Metsä Fibre Rauma sawmill

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You will find all the updates about the Rauma sawmill here on this page. The page is regularly updated to include the latest videos and stories.

Every tree has a story

For every tree we harvest, we plant 4 seedlings. This means that, on average, we plant 30 million new trees every year.

Every tree has a story

For every tree we harvest, we plant 4 seedlings. This means that, on average, we plant 30 million new trees every year.

The Rauma sawmill is preparing for its production test run. The buildings of the world’s most modern sawmill have been completed, installations are progressing swiftly, and systems are being tested. The production test run will begin in the spring, and production will start up in the third quarter.

Fast and safe automated loading at the Rauma sawmill

Automated loading at Metsä Fibre’s Rauma sawmill is a first for the sawmill industry. Conventional forklift loading will become obsolete. Finished packages of sawn timber passing through the packing department and dispatch centre will be transferred to trucks with almost no human hands involved in the process.

Meet some of our Rauma sawmill partners

Metsä Fibre selected expert partners to deliver the high technology needed for the new Rauma sawmill. Watch the video to find out more.

Smart technology guarantees quality

At our Rauma sawmill we use the latest technology and know-how to guarantee quality. Watch the video to find out more.

The world’s fastest sawmill line with Finnish expertise

Together with other equipment suppliers, Nordautomation is building a unit at Rauma that will set standards for the sawmill industry long into the future.

Project update December 2021

Rauma sawmill buildings are completed. Construction work on the site has advanced in line with the master schedule.

High-quality pine sawn timber for beautiful end products

Metsä Fibre’s new Rauma sawmill will produce high-quality pine sawn timber ideal for demanding end uses. Watch the video to find out more.

Rauma sawmill buildings to be completed in October

Work at the Rauma sawmill is progressing as planned. The buildings will be completed in October.

Machine learning to boost quality at Rauma sawmill

At the new Rauma sawmill, incoming logs are graded to assign them to the most appropriate purpose and enhance quality consistency in end products.

The future of sawn timber production

Metsä Fibre’s new Rauma sawmill will reach a new level of industrial efficiency and be a frontrunner in technology. Watch the video to find out more.

Safety involves everyone at the Rauma sawmill construction site

Safety work helps ensure that everyone knows how to work safely on site.

Megatrends encourage the use of pulp and sawn timber

Environmental concerns, demographic changes, and evolving technology are the key megatrends of the 21st century. Their impact is also visible in Metsä Fibre’s strategy and day-to-day operations, as solutions for many of the world’s problems are to be found in wood or fibre-based products.

Functional and responsible pulp and sawn timber marine logistics

With the marine logistics in order, good delivery reliability extends across oceans. The careful optimisation of pulp and sawn timber shipments reduces transport costs, but also the carbon dioxide emissions of transport.

At Metsä Fibre’s sawmills no wood is wasted

At Metsä Fibre, we plan to produce even more high-quality sawn timber in the future. This way, we’ll ensure that both our delivery and our customers’ supply chains are reliable.

Foundation stone of Rauma sawmill laid

Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, is building the world’s most modern sawmill in Rauma, Finland. The construction work began in May 2020, and the sawmill’s foundation stone was laid on Thursday 25 March 2021.

The Rauma sawmill project is proceeding according to schedule

Construction work on the Metsä Fibre Rauma sawmill site is progressing as planned. The sawmill buildings will be completed in phases during 2021.

The most modern sawmill in the world is being built in Rauma

Metsä Fibre is building a new sawmill in Rauma. The sawmill will start operating in 2022 and it starts a new era in the sawn timber industry.

We want to support our customers’ sustainability journey

Metsä Fibre works towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. We ensure that our products and our supply chain comply with the highest sustainability standards.

Sustainability begins in the forests

We want to help our customers develop in a sustainable way. Our shared value chain begins in the Finnish forests.

Rauma brings machine vision to the sawmill industry

Using machine vision is a central element of the modern production technology at the new sawmill in Rauma. Machine vision is used to ensure the quality of final products and the efficiency of the production process.

Work on the Rauma sawmill is progressing rapidly

The construction work for the Rauma sawmill has moved to constructing the frames and casting for the foundations. The first equipment will be installed during the first half of 2021.

Sawmills use 100 per cent of their wood raw material

Not a splinter goes to waste at Metsä Fibre’s sawmills. The materials not fit for conversion are used in the production of bioenergy. Thanks to the meticulous use of wood, the sawmills are virtually fossil-free.

Once in a lifetime

The Rauma sawmill under construction offers an opportunity to participate in a unique, world-class project of the kind none of us see very often.

Construction of Rauma sawmill progressing at a good pace

The excavation work on the Rauma sawmill construction site is nearing its end. The sawmill project organisation will move to Rauma in October, when the actual construction work begins. The high-speed sawmill is also being built at a high speed. The test runs will begin in summer 2022.

Expert services complete the quality of the final product

Metsä Fibre’s multifaceted expert services support the processes and business operations of sawn timber customers. In addition to receiving technical support and quality information based on the Timber FOX index, customers benefit from our online store for sawn timber and efficient monitoring of deliveries.

Metsä Fibre Rauma sawmill

All the latest updates and stories

Every tree has a story

Every tree has a story

Project update March 2022

Fast and safe automated loading at the Rauma sawmill

Meet some of our Rauma sawmill partners

Smart technology guarantees quality

The world’s fastest sawmill line with Finnish expertise

Project update December 2021

High-quality pine sawn timber for beautiful end products

Rauma sawmill buildings to be completed in October

Machine learning to boost quality at Rauma sawmill

The future of sawn timber production

Safety involves everyone at the Rauma sawmill construction site

Megatrends encourage the use of pulp and sawn timber

Functional and responsible pulp and sawn timber marine logistics

At Metsä Fibre’s sawmills no wood is wasted

Foundation stone of Rauma sawmill laid

The Rauma sawmill project is proceeding according to schedule

The most modern sawmill in the world is being built in Rauma

We want to support our customers’ sustainability journey

Sustainability begins in the forests

Rauma brings machine vision to the sawmill industry

Work on the Rauma sawmill is progressing rapidly

Sawmills use 100 per cent of their wood raw material

Once in a lifetime

Construction of Rauma sawmill progressing at a good pace

Expert services complete the quality of the final product

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Metsä Fibre Rauma sawmill

All the latest updates and stories

Every tree has a story

Get in touch Dear customer, please send us your question using this form.

Get in touch

Get in touch

Dear customer, please send us your question using this form.