Thursday, April 16, 2026
Koskisen is taking decisive steps to reduce its operational emissions by rethinking the energy sources that power its operations. Recognizing that a significant share of emissions stems directly from energy use, the company is actively transitioning away from fossil fuels toward bio-based fuels, renewable energy, and electrification.
A key milestone in this transition has been the shift in forklift operations. At the Järvelä sawmill, forklifts began operating on biofuels at the start of 2025, followed by a similar transition at the panel mill in early 2026. This change alone has delivered a substantial environmental benefit, cutting emissions from forklift operations by approximately 92%.
By replacing fossil-based energy sources with low-emission alternatives, Koskisen is not only reducing its direct operational footprint but also demonstrating how targeted, practical changes can deliver meaningful climate impact. These initiatives are part of the company’s broader commitment to sustainable production and continuous improvement in environmental performance.
Koskisen carried out an investment in Kärkölä worth EUR 50 million, with production started up in summer 2023. The new unit’s annual production will initially be 400,000 cubic metres of softwood sawn timber. The investment is a continuation of the further processing capacity expansion carried out in 2020 and the power plant investment in which heat production was converted entirely to biofuel.
The starting point for Koskisen’s integrated mechanical wood processing operations in Järvelä is high eco-efficiency and the highest possible utilisation of the wood material. The investment project will involve moving the sawmilling operations from the centre of Järvelä to the sawn timber finishing and further processing operations, 4 kilometres away from the current location. This will create synergies in production and significantly reduce the emissions from the sawmill’s internal logistics.
Inside the Koskisen’s sawn timber productions:
Koskisen generally deals with two types of sawn timber.
“Our sawn pine timber is used around the world in the manufacture of high end furniture and interior cladding products as well as industrial construction.”
At Koskisen, sawn pine timber is dried and graded using a combination of state-of-the-art technology and careful control carried out by our skilled employees – tailored to the precise requirements of each application. Superior drying, precise dimensions and grading are the strengths of our pine timber products.
Applications of sawn pine timber
The spruce Koskisen uses grows in Finland, one of the best growth zones in the world for this tree species. This ensures the excellent properties of our sawn timber from the very beginning.
“Our sawn spruce timber is typically dense, has sound knots and uniform quality.”
The European spruce (Picea abies) is a slow-growing and straight coniferous tree with dense branches. The wood is yellowish white with no clear difference between the heartwood and sapwood. Growth rings are clearly visible in the wood. Spruce timber is strong and tough and therefore is an excellent material for load-bearing structures and exterior cladding. Spruce timber is easy to work and its properties make it suitable for indoor as well as outdoor use. The density of the wood usually varies from 370 kg/m³ to 450 kg/m³ (at 12–15% moisture content).
Applications for sawn spruce timber
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