News

May

2013-05-16 03:00

Great celebration of our new office in yesterday's Housewarming Party

Yesterday we celebrated our move to the new office in Shanghai by hosting a traditional Chinese Housewarming Party – with a Swedish twist. Our SCA President and CEO, Jan Johansson attended together with guests from the Chinese government, SCA customers and business partners.


April

2013-04-25 10:45

We care about Ya'an

8:02 am on April 20th, a 7.0-magnitute earthquake hit Ya’an city in Sichuan Province. As SCA employees, we will try our best to assist in the relief efforts.


2013-04-04 05:00

SCA announces its first crew members to Team SCA

SCA has confirmed the first five crew members to officially join Team SCA. Team SCA is the only all-female team in the 2014-15 Volvo Ocean Race.


March

2013-03-15 07:00

SCA presents Annual Report and updated logotype

Today, SCA presents its 2012 Annual Report and Sustainability Report on www.sca.com. In recent years, SCA has transformed into a leading, global hygiene and forest products company with a strong and award-winning sustainability profile. In conjunction with this, SCA has decided to modernize its logotype and unveil its look in connection with the publication of the Annual Report.


January

2013-01-16 03:31

Because we care! - SCA made donations to rural schools to help improve living and education standard Ningxia is a poor place in China. In addition to planting trees in a semi-desert region of Ningxia province last year, SCA employees from APAC headquarters, North Asia Office and Everbeauty Songjiang factory have also made donations to rural schools to help children improve living and education standards.

December

2012-12-06 04:41

SCA awarded for Best Sustainability Report 2011 SCA has the best sustainability report according to FAR, the professional institute for authorized public accountants, approved public accountants and other highly qualified professionals in the accountancy sector in Sweden.

2012-12-03 05:00

Innovative cross fertilization at university in Shanghai SCA’s two-session Innovation Day at Tongji University in Shanghai on 21 November attracted attention from stakeholders such as media, government officials, students and employees. Our key sustainability and innovation messages within a c/o life context were expressed in clear and consistent ways both by SCA representatives and through a student design competition.

October

2012-10-31 04:23

SCA participated the 2nd JP Morgan Corporate Challenge for health and migrant children in Shanghai For the second consecutive year, SCA organized a corporate team to attend the 2nd JP Morgan Corporate Challenge 5.6km running race in Shanghai on October 18th, 2012.

September

2012-09-13 09:10

SCA in Dow Jones Sustainability Index SCA has once again been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index, which is one the world’s most prestigious sustainability indexes.

August

2012-08-21 03:51

SCA participates in Volvo Ocean Race 2014-2015 About 80 percent of SCA’s consumers globally are women. This strong reason is behind SCA’s decision to sign an all-female crew for one of the sporting world’s most challenging events. SCA is participating with a boat in the next round of the world Volvo Ocean Race in 2014-2015.

2012-08-18 04:12

Visit to 3M China - a strategic supplier to SCA Globally On 16th August, 2012, a team from SCA visited 3M China to discuss and explore opportunities for further collaborations in developing new products and solutions that benefit both companies.

2012-08-02 05:01

Following Tork China Tork Participated in Hotel Green Tech Asia 2012 (HGTA2012). Tork and “Comfortable Life” journal co-organized “Health Lectures for Companies” series of activities.

July

2012-07-19 12:47

Interim Report Q2 2012 1 JANUARY–30 JUNE 2012 (compared with same period a year ago)

2012-07-16 08:36

TENA "New Care, Hearty Warmth" On July 4th, SCA TENA officially launched the 3rd Care Giving Day public welfare event "New Care, Hearty Warmth" in YueTan community, Beijing. In cooperation with the Beijing Nursing Association (BNA), TENA also introduced the first "Incontinence Home Care Community Model" in China during this event. This concept will bring more professional solutions to incontinence care through trainings and seminars.

2012-07-02 08:04

SCA Public Welfare Activity "Control of Desertification and Afforestation" Last month, 17 representatives from SCA including employees, suppliers and distributors went to Lingwu, Ningxia to take part in a three-day public welfare activity, which was the 1st welfare activity coordinated by SCA and Everbeauty together.

June

2012-06-11 07:52

TENA products are included in Assistive Device Catalogue of China 2012 Assistive Device Catalogue of China 2012 officially issued on May 28th, 2012. It is the China’s first national and professional guidance catalogue focuses on the disabled and the elderly appliances, rehabilitation, medical and nursing equipment. With the joint effort of PR and TENA team, TENA products are successfully included in this catalogue.

2012-06-02 06:13

TENA Care Academy - Building quality care system in institution TENA Care Academy - Building Quality Care System in Institution was held by SCA’s incontinence care brand TENA in Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing and Guangzhou from May 22 to 25, 2012, and nearly 600 nursing home heads participated in the forum. This event has further strengthen the cooperation between TENA and associations in each city and increased TENA’s awareness as well as professional image in China’s elderly service industry.

2012-06-01 08:25

Previously announced Everbeauty acquisition now closed SCA’s acquisition of the Asian hygiene products company Everbeauty has been completed. The deal strengthens SCA’s market and brand positions in one of the Group’s prioritized growth regions. The purchase price for the deal amounts to approximately SEK 1.9bn (USD 290m) on a debt-free basis.

May

2012-05-25 10:56

SCA participated in the first China International Senior Services Expo SCA participated in the First China International Senior Services Expo and the 7th China International Exhibition of Rehabilitation, Nursing and Healthcare jointly held by China Association of Social Welfare, China Silver Industry Association, Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau and Shanghai Municipal Committee on Ageing at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center from 17th to 19th May.

2012-05-09 09:32

SCA helps 'Million Tree Project' fight against desertification in Inner Mongolia, China! In Inner Mongolia SCA is taking an active part in the fight against desertification, donating and planting trees as a part of the “Million Tree Project”, a local non-governmental initiative.

April

2012-04-18 13:00

Interim Report Q1 2012 1 JANUARY–31 MARCH 2012 (compared with same period a year ago)

2012-04-10 11:56

SCA increases its ownership in Vinda SCA has decided to acquire an additional 5 percent of the shares in the leading Chinese tissue company Vinda. The purchase price is around 600 MSEK.

March

2012-03-27 09:13

SCA´s binding offer to acquire Everbeauty has been accepted – process continues towards closing The acceptance of SCA´s binding offer follows the privatization of Everbeauty under Taiwanese law. As a result, a sale and purchase agreement has been signed by SCA and the sellers.

2012-03-16 00:00

SCA named one of the world's most ethical companies – for fifth year in a row SCA is one of the world’s most sustainable companies – environmentally, socially and financially. The company is now further raising its ambitions through the introduction of a number of new targets. According to a recent SCA survey, sustainability activities are significant for the business operation.

2012-03-14 00:00

SCA launches new sustainability targets SCA is one of the world’s most sustainable companies – environmentally, socially and financially. The company is now further raising its ambitions through the introduction of a number of new targets. According to a recent SCA survey, sustainability activities are significant for the business operation.

2012-03-13 08:00

"Women & Health" – SCA Hygiene Matters 2011 China Report released in China On March 6, two days before the International Women’s Day this year, a “Women and Hygiene” themed forum was held by SCA in Shanghai, in collaboration with the Shanghai Health Education Association and the Shanghai Educational Press Group. At this forum, SCA officially released their Hygiene Matters 2011 China Report.

2012-03-08 00:00

SCA’s Annual Report for 2011 released SCA’s Annual Report for 2011 has been published and is available at www.sca.com/reports.

February

2012-02-25 00:00

SCA offers to acquire Asian hygiene products company SCA has made a binding offer to acquire the Taiwan-based hygiene products company Everbeauty. The purchase price for the deal amounts to approximately SEK 1.9bn (USD 290m) on a debt-free basis. If the deal is realized, SCA’s positions in Asia, one of the Group’s prioritized growth markets, will be substantially strengthened.

January

2012-01-26 00:00

SCA Group year-end Report Q4 2011 1 JANUARY–31 DECEMBER 2011 (compared with same period a year ago) including the packaging operations held for sale.

2012-01-04 00:00

Previously announced deal in Australasia now closed SCA has now completed the previously announced transaction of creating a joint venture in Australasia.

November

2011-11-26 10:01

SCA – Econ Home nursing service officially launched in Shanghai On November 25, Swedish Minister for Children and the Elderly, Maria Larsson, inaugurated the newly established joint venture between SCA and Singapore Econ Group - "SCA Econ (Shanghai) Healthcare Management Co. Ltd." The ceremony was held at the LinFen Community Cultural and Activity Center in Zhabei District, Shanghai.

2011-11-24 09:39

Swedish Minister of Health and Social Affairs visits China and promotes elderly health care with SCA On November 23rd, SCA co-organized a seminar under the topic "Providing Health through Effective Nursing for the Elderly" jointly with the Chinese Ministry of Health (MOH) at Beijing Hotel in Beijing.

2011-11-04 00:00

SCA establishes a joint venture in Australasia with Pacific Equity Partners SCA has decided to form a joint venture partnership for its existing operations in Australasia with the Australian company Pacific Equity Partners (PEP). SCA and PEP Fund IV will each hold 50% of the company.

October

2011-10-25 00:00

SCA Group Interim Report Q3 2011 1 JANUARY–30 SEPTEMBER 2011 (compared with same period a year ago)

September

2011-09-22 00:00

New TENA Duo loved by caregivers in Australasia Consequently this spring SCA launched the bowl shaped TENA Duo Protection Layer in Australia and New Zealand, protecting the base pad from FI (faecal incontinence).

2011-09-05 00:00

SCA launches game changing TENA Belt in China As a new member of SCA’s incontinence care product family, TENA Belt focuses on skin comfort and health. It has lesser material, increased airiness and breathability, providing more dignity for the patient and lesser burden for caregivers. The belt was officially released in July at TENA’s Caregiver Day of 2011 in Shanghai as part of the "What you feel, I feel" campaign.

July

2011-07-21 21:00

SCA Group Interim Report Q2 2011 1 JANUARY–30 JUNE 2011 (compared with same period a year ago)

2011-07-20 19:00

SCA breaks incontinence taboos in China with knowledge As China’s population ages, there is a growing need in the country for incontinence care. But it’s difficult to talk about the issue. SCA trains nurses in incontinence which allows the taboo topic to be handled more openly.

May

2011-05-20 18:30

SCA inaugurates Innovation Centre in Shanghai With a grand opening ceremony SCA launched its hygiene products global innovation center in Shanghai China on May 20. The purpose of the centre is to learn from Chinese consumer insights and translate them into innovations for China, Asia-Pacific and global markets.

April

2011-04-29 19:30

SCA Group Interim Report Q1 2011 1 JANUARY–31 MARCH 2011 (compared with same period a year ago)

March

2011-03-16 21:00

SCA one of the world's most ethical companies SCA has been named one of the world’s most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the fourth consecutive year. According to the Institute, the ranking list recognises companies that go beyond making statements about doing business “ethically” and actually translate those words into action.

2011-03-11 18:00

SCA’s Annual Report for 2010 released SCA’s Annual Report for 2010 has been published and is available at www.sca.com. SCA has also published its 2010 Sustainability Report, which can be downloaded from the same address.

January

2011-01-27 21:30

SCA Group Year-end Report Q4 2010 released: Profit before tax rose 6% Profit before tax rose 6% (10% excl. exchange rate effects) to SEK 8,492m. Net sales decreased by 2% (increased by 5% excl. exchange rate effects and divestments) to SEK 109,142m. Cash flow from current operations was SEK 7,399m. Proposed dividend 4.00 SEK (3.70)per share.

2011-01-18 18:00

Internal changes to SCA's Corporate Senior Management Team SCA has decided to implement three internal changes to the Corporate Senior Management Team.

October

2010-10-29 09:00

SCA's interim report for Q3 2010 - Profit before tax 9 percent up Net sales for the third quarter of 2010, excluding effects of divestments and exchange rate movements, rose 8% compared with the same period a year ago, as a result of higher prices and volumes. Operating profit excluding restructuring costs and currency effects rose 2%. Price increases carried out and cost-cutting measures, combined with higher volumes, have compensated for sharply higher raw material costs.

July

2010-07-22 09:30

SCA's interim report for Q2 2010 Net sales during the second quarter of 2010, excluding the effect of exchange rate movements, rose 6% compared with the same period a year ago. Operating profit excluding restructuring costs rose 3% (6% excluding exchange rate effects) to SEK 2,440m. Profit before tax, excluding restructuring costs, rose 9% (12% excluding exchange rate effects).

April

2010-04-27 09:30

SCA's interim report for Q1 2010 Profit before tax, excluding restructuring costs, rose 16% (excluding exchange rate effects, 20%) to SEK 1,748m. Operating profit excluding restructuring costs decreased by 5% (excluding exchange rate effects, by 1%) to SEK 2,027m.

2010-04-26 21:00

SCA divests Asian packaging operation SCA today signed an agreement to sell its Asian packaging operation and puts focus on hygiene growth in Asia.

January

2010-01-28 21:00

Year-end Report 2009

2010-01-27 20:00

SCA one of the world's 100 most sustainable companies For the sixth consecutive year, SCA has been recognized as one of the world's 100 most sustainable companies by anadian Corporate Knights. SCA has qualified as one of the 100 most sustainable companies each year since the global sustainability list was first presented in 2005.

December

2009-12-10 14:00

SCA Packaging Singapore wins three Packaging AsiaStar Awards for 2009 Packaging AsiaStar recently presented SCA Packaging Singapore with three separate packaging design awards for 2009. Of the 103 entrants, SCA received an award for each of the three commercial categories in which it entered.

2009-12-01 10:30

TENA gives the smile back to Chinese elderly people On the occasion of Chinese Elderly Day (26th October), a campaign named "Give Back the Smile" was launched by TENA China in Guangzhou (the capital of Guangdong Province and the biggest city in South China) on the 20th October, 2009.

November

2009-11-27 10:00

Tork China takes initiatives to improve hygiene standards in public hospitals Joining a nationwide project named "Health Literacy Promotion" launched by the Chinese government, Tork China team has been cooperating with Shanghai Health Education Institute since April 2009, to promote hand hygiene awareness and help improve hygiene standards in public hospitals.

2009-11-20 18:00

"Drier Power" in Thailand! In preparation for this big launch we had two briefing sessions - One for the 129 strong Product Consultant Team held on 17 August 2009 and one for our distributors, agency partners, suppliers and SCA associates on 27 August 2009.

2009-11-10 10:00

New ad for Drypers Wee Wee Dry SCA Malaysia launched a new TV advertisement in October 2009 to support the improved Drypers Wee Wee Dry. This new ad strongly positions Drypers Wee Wee Dry's Fluid Distribution Layer (FDL), made to keep babies drier than ever before!

October

2009-10-28 09:30

SCA Taiwan drives for professional recommendation for light inco To break taboo and create light inco category, SCA Taiwan participated and distributed TENA Lady samples in menopause seminars held by two big hospitals, Chang Gung Medical Foundation and Kaohsiung Medical Hospital, in the north and south of Taiwan on Oct 17 and 18.

September

2009-09-04 10:00

Double honours for SCA in Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes SCA has once again been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes, both in Dow Jones STOXX Sustainability Index and Dow Jones Sustainability WORLD Index, which are two of the world's most prestigious sustainability indexes. SCA is one of only four Swedish companies listed in the two indexes.

August

2009-08-15 09:00

Hygiene Central & South Asia opens its 2nd site Hygiene Central & South Asia officially opened its 2nd site on 22 July 2009 with a BANG! The big lunch-time opening event was graced by 1,300 associates, partners, suppliers and invited guests who were all an important part of the building of the 2nd site.

2009-08-03 10:30

Hygiene Central & South Asia launches new TENA website With the launch of TENA's website in Malaysia and Singapore, visitors now have all the comprehensive information and resources they need on incontinence.

July

2009-07-23 22:00

SCA Interim report Q2 2009

2009-07-07 10:00

Tempo wins "Most Popular TV Commercial Awards 2009" in Hong Kong Tempo Washing Machine TV-commercial has won the TVB Most Popular TV Commercial Award Household category of 2009 in Hong Kong. What's more, the commercial was also awarded with the Best Actor and the Best Director Award. It is the biggest win Tempo TVC has for the past few years.

June

2009-06-15 12:00

TENA pilot launch in South China

May

2009-05-25 08:00

Green Tea Frappachino with Tork solutions–Tork lands at the outlets of the world's biggest coffee-shop chain in China Today when you walk into some Starbucks outlets in China, you will not only find the very popular Starbucks Green Tea Frappachino, nice muffins and scones but also Tork! After a 12 month long fruitful discussion, from Q1 2009, the Tork China team supplies Starbucks with Tork N1 dispenser napkins for its 150 outlets located in both North China and South China.

2009-05-14 15:00

SCA sponsors World Expo pavilion

April

2009-04-28 15:00

SCA Interim report Q1 2009

2009-04-14 09:00

SCA one of the world's most ethical companies

2009-04-10 08:00

Tork makes it debut at Hotelex 2009 From 31st March to 3rd April, Tork featured at Hotelex 2009, the 18th Shanghai International Hospitality Equipment & Supply Expo, at Shanghai New International Expo Center.

March

2009-03-30 08:00

New sustainability report from SCA

2009-03-12 10:00

SCA's annual report for 2008 released

2009-03-01 10:00

Boost in sales for Thailand! Drypers Star Search, SCA Thailand's first and biggest event ever was held on 7th February 2009.

February

2009-02-02 08:50

SCA one of the world's 100 most sustainable companies

2009-02-01 08:00

2nd year running for Drypers Discovery Day Drypers Discovery Day ran their second leg in January as we hit Cebu, one of the key cities in south Philippines.

December

2008-12-07 08:30

Packaging Asia chalks up consecutive wins in design competitions After bagging 2 awards from "Singapore Star Awards 2008", the Singapore nationwide packaging design competition in August, SCA Packaging Asia has recently won another 2 from the prestigious "Asia Star Awards 2008" with 2 submissions in transport package category.

November

2008-11-15 11:00

SCA gives you the safest handshake at WTSE 2008 As the gold sponsor and only Swedish company, SCA has made its presence felt at World Toilet Summit & Expo (WTSE) 2008 in Macau 4 - 6 November.

2008-11-03 09:30

To open a window for love - SCA Taiwan promotes seniors adoption scheme on Seniors' Day In continual efforts to promote elderly care in Taiwan, SCA took the initiative of a Charity Senior Adoption Scheme on Chinese Senior' Day, September 9 in the lunar calendar, to reach out to more seniors who need help.

2008-11-01 08:30

Tempo TV commercial awarded in Hong Kong SCA's Tempo Tennis TV commercial has won the Most Popular TV Commercial Award Household category of 2008. The award is organized by TVB, the most popular TV station in Hong Kong, China, to honour and give public recognition to local advertising professionals for "their creative genius in making outstanding television commercials".

October

2008-10-28 10:00

Charity at YWAM - SCA Philippines Outreach Program SCA Philippines visited a charity institution in October 2008 called Youth With A Mission(YWAM), whose main objective is to take care of neglected newborn babies.

2008-10-07 08:00

DryPantz gets a RE-LAUNCH! Drypers DryPantz was re-launched to sales & marketing associates, distributors and advertising and media agencies in July 2008 in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.

September

2008-09-18 08:00

Tork lands at Hong Kong leading private hospital Tork hand towel has been recently installed at the Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital (HKSH), one of the leading private hospitals in Hong Kong with high quality hospital services and a comfortable accommodation for patients and Tork now!

2008-09-01 10:05

First China Student Star Award, the "SCA Cup" More than 100 attendees, including Dr. Carl Olsmats, General Secretary of World Packaging Organization (WPO) and Mr Shi Wanpeng, Chairman of China Packaging Federation, award winners and SCA representatives, attended the award ceremony and dinner for the first China Student Star Packaging Design Competition, the "SCA Cup", in Qingdao. This event, held on in June 2008, marked the successful closure of the competition.

August

2008-08-25 08:00

SCA joins the UN Global Compact SCA has joined the UN Global Compact. It is the world's largest voluntary corporate citizenship initiative with more than 5,000 company participants from more than 120 countries.

2008-08-11 10:00

SCA goes to India! Following recent SCA Group's reorganisation for global growth and higher profitability, a number of organisation and staffing changes were also made within SCA Asia Pacific. One such change, with effect since 16 May 2008, was the incorporation of the India business under SCA Hygiene South Asia, renamed as SCA Hygiene Central & South Asia.

July

2008-07-21 10:00

SCA Taiwan promotes elderly care SCA Taiwan has been working with non profit organizations since 2004 to reach out to needy elderly folks and build up TENA, SCA global brand for incontinence care, as a caring brand.

2008-07-05 12:00

Kudos for SCA Packaging Singapore Design Centre team SCA Packaging Singapore recently bagged another 2 awards from the prestigious "Singapore Star Awards 2008", a nationwide packaging design competition, jointly organized by the Singapore Manufacturers' Federation and Packaging Council of Singapore. This is the forth year in a row that the Design Centre team has brought home awards from the competition.

June

2008-06-16 14:00

SCA bags silver at the Effies Singapore 2008 The associates and agency partners of SCA Hygiene Central & South Asia in Singapore won a silver medal for their advertising campaign at the Effie Awards in Singapore on 4th June 2008.

2008-06-11 09:30

Tork Chinese website launched The SCA Away-from-home China team has recently launched the Tork Chinese website www.tork.cn.

2008-06-09 08:00

SCA named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies SCA has been ranked one of the most ethical companies in the world 2008 by the Ethisphere Institute think-tank in New York, US.

2008-06-05 09:00

SCA achieved Climate Certificate SCA Transforest was one of 24 companies awarded with the logistics company Green Cargo's Climate Certificate at an award ceremony in Stockholm on June 4. "You are predecessors when it comes to taking responsibility and this certificate proofs you and you companies have chosen climate-smart solutions," said Maud Olofsson, Swedish Minister for Entreprise and Energy.

May

2008-05-29 08:00

Tork stands out at Asia's largest professional cleaning exhibition For the second year running, Tork has been making its presence felt at the China Clean Expo, a 3-day professional cleaning exhibition targeted at Chinese cleaning businesses and contractors.

2008-05-15 08:00

SCA and Vinda support relief efforts for China's earthquake victims The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit the Sichuan province on Monday may have taken 50,000 lives. It is the worst earthquake to strike China in 30 years. SCA and its Chinese joint-venture partner, Vinda, are supporting relief efforts to help the victims.

March

2008-03-10 08:00

SCA reorganizes for higher growth and profitability As of 1 April, a new organization is being implemented within SCA. Strong focus is being placed on growth in the hygiene area – tissue and personal care products. A global category organization is being established in the hygiene operations. Packaging and the forest products segments will focus on improving cash flow and profitability and, for limited time, a new position as Chief Operating Officer (COO) is being established to lead this improvement work.

February

2008-02-29 06:48

Design meets service at the Packaging Asia Customer Development Center The new SCA Packaging Customer Development Center (CDC) in Shanghai brings both packaging design and global account servicing under the same roof, offering customers a truly integrated "one-stop shop" for packaging needs.

2008-02-20 10:00

SCA increases ownership in Chinese tissue company Vinda Global consumer goods and paper company SCA has today increased its ownership in the Hong Kong based tissue company Vinda from 14% to 19% of the shares.

2008-02-08 06:00

SCA among the world's most sustainable companies British consultant Innovest Strategic Value Advisors has ranked SCA as one of the world's 100 leading companies with regards to environmental and social issues and strategic planning. Five Swedish companies were included in the ranking and SCA was the only company within the Paper & Forest Products category.

September

2007-09-05 10:30

SCA acquires Tempo tissue brand from P&G in Hong Kong The European Commission on 5 September approved SCA's purchase of P&G's tissue operations in Europe, including the Tempo pocket tissue brand in Hong Kong.

July

2007-07-12 09:30

Bigger diapers for Malaysian babies Hygiene South Asia has launched Drypers XXL, the first baby diaper brand in Malaysia to offer diapers in a bigger size in the economy segment.

June

2007-06-08 10:00

SCA invests in brand-new 12 million USD packaging facility in Nanjing, China SCA will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the relocation of its packaging facility in Nanjing to a new site on 8 June. This is yet another large-scale "Greenfield" investment in China's Jiangsu Province by SCA, following closely after the April inauguration of its biggest and newest packaging facility in the Suzhou Industrial Park.

April

2007-04-18 10:30

Chinese packaging facility inaugurated SCA's brand new packaging facility in Suzhou was officially inaugurated at an opening ceremony held on April 18.