Sylvamo outlined its global strategy and operational priorities in its third-quarter 2025 financial report, emphasizing initiatives to strengthen efficiency, reduce costs, and secure long-term competitiveness across its worldwide operations.
Regional Focus
- Europe: Sylvamo is improving product mix and expanding its customer base at the Saillat, France, mill, while reducing wood costs at Nymölla, Sweden. The company is also targeting lower fixed expenses and enhanced operational reliability across the region.
- Latin America: In Brazil and other Latin American markets, Sylvamo is deepening partnerships, boosting wood self-sufficiency to lower third-party fiber costs, and executing more than 100 improvement projects to enhance EBITDA and cash flow.
- North America: The company continues to optimize its supply chain and strengthen margins through strategic commercial initiatives. A major investment at the Eastover, South Carolina, mill will add 60,000 short tons of annual capacity by late 2026, improving cost efficiency and competitiveness.
Riverdale Supply Agreement
Following International Paper’s decision to convert its Riverdale, Alabama, mill to containerboard, Sylvamo confirmed that its supply agreement will remain in effect until May 2026. The mill is expected to deliver approximately 260,000 short tons of uncoated freesheet in 2025 and 100,000 short tons in 2026. After the agreement ends, Sylvamo plans to leverage production from its European mills and additional Eastover capacity to maintain supply to U.S. and Mexican customers.
Brazilian Forestlands
Sylvamo’s forestlands in Brazil continue to provide a strong competitive advantage by ensuring fiber security and stabilizing costs. A recent appraisal valued these assets at nearly 5 billion reais, highlighting their strategic and financial importance.
“Our forestlands are a cornerstone of our strategy, delivering cost advantages and a source of intrinsic value for our shareholders,” said Chairman and CEO Jean-Michel Ribiéras.
Strategic Outlook
Sylvamo remains singularly focused on uncoated freesheet paper, the largest and most resilient segment of the graphic paper market. By reinforcing its core business and investing in operational excellence, the company aims to deliver consistent earnings, reliable cash flow, and enduring shareholder value.
Sylvamo is a global producer of uncoated paper with operations in Europe, Latin America, and North America. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, the company employs more than 6,500 people and reported $3.8 billion in 2024 net sales.
Source: Sylvamo
