About
Founded in 1980, Saalasti Biomass is a renewable energy company headquartered in Espoo, Finland specializing in Biomass.
Saalasti Biomass is a global leader in biomass processing machinery, operating since the 1980s. The company manufactures heavy-duty equipment for mechanical dewatering, particle size reduction, and biomass processing used in pellet production, pulp and paper mills, and bioenergy power plants. Key products include the High-Pressure Press Hippo (Press 1803) for mechanical dewatering, various crushers and chippers for particle size reduction, and bark presses. Saalasti technology reduces moisture content in biomass, improving combustion efficiency and enabling higher energy output without additional thermal investment. The company provides lifecycle services including maintenance, spare parts, and equipment upgrades.
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Service areas (3)
Pulp and Paper Industry
Solutions for biomass processing in pulp and paper mills, including mechanical dewatering and particle size reduction
Pellet Production
Biomass processing machinery for wood pellet manufacturers, reducing moisture content and energy consumption
Bioenergy Plants
Solutions for power plants converting biomass to energy, including chippers, crushers, and mechanical dewatering presses
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Juvan teollisuuskatu 28, FI-02920, Espoo, Finland
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Projects
4van Roje Pellet Production Capacity Expansion
German FSC and EN plus certified pellet producer increased production capacity from 60,000 to 90,000 tonnes per year using two Saalasti Press 1803 machines without additional heat investment
E.ON Centrale de Provence Coal to Biomass Conversion
French power plant transitioned from coal to biomass using Saalasti high-capacity chippers, achieving processing capability of up to 100 tons of biomass per hour
Dalkia Atlantique Storm-Felled Wood Processing
Adapted to unforeseen challenges by utilizing Saalasti equipment to process storm-felled wood, maintaining energy production continuity
Oulun Energia Laanila Biopower Plant
Horizontal chipper delivered to biopower plant in Finland to facilitate shift away from fossil fuels
