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Quality mark guarantees top quality When a building contract is commissioned, it’s important that all constructionmaterials fulfil the o“cial criteria and standards. UPMwas one of the first plywoodmanu- facturers in Europe to use the CEmark on its structural plywood. The marking guarantees that the plywood is tested and reported in accordance with European product standards. As a Europeanmanufacturer, we know exactly what will be required of the product, so plywood distributors don’t have to worry about meeting the quality requirements. We take full responsibility for the quality and take care of product approvals along with the other necessary requirements. Origin always known The traceability of forest-related products is becoming more andmore important for consumers and corpora- tions. WISA-Spruce is manufactured from spruce that has been harvested fromnatural forests. At UPM, we source our own wood, which is a huge advantage for us. We know the origins of the wood and where it has been sourced. Finnish legislation dictates that all forests should be managed and used responsibly, which guarantees the availability of rawmaterial that has been grown sustainably. Responsibility is also demonstrated by the PEFC and FSC certificates. Retaining carbon for hundreds of years According to studies comparing the lifespan of diœerent constructionmaterials, a building made of wood impacts the environment less than similar buildings made from other materials. Most of the carbon contained in harvested trees remains in the wood products and is not released into the atmosphere. The plywood used in buildings and furniture will retain carbon for decades and even centuries. Timely deliveries It would be disastrous for a construction site if they had towait months for important materials, and equally a production plant would be in serious trouble if they needed to constantly change suppliers due to delivery problems. Customers in the wood products industry want to avoid risks and secure constant material deliveries. Reliable deliveries are extremely important. If we promise to send a plywood shipment to a client on Friday, then we ship it on Friday, no matter what. We constantly measure our performance and strive to oœer better services.

UPM's spruce plywood is a versatile material that is used in various applications from building and construction to vehicle and furniture manufacturing.

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