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Samuli Heikkonen

Development Manager

Samuli Heikkonen is a seasoned professional in wood technology with extensive experience in project management and development within the plywood industry. Currently serving as Development Manager at UPM - The Biofore Company since March 2019, Samuli Heikkonen previously held positions at Metsä Group from August 2007 to February 2019, including Project Manager for a plywood mill investment and R&D Manager focused on new plywood product development. Additional experience includes roles as Development Engineer, where expertise encompassed industrial plywood processes, decay and fire resistance, and wood preservatives. Prior to Metsä Group, Samuli Heikkonen contributed as a Project Manager at Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences, overseeing research and development projects in mechanical wood processing. Earlier career highlights include working as a Veneer Handler at Koskisen. Samuli Heikkonen holds an Engineer's degree in Wood Technology from Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences, attained in 2004.

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