Michigan State legislatures have approved legislation to grant Billerud investment support

UPM will establish a new labor markets team which will start its activities in the beginning of December. The background to the decision is the announcement of the Finnish Forest Industries Federation to discontinue the collective bargaining in the Finnish labor markets at the end of the ongoing agreement period. UPM aims to strengthen the company’s own capabilities in labor market matters and company specific bargaining. Jyrki Hollmén, LL.M., has been appointed Vice President, Labor Markets, as of 1 December 2020. He will report to Riitta Savonlahti, Executive Vice President, HR and will be a member of UPM HR Management Team. Jyrki’s current position is Director, Labor Markets in Finnish Forest Industries Federation. Mikko Lehtonen, LL.M., is appointed Legal Counsel, Labor Markets, as of 16 November 2020. He will report to Jyrki Hollmén. Mikko is currently working as a Manager, Collective Bargaining in Finnish Forest Industries Federation.

Please be advised that Rolland will increase our prices by 5% to 7% USD on the following products, effective with shipments on or after May 25th, 2018. Rolland Enviro® Print;Rolland Enviro® Satin;Rolland Enviro® Book & Schoolbook; Rolland Opaque®; Rolland Kraft®; Rolland Enviro® Digital; Rolland Enviro® Jet; Rolland Hitech®; Rolland Enviro® Copy; ReproPlus®; New Life® Envelope; Rolland Kraft® Envelope; All specialty papers and private label grades; Price increases apply to all rolls, folio and cut size. All standard upcharges will remain unchanged.

We are pleased to announce the acquisition of Dietzgen Corporation® in Tampa, Florida. Dietzgen Corporation® is a leading provider of converting and distribution services for digital print media including papers, films, and textiles to the US market. Dietzgen reliably provides their partners with nation-wide just in time delivery from an extensive inventory housed in six strategically located facilities. The privately held corporation has an extensive network of dealers selling their well-known media brands which include Dietzgen® – Reprographic, Magic® – Sign and Display, Museo® – Fine Art, and Validation® – Premium Proofing. The acquisition of Dietzgen is an important milestone in the strategic development of the Sihl company, especially in North America. We are excited about this transaction as it fuels our vision to become the leading high-end coated print media supplier in the US. The combination of Dietzgen´s superior converting, logistics and distribution capabilities with the innovative product offering and service level of Sihl will create an exceptional offering for our customers in terms of quality and service. We look forward to discussing with you how this transaction can possibly create advantages for you at your earliest convenience and further strengthen our continued partnership.