Lot's of promise going in, even more dissapointment coming out. - Sales Manager UPM-Kymmene Employee Review

2.0
Feb 5, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Global presence, global approach to industry.

Cons

Hubris on the part of Finnish managment. Assume that best practices in Europe would also apply to North America without alloting for customer and employee preferences. Some management team members are in over their head.

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5.0
Apr 15, 2024
Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and flexible on time off. Great benefits and retirement.

Cons

It is a paper manufacturer that makes paper for printing which is a tough and shrinking business.

2.0
Jul 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Teams in North America are the hardest working individuals. They have incredible talent and are extremely supportive.

Cons

Every part of UPM is controlled and ran by management in Europe. This means that the teams in other regions are stifled, siloed, and become stagnant. This alienates innovation and process improvement, perpetuating an atmosphere where talent cannot be maintained or grow.

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