Room for growth in a shrinking market - Anonymous employee UPM-Kymmene Employee Review

4.0
Mar 13, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits, competitive salary. Hard work and initiative are noticed and rewarded. While the paper industry is shrinking the company has broadened its product scope to include bio energy. With paper manufacturing being the foundation of these new segments, it ensures a long term presence in the paper market.

Cons

Headquarters located in Finland. Some disconnect in Global processes - The US market is not the European markent and one process does not fit all.

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5.0
Apr 15, 2024
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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
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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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