UPM news

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  29 September 2025

  UPM Partners with Versowood to Enhance Wood Sourcing in Finland

  UPM secures pulpwood and sawmill by-products from Versowood, selling its Korkeakoski sawmill in return. The deal awaits regulatory approval by 2025.
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  17 September 2025

  UPM Adhesive Materials Earns RecyClass Recognition for HDPE and PET Label Recycling

  RecyClass approves RW85C adhesive for HDPE and PET recycling, enhancing recyclability and supporting circular economy goals.
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  17 September 2025

  UPM Extends Shutdowns at Finnish Pulp Mills

  UPM extends Kaukas mill shutdown to October 11, 2025, and plans a two-week shutdown at Pietarsaari in November to adapt to market conditions and high wood costs.
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  15 September 2025

  UPM Adhesive Materials Unveils Label Solutions at Labelexpo Europe 2025

  Showcasing new logistics and consumer durables label solutions, UPM focuses on sustainability, carbon reduction, and recyclability at Labelexpo Europe 2025.
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  9 September 2025

  UPM and EvoPak Develop Recyclable Paper Wrapper for Walkers Chocolates

  Walkers Chocolates shifts to recyclable paper packaging, maintaining quality and efficiency, supporting sustainability and circular economy goals.
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  4 September 2025

  UPM and Royal Vaassen Introduce Fiber-Based Packaging Alternative

  New recyclable, food-safe barrier paper solutions meet EU recyclability standards, offering a sustainable alternative to plastic and aluminum packaging.

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  4 September 2025

  UPM to Halt Label Production in Nancy, France

  UPM plans to centralize production, converting the Nancy site into a distribution terminal, impacting up to 82 jobs.
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  28 August 2025

  UPM Specialty Papers Unveils Recyclable Packaging at Fachpack 2025

  Explore new fibre-based, recyclable packaging solutions co-created with partners at Fachpack 2025, supporting EU sustainability goals. Visit stand 329 in hall 3A for samples.
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  17 June 2025

  UPM Leuna Biorefinery Earns Triple Sustainability Certification

  The biorefinery uses certified sustainable wood to produce biochemicals, supporting responsible sourcing and brand trust, with production starting in late 2025.
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  3 February 2025

  UPM Biochemicals partners with Bilfinger for biorefinery maintenance

  A new biorefinery in Leuna will produce 220,000 tons of hardwood-based biochemicals annually, using sustainable forestry and advanced maintenance for efficient, eco-friendly operations.
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  1 August 2023

  UPM Biochemicals Acquires SunCoal Industries

  The acquisition integrates unique technology for renewable functional fillers, enhancing UPM's biorefining capabilities and supporting growth in sustainable chemicals and materials.
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  29 August 2022

  UPM Biorefinery Progress in Leuna

  The Leuna biorefinery will produce sustainable glycols and lignin-based fillers by late 2023. BioMEG and BioMPG will support various industries, promoting renewable circularity in the chemicals value chain.
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  28 January 2021

  UPM Advances Biofuels Growth Plans

  The basic engineering phase for a new biorefinery begins, aiming for 500,000 tonnes of renewable fuels annually, reducing CO2 emissions and using sustainable feedstocks.
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  30 January 2020

  UPM Invests in Biorefinery to Replace Fossil Raw Materials

  The biorefinery in Leuna, Germany will produce 100% wood-based biochemicals, targeting a 14% ROCE. It aims to replace fossil materials in various industries, leveraging sustainable wood supply.
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  24 October 2017

  UPM Advances Sustainable Biochemicals

  Evaluating a biorefinery in Germany, the project aims to convert wood into bio-monoethylene glycol, bio-monopropylene glycol, and lignin, reducing CO2 footprint and not competing with food production.
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  12 November 2012

  UPM Lays Foundation for Wood-Based Renewable Diesel Biorefinery

  The biorefinery will produce 120M liters of renewable diesel annually, creating jobs for 200 during construction and 200 during operation. It marks a significant investment in Finland's forest industry.