Modernization targets increased pulp production capacity for molded fiber packaging
Pasta de madera
Company records $20.4 million non-cash inventory impairment and expects pulp prices to remain weak in Q4.
Lower pulp prices and exchange rate effects cut consolidated EBITDA margin to 14%, while early signs of recovery appear in short-fiber markets.
Pilot project with Svante Technologies aims to create new revenue streams from biogenic carbon dioxide.
North American housing weakness, high duties, and soft global pulp prices drive lower production and margins across all regions.
New leader assumes role November 3 after serving as Chief Operating Officer since 2017.
UPM’s sales fell 9% to Euro 2.3 billion as pulp and paper prices declined sharply; the company expects lower margins in H2.
Thailand’s recycled pulp export price remained unchanged from August.
Signatories include CEPI, CEI-Bois, COCERAL and Bioenergy Europe citing supply chain-wide compliance issues.
Imports of bleached hardwood kraft pulp to China expanded 8%.
Pulp prices fall 5% in Europe and 7% in China; paperboard deliveries to the US remain subdued despite recovery efforts.
Price for bleached kraft pulp exported from Uruguay to China lost 7%.
152 jobs affected.
Start-up is scheduled for the Q4 2026.
New technology supports Euro 180,000 t/year capacity for textile-grade fiber production.
Price for bleached kraft pulp exported from Uruguay to China contracted 5%.
Exports of bleached hardwood kraft pulp from Brazil expanded 15%.
Exports of bleached softwood kraft pulp from Chile grew 14%.
Exports of bleached kraft pulp from Canada increased 6%.
Exports of bleached hardwood kraft pulp from Chile added 0.8%.