UPM to begin production of coated fine paper sheets at its Kymi Mill

The expansion of the Kymi Mill finishing room will begin in autumn 2011. The expansion will cost approximately €15 million. The project includes a new sheeting, ream wrapping and pallet packaging line. Technical changes related to the handling of the reels of paper machine 8 will also be made. The aim of the new sheeting line is to serve customers in close-by markets more efficiently and flexibly, and to support the production efficiency of the integrated mill site.

The coated UPM Finesse fine paper sheets are used for various graphic printing purposes, such as printed advertising material.

“The new sheeting line for the manufacturing of coated sheets will enable us to serve our customers better and faster than before. Thanks to the more extensive product range, we can ensure efficient use of the integrated mill site. The employment effect of the project is also positive, although it is still too early to estimate the number of jobs that will be created. We will especially need multi-skilled persons for these jobs,” says Timo Suutarla, General Manager for the Kymi Mill.

The Kymi Mill produces approximately 830,000 tonnes of coated and uncoated fine paper per year. Currently, the mill’s sheet production includes A4 size printer and copy paper made of uncoated fine paper. UPM also produces coated sheets in Germany at its Nordland Papier Mill.

For further information, please contact:
Mr Timo Suutarla, General Manager, UPM Kymi, tel. +358 204 153 600

UPM leads the integration of bio and forest industries into a new, sustainable and innovation-driven future. Our products are made of renewable raw materials and are recyclable. UPM consists of three Business Groups: Energy and pulp, Paper, and Engineered materials. The Group employs around 22,000 people and it has production plants in 16 countries. In 2010, UPM’s sales amounted to EUR 8.9 billion. UPM’s shares are listed on the Helsinki stock exchange.