Sappi, SCA Hygiene Products Form Wood Sourcing JV

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Sappi Fine paper Europe and SCA Hygiene Products, Stockholm, Sweden, have joined forces in the field of wood sourcing in Germany. Both SCA and Sappi are holding a 50% share in the joint venture that will be rebranded proNARO GmbH and move its registered office from Hönsbach, Germany, to Stokstadt, Germany.

proNARO is strategically focused on the wood sourcing process of pulp operations in Alfeld, Stockstadt, Mannheim, and Ehingen in Germany and is also involved in biomass activities. The annual buying volume is 2.8 million solid cubic meters of wood.

"This is another meaningful step in the co-operation between SCA and Sappi and secures a wood supply on a long-term basis for our pulp production in a cost efficient, sustainable, and professional way," said Randy Rotermund, director Supply Chain & Procurement of Sappi Fine Paper Europe.

"Wood as a raw material is the most important cost factor for pulp production and therefore of immense meaning for the industries’ competitiveness. A cooperation with Sappi opens up new possibilities and chances for our wood sourcing organization and logistics and provides significant cost savings," added Andy Woodburn, VP of SCA’s Supply Tissue Business Unit, AFH Professional Hygiene Europe.