Metsä Group to close Suolahti plywood mill in stages due to poor profitability. Birch plywood operations to end by Q1 2025, spruce plywood by 2026. Employee relocation opportunities offered within Metsä Group.

KPA Unicon and Versowood have recently signed a contract on a major sawmill modernisation in Finland to reduce fine particle emissions.

Versowood acquires UPM’s Korkeakoski sawmill, becoming Finland’s largest sawmill operator. The acquisition strengthens their wood product offerings and expands operations in Europe.

STIGA RM launches construction of a state-of-the-art plywood mill in Ogre, Latvia, marking a significant investment in the future of wood processing.

UPM and Versowood finalize a strategic partnership agreement, enhancing wood supply, sawmill operations, and sustainability efforts in Finland and Europe.

Versowood acquires UPM’s Korkeakoski sawmill, becoming Finland’s top timber producer and expanding its operations across North Pirkanmaa.

Metsä Wood is advancing the future of timber construction with its new €300M Kerto LVL mill in Finland, set for production in late 2026.

European sawmills are making a strategic push into the Japanese market, driven by rising demand for sustainable softwood lumber in construction and woodworking.

Pfeifer invests in Uelzen with a new saw line and waste wood recycling plant, advancing circular economy goals and reducing CO₂ with local wood sourcing.

Vida AB has acquired three sawmills from Karl Hedin, boosting its annual production capacity and enhancing its presence in the European softwood industry.