"In UPM Changshu we will focus on value added, advanced paper products for growing segments in China and worldwide. On this site, we are also introducing totally new, innovative manufacturing technology - not only for China, but for the paper industry worldwide," said President and CEO Jussi Pesonen in his opening speech.
In 2012, in order to meet the growing demand for paper from China and the Asia-Pacific region, UPM began to implement the PM3 Project with a total cost of Euro 277 million. The PM3 production line and process has been designed to be very flexible with a wide range of different products from uncoated woodfree papers to advanced specialty products. This swing concept of PM3 also greatly improves the efficiency of paper production and also helps to reduce energy consumption.
UPM Changhu mill located in Jiangsu Province, China produces high quality office and printing papers, and labelling materials. The annual production capacity of the three production lines is 1.4 million tons. UPM Changshu employs around 1,400 people.
