Information Density: Metsä Group – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

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We are Metsä Group

We are Metsä Group, a Finnish forest industry group that operates in international markets. We use the best renewable raw material in the world – northern wood – responsibly and efficiently.

[H2] Press releases
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[H3] Metsä Group’s SVP, Group R&D Katariina Kemppainen to chair a major European bioeconomy organisation
Releases – 28.05.2026

[H3] Metsä Group inaugurates the world’s most modern tissue mill in Mariestad, Sweden
Releases – 28.05.2026

[H3] Metsä Conservation Foundation was offered more than a thousand hectares of forest for conservation
Releases – 13.05.2026

[H3] Ilkka Uusitalo is the new Chair of Metsäliitto Cooperative’s Supervisory Board
Releases – 30.04.2026

[H3] Metsä Group’s comparable operating result forJanuary–March 2026 was EUR -4 million
Releases – 29.04.2026

[H3] Metsä Group is planning a commercial plant for wood-based carbon capture in Rauma
Releases – 31.03.2026

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[H2] Our operations are built on sustainability.

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Investing in future growth
Ongoing growth investments are important to Metsä Group and its owner-members.

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News and publications

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Metsä Group
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Strategy
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Investments

Since 2015, Metsä Group’s total investments have exceeded EUR 6 billion. The most recent completed projects include the expansion of the Mariestad tissue mill in Sweden and the modernisation of the Simpele paperboard mill, both completed in 2025. The start-up phase of the new Kerto LVL mill in Äänekoski has begun, with commercial production on both lines expected to start by the end of 2026. In addition, a pilot plant for a new lignin-based product was launched in Äänekoski in 2026.
Metsä Group also has several pre-engineering projects underway for new investments. The first commercial Kuura textile fibre mill is in pre-engineering, with Kemi and Äänekoski being considered as potential locations. The pre-engineering phase of the Muoto packaging mill was completed in 2025, and a possible investment decision is expected in the near future. The latest initiative is a commercial-scale wood-based carbon capture facility planned for Rauma, where pre-engineering started in early 2026.

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Äänekoski Kerto LVL mill

Future mill in Mariestad

Metsä Board's investments

Kemi bioproduct mill

Metsä Spring's portfolio

[H2] Completed and ongoing investments
[H3] Äänekoski Kerto LVL mill
Metsä Group has built a new Kerto LVL mill in Äänekoski, valued at approximately EUR 300 million. The annual production capacity is around 160,000 cubic metres, increasing the company’s Kerto LVL capacity by about 50%.
Equipment installations have progressed as planned, and full-scale test runs are underway. Both production lines are expected to enter commercial operation by the end of 2026. The new mill represents state-of-the-art technology and efficiency in its field.
[IMG: äänekoski kerto lvl mill]

[H3] Development of the Mänttä tissue paper mill
Metsä Group is implementing an approximately EUR 100 million investment programme at its Mänttä tissue paper mill. The aim is to enhance operations, modernise the mill and extend its lifecycle. The programme will be carried out over several years.
The first phase includes a new hand towel production line for fresh fibre-based products, primarily for the Finnish market. The new line is expected to be commissioned in the second quarter of 2026, with further phases under planning.

[H3] Expansion of the Mariestad tissue mill
In 2025, full-scale production started at the expanded and modernised Mariestad tissue mill in Sweden. The EUR 370 million investment included a new tissue paper machine and three new converting lines for both rolled and folded tissue products. The mill’s annual capacity increased to 145,000 tonnes.
The new capacity significantly strengthens the local availability of high-quality tissue products for both consumer and professional customers across Scandinavia.
[IMG: Mariestad mill area]

[H3] Modernisation of the Simpele paperboard mill
A EUR 60 million modernisation project at the Simpele paperboard mill was completed at the end of 2025, taking board quality to a new level. The investment included a full bebuild of the coating section, expansion of the coating colour kitchen, and installation of a new pallet packaging line.
Previously, 89% of the mill’s energy consumption was fossil-free. With the new technology, the share increased to 98%, marking a significant step towards the company’s 2030 fossil-free production target.

[H3] Kemi bioproduct mill and linerboard mill upgrade
Metsä Group’s Kemi bioproduct mill started operations in autumn 2023. Valued at approximately EUR 2 billion, it is the largest investment in the history of the forest industry in Finland.
The mill produces approximately 1.5 million tonnes of softwood and hardwood pulp annually, along with a wide range of other bioproducts. It represents global best-in-class performance in production, environmental and energy efficiency. The mill does not use fossil fuels and has a self-sufficiency rate in electricity of 250%.
Metsä Group has also upgraded the adjacent linerboard mill. Modernisation and debottlenecking investments increased the annual production capacity of white kraftliner by approximately 40,000 tonnes. The integration between the bioproduct and board mills, together with production line upgrades, significantly improves water and energy efficiency.
[IMG: Kemi pulp mill]

[H2] Investments in pre-engineering
[H3] Wood-based carbon capture
Metsä Group has launched a pre-engineering project for a wood-based carbon capture facility and has applied for support under the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment’s reverse auction scheme for clean transition investments.
The potential plant would be located at the Rauma pulp mill, with a nominal capacity of around 100,000 tonnes of biogenic CO₂ annually. The CO₂ would be captured from the mill’s flue gases.
[IMG: Husum mill integrate]

[H3] Kuura
Pre-engineering for the first commercial Kuura textile fibre mill began in 2025. Initially planned for Kemi, Äänekoski is now also being evaluated as a potential location.
The aim is to prepare for industrial-scale production of Kuura fibre, marking a significant step in Metsä Group’s strategy to develop higher value-added wood-based products. Kuura textile fibre is made from softwood pulp.
[IMG: Kemi board mill]

[H3] Muoto
Pre-engineering for the first commercial Muoto packaging mill was completed in 2025, and a potential investment decision is expected in the near future.
The Muoto technology converts wet pulp directly into three-dimensional packaging products without intermediate steps. The recyclable Muoto packaging is suitable for applications such as takeaway food, berry packaging, trays and combination packaging solutions.

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Contacts

[H2] Metsä Group headquarters
P.O. Box 10, 02020 METSÄRevontulenpuisto 2, 02100 ESPOOTel. +358 10 4601Fax: +358 10 465 4400
Email: firstname.lastname[at]metsagroup.com

Metsä ForestP.O. Box 10,02020 METSÄRevontulenpuisto 2,02100 Espoo FinlandTel. +358 10 4601
Metsä WoodP.O. Box 50,02020 METSÄRevontulenpuisto 2,02100 Espoo FinlandTel. +358 10 4605
Metsä FibreP.O. Box 30,02020 METSÄRevontulenpuisto 2,02100 Espoo FinlandTel. +358 10 4612
Metsä BoardP.O. Box 20,02020 METSÄRevontulenpuisto 2,02100 Espoo FinlandTel. +358 10 4611
Metsä TissueP.O. Box 25,02020 METSÄRevontulenpuisto 2,02100 Espoo FinlandTel. +358 10 4616

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Suppliers
Suppliers are an integral part of Metsä Group’s value chain and we aim to build lasting and mutually beneficial co-operation with trusted partners.

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