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Stora Enso closes Kemi sawmill, expands production in Oulu

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What happened

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Stora Enso permanently closed the Veitsiluoto sawmill in Kemi. The company simultaneously ramped up a new consumer board line at its Oulu site. In Q3 2026, Stora Enso reported that adjusted EBIT increased by 28% to EUR 161 million, driven by higher board volumes and the Oulu ramp-up. Reported sales decreased by 2% to EUR 2,240 million due to divestments.

From prnewswire.com

Why it matters

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The expansion in Oulu contributed to an adjusted EBIT margin of 7.2%. Higher board deliveries and containerboard prices supported a 2% increase in organic sales for Stora Enso. These operational changes reflect shifts in production capacity within the forestry sector.

From prnewswire.com

Who's involved

  • Stora EnsoNordic company managing the sawmill closure and production expansion
  • VeitsiluotoSawmill that was permanently closed in Kemi
  • KemiLocation where the Veitsiluoto sawmill is situated
  • OuluLocation where Stora Enso is ramping up the new consumer board line

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • VeitsiluotoSpeculative

    Veitsiluoto might face reduced revenue due to the permanent closure of the sawmill.

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