Pulp Matters 1/2022

BUSINESS BLUEPRINT After its scheduled start-up in the first quarter of 2023, the UPM Paso de los Toros pulp mill will add to the already widespread socioeconomic impacts of UPM’s operations in Uruguay. Currently, UPM operates the Fray Bentos pulp mill, the forestry and wood sourcing company UPM Forestal Oriental and the UPM Foundation, promoting the development of communities through education and entrepreneurship. UPM IN U

UPM FRAY BENTOS MILL

UPM FORESTAL ORIENTAL

Around 312,000 ha of plantable land, including own and third-party properties in 14 departments On UPM Forestal Oriental properties, 60% of the land area is planted 7,600 ha of protected area Annual production from 3 nurseries of 44 million seedlings

1.3 million tonnes of eucalyptus pulp per year 800+ workers on mill site 100 companies regularly enter the site to provide services 150+ young people trained to operate the mill Pulp is transported from the mill harbour in river barges to the port of Nueva Palmira, from where it’s shipped in ocean vessels to global markets

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PUL P MAT TERS 01/2022