29.09.2004
CTMP pulping line
to Rottneros
Metso Paper will supply
a new market pulp line for Rottneros Group's Utansjo mill in Sweden. The line
will start up in March 2005. The value of the order is over Euro 10 million. The
plant will manufacture CTMP (chemi-thermomechanical pulp) from hardwood with an
annual production capacity of 100,000 tons. Metso Paper's delivery will consist
of process machinery, process engineering, training, erection and start-up of
the CTMP line. This will be the third CTMP line delivery from Metso Paper to Rottneros.
The Rottneros Group is an independet market pulp company and a leading producer
of CTMP. The Group includes the parent company, Rottneros AB, five pulp mills
in Sweden and Spain, a sawmill as well as raw materials purchasing companies in
Latvia and Portugal.
http://www.ipwonline.com
29.09.2004
Norske Skog - Tripling
in China
A new paper mill under
construction in China's Hebei province will allow PanAsia Paper Company, which
is owned 50 per cent by Norske Skog, to more than triple its annual newsprint
output in China. >From the autumn of 2005, this new facility 280 kilometres
south of Beijing and the company's existing Shanghai mill will be producing 475
000 tonnes per year for China's fast-growing newsprint market. "The new paper
machine at the Hebei mill will be the biggest and most efficient newsprint machine
in Asia," explains chief executive Jan Oksum at Norske Skog.
http://www.ipwonline.com
29.09.2004
Personnel
Changes at Voith Paper GmbH and Co. KG
The Supervisory Board of Voith Paper Verwaltungs (Administration) GmbH and Co.
KG has appointed Alexander Wassermann as Executive Vice President of Voith Paper
GmbH & Co. KG as of 1st October 2004. Wassermann was born on 26th October
1965. After his high school graduation, he studied process technology (special
subject: paper and cellulose technology) at Graz University from 1985 to 1994.
Already during his studies he gained practical experience in the paper industry,
and he wrote his degree paper at Sulzer Escher Wyss in Ravensburg. After completing
his studies, Wassermann joined Voith (formerly Sulzer Escher Wyss) in Ravensburg
in 1994. In 1997, he changed to Voith in St. Polten/Austria, where he started
out as an engineer, followed by a position as manager of the process technology
department and a job as sales engineer for the regions China, South-East Asia
and Oceania. In 2003 he was appointed as head of the Project and Model Design
Department of Voith Paper in Heidenheim. In his capacity as Executive Vice President,
Alexander Wassermann will be responsible for the Corporate Division "Sales"
from 1st October 2004, which had been temporarily managed by the Chairman of the
Management Board of Voith Paper GmbH & Co. KG, Kurt Brandauer.
http://www.ipwonline.com
28.09.2004
Caraustar Industries
announces tube and core product line price increase
Caraustar Industries today announced that it will raise prices on all paper tube
and core product lines by a minimum of five percent. The increase will become
effective with shipments on or after October 25, 2004. This price change will
help offset recent additional increases in paperboard costs. Caraustar continues
to be dedicated to providing customers with superior quality products and value-added
service at competitive prices.
http://www.lesprom.ru
28.09.2004
Mechanical
paper shipments and demand in western Europe increased in August
The Association of European Publication Paper Producers, CEPIPRINT, publishes
today its monthly report on the western European mechanical paper industry. All
grades showed a healthy rise in shipments and demand in August compared to July
with year-to-date figures moving inline with developments. The market picked up
for Newsprint in August with total shipments climbing 9.5% or 750,000 tonnes.
Monthly demand rose by 11.2% and the year-to-date total showed an increase of
around 2.8%. The SC Magazine sector also received a boost last month, but not
as much as the other three grades. Deliveries edged up by just 2.2% and demand
by 3.8%. Year-to-date figures showed more encouraging signs, however, as demand
rose by 5% Producers of Coated Mechanical papers received the biggest boost last
month as shipments soared by 17% or 760,000 tonnes. Demand was up by 12.3%, whereas
the year-on-year increase sat at around 5.5%. Uncoated Mechanical was another
star performer with deliveries up by 8.8% and demand by 11.5% in August. As a
result, the year-to-date trend for this grade is still showing positive development.
Shipments have climbed by 15.7% and Western European demand by 10.9% compared
to the same period last year.
http://www.lesprom.ru
23.09.2004
Metso to deliver a
board machine to Smurfit Espana
Metso Paper will supply
a board machine designed for the manufacture of high quality recycled packaging
grades to Smurfit Espana S.A. in Mengibar, Spain. The machine will start up in
mid-2005. The value of the delivery is approximately Euro 20 million. The width
of the board machine is 5.55 meters and it will have a design speed of 1000 m/min.
It will produce two-ply fluting, test liner, white top test liner (WTTL, WTTLC)
in the 80-200 g/m2 basis weight range, and have a daily production capacity of
700 tonnes. Smurfit Espana S.A.'s Mengibar mill is located in the Jaen area, approximately
100 km north of Grenada. The company belongs to the Jefferson Smurfit Group and
is one of the largest producers of high-quality packaging products in Spain.
http://www.ipwonline.com
23.09.2004
Cascades obtains C-TPAT
Certification
Cascades Inc. has been
admitted to the Customs and Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT). This
program was created by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security following the
tragic events of September 11, 2001 and is designed to provide increased security
at every stage in the supply chain, while continuing to promote cross-border commercial
exchanges through close co-operation between government and the private sector.
http://www.lesprom.ru
23.09.2004
UPM president and
CEO Jussi Pesonen: the paper price trend is up
UPM's President and CEO
Jussi Pesonen, speaking at the UBS Global Paper & Forest Products Conference
in New York today, commented on the development of paper prices: "The demand
for paper has continued brisk and our order books are strong. The paper price
trend is up. Due to the small share of non-contractual business and the cost pressures
in certain oil-based raw materials, the positive price development has, however,
little effect on the 2004 second half
http://www.lesprom.ru
17.09.2004
Metso to deliver a
board machine to Tonic Emballage in Algeria
Metso Paper and Metso Automation will supply a board machine designed for the
manufacture of high quality recycled packaging grades to Tonic Emballage Sarl
in Bou-Ismail, Algeria. The machine will start up in mid 2005. The value of the
order is EUR 24 million. In addition to the 3.0-meter wide machine, Metso will
supply a control and management system for the machine. The design speed of the
machine is 900 m/min, and it will produce two-ply fluting, test liner and white
top test liner (WTTL) in basis weight ranges of 80 - 180 g/m2. Tonic Emballage,
located in the Algiers area, is one of the largest producers of paper and board
products in Algeria. In 2003 the group ordered a new tissue machine from Metso
Paper which is under construction in the same area.
http://www.lesprom.ru
17.09.2004
Andritz
to supply $400 million CMPC fiberline for the new Santa Fe Line 2 Pulp Project
in Chile
Andritz was selected by CMPC Celulosa S.A., a subsidiary of Empresas CMPC S.A.,
Chile, to supply a complete fiberline, recovery boiler, and white liquor production
plant for the new Santa Fe Line 2 Pulp Project in Chile. Total value of the order
approaches $400 million. Andritz will deliver the complete line - from the digester
to finished bales of market pulp as well as major chemical recovery systems. When
completed in 2006, the line will produce 780,000 t/a of Bleached Eucalyptus market
pulp (BEK). The Santa Fe mill, located near Nacimiento (500 km south of Santiago),
currently has one fiberline that produces 370,000 t/a of BEK. Line 2 will have
a capacity over twice Line 1, boosting the mill's total market pulp output to
over 1.1 million tonnes per year. "Andritz has won this order against strong
international competition," says Wolfgang Leitner, President and CEO of Andritz
AG, "The receipt of this important reference order is due to our leading
technology as well as the successful integration of our complementary acquisitions,
which make Andritz a full-line supplier of complete pulp production systems."
http://www.lesprom.ru
15.09.2004
Russia:
Ost West Group acquired 50% of equities and 50% of prior shares of Kartontara
Ost West Group acquired 50% of equities and 50% of prior shares of the pulp and
cardboard mill Kartontara (Adygeya Republic, Maikop). Kartontara is one of the
main manufactures of shipping containers, kraft-liner, paper for corrugated, and
semichemical pulp of the Southern Russia. Founded in 1965, Kartontara is among
the top ten Russian manufactures of cardboard and packaging. In 2003 the mill
produced 50 thousand tons of cardboard and paper, 14 million m2 of market corrugated
board, 65 million m2 of corrugated packaging. Sale proceeds totaled $18.5 million.In
June 2004, the meeting of the stockholders approved the decision on additional
paper issuing - 112.5 thousand of equities and 12.5 thousand of prior shares.
The redemption value amounted to RUR 87.5 million (app. $2.9 million). The redemption
of stock took place in September, after Hasret Sovmen, the president of Adygeya
republic, had approved the deal.The new shareholder granted the mill a $3.8 million
loan. Additionally, Ost West Group will guarantee the credits of SBER and International
Moscow bank for $6 million.The costs will be forwarded for modernization of equipment
and energy supply system in order to increase product output and to improve its
quality.Ost West Group is a management company for European Fund of Direct Investments,
founded in 2000. The asset value of the Fund is estimated at $300 million. Ost
West Group invests funds in timber and pulp and paper enterprises and in commercial
real estate. Ost West Group controls Volga mill - one of the main newspaper producers
in Russia (32% of Russian market, 1.4% of the world market).
http://www.lesprom.ru
15.09.2004
Russia: Neusiedler Syktyvkar produced 506.6 thousand tons of cardboard
and paper
During 8 months 2004, Neusiedler Syktyvkar produced 506.6 thousand tons of cardboard
and paper products, which constituted an upturn of 11% compared with the same
period 2003, the company's press-service informs. Neusiedler Syktyvkar has already
hit production targets for cardboard and paper products and pulping (the total
of 766 thousand tons). The mill manufactured 364.4 thousand tons of pulp (+11%
versus 2003).In August Neusiedler Syktyvkar manufactured 59.1 thousand tons of
cardboard and paper products, 40.9 thousand tons of pulp.Neusiedler Syktyvkar
belongs to Neusiedler AG group, a subsidiary of Mondi, timber and paper business
of Anglo American transnational corporation. Neusiedler is one of the main European
suppliers of uncoated wood-free papers with production capacities in Austria,
Hungary, Israel, Slovakia, Russia, and South African Republic.Neusiedler Syktyvkar
manufactures offset papers, newspaper, top-liner and kraft-liner, office papers
(40% of office market in Russia and CIS countries).
http://www.paperandlife.com
15.09.2004
Russia: Kotlass Mill reports 5,3% pulping increase
During the eight months of 2004 Kotlass Pulp and Paper Mill increased pulping
output by 6.5% to 581.5 thousand tons.Beginning from 2004, the pulping output
at Kotlass Mill grew by 5.3% to 644.6 thousand tons, paper output - by 3.6% to
175.3 thousand tons, cardboard - by 9.3 thousand tons to 192.6 thousand tons.
The mill manufactured 88.8 million of paper sacks.
http:/www.bumprom.ru
13.09.2004
Russian
Gotek-Print launched plastic and metallized cardboard production line on September,
8 2004
Russian Gotek-Print (Kursk region) launched plastic and metallized cardboard production
line, non-absorbing package production project manager Larisa Bormotova told Lesprom.ru.
According to Larisa Bormotova, Heidelberg machines (Germany) were supplied for
these purposes. One of the advantages of this package is the use of special materials
for more ultraviolet color-rich print. The amount of investments has not been
disclosed.
http://www.lesprom.ru
13.09.2004
Voith
Paper to supply of a complete production line to Jiangsu, China
Voith Paper has been commissioned to supply a complete production line, including
stock preparation and finishing, to Jiangsu Province, approx. 220 km to the west
of Shanghai, China. With a wire width of 10,600 mm, a design speed of 1,800 m/min,
the new paper production line will rank among the largest in the world and will
produce art paper. The machine design is based on Voith's One Platform Concept.
The technology for stock preparation of the previous Voith paper machines which
were commissioned by this customer was also decisive for the award of the order
for the stock preparation system from Voith for this latest production line. The
complete fiber lines for bleached hardwood pulp, each with bale handling and pulper
feed system as well as proven TwinFlo double-disk refiner technology, ensure,
together with a likewise completely supplied fiber line for bleached softwood
pulp, the required high finished stock quality in the mixing station. The proven
process modules include pulpers of the VS series and deflakers of the E series.
The scope of supply of the stock preparation system also includes the complete
basic and detail engineering as well as the installation and start-up supervision.
The piping and pumps as well as chests and tanks will also come from Voith. The
paper machine consists of a MasterJet headbox with ModuleJet dilution water control
and a DuoFormer TQv to provide first-class sheet formation. The Tandem NipoFlex
Press ensures maximum dryness and optimum paper quality. This latest production
line will also enjoy the benefits of a modern TopDuoRun dryer section with ProRelease
technology. The paper is pre-coated (film pre-coat) by the SpeedSizer. For the
subsequent blade top coat, DynaCoat with JetFlow F will be used. Both pre-coat
and top-coat coaters are equipped with the Profilmatic C automatic coat CD profile
control system. The paper web is dried by means of gas-fired InfraAir drying hoods
and hot air float dryers. In addition, Voith TTG (Tail Threading Group) will be
providing the customer with an ultramodern threading solution. A Doublehead WaterJet
Tailcutter initiates the threading operation in each section, followed by a high-speed
Flip Tray and VTT Turbo threading belts. As an integral part of the process solution,
the latest rope technology is supplied for the SpeedSizer, the after-dryer groups
and the offline calenders. The automation of the threading operation for the overall
project is provided by Voith Paper Automation. The Sirius reel at the PM with
the Senso Nip Control System ensures excellent roll quality. The Rereeler works
on the Sirius reeling principle as well. It automatically receives parent rolls,
the empty reel spools are also changed automatically. Two Janus MK 2 offline calenders
ensure the required excellent printability and the required high gloss and smoothness
values for the art paper . Without a change to the web run, matt grades can also
be produced. As high-capacity machines, both calenders are equipped with units
for Flying Splice and for automatic set change. The max. operating speed is 1,500
m/min. Two VariPlus center-drum winders with an operating speed of max. 2,500
m/min produce perfectly wound finished rolls. Voith Paper undertakes the major
portion of the automation. For the stock preparation system, Voith supplies the
entire C&I engineering and all C&I field units, such as transmitters and
control valves. The supply includes all protective boxes for solenoid valves and
air distributors as well as the entire installation material for installation
of the C&I equipment. The extensive services cover the PCS acceptance test
(FAT) and the local checks on the machines as well as the C&I start-up. The
machine control system (MNS) is designed on the basis of the PCS7 Platform. A
Wet End Process Control Package (WEP) with sensors also forms part of the scope
of supply as does an EnviroScan (moisture measurement), which can operate under
extreme conditions. Added to this are the CD profile controls, Profilmatic for
ModuleJet, ModuleSteam and ModuleCoat, MD controls, the entire hydraulic and pneumatic
systems, a machine monitoring system (VMM/VTM) and, last but not least, a web
inspection system (WIS). The initial clothing from former to reel will be supplied
by Voith Fabrics. The order will be handled based on the Process Line Package
(PLP). Voith, therefore, takes overall responsibility for the mechanical engineering,
process engineering and control engineering of the production process. Start-up
is scheduled for the first half of 2005.
http://www.lesprom.ru
10.09.2004
Hannu Anttila comments the profitability of M-real
Chief Operating Officer Hannu Anttila commented on M-real's profitability
in the company's Extraordinary General Meeting. According to the comment, M-real's
result will remain in the red this year, but will possibly turn to profit in 2005,
provided the demand for paper will continue to revive, the announced paper price
increases will go through, the savings and efficiency improvement programme will
succeed and the rights offering will be implemented as planned.
http://www.ipwonline.com
10.09.2004
UPM sector leader in DJSI World Index
The results of the 2004 annual review of the Dow Jones Sustainability
World Indexes (DJSI World) and Dow Jones STOXX Sustainability Indexes (DJSI STOXX)
were recently published. For the first time UPM is listed as a sector leader in
the relative positioning of companies within the DJSI World industry group "Forest
Products & Paper".
http://www.ipwonline.com
07.09.2004
Stora Enso finalises the Scaldia Papier acquisition
Stora Enso and International Paper have closed the previously announced acquisition
of Scaldia Papier. The regulatory authorities have approved Stora Enso's ownership
of the Dutch paper merchant Scaldia Papier. The acquisition strengthens Stora
Enso's presence in the rapidly changing European paper merchant market and offers
synergies with the Group's merchant operations. Scaldia Papier, which has 180
employees and had net sales of Euro 109 million in 2003 from a sales volume of
55 000 tonnes of paper, will become part of Stora Enso Merchants division, Papyrus.
http://www.ipwonline.com
07.09.2004
K Paper to make coated paper in India
JK Paper Ltd will make coated paper in its plant in Orissa (India), Indian the
Telegraph daily reported. Till now, the company outsourced coated paper products
from a European company and marketed them in India under its own brand. JK Paper
will invest around Rs 60 crore ($13 million) to install the machinery for the
coated paper project at its plant in Raigarh (Orissa), company sources said. It
has set a production target of 46,000 tonnes a year. Production is likely to start
in October. The Raigarh plant has so far been making other categories of paper
but not coated ones. JK Paper has another plant in Gujarat. The coated variety
caters to the upper-end of the paper market. Glossy and shining, coated paper
is used to make greeting cards and dockets. The coated paper project of JK Paper
will use the contemporary blade-cutting technology for the product. Sources in
the company said glossy coated paper was imported from Europe to do test marketing
to gauge the potential. Assured of a thriving market in the domestic terrain,
the company is going to start production here. The brand names for JK's coated
paper, for which it was so far importing material, are 'JK Eco Coat' and 'JK Coat'.
The company is mulling the possibility of expanding into other new categories
of paper products, though nothing has been finalised as yet, sources said. The
Raigarh plant has over 100 per cent capacity utilisation at present, the spokesperson
said. JK Paper, which recently announced its annual results, has a turnover of
Rs 733 crore ($158.1 million) for the financial year ended June 30. A few years
back, the paper company of JK was part of JK Corp, which was also involved in
the cement business.
http://www.lesprom.ru
06.09.2004
SCA and Paper Workers' Union reach agreement on cooperation
SCA has signed a Global Agreement with the International Federation of Chemical,
Energy, Mine and General Workers' Unions (ICEM), which represents 20 million members
worldwide, the Swedish Paper Workers' Union and SCA's European Works Council.
"The agreement supplements the Code of Conduct adopted by the SCA Board of
Directors earlier this year," says CEO Jan Astrom in a statement. "The
agreement is an expression of SCA's willingness to assume social responsibility
and act as an exemplary employer." Fred Higgs, General Secretary of ICEM,
maintains that these types of agreements are of crucial interest to workers worldwide,
but they also lend greater credibility to SCA's ability to live up to its ethical
guidelines. Sune Ekbage, Chairman of the Swedish Paper Workers' Union, considers
that "it is natural for a Swedish company such as SCA, with a long tradition
of favorable relations with trade unions, to sign an agreement that ensures workers'
rights I am convinced that this will favor SCA and it has come at exactly the
right time, in view of the discussions concerning ethical guidelines currently
under way in Sweden." Carl Lindqvist, Chairman of SCA's European Works Council
(EWC), issued the following comment: "For us employees, it is reassuring
that SCA has signed an agreement concerning its relations with employees and trade
union organizations, particularly now that the company is growing fast in parts
of the world where workers' rights are not a matter of course." The agreement,
which is based on the SCA Code of Conduct and the labor standards adopted by the
International Labor Organization (ILO), was signed between SCA and ICEM, the Swedish
Paper Workers' Union and SCA's EWC, and covers SCA's entire organization. The
agreement will be translated and made available at all workplaces in the Group.
http://www.lesprom.ru
06.09.2004
Bjorn Gillberg leaves the KLIPPAN Board of Directors
Bjorn Gillberg, has decided to resign from the KLIPPAN Board of Directors as ordinary
member with effect from September 3, 2004. He will then devote more time to VarmlandsMetanol
AB. This is a project aimed to build the first factory for manufacturing of car
fuel of methanol made from forest raw material. Jan Bernander, majority owner
of KLIPPAN, and Bjorn Gillberg are shareholders in VarmlandsMetanol AB. KLIPPAN
is a leading producer of speciality graphic papers and operates three paper mills
with a combined capacity of 200,000 tons per annum. The mills are located in Klippan,
Lessebo and Molndal, all in the south of Sweden.
http://www.lesprom.ru
06.09.2004
Russia: St. Petersburg Factory of Graph Papers to manufacture receipt paper with
adds
This is not the first case in Russia, when a client orders receipt paper with
his logo, www.bumprom.ru reports. But after the factory had launched the product
line, the question of the patent arose.According to Konstantin Cherneutsanu, the
director of St. Petersburg Factory, the factory introduced several innovations,
which distinguish receipts of St. Petersburg Factory from the patented product,
though he did not mention them.St. Petersburg Factory of Graph Papers has prepared
drafts of receipts for several main market chains of St. Petersburg. Annual turnover
of the factory amounts to RUR 60 million (app. $2 million). The new product line
is expected to double it.
http://www.paperandlife.com
06.09.2004
Russia: New $530 million pulp mill in Chita region
On August 17, the experts of Project Institute for Pulp and Paper Industry "Sibgiprobum"
(situated in Irkutsk) presented their project of joint Russian-Chinese pulp mill
in Chita region.The project is scheduled to start this year, www.lesprom.ru informs
citing Valery Boldenkov, the chief engineer of "Sibgiprobum". The investments
for the first turn amount to $283.4 million, the total cost of the project is
named to be $532.8 million. According to the agreement signed in 2004, the Chinese
partners will invest $500 million.The mill will manufacture mainly market unbleached
pulp for packaging paper and cardboard production. The new Amazarsky Pulp and
Paper Mill will be launched in 2009. Its annual turnover is expected to reach
$200 thousand, annual profits - $77.8 thousand.
http://www.lesprom.ru
06.09.2004
Russia: Bratsk Mill reports 3,8% production increase
During 8 months 2004, Bratsk Pulp and Cardboard Mill manufactured 477.6 thousand
tons of products, which constituted an upturn of 3.8% compared with the same period
last year, the press-service of Ilim Pulp informs. Pulping output constituted
518.4 thousand tons (+3.6% versus the same period 2003).Containerboard production
grew by 7.9% to 150.3 thousand tons, plywood - by 6.3% to 93310 cbm, pulpchips
- by 2.3% to 2064.8 thousand cbm. The mill generated more electricity and thermal
energy, more chlorine products.The production of industrial wood is reported to
increase 113.4% to 1510.4 cbm, round timber - by 10.5% to 1446.9 cbm.
http://www.paperandlife.com
03.09.2004
North American demand for printing and writing papers rose 1.9% in July
North American demand for printing and writing papers rose 1.9% in July,
according to report by the Pulp and Paper Products Council. So far this year,
demand has been up 3.8% compared to the first seven months of 2003. In July, total
shipments by North American producers increased 3% thanks to stronger deliveries
to the domestic market and rising exports. Despite the rise in shipments, the
shipments-to-capacity ratio remained at 90% compared to July of last year. Mill
inventories stood at 2.3 million tonnes, which is 56 000 tonnes higher than the
previous month, but almost half a million tonnes lower than they were at the end
of July 2003. Printing and writing papers include all papers used to print published
materials such as books, magazines, catalogues etc., as well as office papers
such as forms, envelopes and reprographic papers. It excludes newsprint.
http://www.lesprom.ru
31.08.2004
Russian Kotlassky occupies 67th position in the rating of Russia's 300 largest
companies
Russian Kotlassky pulp and paper enterprise occupies the 67th position among Russia's
300 largest companies rating published by Dengi weekly. Kotlassky holds the leading
position among the timber industry companies in the rating. According to Dengi,
the capitalization of Kotlassky was estimated at $277.87 million by June, 30 2004,
however the volume of shares trade was $0.001 million from July, 1 2003 to June,
30 2004. The enterprise's earnings were estimated at $271.19 million ($234.95
million in 2002), operational profits - $26.81 million ($24.18 million in 2002),
net profits - $8.11 million ($15.65 million in 2002). Kondopoga holds the 96th
position: capitalization - $178.33 million, volume of shares trade $0.151 million,
earnings - $198.67 million, operational profits - $9.19 million, net profits -
$4.32 million. Arkhangelsky pulp and paper enterprise holds the 108th position:
capitalization - $140.44 million, earnings - $244.03 million, operational profits
- $34.58 million, net profits - $19.43 million. Ust-Ilimsky timber enterprise
holds the 136th position: capitalization - $97.92 million, earnings - $213.01
million, net profits - $1.69 million. Shatura furniture company holds the 168th
position: capitalization - $58.28 million, share trade volume - $0.093 million,
earnings - $108.67 million, operational profits - $12.81 million, net profits
- $7.21 million. Bratskcomplexholding holds the 213th position: capitalization
- $27.80 million, share trade volume - $0.017 million, earnings - $63.11 million,
operational profits - $0.10 million, net profits - $4.53 million. Ust-Ilimsky
holds the 13th position in the rating of the most export-oriented companies: export
to earnings rate in 2003 - 70%, export earnings in 2003 - $149.1 million, P/S
(price to sales) ratio - 0.46. Kondopoga holds the 18th position in the similar
rating: export to rates rate in 2003 - 63.4%, export earnings in 2003 - $126.0
million, P/S - 0.90. Kotlassky holds the 24th position: export to earnings rate
in 2003 - 58.0%, export earnings in 2003 - $157.2 million, P/S - 1.02.
http://www.lesprom.ru
31.08.2004
Metso to supply a papermaking line to Hankuk Paper
Metso Paper will supply a production line for fine paper to Hankuk Paper's Onsan
mill in South Korea. The line will be started up at the end of 2005. This will
be the third line supplied by Metso Paper to this mill. The delivery will include
a complete paper making line PM 4 equipped with a machine control system supplied
by Metso Automation. The paper width at the reel is 5.2 m and the design speed
1,200 m/min. The capacity will be 200,000 tons/year. Hankuk Paper is the leading
paper company in Korea. The company was founded in 1958, and it produces a variety
of woodfree printing and writing papers. After the start-up of the new production
line in 2005, the company will have a total capacity of 560,000 tons annually.
According to long-term estimates (years 2000-2015), the consumption of paper and
board in South Korea is expected to grow by nearly 3 percent, which exceeds the
global growth rate of 2.2 percent.
http://www.ipwonline.com
30.08.2004
Ukraine: Import - export
According to the information of the State Committee of Statistics, during
the first six months 2004 Ukraine exported 5.2 times more wood-pulp, 2.2 times
more of printed products. The export of paper and board increased 30%. During
the same period the country imported printed products, paper and board for $330132.64
thousand (118% versus the same period 2003). Paper and board comprise 1.1% of
export, 2.32 of import.
http://www.paperandlife.com
30.08.2004
St. Petersburg Cardboard and Printing Factory reports cardboard production increase
St. Petersburg Cardboard and Printing Factory belonging to Ilim Pulp timber corporation
produced 131.4 thousand tons of cardboard during 7 months 2004, which constituted
an upturn of 8 thousand tons or 6.5% compared with the same period a year ago.
The total output of printed products amounted to 14.9 thousand tons, the press-service
of Ilim Pulp reports. During 7 months 2004 the factory manufactured 46.4 million
of disposable plates (+5.2%), 1.2 million of document cases, and 1.9 million of
binders.
http://www.paperandlife.com
30.08.2004
Russia: Kotlass Mill increased output volume by 6.8%
Kotlass Pulp and Paper Mill belonging to Ilim Pulp increased production output
to 506.98 thousand tons during 7 months 2004, which constituted an upturn of 6.8%
(32.2 thousand tons) compared with the same period 2003, the press-service of
Ilim Pulp informs. Pulping output constituted 560.537 thousand tons (+5.4% versus
2003). Paper production amounted to 152.753 thousand tons (+3.9% or 5.773 thousand
tons). Cardboard production increased 7 thousand tons to 167.751 thousand tons
(+4.4%). The mill manufactured 76.3 million of paper sacks (7.4 million more than
during the same period 2003).
http://www.paperandlife.com
30.08.2004
Ukraine: A&R Carton to construct packaging factory in Poltava region
The new facility is planned to manufacture 1 billion items of package annually,
www.bumprom.ru reports. The main consumers are said to become beverage and cigarette
producers. The project is scheduled to begging end 2004.A&R Carton (Sweden)
plans to invest Euro 17.2 billion and take a six-year Euro 7.5 million loan in
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The Bank will announce its decision
on September 21.A&R Carton is interested also in the markets of Russia. The
company has already disclosed plans for constructing a cardboard mill near St.
Petersburg.
http://www.paperandlife.com
30.08.2004
Russia: In July the Podol branch of Arkhbum produced 11 million m2 of corrugated
products
During January-July, the Podol branch of JSC Arkhbum increased production of corrugated
products (including five-layer cardboard converted into three-layer cardboard)
by 2% to 75.4 million m2, compared with the same period a year ago. Corrugated
production in July amounted to 11 million m2 (-2.7% versus July 2003), the press-service
of Arkhangelsk pulp and Paper Mill informs.
http://www.paperandlife.com
27.08.2004
Russia: Production growth of timber and paper products to amount to 21.5%-25.4%
According to the Ministry of economic development and trade of Russia, production
growth of timber and paper products in 2004-2007 will amount to 21.5%-25.4%, www.lesprom.ru
informs.The pulp and paper industry will pass on to thermomechanical and chemithermomechanical
high grade pulping used for office and printing papers production. The enterprises
will use more processed paper and board in pulping. The development program includes
introducing energy saving and environmentally friendly technologies in the course
of modernization.In case the situation at foreign markets remains favourable,
the Ministry expects exports increase for all types of timber and paper products
except industrial wood. By 2007 currency transactions may grew by 4.9%-6.9% compared
with 2003.At the same time the domestic market remains of the main interest for
intermediate timber industry. While in 2003 the export constituted up to 54.8%
of total production output, its share will decrease to 50.7-47.1% by 2007. The
import of timber and paper products in 2007 is estimated at $2.65-2.44 billion
(116%-106.8% versus 2003).
http://www.lesprom.ru
27.08.2004
Russia: The enterprises of Ilim Pulp increased production by 4.5%
The press-service of the largest timber corporation Ilim Pulp announced results
for the first-half 2004.During the first-half 2004 the enterprises of Ilim Pulp
increased production output by 4.5% to 1197.9 thousand tons compared with the
same period a year ago. The enterprises manufactured 700.9 thousand tons of market
pulp (+3.6%), 341.8 thousand tons of market cardboard (+5.3%), 122.8 thousand
tons of market paper (+5.8% versus the same period of 2003).Pulping output grew
4.6% to 1183.3 thousand tons.Ilim Pulp underlines its main aims in the development
of pulp and paper mills: production growth, upgrade of production facilities,
reduction of costs, introduction of resource-saving technologies, minimizing environmental
effect. At present, the corporation plans to construct a new evaporator system
at Kotlass Pulp and Paper Mill. It is expected to meet the expanded pulping output
(up to 1.2 million tons), to reduce production costs due to innovative technologies
and to significantly decrease discharges and emissions. The project of reconstructing
Ust-Ilim Timber Complex has already passed ecological assessment. The project
is aimed at increasing production from 500 to 630 thousand tons of bleached pulp,
while reducing environmental impact.The production of saw-timber amounted to 233.3
thousand cbm (+4.5%), plywood - to 68.5 thousand cbm (+7.0%), fibreboard - to
15.8 million sq.m. The output of woodworking products totaled 3.9 thousand cbm
(+30%).Total timber output since the beginning of the year amounted to 3755 thousand
cbm (+12.1%) including 3145.9 thousand cbm of timber (+11.7%), supplied to the
mills of Ilim Pulp. Following the investment program, Ilim Pulp purchased 224
items of Russian machinery units and signed a contract for 40 multifunctional
timber units from Timberjack. The program also implies innovations in timber cutting
- introducing new assortment technologies, voluntary certification of woods, usage
of modern satellite systems in logistics and laser units in the process of raw
wood acceptance.
http://www.bestpaper,ru
26.08.2004
Ukraine: Pulp and paper industry shows stable growth
According to the information of the State Committee of Statistics of Ukraine,
the industrial production grew 15.9% during the first six months 2004. Pulp, paper,
and printing industry production boosted 32.1%.During January-June 2004, Ukrainian
enterprises manufactured 339.3 thousand tons of paper and cardboard.
http://www.paperandlife.com
26.08.2004
Russia: Two new pulp and paper mills to be constructed near Krasnoyarsk
The program of the development for Krasnoyarsk region adopted by local authorities
in June provides for constructing two new pulp and paper mills, www.press-line.ru
informs citing Jury Zakharinsky, Presiding commissioner for natural resources,
ecology and environmental activities of the regional Legislative Assembly. The
mills for production fine papers are planned to be built by 2010 in Lesosibirsk
town and in Boguchansky area. The annual output is projected at $900 million.
Investments will amount to $2 billion.
http://www.press-line.ru
26.08.2004
Ukraine:
Made at Zhidachev Mill
During the first-half 2004, Zhidachev Pulp and Paper Mill increased export volumes
by 83%. In January-June the mill exported products for $5.5 million compared with
$3 million a year ago.The main importers of Zhidachev products are Bulgaria (26%),
Turkey (15%), and Iran (14%).
http://www.paperandlife.com
13.08.2004
Russia: Neusiedler-Syktyvkar unveils results for 7 months 2004
Neusiedler-Syktyvkar increased the output of paper and board products by 13% to
447.518 thousand tons during 7 months 2004, compared with the same period a year
ago, the mill's press-service reports. Pulping output grew 15% to 323.582 tons,
paper - 13% to 330.773 thousand tons, and cardboard - 15% to 116.745 thousand
tons.
http://www.paperandlife.com
13.08.2004
Karelia
Republic reports increase of pulp and paper production
During the first-half 2004, pulp and paper enterprises of Karelia showed stable
growth, www.bumprom.ru reports with reference to the Ministry of Economic Development
of Russian Karelia Republic. The enterprises increased production of paper, paper
sacks, market pulp and cardboard. In general, the volume index for the pulp and
paper industry grew from 102.4% in January-June 2003 to 118.1% in January-June
2004.As a result of installing new PM#10, JSC Kondopoga manufactured 335 thousand
tons of newspaper during six months 2004 (+27%). Suoyarvskaya Board Mill fills
much better after changing its owner - the production of cardboard increased two
times. JSC Pitkaryanta produced 43.9 thousand tons of market pulp during January-June
(+20.5% compared with the same period a year ago).It is worth mentioning that
the volume index for the first-half 2004 in timber complex of Karelia comprised
112.8% versus the same period 2003. The enterprises manufactured products for
RUR 10 billion (app. $333 million). The logging industry increased its output
by 40% (the volume index amounted 111.9%), including removal of logs and industrial
wood production. In the woodworking industry, the volume index for January-June
2004 totaled 103%, including increased production of saw-timber and particle boards.
http://www.paperandlife.com
04.08.2004
International Paper Evaluates Specialty Paper Unit
International Paper said that the company will evaluate strategic alternatives
for its Industrial Specialty Papers Business, which includes the lightweight packaging
papers and pressure sensitive papers segments and related converting assets.
Included in the business segments to be evaluated are the DePere and Kaukauna,
Wis., Mills, the Akrosil business with facilities in Menasha, Wis., Lancaster,
Ohio, and Heerlen, Netherlands; and Thilmany Packaging located at the Kaukauna
Mill. The company intends to evaluate these facilities as one business and will
continue to operate these facilities during the evaluation process to provide
ongoing service to customers.
"These are good business operations with a solid customer base and a dedicated
team of employees," said Wayne Brafford, senior vice president, Industrial
Packaging Group." While this is a tough decision, this evaluation could help
us to better focus our asset portfolio on growth areas."
Lightweight packaging papers and pressure sensitive papers are used in such applications
as pressure sensitive labels, food and industrial packaging and consumer hygiene
products. Annual production capacity of the assets is approximately 400,000 tons.
http://www.paperage.com
27.07.2004
Russia: Podolsk subsidiary of Arkhbum reports corrugated products increase
Podolsk subsidiary of JSC Arkhbum increased production of corrugated package by
2.8% to 64.4 million sq. m. (five-layered corrugated converted into three-layered)
in January-June 2004 compared with the same period a year ago, the press-service
of Arkhangelsk Pulp and Paper Mill informs.In June Podolsk Factory manufactured
12.3 million sq. m. of corrugated products, which constituted an upturn of 1.3%
versus June 2003.
http://www.paperandlife.com
23.07.2004
Ukraine: Industrial production growing
In June Ukrainian the industrial production grew by 11.2% compared with the same
period 2003 and by 3.8% compared with May 2004, www.elvisti.com.ua informed with
reference to the Cabinet of Ministers.The industrial production grew by 15.9%
year-over-year during January-June. In 2003 production grew by 15.8% versus 2002
and totaled UAH 220.6 billion (app. $ 41.6 billion).
http://www.paperandlife.com
22.07.2004
Ukraine:
Industrial production growing
In June Ukrainian the industrial production grew by 11.2% compared with the same
period 2003 and by 3.8% compared with May 2004, www.elvisti.com.ua informed with
reference to the Cabinet of Ministers.The industrial production grew by 15.9%
year-over-year during January-June. In 2003 production grew by 15.8% versus 2002
and totaled UAH 220.6 billion (app. $ 41.6 billion).
http://www.paperandlife.com
22.07.2004
Ukraine:
Industry report for first half 2004
During the first half 2004 the industrial production in Ukraine increased 15.9%
compared with the same period a year ago, www.elvisti.com.ua informs.The highest
growth rates are in machine building (33.9%), pulp and paper and printing industry
(32.1%), in non-metallic mineral products manufacturing (building materials, glassware,
etc.) - 27.5%.
http://www.paperandlife.com
19.07.2004
Neman
Mill reports production increase
Neman Pulp and Paper Mill (belonging to North-West Timber Company) manufactured
37,8 thousand tons of paper in January-June 2004, including offset paper, paper
for corrugated, body stock for wallpaper, and parchment, which constituted an
upturn of 16.6 per cent compared with the same period a year ago.Average labour
productivity amounted to 3.86 tons of paper per employee (+18.4 per cent), the
press-service of North-West Timber Company reports. During the first six months
of 2004, Neman Mill produced 51.9 thousand of copybooks (+41.9 per cent versus
the same period a year ago)
http://www.paperandlife.com
19.07.2004
Murmansk
releases results for first-half 2004
The press-service of Titan company announced results of JSC Murmansk Package Factory
(belonging to Titan) for the first half 2004. In June Murmansk Factory manufactured
497.8 thousand m2 of cardboard boxes, 2.533 million of metal cans, 464.1 thousand
of confectionery tins, and 113.9 thousand cans for chemicals. Progressive total
since the beginning of the year constituted 3049.5 thousand m2 of cardboard boxes,
14.068 million of metal cans, 3345.4 thousand of confectionery tins, and 374.4
thousand cans for chemicals.JSC Murmansk box factory is a leading Russian supplier
of lithographic tins and corrugated package, supplying its products for more that
70 years for clients from Russia and aboard.
http://www.paperandlife.com
12.07.2004
Russia:
Two new board members were elected at Arkhangelsk Mill
The annual general meeting of Arkhangelsk Pulp and Paper Mill stockholders took
place on June 30 in Novodvinsk, the mill's press-service informed. The meeting
examined all 14 questions on the agenda and approved the annual report for 2003.
The stockholders elected a new board of directors. Now it consists of five former
members and two new members. The former members of the board of directors: Vladimir
Beloglazov, Director General of Arkhangelsk Pulp and Paper Mill (Russia); Dr.
Dieter P. F. Wehowski, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Conrad Jacobson GmbH
(Germany); Wroldsen Wrold Emil, Managing Director of Jacob Jurgensen Papier und
Zellstoff GmbH (Germany); Sokolov Timur Valentinovich, Council General Director
for Legal Matters of the JSC Arkhbum (Russia); Dr. Heinz Zinner, managing director
of Pulp Mill Holding (Germany). The two new members are Korabelschikov Gennady
Aleksandrovich, Vice-President ZAO Banking House "St. Petersburg" (Russia);
Korobko Andrey Vladimirovich, General Director of Timber Industrial Company Continental
Management (Russia).The chairman of the board of directors will be elected new
week.
http://www.paperandlife.com
12.07.2004
Russia:
Arkhangelsk Mill reports boosting production capacity
In June Arkhangelsk Pulp and Paper mill manufactured 67.6 thousand tons of pulp
(102.1% versus June 2003). The mill manufactured 18.8 tons of market pulp (+2.6%
versus November 2002), 6.8 tons of paper (+2.4%), 38.3 thousand tons of containerboard
(+1.6%), 11.3 million m2 of corrugated products (+4.0%), 706.9 thousand m2 of
wood chipboard (+2.9%), 37.7 million of 12-pages copybooks (+1.9%).
http://www.paperandlife.com
12.07.2004
Russia:
The newspaper market amounts to 620 thousand tons
The newspaper market of Russia continues to grow steadily, www.rbc.ru informs.
Reflecting strength in demand, the mills continue to raise production capacity.At
present, Russia consumes mainly the following grades: newspaper, offset and printing
paper, office paper, packaging paper. Newspaper comprises 50 per cent of total
paper produced by the home market.The experts estimate the current domestic newsprint
consumption of 620 thousand tons and underline a distinct territorial structure.
Moscow consumes 25 per cent of total newspaper consumption (with Moscow region
it makes 32%). The principal factor impacting the figures is a high amount of
paper consumers in the region (governmental structures, printers, publishing houses,
offices).The current decline in demand in the market reflects usual seasonal tendencies
- distributors and printers are relying on their inventories.
http://www.paperandlife.com
09.07.2004
Russia:
Ust-Ilim Timber Complex reports 13% pulping increase for 2Q 2004
During the second quarter 2004, Ust-Ilim Timber Complex (belonging to Ilim Pulp)
produced 279.882 thousand tons of pulping, which constituted an increase of 32.607
thousand tons (+13 per cent) versus the same period 2003, www.mfd.ru informs.
Market pulp output for January-June 2004 totaled 255.272 tons, an increase of
24.691 thousand tons, or 10.7 per cent, compared with the same period a year ago.During
the 2Q, the mill continued to increase output of wood-chemical products: sulphate
soap - 34.890 thousand tons (+11 per cent versus the same period 2003), tall oil
- 17.573 thousand tons (+12 per cent), distilled tall oil - 2.994 thousand tons
(+16.8 per cent).Ilim Pulp Enterprise unites leading enterprises of Russian pulp
and paper industry: Kotlass Pulp and Paper Mill, Bratsk Timber Complex, Ust-Ilim
Timber Complex, St. Petersburg Cardboard Printing Factory, 38 logging enterprises.
The structure of Ilim Pulp includes logistics and commercial companies, Kommunar
Paper Mill, Plzenska Papirna Paper Mill (Czechia), Ilim Gofropak Mill producing
corrugated board. The enterprises belonging to Ilim Pulp manufacture 61 per cent
of Russian pulp and 77 per cent of containerboard.
http://www.paperandlife.com
06.07.2004
Grunewald
Papier increases paper production with Andritz High-Temperature Hood
In April 2003, Andritz AG supplied an EquiDry F high-temperature hood to Papierfabrik
Gebr. Grunewald for its PM1 in Kirchhundem, Germany. PM1 is a 4,8 m machine producing
machine-glazed food wrapping paper. One year later, it's has been established
that the EquiDry F is responsible for a production increase of more than 25% on
PM1. PM1 has now become one of the highest capacity MG machines in Europe. The
capacity increase makes it possible for Grunewald Papier to serve a larger group
of customers. Specially treated recycled fibers are used as the raw material for
PM1. The EquiDry F hood is equipped with controllable edge zones for profile correction
and was installed in the course of a multi-stage investment program, with the
aim of increasing the capacity of PM1. It replaces the steam-heated hood supplied
by Andritz in 1976. For Grunewald Papier, the decisive factors for choosing the
EquiDry F hood were the customized solution and the confidence they have in the
Andritz drying technology.
http://www.ipwonline.com
02.07.2004
Russia: Two new board members were elected at
Arkhangelsk Mill
The annual general meeting of Arkhangelsk Pulp and Paper Mill stockholders took
place on June 30 in Novodvinsk, the mill's press-service informed. The meeting
examined all 14 questions on the agenda and approved the annual report for 2003.
The stockholders elected a new board of directors. Now it consists of five former
members and two new members. The former members of the board of directors: Vladimir
Beloglazov, Director General of Arkhangelsk Pulp and Paper Mill (Russia); Dr.
Dieter P. F. Wehowski, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Conrad Jacobson GmbH
(Germany); Wroldsen Wrold Emil, Managing Director of Jacob Jurgensen Papier und
Zellstoff GmbH (Germany); Sokolov Timur Valentinovich, Council General Director
for Legal Matters of the JSC Arkhbum (Russia); Dr. Heinz Zinner, managing director
of Pulp Mill Holding (Germany). The two new members are Korabelschikov Gennady
Aleksandrovich, Vice-President ZAO Banking House "St. Petersburg" (Russia);
Korobko Andrey Vladimirovich, General Director of Timber Industrial Company Continental
Management (Russia).The chairman of the board of directors will be elected new
week.
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