Norra Timber investing SEK 150 million in Hissmofors Sawmill to increase production

Norra Timber continues to invest in its sawmill in Hissmofors, with up to SEK 150 million being spent in three separate stages. First up are updates in post-saw processing to enable planned updates to the saw line.

“Despite challenging times for the industry, we continue to make investments in our industries to keep them at the technological forefront of our sector. Such investments are necessary to cope with competition. We look positively to the future and are delighted about our investments in Hissmofors, says Henrik Jönsson, Industry Manager at Norra Timber.

Norra Timber makes huge investment in Kåge Sawmill to maximize use of forest resources

Norra Timber is investing heavily in its sawmill in Kåge. A brand new 300 meter-long log sorting facility is now up and running, while a new CT scanner providing full reconstructions of the internal features of every log has recently been installed and is undergoing testing.

Norra Timber invests SEK 400 million in advanced X-ray technology

New X-ray technology at Norra Timber's sawmills in Sävar and Kåge will be able to identify the internal properties of logs, such as knots and other imperfections.

“Our investment amounts to a substantial total of SEK 400 million”, says Norra Timber’s Industry Manager, Henrik Jönsson.

Norra Timber's utility pole factory posts record sales despite recession

Norra Timber's utility pole factory in Agnäs set a new financial record in 2023 as sales soared despite the recession.
 
“Strange as it may sound, a recession is usually good for us. That’s because large infrastructure projects are often carried out globally, which favors the sale of electricity and telecommunication poles”, says the factory’s Site Manager Johan Lundberg.

More environmentally friendly transport booking system

There are increasing demands from the construction industry and customers for better and more environmentally friendly transport solutions. Since the turn of the year, all Norra Timber’s sites have implemented a new transport booking system that identifies more sustainable freight solutions and makes it easier to follow them up. 

Norra Timber reduces annual carbon dioxide emissions with new electric forklifts

Norra Timber has invested in two electric forklift trucks and a newly-built charging station at its sawmill in Sävar. The investment is part of a modernization of the company’s vehicle fleet and has slashed the sawmill’s carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 144 tons per year.

New digital check-in and check-out system

A new digital system that makes it easier for drivers to pick up their loads is being beta-tested at Norra Timber’s sawmills. Whereas previously registration of a driver’s load and route had to be manually entered, the process is now fully automated.
“We are leading innovation in our industry in Sweden”, says Per Boman, System Manager at Norra Timber. 

New 300-meter-long timber sorting facility being built at Kåge Sawmill

”The installation represents a technological advancement that will allow every log to be traced and documented throughout the entire sawing process”, says Industry Manager Henrik Jönsson.

Ai plays matchmaker at Sävar Sawmill

The industrial boom in northern Sweden continues at pace, with substantial investments taking place at Norra Skog's Norra Timber sawmill in Sävar. Rather than slowing down through the current tough recession, the sawmill owned by Norra Skog's forestry owner’s association has opted to invest heavily to the amount of half a billion SEK. Cutting-edge technology upgrades are strengthening the sawmill’s reputation as one of the most modern facilities of its kind anywhere in the world.