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    “Quality in focus when Swedish sawmill Hilmer Andersson invests € 4 million in wood dryers from Valutec”

    To further increase the quality yield, the family-owned sawmill Hilmer Andersson has invested in a FB continuous kiln and three batch kilns from Valutec. The total investment cost amounts to approximately € 4 million. “Over the years, we have developed more and more from a traditional sawmill to a further processing industry. This has meant increased quality requirements and with this investment we will increase the quality output on every piece”, says Nils Andersson, production manager Hilmer Andersson.Hilmer Andersson, which today saws approx. 220,000 cubic meters (94 MMBF) annually,

    Stora Enso Ala becomes more energy-efficient with wood dryers from Valutec

    Stora Enso's sawmill in Ala, Sweden is investing in one TC progressive kiln, two FB-continuous kilns and three cart-fed batch kilns from Swedish Valutec. "When the new Valutec dryers are in place, we will have a state-of-the-art, sustainable drying park, tailored to our product range. We will become more energy-efficient with high-tech drying technology in all our kilns," says Jenny Andersson, sawmill manager at Stora Enso Ala.Stora Enso previously had extensive experience from partnerships, project implementation and products from Valutec, which made them an obvious participant in the

    Moelven Valåsen is investing in capacity and quality with lumber kiln from Valutec

    Moelven Valåsen is currently in an expansion phase. They will shortly be building a new line for small-dimension boards, when their annual production is estimated to increase from 159 million board feet to almost 212 million. The production increase will require investment in new kiln capacity, and here the choice fell to a TC continuous kiln from Sweden’s Valutec.“We knew early on that we wanted a TC kiln, and Valutec is the only supplier to offer this type of kiln. It's a high-volume machine that’s also flexible. We'll be using it for our side-sawn boards, but there is also a potential

    Moelven’s record order to Valutec – invests in five continuous kilns to three sawmills

    Moelven it is investing in five continuous kilns and the Valmatics 4.0 control system to three of its sawmills. It’s the most extensive single order the Moelven Group has ever placed with Valutec.“It’s an honor to be entrusted with this delivery now that Moelven is shifting its lumber drying operation up a gear,” says Jon Lindberg, sales manager at Valutec.Moelven sees opportunities for major synergies by using Valutec’s technology.“Everyone using the same system in the future will bring many advantages. It will mean we can offer each other great support,” says project leader Ylva

    Setra Group invests in TC kilns from Valutec to two swedish sawmills

    Just under two years ago, Setra Hasselfors became the first sawmill within the Setra Group to invest in Valutec TC drying technology. Now they are investing in new TC wood drying kilns for both Hasselfors and the sawmill in Heby, both located in Sweden. “The properties of the TC continuous kiln fit well into the Setra Greenness philosophy. They offer the precision of the batch kiln in combination with high capacity and efficient heat recovery. Another bonus with it is that we don’t get tied to one batch size if we’d like to switch to larger ones in the future to reduce handling and further

    Junnikkala invests €75 million in new green field project in Oulu, Finland - Valutec to deliver complete dry kiln solution

    Junnikkala Oy is investing €75 million in building one of Finland's largest and most modern sawmills in Oulu. When ready the sawmill will have a capacity of 350 000 cubic meters sawn timber and 70 jobs will be created directly and 200 indirectly in the Oulu region.“We set the bar high for technic and process. Valutec has proven in previous deliveries that they can answer to our needs”, says Kalle Junnikkala, CEO Junnikkala Oy.For Valutec, the Oulu order is the latest in a long line of deliveries to Junnikkala."We've worked together with Junnikkala very well for many years, and we see

    JGA invests in lumber kiln from Valutec – aims to increase production

    Småland’s JGA invests in a lumber kiln from Valutec for its sawmill in Linneryd. It is a TC continuous kiln with an annual capacity of 80,000 cubic meters (33,900 MBF) that will be used for the entire board production of the sawmill. In the future, JGA plans to increase today’s annual production of 250,000 cubic meters (105,900 MBF) to 400,000 cubic meters (169,500 MBF), which is made possible by the new TC dryer.  “With the TC dryer, we are well equipped for the future,” says Magnus Ragnarsson, HR manager at JGA. “At the same time as it gives us high capacity, it also delivers a good

    VIDA invests €10 million in lumber kilns from Valutec

    Swedish VIDA is investing in continuous kilns for six of the group’s sawmills. The investment totals more than €10 million. It will increase the annual drying capacity by around 400,000 cubic meters (169.5 million board feet), while streamlining energy consumption and raising drying quality.Lumber drying is a quality-critical, energy intensive part of a sawmill's processing operation, and as quality and environmental requirements increase, it is subject to ever greater attention."At VIDA, we work every day at reducing our carbon footprint. The new continuous kilns combine high capacity

    Valutec gaining new ground with prestigious TC-kiln order from Maine sawmill group

    Valutec is supplying another TC continuous kiln to North America. The customer is the sawmill group Pleasant River, which has previously invested in TC continuous kilns for two sawmills. They are now purchasing a similar installation for their third sawmill in Enfield, Maine.“This proves that our kiln technology is very competitive for North American sawmills. The fact that Pleasant River is choosing Valutec again is a particular honor. They are making this choice based on what they have seen our installations deliver for them, which of course represents a positive signal to the markets in

    Capacity and quality in focus when AB Karl Hedin invests in six batch kilns from Valutec

    In order to increase its drying capacity while maintaining a high level of quality, the privately-owned sawmill group AB Karl Hedin is investing in six batch kilns for its Swedish sawmills in Säter and Krylbo. The investment increases the group’s drying capacity by approx. 77,000 cubic meters (32,630 MBF).“We have had good experiences working with Valutec on previous deliveries. They offer a well thought-out design and an excellent control system. By continuing with Valutec as our main kiln supplier, the total solution is the most cost-effective”, says Michael Forsberg, project manager at

    HASSLACHER Group first in Austria to invest in Valutec’s TC continuous kiln

    HASSLACHER Group, one of the world’s leading producers of glulam and Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), invests in TC continuous kilns from Valutec. The deal means the well-known timber industry group becomes the first in Austria to own the groundbreaking lumber kiln. This is also a new prestigious order for Valutec, which strengthens its position as a global leader within the field of continuous kilns. “We want to increase the drying capacity at our sawmills in Preding and Sachsenburg and saw that TC kilns were right for us. They offer a combination of high capacity and flexibility, without

    Capacity and quality in focus when Högland invests in Valutec kilns

    Höglands Såg & Hyvleri invests in two continuous kilns from Valutec for its sawmill at Anundsjö, Sweden. After the investments, the company’s drying capacity will reach 375,000 cubic meters (158,916 MBF) annually.“With the sawmill in full operation, we have experienced the lumber drying kilns as a limiting factor. This investments main benefits are the improved flow on our production line and the increased quality of the finished product,” says David Markusson, CEO of Höglands Såg & Hyvleri.Höglands Såg & Hyvleri is a family-owned company comprised of the sawmills, Höglandssågen and

    Valutec´s sales to Central Europe running at a record pace

    The last six months' sales to Germany and Austria amount to an order value of just over EUR 24,7 million for Valutec, which supplies kilns to the sawmill industry. The company has sold a total of ten continuous kilns to the markets during the period, which is a fourfold increase compared to the annual average over the last five years.Low lumber prices, together with high demand for wood products, mean that sawmills in Central Europe are on the offensive and are investing in increased capacity. A major reason for the increased demand is the shift to increased construction in wood. For

    Derome increases capacity with Valutec kilns

    There is high pressure on the world's lumber markets and growth continues to look strong. To meet the growing needs, the wood industry company Derome is investing EUR 29,6 million to increase production capacity. The first step in the investment program consists of two Valutec lumber kilns."The new drying plant is the first step in a program where we will eventually increase our production to over 500,000 cubic meters (211 890 MBF) per year in Derome. Our customers and their businesses are growing and we are now making major investments to secure access to lumber in the coming years. It

    Valutec supplying four OTC continuous kilns to new German sawmill

    Germany's best wood SCHNEIDER is investing around EUR 80 million in a completely new sawmill in Messkirch. The sawmill will have an annual capacity of 200,000 m3 (85,000 MBF) of sawn lumber. All lumber drying will be performed in four OTC model continuous kilns from Sweden's Valutec."We were looking for a kiln supplier who could provide high-capacity lumber kilns that required minimal maintenance, and Valutec was able to offer the best solution. They also have extensive experience of continuous kilns and excellent references here in Germany. It’s why we chose them," says Andreas Schilling,

    Norra Timber is investing in six batch kilns from Valutec

    Swedish Norra Timber has enjoyed good, long-term productivity trends, which has led to a need for increased kiln capacity. Now it's investing in three batch kilns each to its sawmills in Kåge and Sävar. In all, the capacity increase totals around 85 000 cubic meters (36 000 MBF)."We've enjoyed good returns on previous investments, which has led to a production increase according to plan. This means we must now increase our kiln capacity. We studied various alternatives, but in the end, Valutec was able to offer the best solution,” says Johan Oja, Technical Manager at Norra Timber. Norra

    Vida Nössemark increases drying capacity

    Vida Nössemark is investing in a continuous drying kiln from Valutec. This will increase the annual drying capacity at the sawmill by 70,000 cubic meters (29,700 MBF). "Our previous experiences working with Valutec have been good. We know each other well and we know the project will be workable and straightforward", says Styrbjörn Johansson, CEO at Vida Nössemark.Nössemark, in the province of Värmland, produces planed structural lumber with a good deal being exported to Asia. Today, the sawmill produces 150,000 cubic meters (63,600 MBF) but has plans to eventually expand to 250,000 cubic

    New record year for Valutec – sales of 43 million after export success

    Valutec continued to grow last year. During 2018, the group had a total turnover of EUR 43 million, a new record and an increase of 46 percent from last year's 29.4 million, which was itself the company's best listing. Exports accounted for 75% of turnover and for the first time in Valutec's history Central Europe was the largest market, followed by Sweden and Finland. Successes on the world market have strengthened Valutec's position as world leader in lumber drying."This is long-term work that has yielded results. We are growing in Europe, Russia and North America. One reason is that the

    Valutec presents a new generation of intelligent control systems for sawmills

    Lumber drying is one of the most crucial factors when it comes to quality in the sawmill production process. Valutec announces the launch of its Valmatics 4.0 control system, which will enable sawmills around the world to automate and optimize drying in all types of lumber kilns. The high quality of the process is ensured by simulators programmed with data from hundreds of thousands of measurements to enable the calculation of drying processes with unbeatable accuracy from beginning to end."Sawmills want to streamline production while also ensuring the quality of every product. This calls

    Continuity and quality key in Mosser investment in Valutec kiln

    Valutec continuous kilns are gaining ever greater market share in central Europe. The most recent example is the OTC continuous kiln from Valutec delivered to Austrian company Mosser's sawmill in Wolfpassing, which not only represents a clear increase in drying capacity, but also product quality."Like Valutec, Mosser is well-known for its high quality. We're proud that Mosser chose us", says Robert Larsson, Valutec CEO.Because of its uncompromising quality standards, Mosser has become a leading producer of glulam. Thus far, the company has mainly used conventional batch kilns, but for

    Breakthrough in North America for Valutec’s TC continuous dry kilns

    Pleasant River Lumber of Maine, USA, is the first company in North America to invest in TC continuous kilns from Valutec, which is the leader in Europe for comprehensive wood drying solutions. Since it was founded, Valutec has delivered more than 4,000 lumber kilns to sawmills around the world and with this new agreement, TC continuous dry kilns will be installed and operational on three continents.“We visited several Swedish sawmills that were using Valutec products and they exceeded our highest expectations in terms of the details, quality of design and energy efficiency. At the end of

    Valutec’s giant kilns continue to gain ground in Europe

    Valutec has secured two significant new deals on the European sawmill market. They involve Holzwerke Ladenburger in Germany and Junnikkala in Finland – two major players that have both chosen to invest in their first TC continuous kilns. It will be the third large-scale facility in Germany, while Junnikkala will be the first in Finland.“Six years ago we commissioned the first lumber kiln of this type at SCA Bollsta. It had a huge impact, particularly among the German trade press, who nicknamed it “Das Swedische Monster”. Since then interest has increased on a fantastic scale and we have

    Major breakthrough for Valutec in Russia – Ilim Timber in Ust-Ilimsk to modernize three progressive kilns

    Ilim Timber, one of the world’s largest sawmilling groups, invests in the modernization of progressive kilns. Valutec will convert three of Ilim’s existing 1-zone kilns to modern 2-zone progressive kilns. “We need to increase our capacity and quality. Valutec came up with an impressive solution.  By converting existing 1-zone kilns to modern 2-zone kilns we will gain significantly more capacity and major increase in our drying quality in a very cost-effective way,”says Viktor Melnik at Ilim Timber.Ilim Timber is Russia’s major producer of larch and pine sawn timber and biggest exporter of

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