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    UPM Timber invests in modernization of Korkeakoski sawmill

    (UPM, Helsinki, 29 November 2023 at 10:00 EET) – UPM invests nearly 10 million euros in the modernization of the Korkeakoski sawmill. A new split saw supplied by USNR will start operating at the sawmill in 2025. This is a very significant investment in the efficiency and competitiveness of the Korkeakoski sawmill. "The sawmill industry has a long history of over 60 years in Korkeakoski. Great work has been done here for a long time, and this investment is an excellent continuation of that. The Korkeakoski sawmill has been a model example of excellent production efficiency, and this

    UPM Timber and Lassila & Tikanoja have started a collaboration to recycle sawn timber wrappings

    (UPM, Helsinki, 12 September 2022 at 14:00 EEST) – UPM Timber and Lassila & Tikanoja have established a new recycling concept, in which used plastic wrapping is picked up from the customers and recycled into new wrappings. The customers also receive a compensation for the recycling collaboration. The new recycling concept was introduced during the summer of 2022, and it has been warmly welcomed by customers. One of the companies piloting the recycling is the Finnish log house manufacturer Honkarakenne. UPM Timber's goal is to be a forerunner in sustainability in the timber

    UPM Timber donates redwood for a unique sauna concept in London

    (UPM, Helsinki, 15 June 2022 at 14:00 EEST) – UPM Timber has donated redwood sawn timber to a one-of-a-kind project where the renowned Finnish architect Sami Rintala together with architectural students from the University of Westminster are building a sauna in central London, on the banks of the river Thames. This unique collaboration is part of the London Festival of Architecture , a month-long celebration of architecture and city-making, taking place every June across London. The Finnish Sauna will be built using UPM timber during the

    UPM Timber has completed employee consultation process

    (UPM, Helsinki, 25 March 2021 at 11:30 EET) – UPM Timber has completed the employee consultation process started in early February on its plans to improve profitability and strengthen competitiveness. Based on the negotiations, the number of positions at UPM Timber will decrease by 43. As a result of the negotiations, UPM Timber is renewing the management model of its sawmills and streamlining its supply chain. In addition, the small log line at Kaukas sawmill will be closed by the end of June 2021 and the operating model of Korkeakoski sawmill will be optimized. UPM provides support

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