Metsä Wood

Metsä Wood: Innovative way of combining concrete with Kerto® LVL

Metsä Wood is an engineered wood products manufacturer that is part of the Metsä Group. The company processes sustainable wood raw materials into sustainable, material-efficient products for construction, industrial, and distribution customers. Its primary products include Kerto® Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL), birch and spruce plywood, and upgraded wood products. Kerto® LVL is a strong, rigid, and lightweight Laminated Veneer Lumber made from bonded softwood veneers, used in various construction projects and customisable into beams, planks, or panels. Additionally, the company offers services related to supply chain and digital solutions, sustainability, technical support, and research and development (R&D). Metsä Wood plays a relevant role in wood processing innovation, contributing to advancements in infrastructure construction and interior design.

Contact information

Kalle Ikonen, Manager, Corporate Affairs – European Union, Metsä Group (Espoo, Finland)

Type of solution

• Alternative material
• Product innovation
• Technological innovation

Impact sector

• Infrastructure
• Construction and interior
• Wood and cork
• Wood processing

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