UPM to use more eucalyptus pulp
Nov 13, 2009. UPM will increase the share of plantation based eucalyptus pulp from Uruguay in the paper production of its Changshu paper mill in China.
Nov 13, 2009. /Lesprom Network/. UPM will increase the share of plantation based eucalyptus pulp from Uruguay in the paper production of its Changshu paper mill in China, the company said in a press release received by Lesprom Network.
Consequently, at the end of October, UPM decided to terminate its pulp purchase contract with APRIL. The new pulp sourcing strategy has been made possible by the agreement concerning the transfer of the Fray Bentos pulp mill in Uruguay to UPM's ownership. UPM informed APRIL at the beginning of November about its decision to terminate the purchasing contract.
UPM has been purchasing pulp from APRIL for UPM's Changshu fine paper mill in China. From the beginning of 2004, UPM's Changshu mill has received pulp solely based on acacia coming from plantations. APRIL has an FSC Controlled Wood certificate to prove the sustainability and legality of the pulp deliveries. UPM has regularly carried out supplier audits in Indonesia.