Friday, October 24, 2025
Koskisen, a leading wood products company, has launched briquette production at a new facility located next to its Järvelä sawmill. The plant converts shavings—by-products from the planing of sawn timber—into high-quality biofuel briquettes primarily supplied to heating and power plants. These shavings consist of chips and other residues generated during the further processing of sawn timber, supporting Koskisen’s commitment to efficient material utilisation and sustainable energy production.
“Developing new wood-based products and thereby increasing the degree of refinement is a central part of Koskisen’s strategy. Expanding the use of our own production side streams is also essential for sustainable growth. Briquette production is therefore a natural and highly synergistic step in supporting this goal,” says CEO Jukka Pahta.
The aim is to refine all shavings generated at the Järvelä sawmill into briquettes. The plant’s annual production capacity is 7,500–10,000 tonnes.
“Transporting shavings by truck is very uneconomical. Compressing them into briquettes significantly reduces both transportation costs and related emissions, as a full trailer can carry roughly four to five times more briquettes than shavings. In addition, the processed end product commands a better price than the unprocessed material,” says Tommi Sneck, Director of Sawmill Industry Business.
Briquettes are a dry and efficient fuel, with a calorific value of 4.7–5.2 MWh per tonne. The briquettes produced at the Järvelä sawmill meet the SFS-EN ISO 17827-1:2024 standard for P63 particle size, which is commonly used in many heating and power plants.
Koskisen is an international wood processing specialist and known for its agility and ability to listen to the customer. They utilise their valuable wood raw material as thoroughly as possible, up to the last particle of sawdust. At the same time, they bring the best carbon narrative to life: Koskisen manufactures high-quality and sustainable products that store carbon for decades. The Group’s revenue in 2024 was EUR 282 million.
Woodwise use of wood
At Koskisen woodwise is an all-encompassing philosophy of using wood. It is the critical partnership between people, the forest and knowing the true value of wood. Koskisen uses the wood entrusted to it with precision and constantly develops its ability to use wood with increasing effiency and respect. As a result, Koskisen´s customers can expect the very best.
Their high-quality products are widely suited for various processing needs. They are used in the production of building materials, interiors of vehicles and aircraft, fixed furniture, and furnishings, lighting fixtures, jewelry, musical instruments, and sports equipment – as well as many other demanding applications.
Koskisen strives to be a meaningful workplace where work feels purposeful and commitments are met. In their hands, wood is transformed into long-lasting products that store carbon for decades.
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