Yritys – Kohmansalon Metsäkuljetus Oy

Kohmansalon Metsäkuljetus Oy is a family company founded by Paavo Hiltunen
It all started with one man and a horse team way before the company was founded 1978

Info about the Company

Harvesting begun 1957 by driving split billets for Hackman-company
Harvesting was mechanized with a purchase of Valmet tractor
The first forest machine was a Valmet CK Forest Tractor 1971. And 1981 the company bought its first harvester.
Mechanizing has made it possible for the company to develop itself to a present-day company always utilizing the cutting-edge technology.
Our main branch of business is harvesting. In addition to that we also provide soil preparation and harvesting energy wood. We aim to develop harvesting quality together with Stora Enso and machine producers.
Development of automatic bucking system of harvester was significant project in 90's. It had a great impact in the Finnish forest industry and forest owners of today.
Our basic values include developing well-being at work and ecology
Our work is guided by certificates such as PEFC and FSC
We are one of Stora Enso’s Main entrepreneurs in the eastern Finland
In addition to Stora Enso our clients are Keski-Savon MHY, Koskitukki, Harvestia,Keitele Group and private land owners.
The company is based in Leppävirta. Leppävirta is a municipality surrouded by beautiful lakes. It is vibrant municipality that appreciates entrepreneurship.