Mercer International Inc. reported that its indirectly wholly owned subsidiary Mercer Torgau GmbH & Co. KG is undertaking strategic actions to align its capacity and operations with current market conditions and elevated raw material and energy costs.

The plan includes streamlining the organization, adjusting the product portfolio and realigning production capacity and workforce. Mercer Torgau expects an initial reduction of about 100 contractor positions in July 2026 and an overall workforce reduction of about 350 positions, implemented in stages and targeted for completion around the second quarter of 2027. Management is coordinating the process with employee representatives and aims to implement the reductions in a socially responsible manner.