Metsä Fibre pauses operations at Joutseno pulp mill

Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, temporarily paused production at its Joutseno, Finland, pulp mill starting on 9 June. The company stated the decision allows for adjustments to pulp inventory levels in response to current market dynamics, particularly in Asia.

“Our Joutseno pulp mill will be shut down until further notice. This temporary production shutdown enables us to adjust our pulp inventory levels to match the low order volumes from Asia and the uncertain market situation. We are actively monitoring the development of the market situation, especially in the Asian markets, and will determine the duration of the shutdown and the timing of the mill’s restart based on how the situation evolves. Wood supply and other operational conditions are well in place for resuming production,” said Ismo Nousiainen, CEO of Metsä Fibre.

The company also noted that the shutdown may result in temporary odor nuisance in the surrounding area.