{"id":12374,"date":"2026-03-24T08:25:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T12:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=12374"},"modified":"2026-03-24T08:25:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T12:25:33","slug":"valmet-to-review-manufacturing-operations-in-sweden-and-poland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=12374","title":{"rendered":"Valmet to review manufacturing operations in Sweden and Poland"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Valmet is initiating negotiations on potential changes to its manufacturing operations in Sweden and Poland.<\/p>\n

The company has begun talks about a possible closure of its Sundsvall site in Sweden, as well as restructuring measures at its Gothenburg facility and the Jelenia G\u00f3ra site in Poland.<\/p>\n

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The measures under consideration could affect up to 170 positions in Sundsvall, 55 roles in Gothenburg, and 130 jobs in Jelenia G\u00f3ra.<\/p>\n

Valmet cited ongoing economic uncertainty and its impact on customer behaviour as factors behind the review.<\/p>\n

According to the company, the proposals are intended to improve long-term efficiency and competitiveness in its biomaterial solutions and services segment.<\/p>\n

The changes are part of a broader effort to optimise Valmet\u2019s global manufacturing network and meet cost-efficiency targets.<\/p>\n

The company aims for \u20ac100m ($115.7m) in cost reductions from procurement, logistics, and production by 2030.<\/p>\n

The planned restructuring actions in Sweden and Poland are among the main steps currently identified in this process.<\/p>\n

Valmet estimates that if the proposed adjustments proceed, annual net savings could reach approximately \u20ac20m, with full effects anticipated by early 2027.<\/p>\n

Negotiations with employee representatives will be held according to local regulations in both Sweden and Poland.<\/p>\n

Valmet stated it will work with staff and their representatives throughout the process and provide support for those affected.<\/p>\n

The company added that it intends to continue meeting customer delivery and project commitments during any transition period.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, Valmet launched a new\u00a0line of press roll covers<\/a>\u00a0designed to reduce dependence on fossil-based materials in the pulp and paper industry.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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