• Stora Enso will permanently close its Gruvön cross-laminated timber production unit in Sweden by the end of 2026, affecting approximately 80 positions.
• Negotiations over personnel impacts will continue; no redundancies will take effect before those talks conclude.
• Slower-than-expected market growth, rising wood costs and relatively high fixed production costs have pressured the unit's profitability.
• Affected employees will receive relocation assistance, career transition coaching and support exploring internal job opportunities.

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