Monday, February 2, 2026
Jartek has entered into an agreement to provide a thermal modification kiln to Western Forest Products, with installation set for May 2026.
The kiln will help Western Forest Products enhance its range of thermally modified wood, prioritising consistent product quality and efficient production. Jartek’s solution is tailored to meet the specific production needs of Western Forest Products.
“Western Forest Products selected Jartek as its preferred vendor for thermal modification technology after thorough research and due diligence of available global options. Jartek’s established leadership in thermal modification and proven technology made it the clear choice. Western is excited to move forward with Jartek on this important strategic initiative,” shares Mark Dubois-Phillips, Director, Business Development at Western Forest Products.
Jeroen Hinnen, Sales Manager North America at Jartek, highlights the importance of the project for the company.
“This project is particularly exciting for us at Jartek, as it represents one of our first thermal modification projects in this region,” says Hinnen. “Partnering with Western Forest Products allows us to demonstrate how our customisable technology can support local market needs and long-term production goals.” Hinnen added.
The project also aligns closely with Western Forest Products’ five-year vision to expand manufacturing capacity, improve fiber utilisation, and add value to lower-grade materials—while fostering mutually beneficial partnerships to grow domestic demand.
Jartek’s thermal modification technology is designed to deliver flexibility, precise process control, and long-term reliability. This project reflects Jartek’s continued focus on providing customised solutions that meet the evolving needs of companies looking to enter or expand within the wood thermal modification market.
About Jartek
Jartek is a Finnish family-owned company focused on solving customers’ challenges related to wood processing technology. They deliver equipment, line solutions, software, consulting and services for the customer’s needs. Their deliveries vary from individual parts to complete turnkey mills, not forgetting various service contracts, which are always tailored to the customer’s needs. Jartek operates both domestically and on international markets.
The Jartek brand consists of three companies, Jartek Invest Oy (mechanics), Jartek AI Oy (automation) and Jartek Group Oy (administration). The personnel is a right mix of exceptionally skilled professionals with strong experience and new generation experts.
Their slogan “Lumber Potential Unlocked” captures the essence of what Jartek stands for. For them, reliable and high-performing solutions remain the foundation of everything they do. But the real value for their customers emerges when these strong solutions are paired with modern automation and comprehensive lifecycle support beyond project delivery. With Jartek’s solutions, customers can unlock the full potential of their investment—optimising usability, increasing efficiency, and reducing costs, all while making the most of every piece of lumber.
About Thermory
Thermory is the force that brings together a variety of companies and their brands specialising in wood modification and sales. Their product assortment includes decking, wall panelling, cladding and floorboards made of thermally modified wood as well as industrially painted wooden products for indoor and outdoor use. As the world’s leading manufacturer of sauna materials and ready-made saunas we also hold a leading position in the sauna and spa sectors. 90% of our production is exported to more than 50 countries.
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