In South Karelia, Sonja Ahvenainen quickly got into practical work. Her first summer job was arranged in the laboratory of UPM's Kaukas paper mill. In the following summers, she became familiar with the Kaukas pulp mill and UPM's head office. After graduating with a Master of Science in Engineering, Sonja
Before moving into the forest industry, Pertti Salminen worked in the manufacturing and maintenance of slurry tankers, among other things. His interest in the factory environment and developing his own expertise made him seize the opportunity and change fields. “I decided
The EU is seeking a fact-based communication and marketing approach through directives. The Green Claims Directive, for example, represents a new approach – however, its negotiations are currently on hold and there is no certainty about its future. Next
According to the study, the attractiveness of the forestry sector has clear growth potential. A total of 39 percent of Finns consider the forestry sector to be an attractive or very attractive place to work. “The long traditions and history of the sector were highlighted in the study
Instead of traditional pigments and dyes, the team developed a completely wood-based solution: a structural color that arises from the interaction of light and material – like in butterfly wings. Shimber's solution is
Marko Hauta-aho has over twenty years of experience with harvesters. He started working for Metsä-Multia in Central Finland two years ago. “The harvester’s sensors produce a huge amount of data. Artificial intelligence compares
In the old days, it meant 30 years of work at Stora Enso in forestry and timber trade, an even number that will be reached in November this year. Juha Rissanen still moves around in the forest today, but nowadays
Sierilä's last year was dramatic. Last summer, his 90th birthday was celebrated with friends, and the next day his wife died. Pentti and Maija Sierilä were married for 57 years,
The Finnish forest industry is shifting its business towards markets dominated by the plastics industry for decades, as the world desperately needs materials made from renewable raw materials that can replace plastic. Wood fiber is an excellent choice for this.
How does packaging design proceed as a process, Ilkka Harju? Its conceptual model is based on a comprehensive understanding of the value chain. The aim is to find the right material for the packaging solution being designed as quickly as possible. The material must have sufficient performance.