UPM is closing 485,000 tonnes of graphic paper capacity in Europe. The decision is based on plans announced in June 2022 and March 2023. The company is permanently closing paper machine 6 at UPM Schongau, Germany and paper machine 4 at UPM Steyrermühl, Austria.
The employee consultation process in Schongau has now been finalised and impacts 136 jobs at the site where the uncoated publication paper machine has now been closed. The company said UPM Schongau continues graphic paper production on the remaining cost-competitive machines. UPM Communication Papers has ended the newspaper production at its Steyrermühl mill too.
“I admire the professionalism and flexibility of our employees, who are already working conscientiously to integrate UPM Steyrermühl into the Heinzel Group. The new owner will take over the responsibility for the site and thus also for the employees after the closing of the transaction is completed at the beginning of 2024,” said Ernst Sptizbart, general manager, UPM Steyrermühl.
