Sustainability
We are committed to the sustainable management of forests, ensuring that they are stewarded in a way that endures across generations. Forests capture significant amounts of carbon, and for us, responsible management of this resource means maximizing efficiency and creating high-quality products that store carbon for decades.
At Byggma, we have a long-standing tradition of focusing on productivity and continuous improvement. Sustainability is a natural part of this effort. Through active engagement with our employees and partners, we ensure efficient resource utilization and foster innovation—while also securing jobs and building a business that generates value for society.
The installation of a new shrink film machine will result in a significant reduction in plastic usage
At Huntonit, a new shrink fil machine is being installed in the third quarter.
This upgrade enables us to reduce plastic thickness from the current 30 microns to 23 microns in the initial phase, with a target of further reduction down to 18 microns. The machine has already been successfully tested with 18-microns plastic.
Once fully implemented, the reduction in plastic thickness could result in annual savings of up to 100 tons of plastic in a typical year. Reducing plastic consumption is an important step in our efforts to minimize our environmental footprint.
Optimizing Production Across Our Facilities
A paint production line has been relocated from Smartpanel to Huntonit, without impacting Smartpanel’s production capacity, which has been maintained through efficient restructuring. This change strengthens our value chain and is expected to deliver energy savings at Smartpanel. It enhances both logistics and sustainability, without negatively affecting customer deliveries.
Launching Production of EI30 Fire-Resistant Windows with Triple-Glazed Glass
As residential units are built closer together, the demand for fire-resistant windows continues to grow. With today’s triple-glazed glass technology, we can now offer these windows with strong thermal performance (low U-value).
Starting from week 31, we commenced production of EI30 fire-resistant windows featuring triple-glazed glass.
Employee Development and Focus on Lean Practices
Our employees are our most valuable resource and the driving force behind the future of our companies. We face a challenge with a declining number of skilled professionals possessing the right expertise. To address this, we are establishing the “Uldal School” as a standard onboarding practice for all new hires at Uldal. This complements our existing Byggma School, with both initiatives aimed at enhancing knowledge and understanding of processes, technology, and quality across all levels. Through these efforts, we continue to develop both our people and our products for the future.
At Uldal, we will actively involve all department managers, leveraging their existing Lean expertise to inspire and transfer this knowledge to operators in each department. Our ambition is to be an industry leader by cultivating a culture where quality and learning are embedded in everything we do—and where everyone contributes to safe, profitable, and sustainable growth.