upm2 gigantesThe giant of Paso de los Toros

The construction of UPM’s world class pulp mill in central Uruguay has required thorough planning, years of committed work and Finnish “Sisu” in turbulent times.At the end of May 2023 a historic chapter has just concluded. The largest ever investment in the history of UPM, the Finnish forest industry, and Uruguay, has culminated in the start-up of the new UPM Paso de los Toros pulp mill.

eucaliptusEucalyptus expertise

UPM’s new forestry research centre in Paysandú, Uruguay, is focused on developing the best possible genetic materials for tree plantations. R&D has a crucial role in supporting operations as the company prepares to more than double its production of eucalyptus pulp.UPM’s first forestry research centre specialising in eucalyptus plantations was inaugurated in May 2022, bringing together more than 30 years of the company’s accumulated knowledge.

Arabia Saudí petroleoArabia Saudí planea reducir el suministro de petróleo a EEUU

Riad prometió recortar la producción de petróleo el próximo mes en un 10%, según publicó el diario financiero 'Bloomberg', limitando sus exportaciones a EEUU y Europa.De acuerdo a la publicación, este recorte unilateral reducirá la producción a solo 9 millones de barriles por día, la cifra más baja desde 2011, exceptuando breves interrupciones durante la crisis del COVID-19 y el ataque yemení a sus instalaciones.

hugoHugo Simberg’s commissioned work stands the test of time

Hugo Simberg's perhaps most famous commissioned work has been ageing well. With its upright posture and demanding presence, the UPM Griffin is the oldest Finnish business symbol still in use.It is 150 years since the birth of the Finnish painter and graphic artist Hugo Simberg (1873-1917). The UPM logo has also been in use for over 120 years.

Perú forestalPARLAMENTO ANDINO

En panel sobre concesiones forestales primó la idea de que Perú debe promover la industria forestal

Organizado por la vicepresidencia del Parlamento Andino, se realizó el foro “Alternativas de las concesiones forestales: Bono de carbono y productos no maderables” que contó con la participación de destacados expositores, entre los cuales estaba nuestro compañero José W. Legaspi.

ggWound dressing FibDex® to be clinically tested for treatment of superficial dermal burns

UPM Biomedicals’ innovative wound dressing FibDex is undergoing a clinical investigation of performance and safety in patients with superficial dermal burns. The clinical investigation will be conducted by the Burn Centre of Uppsala University Hospital, Sweden, and is estimated to be completed in the beginning of the year 2025.

upm pulp marcos battegazzore6Decades in the making

The start-up of the new UPM Paso de los Toros pulp mill completes our transformative growth investment in Uruguay. Realising a project of this scale has been possible by building on decades of accumulated experience and expertise.UPM has gained more than 30 years of experience operating in Uruguay.