Holmen invests in a new drying plant at Iggesund Sawmill
Iggesund Sawmill is being modernised to allow for an increase in production. Holmen is currently investing SEK 70 million in a new drying plant which will increase its drying capacity from 400 000 to 500 000 m[3].The new drying plant is what is known as a tunnel dryer. It is much more energy efficient than the old kiln dryers which it will partly replace. The greater drying capacity will primarily be used for dried wood products for the joinery industry. In addition to investing in new dryers, the group had previously agreed to invest in land for timber storage and warehouse space. As a