As of July 1st 2012, SCA’s Packaging operations, including the Containerboard Paper Division and Paper Recycling Division, are divested and part of the paper recycling packaging firm DS Smith Plc. Follow this link for more information. www.dssmith.uk.com
The kraftliner operations of Munksund and Obbola in Sweden remain part of the SCA, continuing to operate as SCA Containerboard. Follow this link for more information www.sca.com/containerboard
The following text presents the operations in 2011.
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Corrugated board, producer capacity in Europe 2011, percent | |
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SCA | 8 |
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Smurfit Kappa | 17 |
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DS Smith | 6 |
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SAICA | 4 |
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International Paper | 4 |
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Other | 61 |
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Corrugated board, producer capacity in Europe 2011, percent
Needs-adapted and purpose-designed packaging is a prerequisite for international trade and is thus a crucial factor in ensuring the welfare of the global economy. To an increasing degree, packaging is used to transport, market and sell its content. Packaging is thus an important carrier of the brand and market communication.
The two largest market categories for corrugated board packaging are the food and manu-facturing industries, which account for approximately 45% and 30%, respectively. The largest segment in the food industry is processed food, followed by fresh food and beverages. Consumer durables is another major market category, accounting for about 15% of the total market.