Cision Wire http://www.cisionwire.dk Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:12:02 GMT Cision Wire 120 32 http://www.cisionwire.dk http://www.cisionwire.dk/images/CisionLogoSmall.gif Reduced log export tariffs in Russia unlikely to boost the country’s log export volumes back up to historic levels http://www.cisionwire.dk/wood-resources-international-llc-company/r/reduced-log-export-tariffs-in-russia-unlikely-to-boost-the-country-s-log-export-volumes-back-up-to-h,c9217410 cision448993 Export tariffs on logs shipped from Russia, the world largest log supplier, are set to be reduced as the country becomes a member of the WTO. The proposed new lower tariffs are not expected to increase export volumes to pre-tariff levels, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly.

]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:15:40 GMT Year-end report 2011 http://www.cisionwire.dk/holmen/r/year-end-report-2011,c9214639 cision446493

]]> Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:30:00 GMT Billerud to acquire UPM-Kymmene’s packaging paper business http://www.cisionwire.dk/billerud/r/billerud-to-acquire-upm-kymmene-s-packaging-paper-business,c9213836 cision445550 Billerud Finland Oy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Billerud AB, has signed an agreement with UPM-Kymmene (UPM) to acquire UPM’s packaging paper business in Pietarsaari and Tervasaari with sales of approximately EUR 220 million (SEK 2 billion) in 2011. Billerud pays EUR 130 million (approximately SEK 1.2 billion) for the business. The acquisition will significantly reduce Billerud’s pulp exposure and strengthen the offering within packaging paper. In addition, the currency exposure is also reduced.

]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:40:00 GMT Tough end to a good year http://www.cisionwire.dk/billerud/r/tough-end-to-a-good-year,c9213800 cision445437

]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:32:00 GMT Year-end report January-December 2011 http://www.cisionwire.dk/billerud/r/year-end-report-january-december-2011,c9213806 cision445436 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:30:00 GMT China is now the world’s largest importer of softwood lumber and logs despite a slowdown in imports during the 4Q/11 http://www.cisionwire.dk/wood-resources-international-llc-company/r/china-is-now-the-world-s-largest-importer-of-softwood-lumber-and-logs-despite-a-slowdown-in-imports-,c9213679 cision445383 Reduced activities in the housing construction sector in China decreased importation of softwood logs and lumber in late 2011, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Despite the decline in the 4Q, total imports during 2011 reached a record high, making China the largest importer of logs and lumber in the world. 

]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:16:20 GMT Wood chip exports from Latin America reached a record high in 2011, with pulp mills in Japan and Europe being the major export destinations http://www.cisionwire.dk/wood-resources-international-llc-company/r/wood-chip-exports-from-latin-america-reached-a-record-high-in-2011--with-pulp-mills-in-japan-and-eur,c9212130 cision443988 Global trade of wood chips has gone up substantially the past two years. Hardwood chip export from Chile, Uruguay and Brail was up 43 percent in 2011 compared to 2009, as reported by the Wood Resource Quarterly. A clear majority of the increase was Eucalyptus chips destined for pulp mills in Japan and Europe.  

]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:12:45 GMT Ingegerd Engquist new head of Group Human Resources http://www.cisionwire.dk/holmen/r/ingegerd-engquist-new-head-of-group-human-resources,c9211238 cision442957  

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:30:00 GMT Invitation; press and analyst conference http://www.cisionwire.dk/holmen/r/invitation--press-and-analyst-conference,c9208392 cision440221  

]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:15:00 GMT Invitation to press and analyst conference – Q4 2011 http://www.cisionwire.dk/billerud/r/invitation-to-press-and-analyst-conference---q4-2011,c9207990 cision439930

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