UPM Fibres is preparing to temporarily adjust production at Kaukas, Finland, and initiates consultations with employee representatives concerning potential temporary layoffs

(UPM, Lappeenranta, 29 May 2023 at 12:15 EEST) – UPM Fibres business area begins consultations with employee representatives at the Kaukas pulp mill, sawmill and wood reception to prepare for possible temporary production adjustment to address the market situation. As the raw material streams of the Kaukas pulp mill and sawmill are closely linked, also the sawmill prepares to adjust production.
Vesa Volmari, General Manager, UPM Kaukas and Kymi, Tel. +358 40 526 1389
Antti Waajakoski, Director, Kaukas Sawmill, Tel. +358 46 876 8043Mon-Fri 9:00-16:00 EEST
tel. +358 40 588 3284
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