The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
(10 - 33) Manufacturing (16 - 17) Manufacture of wood and paper materials 17.1 - Manufacture of pulp, paper and paperboard 17.12 - Manufacture of paper and paperboard
100 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
12 August 2025
Employment effect (start)
23 September 2025
Foreseen end date
31 March 2026
Description
The pulp and paper manufacturer Sappi Europe has initiated cooperation negotiations with a plan to dismiss up to 100 employees at its paper factory in Lohja, Finland. The dismissals are related to the closure of one of the production lines at the factory. The factory produces paper suitable for magazines, the demand of which has been in steady decline.
Following the announcement, the city of Lohja has announced that it has launched preparations for support measures and has formed a working group for this purpose. The city’s public employment services can offer dismissed employees mapping of open positions and training options. The city has also organised a meeting with Sappi’s management.
Sappi Europe belongs to the conglomerate Sappi, based in South-Africa. Their factory in Lohja employs a total of 550 persons.
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