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Jussi Pesonen elected Chairman of the Finnish Forest Industries Federation

The Board of the Finnish Forest Industries Federation has elected Mr. Jussi Pesonen, the President and CEO of UPM-Kymmene Corporation, as its Chairman for 2014. President and CEO Kari Jordan, Metsä Group and CEO Jouko Karvinen, Stora Enso Oyj  were elected as deputy chairmen.In addition to the chairmen, the following new members were elected to the Executive Committee:Managing Director Kalle Kantola, Haapajärven Ha-Sa Oy, Mill Director Martti Savelainen, Sappi Finland Operations Oy and CEO Tomi Yli-Kyyny, Vapo Oy. Managing Director Ville Kopra, Versowood Oy and Managing Director Sari Rämö,

The forest industry in January-September 2013: Forest industry production volumes and exports increased slightly from the year ago

In January-September, forest industry production volumes increased except in the graphic paper segment. “Despite the growth in production volumes, the Finnish forest industry’s competitiveness continues to suffer due to, for example, its high cost structure. The situation in the printing and writing paper segment continues to be especially difficult due to overcapacity across the European paper sector,” says Timo Jaatinen, Director General of the Finnish Forest Industries Federation.In January-August, forest industry exports increased by almost 2 per cent compared to the year ago period.

Finnish Forest Industries Federation and the Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners MTK:

EU's new forest strategy must improve the competitiveness of the forest sector    The EU Commission has published a new forest strategy, which applies to the entire forest-based sector. The strategy emphasises the diverse and sustainable utilisation of forests and the significance of the forest-based sector as a locomotive for the bio-economy, growth and employment. Forest policy will continue to be the competence of the Member States.The forest strategy emphasises strong cooperation between the Commission, the Member States and stakeholder groups in promoting the diverse utilisation of

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