{"id":50174,"date":"2024-11-29T11:18:39","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T09:18:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timberwise.fi\/?p=50174"},"modified":"2024-11-29T11:18:39","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T09:18:39","slug":"timberwises-25th-anniversary-the-hands-behind-the-parquet-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timberwise.fi\/en\/timberwises-25th-anniversary-the-hands-behind-the-parquet-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Timberwise&#8217;s 25th Anniversary &#8211; The Hands Behind the Parquet, Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">In this article series, we want to shed some light on the people behind Timberwise&#8217;s parquet production. Our operations at the factory are fast-paced and demanding. The team knows each other well, and many have been with the company for several years\u2014some even since the very beginning. The work community is tight-knit, with a great atmosphere where everyone is always ready to lend a hand.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">From the moment a customer places an order for parquet, that single order will pass through about 25 pairs of hands. The process includes tasks such as inputting the order in the office, all the production steps at the factory, and the work done in packaging and shipping.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">In this series, we will highlight a few of our employees to talk about their work at Timberwise. At the same time, we&#8217;ll share some fun anecdotes from their years on the job.<\/h4>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-48578 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/timberwise.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tehdaskuva_uusi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timberwise.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tehdaskuva_uusi.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/timberwise.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tehdaskuva_uusi-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/timberwise.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tehdaskuva_uusi-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/timberwise.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Tehdaskuva_uusi-600x350.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"13be766f-57cb-4ffa-a232-77f8dc5b187c\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Niko has worked at Timberwise&#8217;s factory for 15 years. Originally, he was only supposed to come in for a couple of weeks to replace dust bags in the filter system. As those two weeks were almost up, CEO Markku M\u00e4kitalo offered Niko a position as a planer operator in the intermediate slat hall. Niko worked at that station for about six months before moving to machining operations. That role quickly turned into a decade-long stint until, one fine day, Markku approached Niko at the tongue-and-groove line and asked for a meeting in his office.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">During the meeting, Markku told Niko they needed a dedicated supervisor for production. Caught off guard, Niko simply replied, \u201cWhat?\u201d to which Markku decisively responded, \u201cYou\u2019re sitting right here.\u201d After a couple of days of consideration, the two shook hands, and Niko stepped into the role.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Now, four years later, Niko\u2019s job has evolved significantly. He currently serves as both a supervisor for 25 employees and a production planner. For Niko, the best part of the job is the freedom to perform his work in the way he sees fit. His goal is to keep improving in his role\u2014progress is always the aim.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49836 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/timberwise.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Niko_1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timberwise.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Niko_1-768x1023.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/timberwise.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Niko_1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/timberwise.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Niko_1-1153x1536.jpeg 1153w, https:\/\/timberwise.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Niko_1-1537x2048.jpeg 1537w, https:\/\/timberwise.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Niko_1-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/timberwise.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Niko_1.jpeg 1816w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"96ca9955-cf85-4a07-86e8-77967ec1c85a\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Salla has worked at Timberwise for a total of 17 years. She is the factory\u2019s ever-cheerful and smiling colleague, someone everyone enjoys being around, with laughter never far away. Salla\u2019s journey began in the final sorting area, after which she worked on creating samples for various purposes and packing design floors. Currently, Salla works on the surface line.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">What Salla enjoys most about her job is that it requires real thought and isn\u2019t just repetitive work. The responsibility feels rewarding because she knows her efforts truly matter. This work has real significance, as these crucial stages result in high-quality, domestically made flooring delivered both in Finland and abroad.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The factory team is fantastic, and Salla shares that she genuinely enjoys her job. She sums it up perfectly: <em>&#8220;Right here, right now, everything feels just right.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">In her free time, Salla spends time with animals, enjoys long walks, and explores forests. She appreciates having weekends off to provide a balanced contrast to her work life.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-49841 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/timberwise.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Salla_3-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/timberwise.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Salla_3-768x1023.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/timberwise.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Salla_3-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/timberwise.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Salla_3-1153x1536.jpeg 1153w, https:\/\/timberwise.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Salla_3-1537x2048.jpeg 1537w, https:\/\/timberwise.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Salla_3-600x800.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/timberwise.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Salla_3.jpeg 1816w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this article series, we want to shed some light on the people behind Timberwise&#8217;s parquet production. Our operations at the factory are fast-paced and demanding. The team knows each other well, and many have been with the company for several years\u2014some even since the very beginning. 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