Jartek has signed a landmark agreement with Norra Timber to deliver a large-scale production line upgrade, modernising the green sorting line and stick stacking at the Hissmofors sawmill in Sweden. Central to the project is Jartek’s advanced automation solution, which will be seamlessly integrated into the existing plant alongside the newly modernised sections. This milestone delivery further strengthens Jartek’s presence in Sweden and underscores its commitment to sustainable, long-term growth in the market.
Hissmofors is one of Norra Timber’s flagship sawmills, blending a rich industrial heritage with modern, high-efficiency production. Since the early 1980s, the facility has been steadily developed into a state-of-the-art operation, equipped with a fully optimised saw line and a versatile planing mill. With robust logistical links and its own biomass heating plant—providing surplus heat to the local community—Hissmofors exemplifies sustainable and competitive sawmill operations.
The investment underscores Jartek’s dedication to the Swedish sawmill industry, further supported by the establishment of Jartek Nordic AB, a local subsidiary focused on serving customers across Sweden with tailored solutions and close collaboration.
“We are proud to have earned the trust of Norra Timber for this significant delivery,” says Kari Puustinen, VP of Sales at Jartek. “This project not only strengthens our presence in Sweden but also demonstrates our capability to provide innovative and efficient solutions that support our customers’ growth and competitiveness.” Kari added further.
According to Hissmofors sawmill manager Thomas Haiduga, Norra Timber was particularly impressed by the solutions presented during reference visits as well as by Jartek’s professionalism. The new production lines will play a key role in supporting Norra Timber’s ongoing efforts to modernize and strengthen their sawmill operations in northern Sweden.
With this delivery, Jartek builds on its strong track record of developing advanced and reliable sawmill technology while also demonstrating its commitment to investing in international growth.
Jartek in a glance
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). Their office is located in Lahti right next to the ski jumping hills. Jartek’s team of experts consists of an outstanding group of over 50 people. The personnel is a right mix of exceptionally skilled professionals with strong experience and new generation experts.
“Jartek has a huge number of successful references and delivered projects in more than 20 countries. We have many customers who have cooperated with us on a long-term basis for decades. We always welcome new customer relationships and want to serve all our customers to the best of our ability. We have accumulated know-how by developing wood processing technology already for more than half a century.” – Team Jartek.
Why Jartek?
“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—optimizing usability, increasing efficiency, and reducing costs, all while making the most of every piece of lumber.
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