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About Us

Welcome to Ahopellon Sawmill Memorial. This website is dedicated to preserving the rich history of our sawmill and honoring the hardworking individuals who were a part of its legacy.

Ahopellon Saha sawmill was a family enterprise founded in Lehtimäki, South Ostrobothnia, in the 1930s. Over the years, the company grew, producing high-quality timber for both domestic and international markets. The sawmill underwent automation in the 1980s, enhancing production efficiency. While operations ceased in the early 2000s, its legacy remains a part of the Finnish sawmill industry’s history.

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Ahopellon Saha sawmill supplied pine wood to domestic carpentry clients in Seinäjoki, Kokkola, Pietarsaari, Vaasa, and Helsinki. It's international export markets included Europe, Asia, and North America. The primary export port was Mäntyluoto, though also smaller ports were utilised. Ahopellon Saha was renown for it commitment to high-quality timber and reliable service contributing to the worldwide appreciation of Finnish wood products.​

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Ahopellon Saha in 1984
Family photo in front of the first industrial truck used at the sawmill.

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