Sustainability

Maximizing Value & Resource Efficiency

At MiCROTEC, we are committed to sustainability and the responsible use of forest resources. Our advanced scanning solutions help sawmills maximize the value of each log while reducing waste and emissions at every step of the production process. By optimizing cutting decisions before sawing, our scanning solutions enable our customers to achieve more with less, for a future that’s more efficient and truly sustainable.

CT Log detects internal log characteristics and classifies virtual boards before sawing early in the logyard. Combined with MiCROTEC Connect, this Cut-on-Demand solution recalls the classification before cutting and enhances value up to 20%.

The result: The best fitting log for each target product is identified. For the same output volume, fewer logs need to be cut and transported. This reduces waste, truck traffic and emissions, while more CO2 continues to be absorbed by the trees left standing in the forests.

That´s what we call MiCROTEC $ustainability.

A real world example*: At a medium sized sawmill, with an annual cutting volume of 400.000m³, our MiCROTEC Connect solution enabled the sawmill to operate with ~ 5% volume uplift, enabling the same amount of target products to be achieved with a significant environmental impact.

*Illustrative example based on a specific customer case. Actual results depend on the mill, raw material, operating conditions and production requirements, and may vary.

20,000 fewer logs *

Cut per year
(*assumption: 1 log ~1m³)

600 fewer trucks *

Headed to the sawmill annually
(*assumption: 30m³ /truck)

3000 MWth less energy needed*

During kiln drying
(*assumption: Energy consumption kiln/m³ = = 0,3MWth, base: output )

300,000 kg of CO₂*

Absorbed each year by the uncut trees left in forests
(* 1 living tree absorbs ~15kg /year)

ESG Principles

As a company, MiCROTEC fully recognizes the importance of integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into its business and all companies in the group, acting in the long-term interest of customers, partners, employees and the environment.

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