Biofore Magazine 2020

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Germany UPM has begun

construction on a state- of-the-art biochemicals refinery in Leuna. The biorefinery investment of EUR 550 million is a major milestone in UPM’s strategic transformation.

Finland The first biorefinery in the world to produce wood-based advanced

biofuels started commercial production five years ago in Lappeenranta, Finland. Today, the biorefinery produces approximately 160 million litres of advanced biofuels and biomaterials each year.

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France This summer, consumers in France enjoyed their baguettes and cheese with Akvila Cutlery’s reusable cutlery made from wood-based UPM Formi EcoAce biocomposite. The new cutlery’s carbon footprint is 90% smaller than cutlery made of fossil-based plastics for single use.

Japan UPM and Moomin Characters ® are bringing joy to office workers with the launch of the new Moomin copy paper brand, available through an online store.

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Uruguay The construction of the pulp mill in Paso de los Toros is proceeding at full speed and on schedule. Civil construction, earth moving and road works are ongoing, and the construction of the 130-metre chimney is in its final phase.

China UPM has opened its second direct-to-consumer store on Tmall – Asia’s largest online shopping platform. With this additional online shop, consumers in any part of China can have UPM copy paper delivered to their door within 1–2 days.

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