September 14, 2017

Novel concepts of biorefineries on the spot

In three intensive days, the 7th edition of the Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference (NWBC), that finished on 30 March 2017 in Stockholm, showcased the latest innovative, wood-based biorefineries, novel production processes and evolving concepts of biorefineries.  A flagship concept, the industrial ecosystems around the bioproduct mill that Metsä Fibre is finalising in Äänekoski (Finland) was […]

September 13, 2017

Bioproduct mill starts up in Finland

The next-generation bioproduct mill in Äänekoski, Finland, came into operation on  15 August 2017, Metsä Group announced this week. With a budget of approximately € 1.2 billion, this is the largest investment of the forest-based industry in Finland. Pulp deliveries from the new mill to customers will begin in early September 2017.  The bioproduct mill […]

February 4, 2019

NSG Finland

The forest-based sector in Finland   Forestry and the forest industry are crucial to Finland’s economy. In 2021, the forest industry directly employed approximately 38 400 people in Finland, and when indirect effects are considered, the total employment impact was 82 800 people. The forest sector also provided employment in rural areas, and its regional economic […]