With the approval of the Russian authorities, Kiilto has now been able to sell all its Russian subsidiaries. After a transition period, Kiilto brands will no longer be sold in the Russian market. Kiilto began to look for a legally appropriate way to exit the Russian market in March 2022. In July 2022, Kiilto and […]
Tag Archives: Russian market
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Aug
Aug
Amcor recently announced that it will be selling its three factories in Russia. This announcement is in line with its statement in March regarding scaling down activities and exploring strategic options for its Russia operations. Until completion of the sale, which is currently expected to occur in the second half of its 2023 fiscal year, […]
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Aug
Aug
Potential sale UK- and Austria-based Mondi has announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its Russia-based facility, Mondi Syktyvkar, along with two affiliated entities to Augment Investments Ltd for some RUB 95 billion (€1.5 billion). “The Disposal is conditional on the approval of the Russian Federation’s Government Sub-Commission for the Control of Foreign […]
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Aug
Mondi Group agreed to sell its Russian Syktyvkar plant to Augment Investments Limited owned by Russian billionaire Viktor Kharitonin for 95 billion rubles ($1.5 billion). The assets in Russia will be transferred to Augment as part of the proposed disposal excluding a cash balance. Mondi’s London-listed shares jumped 11% on the news, as the company said […]
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Aug
Aug
Ponsse changes performance guidance for 2022. The company’s euro-denominated operating result in 2022 is expected to be on a par with the comparable operating result of its continuing operations in 2021 (Euro 50 million, 8.2% of net sales). The company’s relative profitability is expected to decrease significantly, however, due to divesting its Russian business, difficulties in the availability […]
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Konecranes comments on the impacts of the war in Ukraine on its business and financial performance
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Apr
Konecranes condemns the war in Ukraine. We are saddened and upset by the war and deeply concerned for our over 400 Ukrainian employees and their families. Their safety and well-being are number one priority for Konecranes as a company, and the Konecranes community is supporting them and their compatriots through local and global efforts. Konecranes […]
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The volume of paper production in the Russian city of Moscow grew by almost 30% during the period of January-November, 2021 year-on-year basis, according to recent statements and data, provided by Moscow regional authorities. The achieved growth was confirmed by Vladimir Yefimov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Economic Policy and Property and Land Relations, according […]
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Apr
Apr
Kemira to increase prices for all product lines in Pulp & Paper, Americas effective March 15, 2022. Costs for all main raw materials, energy (direct and indirect), packaging materials and freight have massively increased during recent months and continue to rise. Significant price increases in the range of 15% to 30% are necessary and will […]
Lumber trade flows changed almost instantly when Russia invaded Ukraine in late February. Trade sanctions and restrictions in financial transactions by Europe, North America, and major markets in Asia halted shipments from Russia and Belarus. In addition, exports from Ukraine were also disrupted. The total lumber exports from the three countries in the war zone […]
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Apr
Apr
Ilim Group recently published a report on its performance in 2021. The company produced 3.64 million tons of finished products, and pulp continues to make-up the major share (2.16 million tons) of Ilim’s production volumes. Ilim continued to increase the share of packaging materials in its product portfolio. Last year this segment accounted for about […]