Metsä Wood UK has announced a scaling down of its UK operations with an estimated impact on around 140 positions.
Metsä Wood UK has announced a scaling down of its UK operations with an estimated impact on around 140 positions.
The Boston-based company made a statement on February 10. On the same day, it also announced its trading relationship with B&Q was ending following the outcome of a recent competitive tender process.
Metsä Wood UK said it was streamlining its operations due to “significant changes in the competitive landscape and evolving customer requirements”.
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These developments mean that Metsä Wood UK will begin collective consultation with employees. Based on initial plans, this change would affect roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines across the organisation with an estimated impact on around 140 positions.
However, Metsä Wood says it remains committed in the UK to delivering high-quality Nordic Wood products and services to its customers and to maintaining strong, sustainable partnerships aligned with its long-term strategy.
Metsä Wood UK will conclude its longstanding trading relationship with B&Q during the second quarter of 2026. Both organisations will work collaboratively to ensure an orderly and professional conclusion to the relationship, with a focus on minimising disruption to customers, employees, and other stakeholders.
“This change allows us to focus our resources on priorities that best support our customers and our future direction,” said James Davenport, Managing Director at Metsä Wood UK, referring to the B&Q trading relationship ending.
Source: bostonvibe.co.uk
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