Mercer International Inc is a Vancouver-based global producer of market pulp primarily used in tissue, specialty papers and printing and writing papers. The company operates integrated pulp mills, leveraging a mix of softwood and hardwood fiber sources to manufacture bleached eucalyptus kraft (BEK) pulp, bleached chemi-thermomechanical pulp (BCTMP) and other pulp grades. With a focus on efficient production and high-quality output, Mercer International supplies pulp to paper manufacturers and traders around the world.
The company’s operations span North America, Europe and South America, encompassing facilities in British Columbia, Germany and Uruguay. In Canada, Mercer operates a high-yield bleached mechanical pulp mill that caters to regional demand, while its German mills produce a range of kraft pulp grades for European customers. In Uruguay, Mercer’s plantations and mill complex supply BEK pulp, benefiting from fast-growing eucalyptus fiber. Together, these facilities provide diversified geographic exposure, stable wood supply and operational flexibility to respond to shifts in global pulp markets.
Mercer International traces its corporate lineage to Western Canada’s pulp and paper industry, formally establishing itself as a public company in 2006. Since then, the company has grown through targeted acquisitions, mill upgrades and sustainability initiatives. Under the leadership of President and CEO Darrell McManus, Mercer International emphasizes responsible forestry practices, certification under globally recognized programs and investment in renewable energy and biomass utilization. Its board of directors oversees strategic development aimed at long-term value creation and environmental stewardship.
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