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May 27, 2025

Moelven closes sawmill in Sweden due to weak profitability

Weak profitability has led Moelven to decide to close its sawmill in Ransby, northern Värmland. 38 people are affected by the closure. The decision to close the sawmill in Ransby, Värmland, was delivered to employees on May 19. Of the 38 people affected, 24 are employed staff and 14 are hired contractors, according to SVT Värmland. "This is a tough day for all of us at Moelven, not least for our skilled employees who work at the sawmill in Ransby. Unfortunately, it's something we have to do as we've had deteriorating profitability for ...

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