Vesa Volmari will lead UPM's Kaukas pulp mill and integrated operations starting in November. He has served as interim director since March this year. Volmari will also continue as director of the Kymi pulp mill and integrated operations. He previously directed the Kaukas mill complex from 2018 to 2023.
The Kaukas mill is located in Lappeenranta, southeastern Finland. It represents one of Finland's major industrial facilities in the forest products sector. UPM announced the appointment through its official Kaukas mill social media channels.
This dual-role appointment suggests UPM is consolidating leadership positions across its Finnish pulp operations. The company appears to be streamlining management of its key production facilities during a period of industry transformation.
What does this mean for UPM's Finnish operations? The arrangement allows Volmari to apply his extensive experience across two important mills. His familiarity with both facilities positions him well to coordinate operations effectively.