UPM-Kymmene Oyj

UPM-Kymmene Oyj is a prominent player in the forest-based bioindustry sector. Its diverse operations are organized into key segments: UPM Biorefining, UPM Energy, UPM Raflatac, UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Communication Papers, UPM Plywood, and various other activities. The company's offerings include a range of pulp types, such as softwood, birch, and eucalyptus, which are essential for producing tissue, specialized, and graphic papers, as well as packaging solutions. It also manufactures sawn timber, catering to the joinery, packaging, furniture, planning, and construction industries. Additionally, UPM-Kymmene produces wood-derived renewable diesel and naphtha for the petrochemical sector. Beyond its material production, the firm is engaged in electricity generation, utilizing both hydroelectric and nuclear power facilities. It supplies self-adhesive label materials crucial for branding, promotion, informational purposes, and functional labeling across the food, beverage, personal care, pharmaceutical, and logistics industries. A broad selection of papers is also provided, encompassing label papers, release base papers, office papers, and flexible packaging materials for labeling, packing, commercial siliconizing, and printing, alongside graphic papers for advertising, publishing, and general home and office use. The company further produces plywood and veneer products, applied in construction, vehicle flooring, liquefied natural gas shipbuilding, parquet manufacturing, and other industrial contexts. UPM-Kymmene offers wood and wood-based biomass, together with comprehensive forestry services for forest investors and owners. Its innovative portfolio includes wood-based lignin products for industrial applications, cell hydrogels for 3D cell culturing, UPM ProFi decking products, UPM formi granules, and various biomedical products. Established in 1871, UPM-Kymmene Oyj is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, and conducts its business predominantly across Europe, North America, Asia, and other international markets.

UPM-Kymmene Oyj trades as RPL.DE on XETRA. The company is classified in Basic Materials / Paper, Lumber & Forest Products and reports in EUR.

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