When Wallnäs Timber decided to upgrade both the log sorting station and the dry sorting line at its sawmill in Mariannelund, RemaSawco became the supplier of choice. The aim was to meet new industry requirements, improve value yield, and strengthen operational efficiency. For Wallnäs, the solution became a combination of proven and market-leading technologies.
For the log sorting station, Wallnäs installed the RS-715, upgraded for Viol 3, together with the RS-FlexCon operator chair for an ergonomic and efficient working environment.
In the dry sorting line, the company chose the RS-BoardScannerQ paired with our advanced board sorting system RS-Prosort – a combination designed for sawmills with high demands on precision and value optimization.
Johan Winblad, Technical Manager at Wallnäs Timber, has been part of the company for four years. Wallnäs specializes in processing large-dimension logs and therefore produces boards and planks in substantial sizes – which also places high demands on reliable and flexible measurement and sorting technology.
A key driver behind upgrading the log sorting station was Biometria’s introduction of Viol 3. Wallnäs chose RemaSawco’s RS-715, a system with a long history of precision and stability, now upgraded to support Viol 3 in 2025.
For the dry sorting line, the focus was on improving value yield in a market characterized by high raw material prices. Here, the RS-BoardScannerQ became the natural choice – a market-leading solution with the capacity and capability to maximize the value of each board.
Another decisive factor in choosing RemaSawco was geographical proximity.
As a Swedish company headquartered in Linköping, RemaSawco can provide fast access to both service and spare parts – something Johan describes as an important reassurance in daily operations.
Johan highlights how well the collaboration has worked throughout the entire process – from sales and project delivery to commissioning and post-installation support.
Whenever questions have arisen, RemaSawco’s support team has responded quickly and efficiently, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
The effects of the upgrades were noticeable early on.
With RS-715, improvements became evident immediately after commissioning. The RS-BoardScannerQ required a natural adjustment period to fine-tune the system for Wallnäs’ specific product range – but once optimized, the improvement in value recovery was clear and substantial.
Johan also emphasizes the excellent ease of use of the RS-BoardScannerQ and how quickly their operators adapted to the new workflow.
Johan warmly recommends RemaSawco as a supplier and highlights the complete experience:
✅ The products
✅ The process
✅ The support from project to daily operation
The new systems meet – and in several aspects exceed – the expectations Wallnäs had prior to the investment, not least through the significant improvement in value recovery.
