Woodpolis

Teollisen puurakentamisen edelläkävijä

Kuhmo is one of Finland’s leading forest-based towns, where wood expertise, innovation and business come together. Woodpolis is the city’s development centre for the wood industry, bringing together companies, research organisations and other stakeholders to strengthen the local wood cluster and promote sustainable growth.

Kuhmo has a diverse and internationally oriented business sector built around the sustainable use of wood. Over the years, a strong network of companies has developed, covering the entire value chain from timber harvesting and wood processing to innovative timber construction and renewable energy.

The Woodpolis network is built on continuous development, close collaboration and practical solutions. Raw timber, wood products and production side streams are utilised efficiently and sustainably, creating significant environmental and economic benefits.

Today, Woodpolis and the Kuhmo wood cluster are recognised internationally for their expertise in timber construction, bioeconomy and sustainable industrial development.