Jartek has entered into a notable agreement with the Japanese sawmill company Kushiro Wood Products (KWP) for the supply of state-of-the-art green and dry sorting lines, along with sawline conveyors. The project is expected to be completed by early 2028.

KWP is a joint venture led by Sunadaya Cypress, a family-owned business with a rich heritage of over 120 years. Currently operating two sawmills in the Matsuyama area, Sunadaya is now expanding its operations to Kushiro, located on the northern island of Hokkaido, through this strategic investment.

Cutting-Edge technology and automation

The new plant in Kushiro will be one of the most advanced of its kind, even by European standards. The delivery features Jartek’s latest automation solutions, including automated stick quality grading and the AR-HUB system, setting a new benchmark for efficiency and quality in sawmill operations.

“This is a highly significant project both technically and strategically. The Japanese market emphasizes precision and quality, and we are proud that Jartek’s technology and expertise are recognized as top tier,” says Kari Puustinen, VP of Sales at Jartek.

Jartek’s international growth continues

This project further strengthens Jartek’s position as a global leader in sawmill solutions, automation, and technology. The collaboration with KWP and Sunadaya Cypress also opens new opportunities for future projects in Japan and across Asia.

About the company
Jartek is a Finnish family-owned company focused on solving customers’ challenges related to wood processing technology. They deliver equipment, line solutions, software, consulting and services for the customer’s needs. Their deliveries vary from individual parts to complete turnkey mills, not forgetting various service contracts, which are always tailored to the customer’s needs. They operate both domestically and on international markets.

The Jartek brand consists of three companies, Jartek Invest Oy (mechanics), Jartek AI Oy (automation) and Jartek Group Oy (administration). Jartek’s office is located in Lahti right next to the ski jumping hills. Their team of experts consists of an outstanding group of over 50 people. The personnel is a right mix of exceptionally skilled professionals with strong experience and new generation experts.

Source:  Jartek