Michael Keller, vice-president for marketing and project sales in the building and construction business area, left Finnforest Merk on December 31, 2005 after more than 18 years.

Mr Keller had been working for the Merk company since 1987 and significantly contributed to the set-up of the international trademark of Merk by means of his sales and lecture activities. Mr Keller will continue his activities in timber construction within his own consulting company.