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🏭 UPM Paso de los Toros pulp mill reached the important milestone of full nominal capacity in the first half of the year! With an annual production capacity of 2.1 million tonnes of eucalyptus pulp the mill has increased our pulp capacity by more than 50%. 🚆Because of the mill’s inland location, the rebuilt and improved railroad connecting the mill to the new deep sea pulp terminal in the port of Montevideo is an essential part of the supply chain. Pulp transports from the mill to the port started this year on the state-owned railroad. 🚢 “We have so far loaded more than 60 ships and delivered pulp to all of our market areas – Asia Pacific region, North America and Europe – and also regularly receive shipments of chemicals for pulp production, such as caustic soda and sulfuric acid.” says Marcos Battegazzore, VP Pulp and Forestry Operations at UPM Uruguay. Read the full article of the Paso de los Toros pulp mill from the link in comments.    #fibresforthefuture #upmpasodelostoros #upmpulp 

In collaboration with the Faculty of Agronomy at the University of the Republic (UDELAR) in Uruguay, UPM carried out a decade-long project examining various afforestation scenarios to evaluate how vegetation evolves in areas once planted with eucalyptus or pine species.      The studies showed that natural grasslands exhibit a remarkable capacity for regeneration after afforestation, often recovering faster than after intensive agricultural use.     “These results underscore the potential for balance between productive forestry and ecological restoration. The natural grassland’s capacity to regenerate shows that productive land use and biodiversity can go hand in hand,” says Iván Grela Gonzalez, Biodiversity Coordinator at UPM Uruguay.     Read the full article from the link in comments.     #fibresforthefuture #sustainability #upmpulp #upmuruguay 

🌳 Uruguayan landowners María Marta Albicette and Carlos Viola have transformed their family land into a thriving forest plantation through UPM's Fomento Programme.  🌳 Their 15-year journey together showcases how collaboration between local landowners and forestry companies can create lasting value while supporting sustainable development and local communities. 🌳 “We thought of our forest project as a great savings account: someone would take really good care of our assets,” says Albicette. Her partner Viola adds: “As a business, the first rotation period was profitable for us. We wouldn't have been able to plant the forest on our own, so working with one of the world's largest forestry companies was a good option.” Read the full article from the link in comments. 💡UPM’s Fomento Programme  Established in 2005, UPM’s Fomento Programme has grown alongside Uruguay’s rural producers, sharing with them our knowledge and experience of tree plantations, and providing them with the most appropriate technology and high quality tree seedlings for successful and harmonious incorporation of forestry in their business activities. Thanks to this relationship local producers can access an additional tool for income diversification – while also taking advantage of the services that forestry work provide to the rest of their agricultural operations, particularly shade and shelter for livestock. #fibresforthefuture #upmpulp #upmuruguay #upmeuca 

Last week our UPM Uruguay team together with EVP of UPM Fibres Aki Temmes had the distinct honour of hosting the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and her delegation at UPM’s port terminal in Montevideo. The visit was a great opportunity to showcase the pulp specialised port terminal which is a focal part of our recent investment in the Paso de los Toros pulp mill that transformed UPM into the third biggest market pulp supplier globally. Naturally the delegates also talked about pulp, its versatile end uses and the many other solutions that a sustainable forest industry can offer to replace fossil consumption. #Fibresforthrefuture #upmpulp #upmuruguay #upmeuca

UPM Pulp began developing its presence in North America – the world’s third largest pulp market – in unison with the construction of the UPM Paso de los Toros pulp mill in Uruguay, as this increased UPM’s pulp capacity by more than 50%. We interviewed Sales Director Darren Barker and Senior Sales Manager Jean-Francois Royer of UPM Pulp Sales North America Sale team about the progress in the market area. “I believe we have every opportunity to become the premier eucalyptus pulp supplier in North America. We have a great brand and sustainability reputation, quality products and customer support, and strong support from the organisation. Also in softwood, we can provide unique value for specific end uses,” says Darren Barker. Read the full article from the link in comments. #fibresforthefuture #upmpulp #upmeuca #upmconifer 

Thank you for all the insightful discussions and valuable networking opportunities during the London Pulp Week. And a special thanks to all who participated in our annual lunch! From the video you can see a short recap from London Pulp Week. #LondonPulpWeek #UPMPulp #FibresForTheFuture

"My first summer in Finland was one of a kind...getting a summer job in my domain at UPM felt like the perfect opportunity to apply my skills in a real-world setting." shares Anushka Chaturvedy, Trainee, UPM Pulp Supply Chain and Tools & Processes UPM's summer internship applications open on Monday, 2nd of December! Read more about Anushka's experience from this article: https://lnkd.in/dU4AwsYf

In the new issue of Pulp Matters magazine, we celebrate our UPM Paso de los Toros pulp mill reaching the important milestone of full nominal capacity. Marcos Battegazzore, VP Pulp and Forestry Operations at UPM Uruguay says that the first 18 months in operation have been an intensive period, requiring a steep learning curve. We also hear what Lucia Basso, president of the forestry association in Uruguay, has to say about the importance of forestry in the country. Read the full article from the link in comments. #fibresforthefuture #upmpasodelostoros #upmpulp 

🌱 We’re proud to share the latest UPM Pulp Matters magazine, featuring inspiring stories and voices from across our global operations! 🎯 From blueprints to full production: Our UPM Paso de los Toros mill is now operating at its 2.1 million tonne annual capacity. What makes this Uruguay operation unique? Read the full story to discover how we're combining sustainable plantation forestry, cutting-edge technology and smart logistics to set new benchmarks in pulp production.  🌎 Meet our growing North American team! Darren Barker, Sales Director, and his team have tripled our market presence since 2021. New team member Monique Claverie brings her valuable perspective as a former pulp customer: "I believe in creating partnerships by providing information transparently and backed with meaningful data." 👥 Inspiring partnership story from Uruguay: María Marta Albicette and Carlos Viola share their 15-year journey as forest owners working with UPM: "We thought of our forest project as a great savings account: someone would take really good care of our assets."    Read the full magazine to discover how we're building a future beyond fossils through collaboration and innovation.     Link in comments ⬇️ #fibresforthefuture #upmpulp #pulpmatters