swedish construction market. Södra’s sales to the Swedish building trade have risen for the third consecutive year.The use of wood as a building material is becoming increasingly popular in Sweden – for both large-scale residential construction and home DIY projects. Sales are partly seasonal, since both construction levels and sales are higher during the warmer months. 2017 began on a high note, despite the relatively cool weather, and May is looking very strong.  “We see a broad social trend. Wood is becoming increasingly popular as a building

    Annica Gerentz is leaving Södra

    Annica Gerentz, Senior Vice President Corporate Communications, has decided to leave Södra on her own initiative. She will be leaving Södra in the autumn and the process to recruit her successor has begun.Over the past years, Annica Gerentz has helped to build up a communications department at Södra and to align the department with Södra’s Group strategy, which includes being a cohesive Group, One Södra. She has led the process of building the brand as well as external and internal communication, conducted a strategic brand review, implemented a new visual identity, launched a new website

    Södra arranges forestry youth camp

    During the summer, Södra is to organise nine different forestry youth camps. These are for intermediate-level school children who will learn more about what the forest has to offer for both people and society.During the two to three days of the youth camp, children will learn about both nature conservation and which products you can make from the forest, as well as how to drive a forest machine and learn various survival tips. Classic camp activities are also included in the programme, such as swimming and barbecuing. "The forest is so important for Swedish society. Despite this, there

    Södra’s AGM approved profit distribution of SEK 602 million to members

    Södra’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) approved a resolution that profit of SEK 602 million be distributed to members. Lena Ek was re-elected as Chairman of the Board. Kjell Andersson, Pål Börjesson and Ylva Hammargren were elected to the Board.“Södra stands strong in a changing world, with a solid foundation in the cohesion and optimism that abounds in our association. We have existed since 1938 and we work together to ensure that Södra succeeds, grows and contributes to the development of forest estates and Sweden’s economic prosperity,” said Lena Ek who was re-elected as Chairman of the

    Digitisation increasing number of seedlings

    Södra has now completed an investment of SEK 10 million in the nursery at Flåboda. The investment will enable more digitised production and increase capacity by 20 percent, from ten million to twelve million seedlings per year.“The increased digitisation of the nursery, including more computer-controlled platforms, will be highly significant for raising the quality and quantity of production. The nursery’s resources can be used more effectively, which will help us improve our contribution to ensuring new forests in Sweden,” said Ida Karlsson, Manager of Södra’s nursery at Flåboda. The

    New Director of Members at Södra

    Gustav Tibblin has been appointed new Director of Members at Södra, now that Magnus Berg is leaving Södra after 15 years to become Head of Business Policy at the Swedish Forest Industries Federation.Gustav Tibblin has been employed at Södra for many years and held several senior positions, most recently in business development and as Chairman of Södra’s associated company SunPine. Gustav Tibblin holds a Master of Science in Forestry and an MBA. "With Gustav Tibblin’s vast experience and expertise, the work to develop and renew Södra’s member activities will continue," said Lars Idermark,

    Södra and Kährs Group enter new oak partnership

    Södra and Kährs Group, a flooring solutions provider, have signed a multi-year sales contract for oak logs from Södra’s members. A partnership has simultaneously been launched around development of the range, and long-term oak management.Södra has been delivering oak logs from its members’ forests to Kährs Group for wooden flooring production for a long time. The extended partnership aims to strengthen the joint value chain by leveraging the broad expertise possessed by both Kährs Group and Södra in this area. “A deepened partnership with Kährs Group to develop the value of Swedish oak

    Nomination Committee’s proposal to Södra’s 2017 AGM

    Södra’s Nomination Committee proposes that Kjell Andersson, Pål Börjesson and Ylva Hammargren be elected as new members of Södra’s Board. The Nomination Committee also proposes that the current Board members, Hans Berggren and Ola Hildingsson, be re-elected. Re-election of Lena Ek as Chairman of the Board is also proposed.The Nomination Committee’s proposal entails that the number of elected Board members will increase from nine to ten. The Committee proposes that Marie Hallén and Stefan Olsson step down from the Board. “The proposed candidates have extensive experience in several areas,

    Södra raises prices for saw logs and pulpwood

    The sawn timber market improved during the spring. Demand for softwood saw logs is high and expected to remain so over the summer and autumn. Södra is therefore raising its prices for softwood saw logs by SEK 50/m³sub.The increase has two components – a price-list increase, and an early-contracting premium. Södra is also raising its price for softwood pulpwood by SEK 20/m³sub. “We expect to see stable and high demand for saw logs over the summer and autumn. The strategic investments in Södra’s mills have led to a steady increase in softwood pulpwood consumption. Increased thinning

    Strong first quarter for Södra

    Södra’s operating profit totalled SEK 451 million (249) for the first quarter. The operating margin improved to 9 percent (5) and return on capital employed to 11 percent (7).“Södra’s first quarter was strong with increased net sales, higher earnings and an improved operating margin. Robust demand contributed to the favourable volume and price trend, and the currency trend was also positive. Based on its Group strategy, Södra will continue to strengthen and focus on increased digitisation, innovation and sustainability,” said Lars Idermark, President and CEO. “One important reason for

    Södra retains some operations at the Torsås sawmill

    Södra will retain one planing line plus the tongue and groove board line at the Torsås sawmill. In June last year, Södra announced that the sawmill would be closed down. The decision means that seven employees who had previously received redundancy notice will be recalled.The original plan was to discontinue the sawing operations on 30 June this year, and to close the trimming plant and planing mill on 31 October. "The sawing operations at Torsås will be extended until 31 October, and then closed down. These activities will be extended because we need to support the sawmill at Långasjö

    Södra promises fossil-free transportation by 2030

    Södra aims to be fossil-free by 2030. This target was set in 2016 when 15 sustainability targets were adopted. Södra is now strengthening that promise by accepting the challenge from Fossil Free Sweden to achieve fossil-free transportation by 2030."Fossil-free and climate-positive operations are high on Södra’s agenda. It is only natural, therefore, that we sign up for the challenge from Fossil Free Sweden and we hope that many others will do the same," said Henrik Brodin, Project Manager for ‘A Fossil-Free Södra.’ Efforts to achieve a fossil-free Södra are in full swing. Some steps have

    Drones over forests approved

    The County Administrative Board has approved Södra’s application for a permit to use drones all over Götaland. The aim is to make inventories of storm-affected forests safer and more efficient."We are happy about the County Administrative Board’s decision. The use of drones makes field work in forests safer, more time-efficient and comprehensive. It’s a good example of a new solution in the move towards digital forestry," said Johan Malmqvist, Project Manager, Södra Skog. Following a decision by the County Administrative Board of Kronoberg, Södra is now permitted to use drones over the

    Trivselhus signs new major building contract for multifamily housing

    Södra’s subsidiary Trivselhus has signed a building contract with property developer MacFreeze for 52 residential units in Kållered, Municipality of Mölndal, with a total order value of SEK 116 million."A long-standing and highly successful partnership between Trivselhus and MacFreeze underlies the contract, and is further proof of how Trivselhus can collaborate with professional business partners to develop attractive solutions for multifamily housing," said Jan Johansson, President of Trivselhus. Trivselhus has worked with MacFreeze for many years around investments in developable land.

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