FINLAND - Raute, the leading maker of veneer, plywood and LVL technologies, is entering a new phase in its strategic journey to create value in forest assets.
To better address the current operational and strategic development plans, Raute will change its organization structure. The new structure will strengthen Raute’s ability to service customers and streamlines internal operations. The change will also be reflected in the Executive Board composition and responsibility areas.
As of 1 January 2023, Raute will have three business units of Wood Processing, Analyzers and Services, each with a clear focus and accountability for its respective business operations. The Executive Board will consist of the CEO, three Executive Vice Presidents, one for each business unit and three functional roles: Chief Commercial Officer, Chief People Officer, and Chief Financial Officer.
Wood Processing business unit includes Raute’s core technology offering for veneer, plywood and LVL production. Delivery scope includes separate production equipment, modernizations, as well as full mill-scale projects, where Raute is a global market leader both in the plywood and LVL industries. Wood processing will be headed by Petri Strengell, who has been with Raute since 1987, and is currently a member of the Executive Board responsible for the supply chain operations. Strengell has also acted as Raute’s interim CEO from May 2022 to September 2022.
Analyzers business unit serves customers with Raute’s latest measurement technology for sorting veneer, plywood and LVL, and special measurement equipment for sawn timber. Analyzers will be headed by Jani Roivainen, who has been with Raute since 2011 and has been responsible for the Metrix business as a member of the Executive Board since 2019.
Services business unit focuses on Raute’s full-service concept ranging from spare parts deliveries to regular maintenance, digital services and equipment upgrades. Services will be headed by Kurt Bossuyt, who joined Raute in 2016. Currently, Bossuyt is a member of the Executive Board heading the Basic Services business since 2019.
