Mayr-Melnhof Karton Acquires CTMP Plant from Södra Cell
Mayr-Melnhof Karton, Austria, this week reported that it has signed an agreement to acquire a high grade CTMP (chemi-thermomechanical pulp) production plant near Trondheim, Norway, from Södra Cell AB. The plant has an annual capacity of up to 130,000 metric tons of CTMP. The acquisition price will amount to approximately EUR 4 million, the company noted.
Mayr-Meinhof Karton is the largest producer of coated recycled cartonboard worldwide, with an expanding position in virgin fiber-based cartonboard.
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