Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Raute, a leading provider of technology and services for the wood products industry, has announced the appointment of Atte Mälkiä as the new Global Safety Manager, effective August 19, 2024. In his new role, Mälkiä will be responsible for developing, implementing, and leading Raute’s global safety strategy. His mandate includes the launch of a comprehensive safety development program aimed at ensuring a safe working environment for all employees and stakeholders.
Mälkiä joins Raute with over 20 years of experience in Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) roles, having held senior positions at prominent industrial companies such as JELD-WEN, Andritz, UPM, and Wärtsilä. He holds a Master’s Degree in Environmental Technology of Energy Production, further solidifying his expertise in managing safety and environmental strategies.
Raute’s innovative technologies serve the global wood products industry, providing a combination of cutting-edge technology, analysers, and services to achieve resource-efficient, predictable, and profitable production outcomes. The company is committed to driving digital innovation and sustainability, blending leading wood expertise with real-time data and local know-how.
Raute’s overarching purpose is to be a partner in future-proofing the wood industry. The company’s unique solutions are designed to drive change and promote a resource-efficient society. By focusing on sustainability, Raute aims to reduce waste and maximize the use of resources throughout the product lifecycle, thereby contributing to the circular economy.
The company’s R-Series product lines offer tailored solutions that cater to various levels of capacity, budget, and expertise, ensuring maximum yield and profitability for customers. Raute’s long-term partnerships with customers emphasise modernisation, end-of-use alternatives, and digitalisation, all aimed at enhancing sustainability and resource efficiency.
Looking forward, Raute plans to integrate sustainability criteria into all its R&D initiatives and innovation projects. The company is set to disrupt existing service models and redefine future mills as “cool, clean, and clever,” with the goal of making wood a vital component across multiple industries, including construction, furniture, logistics, and packaging.
With its global operations in Europe, North and Latin America, China, and Asia, Raute is well-positioned to serve its customers quickly, safely, and efficiently. The company remains dedicated to its mission of promoting resource-efficient societies and generating sustainable growth, firmly believing in the potential of wood as a key resource for the future.
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