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Increased Value Yield Brings Optimism for the Future
High prices for both lumber and electricity make it more important than ever to maximize the value yield from every board feet of raw material. At Valutec, we see it as our mission to continuously drive development forward to make this possible.
A concrete example is our latest innovation, Closed Loop Drying, which can reduce energy consumption in timber drying by up to 50 percent—without compromising drying quality.
It's a solution we are very proud of, and the result of our commitment to combining technical excellence with a strong focus on sustainability. That it's a solution for our times was clearly demonstrated by the great interest it attracted at this spring's well-attended Ligna trade fair.
After a few challenging years for our industry, we are now seeing signs of improvement. An increasing number of quote requests and new investments from companies such as Holmen Sandåsa Timber and Versowood show that confidence in the future remains. It’s inspiring to see how our industry continues to invest and evolve.
At Valutec, we will never compromise on our commitment to development. We believe in a future where wood plays an increasingly important role—not only for its climate benefits, but also for its unique combination of strength, beauty, and renewability. Our focus remains on contributing to higher quality, energy efficiency, and value yield in every kiln we deliver. Put simply: our customers should receive maximum value for every krona invested!
Finally, I would like to highlight KO Society, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this fall. What once emerged from Valutec’s initiative “Valutadagarna” has now evolved into an international forum and a natural meeting place for everyone working in timber drying.
With that, we want to thank you for your continued collaboration and wish you a truly relaxing summer with family and friends.
Warm regards,
John Karbin
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