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Swedish Forest Industries Federation appoints new chairman

Published: Tue, 2012-04-24 10:27

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Will succeed Magnus Hall, CEO of Holmen

Ulf Larsson, President of SCA Forest Products, has been appointed chairman of the Board of Swedish Forest Industries Federation, according to Papernet.se

Ulf Larsson is head of SCA Forest Products, which is the business unit within SCA that manufactures printing paper, kraftliner, pulp, sawn timber and wood products, as well as renewable energy.
Ulf Larsson will succeed Magnus Hall, CEO of Holmen, as Chairman of the Forest Industries Federation in Sweden.

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Breaking news

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For its HP Everyday Paper range

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“The extensive capacity cuts announced will gradually lead to a better market balance in 2013”

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But rose 4.2 percent over the same month last year

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Due to changing market conditions

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Steve Beshear, governor of Kentucky.

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"This partnership will lead to the retention of 452 jobs and an investment of $20 million near Hawesville”

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"This exciting business partnership is a critical step in a changing industry”

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