Through innovation, modern technology and committed employees, Moelven Valåsen is taking big steps towards increasing production to 500,000 m³. The new small timber line, advanced camera technology and updated standard machines have created a unique, high-tech production chain that sets a new standard in the sawmill industry.
Several major investment projects are taking place at Moelven Valåsen AB’s industrial sites, including a new small timber line, a kiln, a dryer and a new pellet factory.
In addition, investments have been made to secure the industry’s own energy supply through an establishment of a new energy centre, which will be put into operation along with the pellet factory. This development ensures that Moelven Valåsen maximises resource efficiency by utilising the entire tree. All bark is now used to fuel their boilers, and the sawdust that was previously transported offsite is now used in the new pellet factory built adjacent to the industry, significantly reducing transportation distances.
Through these investments, they are creating a safer, faster, and more precise high-tech production. Once the investments are operational, plans are to increase the production of sawn timber from approximately 350,000m³ to 500,000m³ by 2026.
The raw material is sourced locally from sustainable Swedish forestry, ensuring both a high standard of quality and a minimal carbon footprint. On average, the wood used at their facilities is transported only 73.5km – an average calculated for Moelven’s operations in both Norway and Sweden – from the forest to the sawmill, contributing to both the environmental sustainability and the efficient supply chain of their operations.
More at: www.moelven.com
Source: Timber Trader UK Issue 26
