Mercer International (US:MERC) — Company Overview, News & Financial Data
Mercer International produces and sells pulp and forest products, committed to sustainability and enhancing market presence.

About Mercer International
Mercer International (NASDAQ:MERC) specializes in producing and selling pulp and forest products. The company operates across various stages of the pulp and forest products value chain, manufacturing high-quality northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) pulp and engaging in the logging and processing of timber. With a track record for sustainability and innovation, Mercer aims to enhance its product offerings while minimizing environmental impact. The company's objective revolves around expanding its market presence, ensuring operational efficiency, and prioritizing eco-friendly practices to meet the growing demand for sustainable materials in global markets.
Snapshot
Operations
Products and/or services of Mercer International
- Pulp production, focusing on high-quality northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) pulp for the global market.
- Green electricity generation, leveraging their pulp mills’ bioenergy capabilities to supply renewable energy.
- Sustainable forest products, including lumber and wood products from responsibly managed forests.
- Marketing and distribution services, enhancing the reach of their pulp and forest products worldwide.
- Carbon sequestration projects, working on initiatives to capture and store carbon, contributing to climate change mitigation.
- Tall oil production, extracting valuable chemicals used in adhesives, inks, and biofuels from the pulp-making process.
Mercer International executive team
- Mr. Juan Carlos BuenoCEO, President & Director
- Mr. Richard George Short CPAEVP, CFO, Principal Financial & Accounting Officer and Secretary
- Mr. Wolfram RidderSenior Vice President of Innovation & Government Relations
- Mr. Adolf KoppensteinerChief Operating Officer of Pulp Products
- Dr. Carsten MerforthChief Operating Officer of Wood Products
- Mr. Jimmy S. H. Lee B.Sc.Chairman Emeritus
- Mr. Alistair SkeyChief Information Officer
- Ms. Shahed TootoonianVice President of Corporate Development
- Mr. Guy ArguinChief Human Resources Officer
- Mr. Wolfgang BeckSenior Vice President of Global Product Sourcing