Teknosavo Enables Pulp Mills to Cut Wood Consumption by 3 to 5 %

Teknosavo’s AI-based technology has enabled a measurable reduction in wood consumption in pulp production. Hannu Hämäläinen, CEO of Teknosavo, says:

“Teknosavo’s customers have demonstrated wood savings of 3 – 5% through holistic optimization of the entire raw material flow from gate to digester, delivering both significant cost reductions and measurable  environmental benefits.”

Teknosavo has worked for over 30 years to maximize the fiber yield of the pulp industry. With hundreds of delivered SmartTM solutions, the target is to deliver a new standard for the entire industry through more sustainable and profitable AI-based methods.

“Our holistic raw material flow optimization solution starts at the mill gate and continues through the complete wood handling chain. By combining automated measurement, real-time data integration, quality monitoring, and process optimization technologies, mills can significantly improve raw material utilization, reduce losses, lower operating costs, and strengthen market competitiveness”.

“Raw material accounts for an average of 60 to 70% of pulp mills’ operating expenses. Globally, the price and availability of raw wood challenge the pulp industry alongside rising energy costs and increasing profitability pressure. Based on our experience, Teknosavo’s AI-based technology can reduce wood consumption by 3–5% –and in special cases, by as much as 8% – through industry-leading optimization solutions.

“At the same time, as raw wood requirements decrease, the environmental stress caused by pulp production is also reduced. For instance, a 3 % saving in raw wood consumption at a pulp mill with a production capacity of 500,000 tons eliminates the need for annual clear-cut harvesting of 150 to 190 hectares across the supply chain.

Not only do reduced harvesting and lower freight fuel consumption contribute to sustainability, but lower energy demand in production also supports more environmentally friendly modern pulp and chip production.

Everything starts at the gate with automated wood measurement and collected data, which is then utilized throughout the entire production process, from optimized fiber use in yard management to debarking, chipping, and chip monitoring. With increased fiber value, less material, fewer chemicals, and less energy are required in the digester to produce higher-quality pulp.

Modern technology pays for itself quickly. The holistic solution supports investment decision-making through measurable ROI, typically in less than one year. It includes improved production efficiency, higher fiber yield, and enhanced operational transparency alongside better ESG performance indicators.

Source: PulPaper News