Finnish engineer Fredrik Idestam as a wood pulp mill?

Fredrik Idestam was a Finnish engineer and entrepreneur known for founding the first large-scale wood pulp mill in Finland in 1867. His innovative approach to wood processing laid the groundwork for the Finnish paper industry. Idestam's mill in the town of Tampere produced high-quality pulp, which significantly advanced the use of wood as a raw material for paper production. His contributions helped establish Finland as a key player in the global paper market.