“Our understanding is that their facilities are of a high standard. Moreover, they are a trustworthy supplier that offers good support and is close at hand,” says David Marcusson, CEO of Högland Såg & Hyvleri.
Two of the progressive kilns will be used for coarser timber and one for thinner timber. The progressive kilns have two drying zones and are equipped with pressure frames and heat recovery. For Höglandssågen, whose production comprises one quarter boards and three quarters planks, this investment provides scope for eliminating a bottleneck at the sawmill.
“We also have six batch kilns in Anundsjö, and this investment brings better balance to our operation. What is more, we have the opportunity to gear up to meet increased demand from the market,” says David Marcusson.
Construction work on the progressive kilns will begin at the end of October, with commissioning expected to take place at the start of January next year.
Family-owned Högland Såg & Hyvleri operates three sawmills in Örnsköldsvik Municipality. The group’s total annual production was 185,000 cubic metres last year. This will increase to almost 250,000 cubic metres over the next three years. The group’s principal markets are Sweden, the United Kingdom and North Africa.
