Wet bulbs play an essential role in every lumber kiln. They are needed to measure moisture, which is an important control parameter during the drying process. Valutec’s wet bulb cloths are made in Burträsk, about 30 miles south of Skellefteå, and play an important part in Daglig Verksamhet (an employment placement service for the disabled).

The sawmill industry is characterized by high monetary flows and its many ups and downs – two factors with the potential to lead to rash reactions and ill-considered investments. Nevertheless, we constantly come across people with the courage to keep their eyes fixed on long-term goals.