Norra Timber Announces New Investments in Its Hissmofors, Sweden, Sawmill

Norra Timber continues to invest in its sawmill in Hissmofors, Sweden, with up to SEK 150 million (US$14.12 million) being spent in three separate stages.

First up are updates in post-saw processing to enable planned updates to the saw line. The new machinery has significantly higher capacity than the previous one, enabling production to be increased. This investment in new machinery amounts to approximately SEK 40 million (US$3.76 million) and will mean an annual production increase of 10,000 m³sv.

The next two investment stages involve upgrades to the saw line and total approximately SEK 100 million (US$9.41 million).

“Of course, these investments feel very positive to us here at Hissmofors. We get job security as well as acknowledgement that Norra Skog believes in us here in Jämtland. This announcement inspires faith in our future,” said Thomas Haiduga, Sawmill Manager at Hissmofors.

“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,” said Henrik Jönsson, Industry Manager at Norra Timber.

Currently, the Hissmofors Sawmill has an annual production of approximately 170,000 m³, with the goal of increasing production to 200,000 m³ within the next two years. Spruce and pine are sawn and planed at the sawmill into boards and planks, and the finished products are then sent to customers in Sweden and overseas. In addition, and in order to make full use of the forest’s raw material, stable and agricultural bedding products are produced from the chippings from the planer. These products are clean and free of dust and create a healthy environment for both animals and people alike.