Your partner in the forest industry
We provide an experienced project team for forest industry investments, with extensive expertise in the development and design of sawmills, pulp and paper mills, and wood processing facilities. We act as a trusted partner throughout every stage of the project, from concept design to commissioning.
Investing in the forest industry?
The Finnish forest industry is constantly evolving. New technologies, development projects for paper and board mills, and production efficiency investments continue to drive the sector forward. We are an experienced and reliable partner for forest industry investment projects, with a proven track record in some of Finland’s largest industry developments—from completely new production facilities to modernization and expansion projects at existing mills.
Your expert partner for large-scale projects
Forest industry projects are typically large and multidimensional undertakings, where effective schedule management and coordination across multiple engineering disciplines are essential for success.
Below are highlights of our key areas of expertise:
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Factory investment project management – We have extensive experience in managing and developing large industrial investments. We ensure that projects stay on schedule and that technical interfaces between multiple equipment suppliers are effectively coordinated.
- Industrial acoustics and noise control – Forest industry facilities can be significant sources of noise. We design and implement noise mitigation programs in compliance with regulatory requirements and environmental standards.
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Environmental impact and sustainability – We minimize the environmental impact of production facilities through design solutions that address emissions, waste heat recovery, and circular economy principles. We help our forest industry clients meet EU sustainability objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Technical safety – We have in-depth knowledge of process safety, machinery safety, functional safety, and industrial cybersecurity requirements in the forest industry. We help clients ensure the safety, compliance, and reliability of factory processes and machinery throughout the entire lifecycle—from procurement to production.
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Industrial infrastructure – We design roads, storage areas, rail connections, port structures, and the associated geotechnical and foundation engineering solutions for industrial sites. We also optimize logistics chains from raw material reception to product dispatch.
- Fire safety engineering – We design the most appropriate and cost-effective level of fire safety to protect people, property, and business continuity. Our specialists in performance-based fire engineering also have extensive expertise in steel and timber structures.
Get in touch with our team
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Laura Lehtonen engineering director+ 358 400 689 635 laura.lehtonenIndustrial and building systems engineering
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Pekka Narinen chief operating officer, industrial and large scale projects+358 40 500 1411 pekka.narinenStructural engineering
@ains.fi Espoo
Discover our projects
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Metsä Fibre, Rauma sawmill, Rauma
Metsä Fibre's Rauma sawmill is Finland's largest sawmill investment to date, and a world leader in terms of technology and efficiency.
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Sumitomo SHI FW and Jyväskylän Energia Oy, Keljonlahti power plant, Jyväskylä
Keljonlahti power plant in Jyväskylä is a 370 MW CHP facility by Sumitomo SHI FW and Jyväskylän Energia, using peat, coal, and biofuels to meet long-term environmental standards.
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Vaaran Palkki Oy, Log product plant, Tervola
Vaaran Palkki log product factory was built in Tervola, on a plot that also houses the company’s sawmill.
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Wärtsilä, Smart Technology Hub, Vaasa
The new research center in Vaasa enables efficient testing and product development of Wärtsilä's solutions for the marine, oil and gas industry, as well as new energy systems.
Our services for the forest industry
We provide comprehensive expertise for industrial projects, covering everything from project development and management, land-use planning, and environmental impact assessments to electrical and structural engineering design.