OTMETKA

Stamps encrypted codes on logs at felling, giving each log a traceable identity from forest to sawmill.

Timber logistics & traceabilityUppsala, SwedenFounded 2005

OTMETKA develops a physical log-marking system that stamps encrypted codes onto individual logs during felling, enabling full traceability from forest to sawmill. The system links production data to each log in real time and integrates with existing barcode systems for end-to-end supply chain tracking. The company holds 55 patents across major forested countries.

What Boreal Tech Brief reported

  1. #01321 Oct 2025 · Launch

    OTMETKA Makes Timber Traceability Unbreakable

    OTMETKA's system marks each log with a unique, encrypted ID linking GPS, time, and harvest data directly to blockchain. This guarantees full stump-to-sawmill traceability, simplifies certification, and even protects set-aside forests. With operations in over 20 countries and partners across Europe and New Zealand, OTMETKA is redefining how forestry tracks every cubic meter of wood - sustainably and transparently.