Segezha Group launches commercial production of white paper
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Segezha Group (MOEX: SGZH), part of Sistema PJSFC and Russia's leading vertically integrated holding company in the timber industry, with a full-cycle production and deep wood processing, has launched commercial production of two new products: white semi-flexible and white high-porosity paper. These are manufactured at the company's flagship Segezha Pulp and Paper Mill (Karelia). The new products are supplied both to the Group's in-house converting facilities for the production of paper packaging as well as to third-party customers in Russia and abroad.
The production process complies with the highest environmental standards. The paper is produced on BDM-11, the most advanced and technologically sophisticated paper machine in both Russia and Europe. The raw material (cellulose) is prepared using cutting-edge equipment: an Andritz pulper (Austria) was installed last year especially for this project, and the water treatment system was also modernised.
"Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, we have continued to expand our product range, launching unique products for Russia. Currently, we are Russia's only highly porous white paper manufacturer. We are proud to be able to offer our customers a wider range and package solutions," says Alexander Kharitonov, Vice-President for Commerce at Segezha Group.
