Swedish wood products company Vida will phase out production at its Vida Gransjö facility in Sweden during the spring of 2026, consolidating operations into other upgraded sites within the group. The decision follows increased drying capacity at its Vimmerby and Mörlunda sawmills and the upcoming launch of a new planing mill at its Bruza sawmill in the Q2 2026, according to Vida.

The decision is a result of changing needs within the group and increased capacity at other Vida facilities.

Vida restarted Vida Gransjö in 2020 to meet the need for drying and further processing in connection with the increase in production that was taking place in the group at the time. However, conditions have changed in recent years.

The biggest change is the investment the group has made in its sawmill in Bruza, where a completely new planing mill has been built and will be put into operation in the second quarter of 2026, which means that approximately 80% of the volumes previously handled in Gransjö will be moved there. At the same time, drying capacity has been expanded at several of Vida's sawmills, including in Vimmerby and Mörlunda. This means that the sawmills can now handle the volume that previously had to be sent to Gransjö.

The move is expected to reduce internal transport and lower the group's environmental footprint. Vida stated it will support the 13 affected employees, with several positions available at its facility in Orrefors.

Source: vida.se