With an annual sawing capacity of half a million cubic meters and products delivered to over 30 countries, there is no room for compromise when it comes to technology. Westas Group is one of Finland's largest private sawmill companies, operating on the principles of high quality and responsibility.
Westak observed that the lifecycle of the board meters in use was coming to an end. As production volumes grew, the company needed a partner capable of offering next-generation solutions to ensure competitiveness. The choice fell on Finno.
Westak's Quality Manager Jarmo Joki emphasize that in the decision-making, trust and service capability were particularly important alongside technology.
”FKnowing Finnos's people and their quick, flexible response to our needs weighed heavily in our decision-making. Experiences with the meters from others also influenced our decision. Additionally, Finnos offered a good solution for log measurement.”, The jockey tells about the background of the choice.
The cooperation did not remain a one-off delivery, but has expanded into a comprehensive partnership. Jarmo Joki states that the collaboration will continue closely in the future: ”The log and lumber deliveries already agreed upon with Finno will continue in the summer of 2026.”
In industry, installation time directly impacts production, making the importance of preparatory work significant. Joki praises how smoothly the transition to the new system was carried out.
”The pre-assembly of the meters and their lifting into place with the conveyors shortened the installation time, allowing for a quick startup.”, Joki sanoo ja jatkaa: The river says and continues: ”Implementations have proceeded as planned on a fast schedule and cooperation has worked as expected.”
One of the most significant technical leaps was achieved in board sorting. Finnok's scan technology without tilt mechanisms eliminated mechanical bottlenecks on the line.
Jarmo Joki emphasizes that measuring lumber without a turning device has been a significant step forward: ”This has enabled increased line speeds and reduced disruptions caused by shunting.”
The new system has also received a positive reception from line operators. The system's ease of use and data accessibility have made the daily tasks of production control easier.
”Real-time data and diagnostics help to monitor and react quickly to a rapidly changing situation in both production and production control., The jockey describes and adds that accessing and analyzing the data has been easy with the web-based user interface.
Although the equipment represents the industry's cutting edge, Westas especially values the support that ensures the line keeps running in all situations. Jarmo Joki states that the 24/7 Helpdesk has brought clarity to handling potential problem situations thanks to its low threshold for contact.
Finally, Joki ponders the significance of the investment for the sawmill's future: ”In the future, we expect to gain valuable additional information about the raw material we use through the Finnos meter product family, as well as increased profitability as operations develop with more precise measurement technology.”
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