The art of reinvention

Owned by Fundermax , Ranheim Paper & Board ( Ranheim ) boasts a long history as one of the world ’ s northernmost paper mills , producing high-quality paper and solid board . Since its establishment in 1884 as Ranheim Cellulosefabrik by mechanical engineer Lauritz Jenssen , the Norwegian company has been driven by its focus on innovation . A year ago , we had the opportunity to take a closer look at Ranheim ’ s operations . Today , we catch up with Ørjan Knutzen , Head of Supply Chain , who uncovers the main developments that occurred within the business over the last 12 months . “ On the 1st of May 2024 , we implemented a new ERP system called SAP , which was a time-consuming process before and after going live . Consequently , its implementation has placed strain on several key resources , reducing our capacity to focus on many more areas of the business ,” he begins .