Södra planning expansion at Värö pulp mill

Södra has decided to apply for an environmental licence to extend production at Södra Cell Värö. The intention is to increase production capacity from the current 425 000 tonnes of pulp per year to 700 000 tonnes.

– We are currently working on reviewing our group strategy, and we expect this work to be complete in early 2014. Expansion of Södra Cell Värö is one of the measures that can reinforce our position and create sustainable profitability. This expansion will result in more efficient production and also pave the way for a long-term, profitable market for our members' wood raw materials, says Lars Idermark, CEO and Group President of Södra.

A final decision on the investment may be made once the licensing process has advanced far enough for what is known as an commencement permit to be issued.