Stora Enso’s Ybbs Mill Supports Sustainable Building Worldwide with One Million Cubic Meters of Cross-Laminated Timber Delivered

Stora Enso’s Ybbs Mill Supports Sustainable Building Worldwide with One Million Cubic Meters of Cross-Laminated Timber Delivered

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso’s Ybbs mill in Austria has delivered one million cubic meters of cross-laminated timber to customers worldwide, marking a major milestone for one of the company’s key engineered wood production sites. The mill, which opened in 1983 and began CLT production in 2012, has supplied prefabricated mass timber elements for residential, public and commercial construction projects across Europe, Asia and Australia. Its CLT has been used in demanding projects ranging from Svalbard in Norway to the Nanyang Technological University Academic Building South in Singapore and the Atlassian headquarters in Sydney. The milestone reflects the growing global demand for low-carbon, renewable building materials, as well as the advantages of prefabricated mass timber, including precision manufacturing, faster on-site assembly, reduced construction complexity and improved project reliability. Stora Enso says the Ybbs mill will continue supporting customers with technical expertise, innovation and consistent quality as sustainable construction gains further momentum.

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 5-Jun-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Stora Enso’s Ybbs mill in Austria has reached a significant production and delivery milestone, having supplied one million cubic meters of cross-laminated timber to customers around the world.

The Ybbs mill, which opened in 1983, has grown into an important production site for engineered wood products and a key part of Stora Enso’s mass timber offering. Since CLT production began at the site in 2012, the mill has supplied prefabricated timber elements for a broad range of construction projects, supporting the increasing global demand for renewable, low-carbon building materials.

The achievement reflects more than a decade of CLT manufacturing at Ybbs, as well as long-standing cooperation with customers, construction partners and project teams across multiple markets. It also underlines the growing role of engineered timber in modern construction, particularly as developers, architects and builders look for materials that combine structural performance, design flexibility and lower environmental impact.

“Reaching one million cubic meters is an important achievement for the Ybbs mill and a testament to the strong partnerships we have built with our customers over time,” said Werner Hatteier, Mill Director Ybbs.

CLT produced at the Ybbs mill has been used in residential, public and commercial buildings in Austria, Germany and many other international markets. In Northern Europe, timber elements from Ybbs have supported projects in demanding locations such as Svalbard, Norway, where buildings must be designed to withstand severe weather and challenging environmental conditions.

Across Western Europe, CLT from Ybbs has been supplied for projects in France, Belgium and the United Kingdom, where construction programmes often require a high degree of precision, coordination and efficiency. The mill’s prefabricated mass timber elements help support faster installation on site while reducing construction complexity.

The reach of the Ybbs mill also extends well beyond Europe. In Singapore, Stora Enso’s CLT was used for the Nanyang Technological University Academic Building South, one of Asia’s largest mass timber buildings. The project required close coordination across countries, disciplines and time zones, demonstrating the capability of the Ybbs mill to support complex international developments.

In Australia, CLT from Ybbs is being used in the Atlassian headquarters in Sydney, a landmark hybrid-timber project that combines ambitious architectural design with high technical and engineering requirements. The project further illustrates how engineered timber is being adopted in large-scale, high-performance buildings outside Europe.

The use of prefabricated mass timber elements offers several construction advantages. By producing components under factory-controlled conditions and using advanced CNC processing, the Ybbs mill can deliver precise timber elements that support efficient construction, reduce work on site and help projects progress with greater reliability.

Customers also benefit from product solutions designed for practical construction needs. These include hydrophobic and UV-protected coatings that help stabilise moisture levels and protect timber elements from weather exposure during the construction phase, supporting quality and performance from delivery through installation.

“Our customers rely on us not only for high-quality products, but also for technical expertise and reliable delivery throughout their projects,” said Silke Zoryk, Head of Customer Service, Marketing & Communications.

The one million cubic meter milestone highlights the wider transition taking place in the construction industry as renewable materials become increasingly important. As a precision-engineered, low-carbon material, CLT supports lightweight structures, efficient prefabrication and reduced environmental impact compared with many conventional building materials.

Stora Enso’s Ybbs mill will continue to focus on quality, technical expertise and innovation as demand grows for sustainable, high-performance construction solutions. The site remains positioned to support customers worldwide as mass timber gains a larger role in the future of building.

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