Tag Archives: Russian paper sector

One of Russia’s largest productions of impregnated paper to be built in St. Petersburg region

One of Russia’s largest productions of impregnated paper will be established this year in the city of Slantsy of St. Petersburg region, according to recent statements, made by representatives of regional authorities and local media reports.   In addition to paper, as part of the plans of the investor is also building of a facility […]

Russia’s Segezha Group prepares for building of 1 million tonne pulp and paper mill in Krasnoyarsk Territory

Segezha Group, one of the largest Russian vertically integrated timber holdings, plans to consolidate Novoeniseysky LHK, a major forest chemical asset in the Krasnoyarsk Territory, where it intends to build a 1 million tonne pulp and paper mill. On May 21, Segezha group announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire a minority stake […]

Ilim Group starts installation of main equipment at its new KLB Mill in Ust-Ilimsk

Ilim’s new KBL Mill in Ust-Ilimsk has become the largest greenfield project in the Russian pulp and paper industry over the past few years. Once fully ramped up, the KLB Mill will produce 600 thousand tons of containerboard per year. The new facility with a total installed cost exceeding USD 1 billion will create 850 […]

Russian paper sector on verge of consolidation

“Karelia Pulp”, a Russian pulp and paper producer, has closed a deal for the acquisition of one of its major rivals in the local market – the Kondopoga PPM. As a result of public tender, Karelia Pulp became the owner of 100% shares of Kondopoga Pulp and Paper Mill, Russia’s largest manufacturer of newsprint. According […]