UPM Timber
UPM Timber is a division of UPM-Kymmene Oyj that operates three Finnish sawmills producing 1 million m³ annually of PEFC/FSC-certified redwood and whitewood sawn timber, sold B2B to wood construction, furniture, joinery, packaging, and distribution customers worldwide via six overseas sales offices.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1996
- HeadquartersTampere, Finland
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What UPM Timber does
UPM Timber is a business division of UPM-Kymmene Oyj, a publicly listed Finnish forest industry group on Nasdaq Helsinki, and one of the larger Nordic sawn timber producers. It operates three sawmills in Finland — Alholma (Pietarsaari, ~280,000 m³/year), Kaukas (Lappeenranta, ~380,000 m³/year, described as one of Europe's largest redwood sawmills), and Seikku (Pori, ~400,000 m³/year, a spruce specialist exporting ~85% of output) — with a combined annual production capacity of approximately 1 million cubic metres of redwood (pine) and whitewood (spruce) sawn timber. The portfolio spans commodity UPM Standard Sawn Timber, specialty UPM+ products for furniture and joinery, premium UPM+ Prime for door/window and even lightweight aircraft applications, and the Carbon Storage Calculator, a customer-facing tool for quantifying sequestered carbon.
The business model is straightforward B2B industrial: sawn timber is sold one-time via quote-based pricing (no public list prices), with delivery arranged through six overseas sales offices in China, France, Japan, Germany, and the UK plus the Finnish headquarters in Tampere. Customer segments are horizontally diversified across wood construction, furniture manufacturing, joinery, packaging, and timber distribution, with documented anchor customers including Sampo Kingdom (China, 17-year relationship, 800+ stores). All products carry PEFC and FSC Chain of Custody certification, ISO 9001/14001/45001 compliance, and EUDR alignment, supported by 100% fossil-fuel-free production since 2020 and full traceability from Finnish forest to finished product. Supporting infrastructure includes the MyUPMTimber Digi Services extranet, Calloff ordering, and e-invoicing. UPM Timber is not a separately registered legal entity; financials are consolidated within UPM-Kymmene, which reported a 47% Q3 2025 profit decline and is restructuring via the proposed Sappi paper-mills JV and the December 2025 Ettringen mill closure.
UPM Timber firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- UPM Timber
- Legal name
- UPM Timber (operating division of UPM-Kymmene Oyj)
- Website
- https://upmtimber.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1996
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- UPM Timber is a division of UPM-Kymmene Oyj that operates three Finnish sawmills producing 1 million m³ annually of PEFC/FSC-certified redwood and whitewood sawn timber, sold B2B to wood construction, furniture, joinery, packaging, and distribution customers worldwide via six overseas sales offices.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
UPM Timber industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Sawn Timber and Wood Products
- NAICS
- Sawmills (321113), Wood Product Manufacturing (321)
- SIC
- Sawmills & Planting Mills, General (2421), Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Softwood Lumber Sawmills (IMAMABAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Sawmilling & Lumber Production (IMADADAA)
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Where UPM Timber is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tampere
- HQ country
- Finland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices9 records
Markets served
UPM Timber business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Sawn Timber Products: Sale of standard and special sawn timber products in pine and spruce varieties. Products include redwood and whitewood sawn timber with various dimensions and quality grades.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
UPM Timber product offering
Product offeringCore offering
UPM Timber produces responsibly sourced Nordic sawn timber (redwood/pine and whitewood/spruce) at three Finnish sawmills — Alholma (Pietarsaari), Kaukas (Lappeenranta), and Seikku (Pori) — with an annual production capacity of 1 million cubic meters. Its portfolio includes standard sawn timber, UPM+ specialty sawn timber for demanding applications, plus raw pine and spruce logs, sold to B2B customers worldwide in wood construction, furniture manufacturing, joinery, packaging, and timber distribution.
Product overview
UPM Timber is a significant Nordic sawn timber producer offering a comprehensive portfolio of timber products and digital services. The core product line includes UPM Standard Sawn Timber (cost-effective industrial timber for general construction), UPM+ Special Sawn Timber (high-quality custom products for furniture and joinery), and raw material categories of Pine and Spruce timber. Products are manufactured at three Finnish sawmills (Alholma, Kaukas, and Seikku) with 1 million cubic meters annual capacity. Supporting offerings include wood construction solutions for various applications, Digi Services (MyUPMTimber extranet, Calloff, e-invoicing), and a Carbon Storage Calculator for sustainability tracking. All products are certified under PEFC and FSC chain of custody systems and produced using 100% Finnish timber from sustainably managed forests.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- UPM+: Special sawn timber product range designed for furniture and joinery industries, offering clear savings in material costs and handling. UPM+ products are free from wood defects or contain fewer defects than standard timber.
- UPM+ Prime
Products and services
- UPM Standard Sawn Timber Cost-effective, industrially produced sawn timber following standard dimensions, available in pine (redwood) and spruce (whitewood) varieties with medium quality grades. Suited for general construction projects.
- UPM+ Special Sawn Timber High-quality, often custom-made sawn timber designed for specific end-use requirements in furniture and joinery industries. Free from wood defects such as knots, cracks, and color variations, or contains fewer defects than standard timber.
- Pine Logs and Pine Sawn Timber Finnish pine timber suitable for interior design, joinery products, construction, window and door manufacturing, boat building, and packaging industries.
- Spruce Logs and Spruce Sawn Timber Finnish spruce timber characterized by durability, straight grain structure, and excellent technical properties suitable for both exterior and interior applications.
- Digi Services Electronic services including MyUPMTimber extranet, Calloff ordering system, digital document management, and e-invoicing platform for streamlined customer transactions.
Quantifiable outcome
- 100% of production is fossil-fuel free since 2020
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use UPM Timber
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
UPM Timber technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
UPM Timber partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Sampo Kingdom Household Co., LtdcoreMajor Chinese furniture manufacturer based in Shenzhen, specializing in Finnish spruce furniture for children and teenagers. 17-year relationship. Sampo Kingdom operates 800+ stores in China and is one of China's largest furniture manufacturers.
- Sumitomo Forestry GroupcoreLong-term collaboration partnership focused on sustainability. Companies share commitment to sustainable development and work together on joint initiatives.
- E.T.Listat OycoreLong-standing partnership exceeding 30 years. Close collaboration in timber distribution and sales.
- CIBM (China International Building Materials)minorPartnership focused on promoting sustainable wood products in China. Joint efforts to advance responsible timber sourcing.
- LunawoodminorWebinar collaboration partnership. Joint marketing activities to promote sustainable wood solutions.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
UPM Timber competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Holmen: Swedish forest industry group with timber operations as part of a broader portfolio including paper, paperboard, and forestland ownership. Comparable to UPM Timber in Nordic sawmilling but operates across a wider value chain.
- SCA (Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget): Swedish forest products incumbent owning vast Swedish timberlands and operating a sawmill division. Overlaps with UPM Timber in Nordic sawn timber but operates as a much broader forest industry conglomerate spanning pulp, paper, and packaging.
Direct peers
- Setra Group: Swedish sawmill company focused on Nordic sawn timber and wood products. Direct competitor to UPM Timber in pine and spruce sawn timber across European and export markets, with similar product portfolio and customer base in construction and joinery.
- Stora Enso: Finnish-Swedish forest products major with extensive sawn timber operations across the Nordic and Baltic regions. Stora Enso is the closest direct competitor to UPM Timber in Nordic softwood sawn timber, with overlapping end-markets in construction, packaging, and joinery.
- Bergs Timber: Swedish sawmill operator producing Nordic softwood sawn timber for construction, packaging, and joinery. Direct peer to UPM Timber in pine/spruce sawn timber with comparable end-market focus and Nordic supply chain.
- Metsä Wood (Metsä Group): Finnish forest products group operating Metsä Wood, a major Nordic sawn timber and engineered wood producer. Directly comparable to UPM Timber in softwood sawn timber production, Finnish mill base, and end-market exposure to construction and furniture.
- BSW Timber: UK-based sawmill operator and the largest British sawmilling business, producing softwood sawn timber for construction and fencing. Direct peer to UPM Timber in softwood lumber production and B2B distribution to construction end-markets.
Regional players
- Binderholz: Austrian family-owned sawmill and engineered wood producer operating multiple sawmills across Central Europe. Comparable to UPM Timber in softwood sawn timber but focused on Austrian/German/Central European markets rather than Nordic or Asian exports.
- Mayr-Melnhof Holz: Austrian sawmill and timber trading company with operations in Central Europe. Comparable to UPM Timber in sawn softwood production, with focus on construction, packaging, and pallet industries primarily in DACH region markets.
Others
- Sumitomo Forestry: Japanese forestry and wood products company and an existing strategic partner of UPM Timber. Comparable as a major downstream buyer and processor of Nordic timber in the Japanese market, representing a customer and ecosystem peer rather than a direct sawmill competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
UPM Timber social profiles
Digital presenceUPM Timber compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
UPM Timber financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
UPM Timber leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
UPM Timber funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
UPM Timber M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about UPM Timber
What does UPM Timber do?
UPM Timber produces responsibly sourced Nordic sawn timber (redwood/pine and whitewood/spruce) at three Finnish sawmills — Alholma (Pietarsaari), Kaukas (Lappeenranta), and Seikku (Pori) — with an annual production capacity of 1 million cubic meters. Its portfolio includes standard sawn timber, UPM+ specialty sawn timber for demanding applications, plus raw pine and spruce logs, sold to B2B customers worldwide in wood construction, furniture manufacturing, joinery, packaging, and timber distribution.
Is UPM Timber a public or private company?
UPM Timber is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was UPM Timber founded?
UPM Timber was founded in 1996. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is UPM Timber based?
UPM Timber is headquartered in Tampere, Finland, in the Europe region.
How does UPM Timber make money?
One revenue line is on record: sawn Timber Products.
Who are UPM Timber's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Holmen and SCA (Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget). Direct peers are Setra Group, Stora Enso, Bergs Timber, Metsä Wood (Metsä Group) and BSW Timber. Regional players are Binderholz and Mayr-Melnhof Holz. Sumitomo Forestry is listed as an others.
Does UPM Timber have an API?
No public API is recorded for UPM Timber.
What industry is UPM Timber in?
UPM Timber's product category is Sawn Timber and Wood Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAMABAA, Softwood Lumber Sawmills, with a secondary code of IMADADAA, Sawmilling & Lumber Production. Its NAICS code is 321113 and its SIC code is 2421.