At Valutec, we work to increase the use of wood as a building material. That is why we dedicate a share of our annual turnover to our own research and development.

The research projects we participate in are focused on lumber drying. We carefully select our engagements, ensuring that the results have a clear potential to be applied in everyday sawmill operations – either through the development of our kilns or by enhancing the functions of our Valmatics 4.0 control system.

We have established long-term collaborations with leading sawmills and renowned research institutes, providing us with valuable resources in the form of wood expertise, research methodology, and the opportunity to carry out full-scale tests in real operating environments.

These connections with research institutes and universities also open doors to competence development and future recruitment, adding further strength to our innovation work.

Together, this gives us a position where we can both drive the industry forward and ensure that new knowledge is quickly transferred to our customers, creating tangible value in their operations.