The forest assets demerger is expected to complete in the first half of 2027.
Lumber demand stayed weak through most of the quarter, while scheduled maintenance reduced pulp output.
New fiberboard press enables production of 2-28mm panels as company targets leading Western producer position.
New Senior Vice President moves from Metsä Wood sales role as Kalle Parviainen transitions to group controlling position.
BDC financing features interest-only payments until 2028 as Mackenzie sawmill resumes two-shift operations.
The 15-year fixed rate averages 5.43% as both terms remain below year-ago levels.
Finnfund economist Tangeni Shatiwa says dollar weakness can improve export receipts and ease servicing costs for dollar debt held by many commodity-dependent economies.
Stud lumber posts larger year-over-year gains than cedar and cypress, while plywood is flat.
Modernization targets enhanced efficiency, cybersecurity, and a platform for future AI integration.
Board chair and largest shareholder representative assumes leadership following Adam Sheparski's departure.
Transformation 2027 programme shifts manufacturing to Illertissen and Tauberbischofsheim as company adapts to new capacity levels.
Fluff pulp line starts at Navia as company targets 62% specialty sales by 2028, with pulp prices climbing to $1,330 per tonne.
The purchase adds 50,000 tons of annual production capacity as company strengthens Latin America leadership.
Tornator acquires over 35,000 hectares in Finland, expanding forest assets to more than 800,000 hectares.
Former interim leader assumes role with immediate effect after creating stability and initiating strategy execution.
Packaging volumes soften on seasonality, while tissue segment faces $6 million in costs from unplanned power outage.