BrasPine lays off about 180 employees in Jaguariaíva and Telêmaco Borba
BrasPine, a timber sector company, attributes the cuts to U.S. tariffs and changes in the international market; dismissals took place this week
BrasPine, the timber industry, shut down approximately 180 employees in the Jaguariaíva and Telêmaco Borba units this week. The information was officially confirmed by the company after information circulated on social networks.
In a note sent to the BnT Portal report, BrasPine reported that the decision is linked to changes in the international market and the continuation of the impacts of tariffs on exports for the Estados Unidos.
At BrasPine, most of the production of wooden moldings is destined for export, mainly to the North American market. The company also operates in the production of wood pellets, a kind of pine, made of by-products, which functions as biofuel exported to Europe, but also marketed in Brazil, in addition to the forestry segment, aimed at planting trees for use as raw material, without commercial purposes.
The company states that the cut integrates a process of adapting the structure and productive capacity to the current demand and the planning for 2027. According to BrasPine, during this period measures were adopted to preserve jobs and seek new markets, but the adjustment was necessary. The units are still in operation, with adjusted capacity.
In the note, BrasPine acknowledged the impact of the measure:
"Faced with the changes in the international market and the continued impact of tariffs on exports for Estados Unidos, BrasPine reports the shutdown of approximately 180 employees in the Jaguariaíva and Telêmaco Borba units, in the Paraná.
The decision integrates the adequacy of the structure and productive capacity to the demand and planning of the company by 2027. During this period, BrasPine adopted measures to preserve jobs and continue to develop new markets. The units remain in operation, with capacity adjusted to the current scenario.
BrasPine recognizes the impact of this decision on the lives of employees, their families and local communities. The process is being conducted with all respect and care. The company reaffirms its commitment to the communities where it maintains its operations.”
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