UPM closes Hürth newsprint mill and one fine paper machine at Nordland Papier – Participation process with the employee representatives concluded
(UPM, Helsinki, 21 August 2024 at 15:00 EEST) – In May UPM Communication Papers announced plans to permanently close its Hürth newsprint mill and shutdown of one fine paper machine at Nordland Papier in Dörpen (PM 3). Both mills are located in Germany.
The respective participation processes with the employee representatives have been concluded. The number of positions affected is 338. Graphic paper production in Hürth is expected to end on 31 August 2024 and at Nordland Papier PM 3 latest by the end of 2024, resulting in annual reductions of 330,000 tonnes of newsprint paper capacity and 280,000 tonnes of uncoated fine paper capacity.
“In cooperation with the workers council, we have engaged in a constructive dialogue with the aim of developing responsible solutions for our employees. The thoughtful and collaborative approach taken by all parties during the consultations resulted in socially responsible solutions for our people,” says Antti Hermonen, SVP, Operations, UPM Communication Papers.
The financial impact estimate of the announced closures are confirmed to remain materially unchanged from the announcement in May.
For further information please contact:
UPM Communication Papers Stakeholder Relations, tel. +49 821 3109 225, paperinfo@upm.com
For local information please contact:
Armin Schmidt, General Manager UPM Hürth, tel. +49 2233 2006 101
Klaus Reimann, General Manager UPM Nordland Papier, tel. +49 4963 401 2117
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