About UPM:
UPM leads the forest-based bioindustry into a sustainable, innovation-driven and exciting future. They provide sustainable and safe solutions to the growing global consumption demand. Products are made of renewable materials and they are recyclable.
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23. Sep 2020
As showing the way, we have tied the EUR 750 million loan to biodiversity and climate targets. Read more: Info -
21. Sep 2020
Biodiversity is essential to our life as humans. It is also the basis of our business. #BeyondFossils Info -
21. Sep 2020
The theme of the day is zero emissions! Our goal is to reduce our CO2 emissions from fuels and purchased electricit… Info -
21. Sep 2020
Proud to be again among the global sustainability leaders recognized by #UN #GlobalCompact. We have had the #CGLEAD… Info -
18. Sep 2020
The figure 1.5°C appears in every climate change conversation these days, but who actually came up with it, what do… Info -
16. Sep 2020
There’s much potential to make concrete changes in society, when different operators join forces. #ReadHour in Finl… Info -
15. Sep 2020
This is what hope looks like. #BeyondFossils #UPM Info -
11. Sep 2020
In the beginning of 2020 we promised to pursue science-based measures to limit the global temperature rise to 1.5°C… Info -
10. Sep 2020
In many teaching situations being physically present is a prerequisite to advance in studies. We support Finnish un… Info -
10. Sep 2020
Thank you for participating in UPM Capital Markets Day yesterday. Presentations and webcast are now available in UP… Info -
09. Sep 2020
UPM continues improving competitiveness and implementing growth strategy, which will drive future earnings and valu… Info -
09. Sep 2020
Capital Markets Day: UPM delivers value through transformative growth projects and strong focus on performance Info -
09. Sep 2020
Growth project in Uruguay proceeds at full speed #BeyondFossils #UPMCMD2020 #UPMPulp Info -
09. Sep 2020
Long-term demand for recyclable and renewable fibres will remain strong #BeyondFossils #UPMCMD2020 Info -
09. Sep 2020
Future growth is built on new sustainable higher value-added products in our specialty packaging materials business… Info -
09. Sep 2020
Next generation biochemicals provides unique customer value from high performance and unmatched sustainability… Info -
09. Sep 2020
Carbon mitigation in transport is dependent on renewable fuels despite recent decline in fuel consumption… Info -
09. Sep 2020
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09. Sep 2020
UPM answers to the plastic challenge: Reduce, Recycle, Renew, Replace #UPMCMD2020 Info -
09. Sep 2020
Sustainably managed forests grow more, while taking care of biodiversity and carbon sinks #BeyondFossils #UPMCMD2020 Info -
09. Sep 2020
Focus on investing in sustainable and safe solutions with strong long-term fundamentals for demand growth… Info -
09. Sep 2020
UPM’s improving business mix drives earnings, cash flow and shareholder value #UPMCMD2020 Info -
09. Sep 2020
UPM’s Capital Markets Day is here! Follow the live webcast at 14.00 EET at Info -
07. Sep 2020
Large scale granulate-based 3D printing opens new possibilities for furniture designers and manufacturers. Our bioc… Info -
03. Sep 2020
Forests in Finland are often passed down from generation to generation. We spoke to an owner and how his love for t… Info -
01. Sep 2020
All green products start with a Greensource: climate neutrality with Europe’s forest fibre industry Info -
26. Aug 2020
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20. Aug 2020
UPM brings its first clinical product to market – FibDex® wound dressing from nanofibrillar cellulose. Info -
17. Aug 2020
Invitation to UPM’s Capital Markets Day webcast on September 9, 2020 Info -
14. Aug 2020
People want to know that the brand they are associating their skills to shares their values. Accenture research sho… Info -
13. Aug 2020
Ambitious plans are in place to create a forest oasis in the desert city of Abu Dhabi. Will this idea flourish or i… Info -
13. Aug 2020
RT @UPMPulp: UPM starts the construction works for the third nursery in Uruguay that will create 10 million eucaluptys seedlings a year and… -
13. Aug 2020
RT @UPMPulp: Every year UPM Pulp employs several summer workers and this year is no different. Read more from our article in the link below… -
05. Aug 2020
Coronavirus is changing the way Europeans shop, but what impact will these online habits have on the environment? W… Info -
05. Aug 2020
UPM’s biorefinery is a textbook example of the circular economy. @PanuRoutasalo heads @UPM_Biofuels business that c… Info -
28. Jul 2020
Pulp is beautiful. Info -
23. Jul 2020
Tapio Korpeinen, CFO of #UPM, comments on the second quarter that was highly exceptional due to #COVID-19 lockdowns. Info -
23. Jul 2020
CEO Jussi Pesonen and CFO Tapio Korpeinen will discuss #UPM’s Q2 results in a conference call and webcast for analy… Info -
23. Jul 2020
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23. Jul 2020
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23. Jul 2020
UPM Half-Year Financial Report 2020: Q2 impacted by lockdowns, transformative growth projects on track Info -
16. Jul 2020
UPM's half-year results 2020 will be published on July 23th 9.30-10 EET. A webcast and conference call for investor… Info -
16. Jul 2020
Located in south-east Finland, #Verla is a historic museum site that now hosts an interactive forest trail. Find ou… Info -
15. Jul 2020
“As a company, we have a unique chance to mitigate climate change with our actions, our forests, and our products.”… Info -
09. Jul 2020
Plant a #TrillionTrees and combat climate change? Sounds great, but there is a catch. Find out more.… Info -
07. Jul 2020
"Bioplastic is one of the most exciting developments we will see in the future.” -Natalia Torrens. Read more:… Info -
02. Jul 2020
Label material made of bio-based plastic is a step to eliminating fossil-based raw materials. Developed by… Info -
30. Jun 2020
Living in cities creates innovations and opportunities. #beyondfossils #urbanisation #decarbonisation #sustainable… Info -
25. Jun 2020
Replacing fossil-based materials with wood-based alternative. One step closer to a more sustainable future!… Info -
25. Jun 2020
Biophilic design: The next big thing? “The use of wood would fall under the direct experience of nature and having… Info -
24. Jun 2020
Recent months have shown the significance of safe #packaging. The common goal of industry players is to work on mak… Info -
22. Jun 2020
RT @biconsortium: 📢63 bio-based industry leaders sign letter calling for a stronger recognition of the sector in the #GreenRecovery "#EUG… -
16. Jun 2020
Climate change and exploitative human activities can result in rising #desertification. Ahead of the World Day to C… Info -
16. Jun 2020
Due to the prevailing coronavirus situation, UPM moved its internal strategy event online, without compromising on… Info -
09. Jun 2020
UPM Plywood introduces a new water repellent WISA-SpruceWR plywood that enables efficient and effortless constructi… Info -
07. Jun 2020
We take #foodsafety seriously. Did you know that all of #UPMRaflatac factories in Europe are certified according to… Info -
05. Jun 2020
Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay which this year highlights the importance of #biodiversity. To take steps forward,… Info -
04. Jun 2020
Today UPM CEO Jussi Pesonen had the great opportunity to participate in roundtable discussion with HRH Prince Charl… Info -
04. Jun 2020
In #EU #greendeal everything boils down to finding alternatives to the fossil resources that mainly cause global wa… Info -
02. Jun 2020
UPM Plywood is planning to scale down plywood production in Finland Info -
01. Jun 2020
#UPMGraduateProgramme took Sanni from Finland to Uruguay and back, offering her a unique opportunity to run project… Info -
28. May 2020
Spain honors thousands of compatriots lost to #Covid19 pandemic by flying flags at half mast for 10 days. These fla… Info -
27. May 2020
#sustainability ratings provider #EcoVadis qualifies us among the 1% out of 65 000 companies who received this year… Info -
26. May 2020
The systems need to be in place so that we can ensure that contractors and #UPM employees have equal… Info -
25. May 2020
Plastic labels can be made of wood! UPM Raflatac Forest Film™ replaces fossil-based plastics with renewable UPM Bio… Info -
22. May 2020
RT @UPMPulp: Apart from raising hundreds of millions of dollars for the local community, UPM’s Fray Bentos mill also has a crucial social r… -
22. May 2020
Protection is an essential part of sustainable use of forests! #UPM owns 115 000 hectares of protected forests or f… Info -
21. May 2020
Today is the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. We actively discuss on diversity and in… Info -
20. May 2020
EU launched its #biodiversity strategy today. #UPM's biodiversity program was launched in 1998 committing us to sus… Info -
20. May 2020
Wood is being used more and more in sustainable and innovative #construction all over the world. Why? Our examples… Info -
20. May 2020
We've set a new target to double the amount of broadleaved trees in our own Finnish forests. This important move wi… Info -
20. May 2020
UPM is to double the amount of broadleaved trees growing in its forests. Increasing the proportion of broadleaved t… Info -
19. May 2020
Immuno-oncology therapies have transformed the cancer treatment landscape for many different types of cancer. See h… Info -
18. May 2020
Why are we setting controlled fire to Finnish forests? UPM’s @HeliViiri explains that it is crucial to save native… Info -
18. May 2020
This week the focus is on promoting #biodiversity in its numerous forms. One important angle is… Info -
15. May 2020
When we updated our Code of Conduct, we wanted to focus especially in e-learning. The result was a game in which th… Info -
14. May 2020
RT @UPMPulp: #UPM Paso de los Toros #pulp mill and the associated construction projects open new opportunities for local people in central… -
13. May 2020
E-commerce is booming this spring and is creating a new wave of first-time online shoppers. The more we shop online… Info -
07. May 2020
Join us as we explore Mother’s Day traditions from around the world as more than 60 countries prepare to celebrate… Info -
05. May 2020
In 2050, housing will be very different than today but sustainable #woodconstruction can help our common goal towar… Info -
28. Apr 2020
By keeping social distance now we can stay united in the future too. 💚 What preventive #covid19 measures have been… Info -
24. Apr 2020
As takeout and food delivery becomes more common, the need for sustainable packaging grows bigger than ever. UPM’s… Info -
23. Apr 2020
Books are here to stay! On World Book Day, let’s celebrate the wonder of the printed page. #WorldBookDay… Info -
23. Apr 2020
See and hear what CFO Tapio Korpeinen has to say about #UPM solid Q1 2020 results and how UPM is addressing the COV… Info -
23. Apr 2020
📢 Attention investors and analytics, CEO Jussi Pesonen and CFO Tapio Korpeinen will discuss #UPM's Q1 results in a… Info -
23. Apr 2020
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23. Apr 2020
UPM Interim Report Q1 2020: Solid Q1 results, UPM well prepared for the current uncertainty and future recovery Info -
22. Apr 2020
The 50th #EarthDay calls for creativity, innovation, ambition and bravery to meet the #climate crisis and reach for… Info -
22. Apr 2020
UPM Q1 results will be out on Thursday 23 April. CEO @jussipesonenUPM and CFO Tapio Korpeinen will present the resu… Info -
21. Apr 2020
Role of #corporateresponsibility stands out in challenging times. #GlobalCompact Finland had its eye on future in i… Info -
20. Apr 2020
Together with @Liikenneturva we developed a new #Roadsafety training model for commuter traffic. The course encoura… Info -
20. Apr 2020
Traffic plays a big role in everyday safety. Together with @Liikenneturva we developed a new #roadsafety training p… Info -
16. Apr 2020
Producing Nordic trees. How #Finland cross-breeds seeds to create resilient, strong and productive #forests.… Info -
16. Apr 2020
Invitation to UPM’s webcast (in English) and online press conference (in Finnish) on Q1 2020 Interim Report. Info -
07. Apr 2020
Today we celebrate #UN’s World #Health Day. We send our warm greetings and thanks to all health professionals all o… Info -
07. Apr 2020
Technology has made #distancelearning possible. What are the advantages of digital content and what is the role of… Info -
03. Apr 2020
Not only #handwashing with water but a thorough drying also. Absorbent, single-use #tissuepapers made from pulp, su… Info -
02. Apr 2020
Labels play a big role in the life of hospitals everywhere. @UPMRaflatac ‘s pre-tested and pharma dedicated labels… Info -
02. Apr 2020
#patientsafety as part of the quality of care is more important than ever. Labels on the medical equipment and on t… Info -
01. Apr 2020
#pulp is helping to win the war on disease. Hospitals are increasingly using disposable products made from pulp in… Info -
31. Mar 2020
UPM’s financial reports and Annual General Meeting in 2021 Info -
31. Mar 2020
Björn Wahlroos continues to chair the Board of Directors of UPM-Kymmene Corporation Info -
31. Mar 2020
Decisions of UPM-Kymmene Corporation’s Annual General Meeting Info -
30. Mar 2020
Electricity is needed always and everywhere. @UPMenergy 24/7 operation center ensures the balance of the national p… Info -
30. Mar 2020
UPM withdraws its outlook for 2020, operations performed during Q1 as expected. Info -
30. Mar 2020
UPM's Annual General Meeting will be held by special arrangements on 31 March. 2020Info -
30. Mar 2020
People are staying in their homes, but the flow of food, pharmaceuticals and goods cannot stop. The packaging and l… Info -
29. Mar 2020
Pulp is an invaluable raw material of healthcare and hygiene products e.g. handkerchiefs, paper towels and toilet p… Info -
28. Mar 2020
Lets turn off the lights for an hour again. Climate change can be positively contributed. We take care of forests a… Info -
28. Mar 2020
Healthcare providers use labels for identification and for conveying critical information. Here a label states that… Info -
28. Mar 2020
Beyond fossils becomes reality and creates long-term value for #UPM. Sustainable forest management, novel climate-p… Info -
27. Mar 2020
UPM products are everywhere in our daily lives, and even more necessary in exceptional circumstances. In Finland th… Info -
27. Mar 2020
Facing a common challenge, we turn off the lights for an hour on Saturday. But every day, we are working to achieve… Info -
26. Mar 2020
If the conditions for holding the meeting are not met, the meeting will be postponed to a later date, and the adopt… Info -
26. Mar 2020
Instructions for the cancellation of attendance, use of proxy service and following the AGM online are available on… Info -
26. Mar 2020
The AGM will take place only if the number of participants personally attending the meeting is so small that the me… Info -
26. Mar 2020
UPM has received a sufficient majority of votes for the approval of Annual General Meeting proposals. Thread: 1/4 Info -
23. Mar 2020
Spring, cultivating fields and #landscaping go well together. A new organic soil conditioner made from bark waste,… Info -
21. Mar 2020
Are you a student or a teacher? Is your field #forestry, #forestsciences, #bioeconomy or #environment sciences?… Info -
21. Mar 2020
Happy International Day of Forests!🌲 My #forest is your forest. There is space for everyone, even in these challeng… Info -
20. Mar 2020
8/ Persons belonging to risk groups due to age or medical condition or who have travelled outside of Finland 14 day… Info -
20. Mar 2020
7/ The venue of the AGM will be confirmed at a later stage. -
20. Mar 2020
6/ No coffee or refreshments will be served, no special program will be organised, and no giveaways will be distributed. -
20. Mar 2020
5/ The participation of the members of the Board of Directors and the Group Executive Team is limited to the minimu… Info -
20. Mar 2020
4/ The meeting and all presentations, including the CEO’s review, will be short and meet the minimal requirements. -
20. Mar 2020
3/ Shareholders may also send questions in advance to the Company’s management following the instructions on the corporate website. -
20. Mar 2020
2/ Shareholders may exercise their voting rights by using the proxy service provided by the Company in accordance w… Info -
20. Mar 2020
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20. Mar 2020
UPM does its best so that the AGM can convene on 31 March and decide upon dividend and other agenda items. Due to r… Info -
20. Mar 2020
UPM imposes several precautionary measures with the aim of holding the Annual General Meeting as planned on 31 Marc… Info -
17. Mar 2020
We take sustainable leap in financing by tying a revolving credit facility to our long-term biodiversity and climat… Info -
17. Mar 2020
Showing the way on global level by linking a revolving credit facility #RCF margin to net positive impact on… Info -
17. Mar 2020
Showing the way on global level by linking a revolving credit facility #RCF margin to net positive impact on… Info -
16. Mar 2020
UPM develops a truly wood based biocomposite material with up to 100 % renewable resources – utilising residues fro… Info -
12. Mar 2020
#DYK that by 2020, #SinglePersonHouseholds will account for 18% of total households globally? This trend will lead… Info -
12. Mar 2020
RT @UPM_Biofuels: We are happy to announce that UPM Biofuels is partnering with @DSM and @SABIC. UPM BioVerno and Sabic’s TRUCIRCLE™ soluti… -
10. Mar 2020
RT @UPMPulp: The #UPM Paso de los Toros #pulp mill project in central Uruguay creates thousands of #job #opportunities. Watch the video whe… -
09. Mar 2020
What are the business advantages encouraging companies to strengthen corporate responsibility? @ToivakkaLenita Exec… Info -
06. Mar 2020
RT @UPMPulp: Are paper towels more hygienic than air dryers? As the battle to stop the spread of germs intensifies, the answer may surprise… -
06. Mar 2020
RT @UPMSellu: Virustartuntoja voidaan ehkäistä hyvällä käsihygienialla. Onko kädet hygieenisempää kuivata paperipyyhkeellä vai käsienkuivai… -
05. Mar 2020
We want to promote decent work in Thailand. Workers’ voice survey at a tapioca starch factory and farmers supplying… Info -
03. Mar 2020
RT @UPMPulp: Find out how a #conservation area in western #Uruguay has turned into a #breeding ground for hundreds of #endangered animals.… -
28. Feb 2020
Climate-positive land use, significant reductions in carbon dioxide emissions and innovative products that replace… Info -
28. Feb 2020
Almost every third Finnish family is #recycling more thanks to children – #Arla and #UPM launch a new game to encou… Info -
28. Feb 2020
UPM's #incentives of EUR 61 million brought on average an additional 6.6% of annual #income globally to all employe… Info -
28. Feb 2020
Our #annualreport highlights UPM’s strategic transformation. Investments in a new pulp mill in Uruguay and in a bio… Info -
28. Feb 2020
UPM paid EUR 61 million as incentives to employees in 2019 Info -
28. Feb 2020
UPM Annual Report 2019 published Info -
27. Feb 2020
The first Finnish #sawmills were founded in the 17th century and #forestindustry still makes up around 20% of Finla… Info -
25. Feb 2020
Sameer Sawaqed: “@UPMGlobal’s #Graduate Programme has for certain taught me one thing: taking the road less travell… Info -
25. Feb 2020
Proud to be among the #CDP Triple A List crew at the @CDP Europe Awards ceremony in Paris. @SamiLundgren: Forest in… Info -
24. Feb 2020
UPM Specialty Papers boosts collection of used release liners together with Cycle4green. Info -
21. Feb 2020
RT @UPMPulp: The nanocellulose boom is now 25 years old, but how can this versatile material adapt to fulfil its potential in the future? #… -
21. Feb 2020
RT @UPMPulp: Bamilir S.A. in Durazno is a company that seized the opportunities created by #UPM ’s pulp mill project in central Uruguay. No… -
21. Feb 2020
RT @UPMPulp: Already 1,000 people are working in the construction works related to the #UPM Paso de los Toros #pulp mill in central Uruguay… -
19. Feb 2020
The nanocellulose boom is now 25 years old, but how can this versatile material adapt to fulfill its potential in t… Info -
18. Feb 2020
Our new #biomedical product #FibDex, a wound care dressing made from nanofibrillar cellulose, brings more comfort t… Info -
14. Feb 2020
We commit strongly to #renewable #energy. Our latest investments in sustainable power & heat generation projects an… Info -
14. Feb 2020
Meet the Uruguayan women breaking down gender barriers in the field of Science. #WomenInSTEM @WomenScienceDay Info -
13. Feb 2020
The plans 2020–2022 within UPM share incentive programmes Info -
13. Feb 2020
UPM Plywood’s new Responsibility Made Easy website showcases responsibility actions - check out at… Info -
13. Feb 2020
How the grief of a mourning father resulted in an Indian village resulted in 100,000 trees being planted and a safe… Info -
12. Feb 2020
UPM’s wood-based #biochemicals enable a switch from fossil raw materials to sustainable alternatives in various ind… Info -
12. Feb 2020
We signed a long-term wind power purchase agreement with German wind park company #wpd to use #windpower at our pap… Info -
11. Feb 2020
UPM’s wood-based #biochemicals enable a switch from fossil raw materials to sustainable alternatives in various con… Info -
07. Feb 2020
Nordics bet on advanced biofuels to suit carbon neutrality ambitions. @UPM_Biofuels produces 130,000 tons of renewa… Info -
06. Feb 2020
RT @UPM_Biofuels: This year we celebrate UPM Lappeenranta Biorefinery’s 5th anniversary – and the people who made our success possible. Tha… -
04. Feb 2020
Did you know that forests can help in #cancerresearch? Learn more about how wood-based nanocellulose hydrogel is us… Info -
03. Feb 2020
Only six companies globally were listed on CDP’s AAA-list and UPM was one of them. #CDP analyses companies for thei… Info -
03. Feb 2020
#CDP recognises #UPM with an exceptional AAA leadership position for its environmental performance. #responsibility… Info -
31. Jan 2020
Watch and listen as CFO Tapio Korpeinen explains the key points of UPM 2019 financials and outlook for 2020. Info -
30. Jan 2020
UPM invests EUR 550 million in an industrial scale biorefinery in Germany. Read more about our 100% wood-based bioc… Info -
30. Jan 2020
Notice of the annual general meeting Info -
30. Jan 2020
#UPM’s wood-based #biochemicals enable a switch from fossil raw materials to sustainable alternatives. Innovating t… Info -
30. Jan 2020
#UPM will invest EUR 550 million in a #biorefinery in Germany to produce wood-based #biochemicals. This opens total… Info -
30. Jan 2020
UPM invests in next generation biochemicals to drive a switch from fossil raw materials to sustainable solutions Info -
30. Jan 2020
CEO @jussipesonenUPM and CFO Tapio Korpeinen will discuss UPM's Q4 and 2019 results with investors and analysts in… Info -
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30. Jan 2020
UPM Financial Statements Release 2019: UPM reports good performance and record cash flow – Uruguay investment drive… Info -
29. Jan 2020
UPM's results for Q4/2019 will be out tomorrow 30th of January 9.30-10 EET. A webcast for investors and analysts be… Info -
28. Jan 2020
Committing to #UN #BusinessAmbition for 1.5°C requires concrete actions. We will reduce our #CO2 #emissions from fu… Info -
27. Jan 2020
Committing to #UN #BusinessAmbition for 1.5°C requires concrete actions. We ensure that our forests grow more than… Info -
27. Jan 2020
We commit to #UN #BusinessAmbition for 1.5°C to mitigate #climatechange. Our means are novel products replacing fos… Info -
27. Jan 2020
Committing to #UN #BusinessAmbition for 1.5°C is a unique opportunity for us to make positive impact on climate cha… Info -
27. Jan 2020
#UPM commits to #UN Business Ambition for 1.5°C to mitigate climate change. Info -
27. Jan 2020
#UPM commits to #UN Business Ambition for 1.5°C to mitigate climate change. #businessambition #climatechange… Info -
24. Jan 2020
Proud to be included in the #BloombergGEI #GenderEquality index for our transparency in reporting. We are one of 32… Info -
24. Jan 2020
It’s been six months since Tuomas started in the #UPMGraduateProgramme. What challenges has he faced and what is he… Info -
24. Jan 2020
Ash is a forest industry sidestream that can be re-used in multiple ways, also as fertiliser back in the forest. Th… Info -
23. Jan 2020
UPM's results for Q4 and 2019 will be out on January 30th. A webcast for investors and analysts begins 13.15 EET wi… Info -
23. Jan 2020
Invitation to UPM’s webcast and press conference on Financial Statements for the year 2019 Info -
21. Jan 2020
Our sustainability performance was ranked on the 24th place out of 100 global corporations by #corporateknights. Wo… Info -
20. Jan 2020
Proud to be one of the few global companies whose climate actions and transparent reporting were valued on Climate… Info -
16. Jan 2020
At UPM Joensuu #plywood mill, the new bio-boiler plant not only improves energy efficiency but also environmental p… Info -
16. Jan 2020
As the discussion around loggings in Finland continues, we ask whether the answer lies in sustainable forest manage… Info -
15. Jan 2020
Customers and investors are eager to welcome a new pulp mill in Uruguay. The new production facility will increase… Info -
14. Jan 2020
Want to know and see how a state-of-the-art pulp mill is being build in central #Uruguay? We thought so, and create… Info -
14. Jan 2020
Sanna Siipilehto was one of last year’s #UPMGraduates. 👩💻 “I thought we would have time to get into things a littl… Info