美卓完成法定票据业务的谈判

美卓的纸浆、纸张和功率段已完成法定谈判在大多数单位服务于造纸工业。由于这些,劳动力在芬兰将总共减少了660个职位。谈判是美卓的全球成本竞争力的一部分计划于2013年4月(证券交易所发布2013年4月23日),以适应市场的变化。项目目标年度成本降低纸浆,纸和功率段在2016年约为1亿欧元。人员减少在这个阶段的目的是实现每年节省约5000万欧元的成本。据估计,2013年的成本节省500万欧元。作为谈判的结果,美卓将减少员工共有660个职位。最初的估计是减少的750个职位。通过裁员,减少将退休选项和临时合同的终止妊娠。内部转移也会发生。 The impact of the reductions on the different Metso locations will be determined soon, after details of how many employees will transfer to other locations within the company are known. Statutory negotiations covering Finnish operations in the company's EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) area organization are continuing. In addition to personnel reductions, temporary layoffs might also be possible if required by the business' workload or financial situation. This possibility will remain in force until the end of 2014, by which time the situation will have been reviewed. The possibility of temporary layoffs affects all units serving the paper industry. Metso will provide a range of support measures for those affected by the restructuring through its "Polku" employment support program, which includes support for entrepreneurship, studying, re-employment, such as job-to-job training, and relocation support. "These personnel reductions are necessary to adjust our capacity in the Paper business to meet the fundamental structural changes that have taken place in our operating environment. Working together with personnel representatives, we are actively seeking to soften the impact of the reductions with the help of our wide-ranging employment support program," says Pasi Laine, President of Metso's Pulp, Paper and Power segment. Metso's pulp, paper and power professionals specialize in processes, machinery, equipment, services, paper machine clothing and filter fabrics. Our offering and experience cover the entire process life cycle including new production lines, rebuilds and services. As of January 2014, Metso's Pulp, Paper and Power business will serve its customers with an even more focused and competitive approach as an independent, listed company, Valmet Corporation*. * Pending Metso EGM approval. www.metso.com/pulpandpaper, www.metso.com/energy www.twitter.com/metsopulppaper, www.twitter.com/metsoenergy Metso is a global supplier of technology and services to customers in the process industries, including mining, construction, pulp and paper, power, and oil and gas. Our 30,000 professionals based in over 50 countries contribute to sustainability and deliver profitability to customers worldwide. Metso's shares are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. www.metso.com, www.twitter.com/metsogroup Further information, please contact: Pasi Laine, President, Pulp, Paper and Power, Metso, tel. +358 20 484 3200 (after 1.30 p.m.) Jari Vähäpesola, President, Paper business line, Pulp, Paper and Power, Metso, tel. +358 40 558 6555 (after 1.30 p.m.) Metso Corporation Harri Nikunen CFO Juha Rouhiainen VP, Investor Relations Distribution: NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd Media www.metso.com