In my role at Metsä Board Americas, I’ve had the opportunity to engage closely with our customers, partners, and colleagues across the region. If one theme has defined the past year, it’s uncertainty—global inflationary pressure, shifting trade dynamics, tariff negotiations and rising geopolitical tension. In times like these, it becomes even more important to lead with clarity, consistency, and commitment.
We view these challenges not just as obstacles—but as opportunities to reaffirm our values and our strategic direction.
Metsä Board’s commitment to the U.S. market is unwavering. It’s one of the most dynamic packaging markets in the world, with bold brands and consumers who expect performance, sustainability, and innovation. We’re proud to offer premium lightweight paperboards that meet these demands, while reducing environmental impact. We’re not just shipping product—we’re building long-term partnerships, providing technical expertise and standing side-by-side with our customers as their needs evolve.
Metsä Board’s model—backed by renewable Nordic forests, energy-efficient production, and a transparent supply chain—is built for resilience. Even in the face of supply disruption or regulatory complexity, we’re positioned to deliver reliable, responsible packaging solutions. We’re investing in the future: new capacity, enhanced services, and stronger inventory planning across the Americas.
We know that brands today don’t just need boxes—they need brand experiences, consistency across supply chains, and real sustainability progress. That’s why we remain focused on:
• Delivering performance with premium folding boxboard (FBB) and liner solutions designed to protect products and elevate brands.
• Innovating for sustainability with packaging that reduces weight, plastic, and waste—without compromising on performance.
In a volatile world, our customers can count on one thing: Metsä Board will continue to lead with purpose, bringing best-in-class, fiber-based solutions to the U.S. market—and will continue to stand behind every shipment with the strength of our team and the forests we responsibly manage.
Thank you to our customers, our partners, and our people. Your resilience inspires us—and fuels our continued growth in the Americas.
Let’s keep moving forward, towards Growth with a Future.