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September 14, 2026

Metsä Group CEO sees firm outlook for Finnish sawlogs as Austrian sawmill investment grows

Metsä Group CEO sees firm outlook for Finnish sawlogs as Austrian sawmill investment grows

Finland’s wood and lumber industry retains strong long-term prospects despite weak construction activity, pressure on pulp producers and high domestic raw-material costs, according to Metsä Group President and CEO Jussi Vanhanen. Austrian investment in Finnish sawmills signals confidence in the country’s forests and the future availability of sawlogs.

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