Facility adds 100,000-tonne annual capacity and employs 22 people.

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Metsä Board acquires Winschoten sheeting and distribution hub in the Netherlands

Metsä Board acquires Winschoten sheeting and distribution hub in the Netherlands

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Metsä Board has signed an agreement to acquire the Winschoten Sheeting and Distribution Hub in the Netherlands from Konvertia Group. The transaction is expected to be completed in February 2026, according to Metsä Board Corporation.

The Winschoten facility is one of the largest and most advanced sheeting and distribution operations in Europe, with an annual capacity of approximately 100,000 tonnes. The site currently employs 22 people.

The acquisition will increase Metsä Board’s sheeting capacity and strengthen its ability to serve customers more flexibly and quickly in its key European market.