Overview
Ruukki Group has two sawmills operating in Ostrobotnia region in Finland with production sites in Kalajoki and Oulainen. The sawmills concentrate on the effective processing of softwood timber into various types of sawn goods.
Ruukki sawmills focus on certain key competitive edges. The sawmills use northern close-grained coniferous wood which is highly valued in the world markets and especially suited for construction industry due to its strength properties. Ruukki sawmills have highly efficient operations that produce diversified products of both pine and spruce. In addition to sawn timber, the portfolio includes further processed products such as planed and painted sawn timber as well as tailor-made products to meet customer-specific needs. The sawmills have a diversified customer base and target both the domestic and export markets (mainly the UK and Mediterranean countries) with the construction industry being the main customer segment. The sawmill operations are integrated with the Group's house building operations when applicable.