Tommi Sneck

Owns and operates sawmills

Suomen Sahat Oy, also known as the Finnish Sawmill Industry Association, represents approximately 30 mainly family-owned sawmill companies that produce sawn timber for construction, carpentry, furniture, and packaging industries. The private company is based in Helsinki, Finland. The association advocates for its members' business interests, promotes the sustainability of wood as a renewable, carbon-storing material, and encourages renewable energy use in sawmill operations. It supports sustainable forest management through a voluntary forest environment program, which complements PEFC certification by promoting biodiversity and ecosystem health. The association provides training, collaborates on research, and monitors government policies related to climate, energy, and forestry to support the sector’s sustainable growth.