“We did not have any experience of Valon Kone, but our partners had told us about the company. It became clear that the VK brand was experienced in the machinery segment and we wanted to have our own VK machine”, says Polona, who runs the Elvipo sawmill together with her father Franc.
The installation of the brand-new log yard, in which the VK100 debarker was integrated, has been a big step for this family owned company. In order to expand the yard and create the needed space, they even had to tear down parts of the hill, which surrounds the mill.
“Originally, the contract with Elvipo was made for an older VK lift ring debarker model, type VK90. But, Valon Kone was looking for a suitable location for our VK100 prototype and we realized quickly that Elvipo would be the perfect place and customer. So, we offered them the opportunity to switch to the new model”, says Max Riegg, who is responsible for Valon Kone sales in Slovenia. Luckily, Polona and Franc saw it the same way and immediately took the chance.
“The co-operation with Valon Kone’s sales, R&D, and after sales has gone well all these years, tells Polona. The VK debarker has been operating without problems as expected, and that is the value Valon Kone is giving to us. It is a must when you are working at a high-end level”, she adds.
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