upm inauguratesUPM inaugurates its Paso de los Toros pulp mill in Uruguay

UPM today inaugurated its Paso de los Toros pulp mill in the department of Durazno in Central Uruguay. The inauguration event was attended by the President of Uruguay Luis Lacalle Pou, several ministers and representatives of other stakeholders who have participated in the successful execution of UPM’s growth project in Uruguay.

upm2 nuInfrastructure development as key enabler

Efficient logistics to ensure supply security from the pulp mill into global markets are secured by road improvements, extensive railway modernization and construction of a port terminal in Montevideo's port. These infrastructure investments support the economic activity of all industry sectors in Uruguay.

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

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.

saga as upm loading mvd1The first shipment of pulp from UPM Paso de los Toros mill sailed from Montevideo

UPM and Saga Welco AS announce that the loading of the first shipment of pulp from the state-of-the-art UPM Paso de los Toros pulp mill has been successfully completed at UPM’s new deep sea pulp terminal in Montevideo.The M/V Saga Faith sailed on Friday, 26 May, carrying a full ship load of about 50,000 tonnes of UPM Euca pulp to Asia, where the vessel is expected to arrive around mid July.

abejas upmUruguayan honey of sustainable forest origin

More than 200 Uruguayan beekeepers produce honey in UPM Forestal Oriental fields, located in twelve departments in Uruguay. By doing so in eucalyptus plantations and sustainable forest management-certified lands, they can take advantage of the autumn flowering and the benefits of sustainable environments: aspects that differentiate their product in the market.

upm pulp safety inspectors6Safety supervisors are here to help

The safety supervisors who circulate at UPM's pulp mills during maintenance shutdowns play an important role as promoters of the company's safety culture. Jorma Vertanen and Pasi Kukko see themselves more as advisors than guards.UPM's goal in all projects and maintenance shutdowns is to completely avoid accidents or high-risk situations leading to absence. The goal is achieved through effective risk management and continuous development of best practices.

Ley ForestalLa Ley Forestal uruguaya se mira al espejo en Venecia

La Ley Forestal de Uruguay de 1987 ha alumbrado un pujante mercado maderero que ya ha sustituido al de la carne pero también está causando notorias repercusiones en sus paisajes y probablemente modificará sus arquitecturas, un fenómeno que el país analiza en su histórico Pabellón de la Bienal de Venecia.