Pulp Paper & Logistics


INDUSTRY NEWS 5


UPM chief executive Jussi Pesonen signs the inauguration document at the Kymo pulp mill, as Finnish premier Juha Sipila looks on


through operational efficiency and investments,” said Pesonen. “In the past ten years, UPM has invested approximately €550 million in the Kymi pulp mill and so far in the 21st century over €900 million in total in the Kymi mill region.” Looking to the future


competitiveness of the Finnish forest industry, Pesonen emphasised the significant impact


of the operating environment and the role of the government. He urged the government to keep its promise not to increase costs for the industry through political decisions. “The labour market furthermore needs to be able to negotiate local agreements in order to ensure operational efficiency and delivery reliability to customers in varying demand situations. In


addition, Pesonen highlighted the importance of an efficient wood supply chain and measures to ensure a stable wood supply from private forest owners.” In a release, UPM said that the Kymi expansion project was completed safely and on schedule alongside ongoing pulp and paper production. The


ramp-up of pulp production was faster than expected, enabling the mill to reach its targets. The entire Kymi pulp and paper mill integrate benefits from the improved energy efficiency and operational flexibility brought by the investment project. The Kymi project was started


in February 2014 and completed 4


Start up of the pulp drying machine at the Kymi mil last year January/February 2016


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