Line scheduled for 2028 startup with capacity exceeding 100 million products annually.
Metsä Group
Global overproduction in man-made cellulosic fibres undermines premium pricing for responsible production.
New production line to start in 2028 with capacity exceeding 100 million products annually.
Lower wood and fixed costs partly offset weaker pulp and paperboard prices, while maintenance shutdowns will reduce third-quarter earnings.
An AI and quantum platform will be used to raise value from wood raw material, improve productivity in tissue converting lines and optimise wood sourcing.
The Swedish site adds a new tissue paper machine and three converting lines for rolled and folded products, and the company reports lower water use and higher energy efficiency.
The 2025-founded foundation will assess sites, with first decisions expected around the turn of the year.
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