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Report from Vida’s markets

2022-05-05

The war in Ukraine and sanctions against Russia and Belarus have completely changed the game.

Certificate of sustainability when you buy wood packaging from Vida

2021-11-22

Sustainability has become increasingly important across the whole of society When you buy wood products rather than plastic products you are doing your part for a sustainable future. Wood products contribute to sustainable development because they store carbon dioxide during their usable lifetime and can replace products that create larger carbon dioxide emissions.

Vida Packaging ramping up due to high demand

2021-10-04

Det har varit en lång period av stor efterfrågan på träemballage på marknaden, samtidigt som bristen på råvaror har varit historiskt stor. Tack vare tillgången till egen råvara från Vidas sågverk så har Vida Packaging fortsatt att hålla leveranser och lyckats tillgodose kunders behov, och kan till och med öka produktionstakten ytterligare inom samtliga produktområden.

Export of cable drums all the way to Africa

2021-10-04

Tillsammans med Prysmian har Vida ett pågående projekt som innefattar ett stort antal kabeltrummor som ska fraktas till Angola i Afrika. Projektet är en del av en stor solparksutveckling i landet som innefattar totalt sju solcellsanläggningar med cirka 1 miljon installerade solpaneler.

Report from Vida’s markets

2021-09-14

These are uncertain times for the wood products market globally, and as autumn approaches we will get an indication of what we can expect going forward. During the summer, the European and British markets that are so important to Sweden have continued to boom.

Wooden pallets can be reused and are a smart climate choice

2021-05-06

A wooden pallet can be used up to 70 times. After some 20 usage cycles it is re-classed from an A-pallet to a B-pallet.

Wood pallets are the only choice for Benders

2020-12-14

Sometimes standard sizes just aren’t enough to meet the demands placed on a pallet. Which is why some companies choose to invest in their own deposit return system for pallets and packaging products. One company that has done just that is Benders.

Better delivery accuracy and shorter lead times with our new line of drums

2020-12-11

In January 2021 a new nail gun for cable drum sides measuring 1,800-3,200 mm in diameter will be installed at Vida’s packaging facility in Hestra. The new line of drums will allow greater capacity which ensures customers even better delivery accuracy and shorter lead times.

Vida acquires Berg’s Swedish sawmill

2020-06-17

Vida, a subsidiary of Canfor Corporation, has signed an agreement with Bergs Timber to acquire their sawmills in Vimmerby, Mörlunda, Orrefors and Gransjö. The agreement was signed on June 17, 2020 and operations will be transferred to Vida as of September 1, 2020.

Canfor acquires parts of Vida AB

2018-11-15

The owners of Vida AB (“Vida”) have agreed with the Canadian company Canfor Corporation to sell 70% of their shares to them. The present owners of Vida will retain 30% of the shares in Vida and continue to be responsible for the daily operations of the group.