美卓将调整其芬兰业务，以应对结构变化和造纸行业需求疲软

美卓(Metso)将在其几个服务于造纸行业的部门和其造纸生产服务业务中开始法定的雇主-雇员裁员谈判。谈判将涉及美卓在芬兰服务于造纸行业的约4100名员工。据估计，裁员最多将影响约630名员工，其中约150个职位可能会被外包。“非常不幸的是，我们被迫采取如此严厉的措施，影响我们的员工。然而，它们对于在快速变化的商业环境中保持我们的竞争力和领先地位至关重要，”美卓纸浆、造纸和电力业务总裁Pasi Laine说。“我们现在开始的谈判旨在与我们的员工一起找到解决这种情况的办法。”裁员是必要的，因为需要调整美卓造纸业务部门的制造能力，以应对影响业务并削弱其竞争力和盈利能力的永久性结构变化。这里的主要因素是造纸机械需求的持续减少，对廉价解决方案的需求增加，竞争加剧，以及铸造产品需求的低迷。全球经济不确定的大环境也影响了造纸业对新投资的兴趣。“新通信技术带来的收益削弱了印刷和书写纸消费的增长。 As a result, the market for new printing paper machines has slowed, while the demand for more economical medium- sized board machines has continued. This global change in demand means that we must adjust our capacity not only in Finland, but also abroad, including China. The medium-sized machine segment is also of interest to smaller suppliers, which makes competition here particularly tough. We have to be able to produce cheaper, quicker, and more flexible solutions to survive in this market," says Laine. The aim of the personnel reductions is to bring production capabilities in line with current and expected demand, and secure Metso's global competitiveness over the longer term. A lighter operational cost structure and greater flexibility is essential. Outsourcing some operations will also improve Metso's ability to adapt to changing workloads and focus on its core business. "The paper industry will continue to be of great interest and importance to us as a business area, despite the slowdown in the printing paper machinery market. Board and tissue consumption is continuing to grow moderately, and Metso's vast installed base will offer us opportunities to further develop our service business. A lighter cost structure will enable us to compete more effectively in the marketplace," continues Pasi Laine. Personnel reductions The estimated need for reductions at Jyväskylä, Järvenpää, Tampere, Raisio, Juankoski, and Valkeakoski covers approximately 630 people in maximum, with around 150 positions likely to be outsourced. Negotiations will commence immediately and will affect all personnel groups. Reductions are expected to be implemented during the first half of 2013. Temporary layoffs The need for temporary layoffs will affect all personnel serving the paper industry at Metso's locations in Jyväskylä, Järvenpää, Tampere, Raisio, Juankoski, and Valkeakoski, approximately 3,500 employees in all. Negotiations will commence immediately. The exact number of reductions will be determined on the basis of the 2013 production situation and order book. Targeted savings The target is to achieve savings of approximately EUR 30 million in annual operational costs as a result of the negotiations. It is estimated that the cost reductions will be implemented in full as of the third quarter of 2013. 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. www.metso.com/pulpandpaper, www.metso.com/power, www.twitter.com/MetsoPulpPaper 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 deliver sustainability and profitability to customers worldwide. Expect results. www.metso.com, www.twitter.com/metsogroup For further information, please contact: Pasi Laine, President, Pulp, Paper and Power, Metso Corporation, tel. +358 40 562 4339 Further information for investors, please contact Harri Nikunen, CFO, Metso Corporation, tel. +358 20 484 3010 Metso Corporation Harri Nikunen CFO Juha Rouhiainen VP, Investor Relations Distribution: NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd Media www.metso.com