The GREASE project is looking for methods to further refine wood-based fatty acids for industrial use. Fatty acids can be isolated from forest industry side streams, i.e. waste generated in the paper and timber industries.
Wooden apartment buildings are being built at an accelerating pace in Finland. A new online service lowers the threshold for companies in the sector to target export markets. Wood inspires in the construction industry. Mikko Viljakainen, CEO of Puuinfo Oy, says that the current year looks set to be a year of growth in wood construction.
The large orders received by the Austrian technology group Andritz Group in Brazil and Indonesia also mean good news for the group's machine shops in Finland. "The orders guarantee a good base load for this year in our Finnish units,"
The partnership between Metsä Fibre and Andritz has been essential for process development, say Metsä Fibre's Ismo Nousiainen (left) and Andritz's Anssi Nevalainen. Metsä Group moves Joutseno pulp mill
When reducing water use in industrial processes, challenges are encountered.
The SWEET Water Technology Center develops environmentally sustainable and energy-efficient solutions for the process industry. The joint project between the water chemistry company Kemira and VTT develops technologies for water recycling, biomass utilization and water
The new Puustelli kitchen combines biocomposite and traditional carpentry. The Puustelli Miinus kitchen, which will be launched on the market this summer, is a spectacular demonstration of innovation that is created through collaboration between a family business, a design office, a research institute and a university.
Aniara speakers use ForMi natural fiber composite. Made from cellulose and polymers, UPM ForMi natural fiber composite is versatile. In addition to furniture and household goods, the material has also found its way into Finnish Aurelia's Aniara speakers.
Juha Sojakka, CEO of Siparila Oy, believes that branding and specialization are worthwhile in the wood processing industry. Ten-year-old Siparila Oy makes exterior and interior cladding products for buildings. It has grown considerably in a short time,
The forest industry is taking steps towards new dimensions and business expansion. Innovation and product development projects are underway, and results will come in due course.