Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Raw material variability, tightening availability, and constant cost pressure are the new reality in LVL production. Profitability now depends on how efficiently you convert every cubic meter into maximum value. Stora Enso faced this exact challenge at their Varkaus mill. Instead of a massive infrastructure overhaul, they chose strategic modernization on their existing peeling line with Raute’s Veneer Visual, Moisture and Strength Analyzer R7.
As Atte Fihlman, Operations Improvement Manager at Stora Enso, puts it: “Straight after installing the analyzer, we saw a positive change.”
Modernisation isn’t just about replacing iron, it’s about adding intelligence where it counts.
With decades of experience, Raute has become the global reference in veneer peeling. Their expertise covers the entire process, from block handling to spindleless core recovery, ensuring that every step delivers more yield, less waste, and consistent quality. This process knowledge is built into every line we design turning raw wood into real, measurable value.
With precision engineering, smart control, and scalable automation, you recover more veneer with less waste at every step. Whether you need hybrid flexibility or spindleless simplicity, Raute offers the full range of peeling capabilities backed by a partnership that keeps performance improving long after installation.
Take a glance into the top benefits of Raute peeling solutions?
More yield, less waste
Recover more veneer from every log with optimised peeling geometry and spindleless core recovery. Less wood wasted means more sustainable use of forest resources and higher profitability per block.
Reliable, efficient production
Integrated automation minimizes manual adjustments and supports operators with intuitive controls. Production stays stable and efficient, and operators can focus on higher-value tasks.
Performance that lasts
Beyond delivery, Raute provides integration, training, data-driven optimization, and lifecycle services. As a long-term partner, we help your performance keep improving year after year.
Hybrid peeling merges precision control with spindleless recovery and OPG geometry to peel down to 25 mm cores without compromising quality.
Some of the most smartest peeling line solutions from Raute
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