About us

Close to the people

We would be nothing without the people who bring the forest’s potential to life. That’s why we put people at the centre of everything we do. Our industrial operations are the means by which we refine what the forest provides – and together with our members and customers, we realise the forest’s benefits.

Foto från filmen Tillsammans för en säker arbetsdag. Filmen innehåller modeller plus en medarbetare.

CLOSE TO YOU

We work safely or not at all

We want every moment at work to be characterised by safety, security and genuine care for one another.

Close to our members

This is how Södra is governed

Rooted in the principles of cooperation and with our sights set on the future, the business is built on collaboration, long-term thinking, and shared responsibility.

Södra Cell Mönsterås
Jonna Brandt
Ulf Eriksson

Close to production

Our facilities

It takes both skilled people and efficient facilities to create true value. With modern technology and smart processes, we turn the forest’s raw materials into renewable, high-quality products – making a real difference for our customers.

Nära - to be close in every sense

The forest is more than a resource. It’s a relationship

Södra starts in the forest, but we don’t end there. We’re present every step of the way - from the family forest owner who plants and nurtures the forest, to our processes where we carefully refine the raw material, to the family that uses what the forest provides, every single day.

Being close is the foundation of everything we do. It’s about knowing the forests and understanding the reality of the family forest owners. But it’s also about recognising our customers’ needs and sharing responsibility for the future. Being present, listening, and taking part in something greater than ourselves.

We believe in the long term, and in relationships built over time with care, simplicity, and expertise. Wherever you meet us, you’ll encounter the same thing - commitment, heart, and responsibility.

Close to the forest, the market and you

Rooted in the forest, we grow the future

From one family to another - from a curving forest trail in southern Sweden to a young family in Trelleborg, an office in London or a construction project with a passion for quality somewhere in Germany.

Bilder från filmen om Familjeskogsbruken My von Friesendorff, Carl von Friesendorff och Henrik von Friesendorff

The strength of long-term family forestry

Running a family-owned forest means thinking ahead, nurturing something full of value, and passing it on stronger than when you took over. Together, we create the conditions for future generations – and for a forest that keeps giving back.

Sustainability with real impact

At Södra, sustainability isn’t a separate goal – it’s part of everything we do. We focus on what makes the biggest difference: for the forest, for the climate, for the economy, and for the people and communities around us.

Innovation that makes a difference

Innovation is how we meet the future – not just with new ideas, but with solutions rooted in the forest and in real needs. It’s how we create value for family forestry, strengthen our business, and contribute to progress in everyday life – both locally and around the world.

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A place to grow - close to you

At Södra, everything begins with care for people. That’s how we shape the future of forestry. By people driven by curiosity, who dare to think differently, and who know that together is stronger than alone. Do you want to work with the future, in a place that sees you and where you can make a difference? You're getting closer.

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Södra’s mission and strategy

Mission, vision and values

Our mission is to refine and renew the values of the forest estate. Our vision is to create the future with roots in the forest. We do this with our feet on the ground and our eyes and ears open.

Södra's common strategy

A common strategy guides us in the transitions we need to make and how we connect family forestry owners with customers and consumers – from one family to another.

Our business areas

Södra's operations are organised into five business areas: Södra Bioproducts, Södra Building Systems, Södra Cell, Södra Skog and Södra Wood.

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