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The newsprint mills are favourably located, close
to customers and fibre sources. Central Europe
is a major source of recovered paper
and an important market, whereas the Nordic mills
are close to sources of virgin fibre
and so concentrate on value-added grades that benefit from the properties of this.
A major project is the newsprint machine using
100% recovered paper as raw material being built
at Langerbrugge. Most of the recovered paper will
be collected within 300 kilometres of the mill.
The machine will start up on schedule in June
2003. Its markets will be mainly in Western Europe,
but Langerbrugge is also favourably located for
serving overseas customers.
Case
Langerbrugge – 100% recovered fibre at Langerbrugge
Improving competitiveness and productivity
In the competitive newsprint business,
only the most efficient suppliers will thrive. Stora
Enso Newsprint constantly focuses on improving competitiveness
and productivity to retain its strong market position
as a leading newsprint supplier. Good asset quality
and size are important factors enabling the Group
to offer a comprehensive competitive product range
serving the customer’s needs.
Asset replacement and upgrading
Current challenges include ensuring competitive
production through replacement and upgrading of uncompetitive
capacity. The ongoing Asset Restructuring
Programme
is expected to enhance asset quality and cost competitiveness
without significantly increasing capacity.
Actions
in 2002 – Responsible asset restructuring
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