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To meet the changing needs of international customers,
Stora Enso has launched an Asset Restructuring
Programme in uncoated magazine papers.
The programme will improve the quality and overall
competitiveness of assets while meeting the growing
quality and volume demands of customers. It includes
targeted investments, machine specialisation and
divestment of less-competitive production assets.
Stora Enso is also looking for profitable acquisitions.
Long-term investment at Kvarnsveden
A major part of the programme is the
new paper machine to be built at Kvarnsveden,
which will produce high-quality super-calendered
(SC) papers based on virgin fibre
for use in magazines, catalogues and advertising
material. This will be partially balanced by the
divestment of the smaller Wolfsheck Mill.
The programme includes investments in SC-B qualities
too. PM6 at the Maxau Mill, which also produces
SC-B paper from recovered fibre,
will be rebuilt to enhance its productivity and
competitiveness. PM3 at Langerbrugge will change
over from mainly high-quality SC to exclusively
SC-B, allowing the mill to maximise the usage
of recovered fibre.
Close to customers and raw material
Access to competitive fibre resources and mechanical
pulp produced within the Group provide a dependable
basis for uninterrupted competitive production. Another
strength is that the mills are located close to customers
and raw material.
Implementation of best practices
Human resources development and best practices further
enhance productivity. Attracting and retaining qualified
and motivated personnel are essential to maintain
high standards of performance and service.
Human
Resources – It’s an evolution, not a revolution
Actions
in 2002 – Responsible asset restructuring
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