Antti Ruohonen has been making firewood in Finland for over 30 years. During that time, he has seen market fluctuations, changing customer expectations, and the steady development of machinery. One thing, however, has remained the same: firewood has always been an essential source of both heat and livelihood. Over the years, Antti has owned and operated several Japa firewood processor, and today all his firewood is produced with the Japa 365+.
He notes that customer demands have increased significantly over the years:
“Today, firewood must be uniform and clean. The secret of a successful firewood entrepreneur is consistent and high-quality firewood.”
A well-designed firewood processor that convinced him right away
Antti had the opportunity to test the Japa 365 Perfect Split™ firewood processor for two weeks to see how the machine performs in daily use.
From the very beginning, the machine impressed him: the fully mechanical lever control is simple, precise, and easy to use. The 6-way Perfect Split™ wedge ensures a consistent result without unnecessary extra work.
Powerful performance on large logs – without compromising quality
According to Antti, the Perfect Split™ system works best when processing large logs with a diameter of 25–36 cm. Previously, these required multiple splitting passes, but with the Japa 365, the job is done in one go.
Big logs are transformed into ready-to-use firewood without the need to reload them back into the splitting chamber. The end result is uniform and neat – exactly what today’s customers expect.
Switching from the Perfect Split™ splitting method to a frame axe is quick and easy, making the Japa 365+ the most versatile machine in its class.
Efficiency, productivity, and smooth workflow
Over the course of the two-week test, it quickly became clear how much the Perfect Split™ method improves the overall process. By eliminating unnecessary re-splitting and interruptions, efficiency and productivity increase significantly.
– “The machine produces neat firewood all around. Efficiency improves because you don’t need to split logs again, and productivity increases as the work flows without interruptions.”
Japa 365+ Perfect Split™ – the professional’s choice
Antti’s three decades of experience can be summarized in one key lesson: a successful firewood entrepreneur needs firewood that is both consistent and high-quality.
The Japa 365 Perfect Split™ is designed precisely for that purpose. Combining efficiency, safety, and ease of use, it provides the solution professionals need to meet rising customer expectations – year after year.
