Welcome to the grand opening of IPO Wood’s new production facility 27th August, 1:00 pm
The foundation for
IPO Wood’s next century
Our new dry sorting and packaging plant is a part of our extensive, ca. 27 MEUR initiative entity that includes dry sorting and packaging with camera and strength sorting systems as well as modernization work to other stages of the process and a warehouse hall of ca. 7000 square meters.
The investment will make our production significantly more efficient. It will also enable better utilization of raw material as well as improvement of safety and working conditions.
Program
| 12.00 – 13.00 | Bus transport (see detailed route and instructions under the accommodation section) |
| 13.00 – 14.00 | Arrival and welcome coffees |
| 14.00 | Opening of the event, Tommi Lähteinen |
| Speeches: Sari Essayah, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Ari Ruotsalainen, Mhy Savotta Tuomo Moilanen, Ponsse Oyj Mika Liimatainen, Konnekuljetus Oy Juho Luoranen, Jartek Oy Pekka Jounila, European Commission |
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| Around 16.30 | Guided factory tours |
| 17.00 | Buffet dinner, music and socializing |
| 21.00 | End of the event and bus transport back (see detailed route and instructions under the accommodation section) |
Speakers
The rapidly changing environment of the forest-based sector
Sari Essayah
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry
The National Forest Strategy describes the key objectives and priorities for the development of the forest-based sector. The new strategy takes into account the principle of comprehensive sustainable development and the important role of forests in climate change mitigation and adaptation. The National Forest Strategy describes the key objectives and priorities for the development of the forest-based sector.
Sustainable forestry as a servant of biodiversity
Ari Ruotsalainen
Director, Mhy Savotta
Mhy Savotta works towards sustainable forestry responsibly and by respecting the values of the forest owner. The association produces social good by strengthening biodiversity and building society through good values such as local employment and vitality. The goal is to secure the profitability and continuity of family forestry now and in the future.
Sustainable harvesting
Tuomo Moilanen
Manager Forest industry co-operation, Ponsse Plc
Ponsse is one of the world’s leading forest machine manufacturers. The company’s customer-focused approach is guided by the needs and wishes of forest machine entrepreneurs. The PONSSE forest machines are based on the environmentally friendly cut-to-length harvesting, where the tree is felled, delimbed and cut to its final length already at the logging site.
Future driving forces in logistics
Mika Liimatainen
CEO, Konnekuljetus Oy
Konnekuljetus offers all logistics services for the forest industry and the wood and bioproduct industry from a single source. The high quality of operations is based on flexible and comprehensive service, employee appreciation, transparency and measurability, and respect for environmental values.
A modern sorting plant as a part of the value chain
Juho Luoranen
CEO, Jartek Oy
Jartek is a Finnish family company specializing in wood processing equipment and lines, combining mechanical solutions with modern automation and care. The company’s areas of expertise include wood processing technology-related equipment, lines, software, consulting and customized service agreements.
Just Transition Fund (JTF) supporting sustainable growth
Pekka Jounila
Programme Manager, European Commission
Accommodation
Hotel Golden Dome, Iisalmi
- Rooms 102 € / single room and 116 € / double room
- Code Iisalmen sahat is required upon reservation
Spa Hotel Runninkylpylä, Runni
- 60 € / day / person in shared double room, 118 € / day / single room including buffet breakfast and use of spa. Rooms with balcony available at additional charge of 20 € / day.
- Code saha is required upon reservation.
Sokos Hotel Koljonvirta, Iisalmi
https://www.sokoshotels.fi/hotellit/iisalmi/original-sokos-hotel-koljonvirta
Transportation
The bus will pick up and bring participants back to the city center or hotel after the event. The stops are marked on the attached map, and you can identify the correct bus by the IPO Wood logo. Please reserve your seat on the bus when registering so we can take you on board.
Schedule:
12.00 Runni Spa hotel (1 on the map)
12.30 Hotel Golden Dome (2 on the map)
12.45 Iisalmi bus station (3 on the map)
13.00 Iisalmen Sahat (4 on the map)
The return trip after the event will take place in order 4–1.
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New production facility 2025
Building a new dry sorting and packaging plant is a part of our extensive, ca. 27 MEUR initiative entity that includes dry sorting and packaging with camera and strength sorting systems as well as modernization work to other stages of the process and a warehouse hall of ca. 7000 square meters.
This investment will make our production significantly more efficient. Furthermore, it will enable better utilization of raw material as well as improving safety and working conditions. The investment is partially funded by the European Union.
