Visions of broadening the horizons have interested a contractor from the region of Jämtland to seek new ways for the company, which led them to trusses manufactured in a factory. Previously the contractor has been ordered trusses from a manufacturer in Norrbotten because of the interest in a lower price than local producers have been able to offer. For a time they have had contact with a timber supplier who can offer industrial premises to rent. The proximity to the timber and the minimized transports has been attractive for an establishment.

The study whose result is presented in this report intends to examine the economic costs of the establishment for the truss factory in Stugun. It also intends to investigate in which case the transport of the components of a truss can be reduced. To get the information that responds to these concerns has contacts been established with stakeholders that are involved in the industry in various ways. They have communicated their thoughts and ideas, which have helped to form the result in this case-study.

The parameters included in the survey were the production conditions that apply to this type of industry. Also the prevailing conditions have left their mark. Costs for energy consumption or renovation of the premises have been excluded from the study.

The economic basis for the production conditions which should be established shows that an establishment is possible. The price of the truss that the study brings out is in the same price range that many construction companies today pay for their trusses. When the target area of ​​the factory's production is Jämtland with vicinity can also transport distances be reduced compared with current alternatives.