Koskisen Group, Finland - Driving digital transformation and production efficiency with Raute MillSIGHTS

MAKING WOOD MATTER

Summary

Koskisen, a Finnish wood products manufacturer with over 100 years of expertise, faced the challenge of optimizing veneer and plywood production while maintaining sustainability and quality. By implementing Raute’s MillSIGHTS Management Information System across more than 10 production lines, Koskisen achieved real-time data visibility, improved drying efficiency, and reduced energy consumption. The result? Smarter, data-driven decisions, cost savings, and a leap forward in sustainable manufacturing.

Koskisen Group

Koskisen is a family-owned wood products company with over 100 years of expertise in plywood manufacturing. Known for its high-quality Finnish birch plywood, Koskisen serves demanding global markets in transportation, construction, and interior design.
Founded
1909
Location
Järvelä, Finland
Annual output
~65,000 m3/plywood
Export markets
Worldwide

Challenge

Before implementing Raute’s MillSIGHTS system, Koskisen faced several critical challenges in its journey toward digitalization and production optimization:

  • Fragmented data collection
    Production data was gathered manually from multiple sources, consuming time and resources while limiting the ability to make timely, data-driven decisions.
  • Limited visibility into performance
    Without a centralized system, Koskisen struggled to monitor line performance accurately, making it challenging to identify inefficiencies or optimize processes.
  • Pressure to modernize and attract talent
    As a century-old company, Koskisen needed to embrace digitalization not only to improve operations but also to position itself as an innovative employer for future professionals.
  • Sustainability and cost optimization goals
    To maintain its carbon-negative status and reduce energy consumption, Koskisen required precise data to optimize processes like veneer drying and minimize waste.
  • Complex integration needs
    Combining data from different systems and ensuring accessibility for various user groups demanded tailored solutions and robust APIs.

 

We realized that without a reliable, centralized data system, we couldn’t fully optimize production or make informed investment decisions. We needed a partner who could help us turn data into actionable insights.

— Kimmo Ahonen, Head of Business Development, Koskisen

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