Valmet has concluded change negotiations in Sweden, Poland and Finland covering manufacturing footprint adjustments in Sweden and Poland and temporary layoff plans in Finland. The measures include closing the manufacturing site in Sundsvall, Sweden, and adjusting operations in Gothenburg, Sweden, and Jelenia Góra, Poland, and they will affect approximately 350 roles across Sweden and Poland.

The Sweden and Poland negotiations began in March 2026 to support long-term competitiveness and improve the efficiency of Valmet's global manufacturing network for its Biomaterial Solutions and Services segment. The company will implement the operational changes following the negotiations' conclusion.

In Finland, negotiations began in April 2026 and cover temporary layoffs planned to adapt capacity to a lower-than-anticipated workload. Temporary layoffs of approximately 2,400 employees will be implemented from June 2026 until the end of December 2026, are expected to be temporary, and will have a maximum duration of 90 days per employee, depending on workload.

Valmet has approximately 18,500 employees worldwide.