Tako Board Mill will cease operations by the end of the second quarter of 2025. After the mill closure, Metsä Board’s annual folding boxboard capacity will be approximately 1.4 million tonnes.
Mar 11, 2025
Metsä Board, leading producer of lightweight and high-quality folding boxboards, food service boards and white kraftliners, has decided to permanently close its Tako board mill and enhance the operational efficiency of Kyro board mill, both located in Finland.
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As per a statement issued by Metsä Board, it has concluded the change negotiations that began in January to improve the company’s profitability and cost competitiveness. The measures will lead to a total reduction of 208 jobs.
CEO Mika Joukio said, “The change negotiations with the personnel were conducted in a constructive spirit. Finding new jobs for the people being laid off is our primary goal. We also aim to help with employment by offering re-employment training and support.”
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Production at the Tako board mill is planned to end by the end of the second quarter of 2025 at the latest. The closure of the mill will not affect customer deliveries, as Metsä Board’s total annual folding boxboard production capacity is sufficient to meet current demand. After the mill closure, Metsä Board’s annual folding boxboard capacity will be approximately 1.4 million tonnes.
