UPM celebrated its pulp mill project in Kymi

Following this investment, Kymi's annual pulp production capacity will increase by 170 000 tonnes to 700 000 tonnes of bleached northern softwood and birch pulp.

The investment at Kymi will comprise a new pulp drying machine, modernisation of the softwood fibre line, a new debarking plant as well as improvements in the energy balance of the Kymi integrate consisting of pulp and paper mills.

"The biggest challenge has been the pulp drying machine. The demolition of the old machine hall, including land construction work and implosions, has been successful, while paper production has been ongoing in the same location" says project manager Tero Ojala.

UPM invests EUR 160 million into the Kymi pulp mill to strengthen its position in the growing end use sectors of the global pulp market, namely tissue, speciality papers and packaging board.

Machine installation will take place in January.