- UPM will close its Ettringen paper mill by December 31, 2025.
- The closure affects 189 employees and reduces production by 270,000 tonnes annually.
- An after-care team will ensure safe conditions post-closure.
- A transfer company will be established to support affected employees.
Closure Announcement
UPM has announced the permanent closure of its paper mill in Ettringen, Germany, effective December 31, 2025. This decision follows the completion of the employee consultation process.
Impact on Production and Workforce
The closure will reduce UPM's uncoated mechanical paper production capacity by 270,000 tonnes annually. It will impact 189 employees, who will be supported through market-oriented severances and pension-related measures.
Post-Closure Measures
To ensure safe conditions at the mill after its closure, UPM will install an after-care team. Additionally, a transfer company will be established to assist affected employees in transitioning to new opportunities.
Negotiation Process
The negotiations were conducted within the framework of arbitration proceedings, facilitating constructive dialogue between employee representatives and the company. The focus was on finding socially acceptable solutions for the impacted workforce.
