40 | Panel Perspectives: VMG Group LVL investment


In the subsequent phase of development, the solutions’ range will be expanded to include other segments of sustainable building structures, such as prefabricated wall and ceiling panels, LVL columns and decorative wall chipboard. This next phase involves production of MMC elements and GLVL (glued laminated veneer lumber – or LVL, glued to bigger dimensions for beams and columns). Other products are being considered in the future. It is expected that, based on the consistent


development of capacities and installation of automated production lines, the entire range of products required for high-rise sustainable construction and renovation will


 VMG Lignum cites several timber


construction drivers, including the New European Green Deal and the New European Bauhaus initiative.





Commission and member countries, envisaging timber structures being more


 renovation projects. Focusing on new


regulations to minimize carbon emissions,


 challenges in how it delivers on these topics. Using engineered wood, VMG Lignum


believes, will help create new opportunities,


  It cited Global Wood Markets Info (GWMI)


  


 within Europe has been a big trend in recent


  LVL mill in Äänekoski to come on line in


 produced under its Kerto brand. Annual


3 . The


 Lohja and Punkaharju in Finland.


Major advantages of LVL include its dimension, shape, high strength properties and low cost. The size of LVL is not limited


 and LVL is one of the strongest wood-based





RAUTE TECHNOLOGY Finland-based Raute supplied a comprehensive solution to VMG Lignum for


 The solution features the most advanced


Top: Veneer sheets being handled in the new factory Centre: LVL coming off the production line


Bottom: VMG sees LVL and I-joists as important parts of its engineered wood construction products portfolio


WBPI | August/September 2023 | www.wbpionline.com


 Mindaugas Kozinecas, the CEO of VMG


 Raute included all lines and machines for


veneer and LVL manufacturing, intelligent 


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