Metsä Fibre may temporarily lay off all personnel at its Lappeenranta, Rauma, Renko and Vilppula sawmills in Finland for up to 90 days between January and June 2026. The decision follows concluded change negotiations concerning possible temporary layoffs at the four locations. The company stated that the exact timing and duration of any layoffs will be determined on a site-specific basis.

A temporary layoff in Finland suspends work and pay but maintains the employment relationship.

Metsä Group's pulp and sawmill business Metsä Fibre produces not only pulp and sawn timber but also other bioproducts such as biochemicals and bioenergy.