UPM announced it will cease graphic paper production at its Ettringen mill in Germany on December 31, 2025, as part of ongoing capacity adjustments.
Graphic Paper Production Ends at German Facility
Finnish paper manufacturer UPM has confirmed that graphic paper production at its Ettringen mill in Germany will cease on December 31, 2025. This decision is part of UPM's ongoing strategy to adjust its European graphic paper capacity in response to structural market decline.
Capacity Rationalization
The closure represents UPM's continued efforts to right-size its graphic paper production network across Europe. The company has been systematically reducing capacity in the declining publication and printing paper markets while investing in growth areas such as specialty papers and biochemicals.
Workforce Considerations
UPM has been working with employee representatives to manage the transition and support affected workers. The company typically offers severance packages, retraining opportunities, and assistance with job placement for employees impacted by mill closures.
Strategic Transformation
This closure aligns with UPM's broader strategic transformation, which focuses on reducing exposure to declining graphic paper markets while building positions in sustainable packaging, specialty products, and bio-based materials. The company's investment in the Leuna biorefinery exemplifies this strategic shift.
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