Stora Enso to close Veitsiluoto sawmill in Kemi, affecting 60 employees
Stora Enso will initiate change negotiations regarding the future of its Veitsiluoto sawmill in Kemi, potentially leading to its permanent closure. The negotiations will affect approximately 60 employees, with the process expected to last around three weeks (MTV Uutiset).
The Veitsiluoto sawmill, which has operated for over a century, requires significant investments to continue running, according to the company. Stora Enso has stated that it plans to centralize its pine sawing operations at other sawmills in northern Finland, particularly in Oulu and Kalajoki. The move is intended to improve efficiency, profitability, and competitiveness (MTV Uutiset).
The decision follows Stora Enso’s broader strategy to streamline its sawmill production in the region. Yle reports that the company will close the Veitsiluoto site as part of this restructuring. No final decision on the closure has been made, as the change negotiations are still ongoing.
