Implementation of new technological solutions for digitization and automation of production processes in LLC Vli Timber

About this project

<p>UAB "Vli Timber", operating since 2009, is the largest producer of dried firewood in Lithuania and one of the dried firewood market leaders in the world. The company produces and sells the highest quality dried firewood for stoves and fireplaces and aims to become the largest and most innovative firewood producer in Europe. UAB "Vli Timber", engaged in the preparation of wood for fuel, is guided by the principles of environmental and social responsibility – the obtained FSC production chain certificate ensures that the wood used for production is supplied only from responsibly managed forests. Production processes in the company are carried out according to the LEAN system.<br> In order to modernize and automate the production base, optimize production costs, increase production efficiency and work productivity, UAB "Vli Timber" initiates the project "Implementation of new technological solutions for digitization and automation of production processes at UAB Vli Timber", during which it intends to purchase and introduce into the production process an innovative firewood cutting and splitting equipment (line) and a production palletizing robot. These technologies will speed up and improve the efficiency of the production process, reduce production costs. It is estimated that the productivity of the company will increase by more than 40% with the help of the technologies implemented during the project. All this, together with the operational experience, qualified personnel, modern production processes, will ensure comprehensive satisfaction of customer needs and gain a long-term competitive advantage.</p>

Bilateral cooperation results

There was a need for knowledge and research for this type of work, so the partner VEPAK AS contributed with installation of equipment, the development of the process of drying wood, analyzing the saving of energy resources consumed.

Project partners

• VEPAK AS Donor project partner· Norway