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Mårtensson takes over as chief executive of Stena Line
the previous chief executive Carl-Johan Hagman resuming his position as chairman of the Stena Line Board and remaining in the role as Head of Shipping at Stena AB. Formerly the deputy chief executive, Mårtensson has
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iclas Mårtensson has been appointed chief executive of Stena Line with
including Route manager in Germany and Poland, and as operations chief. “This appointment is a natural
more than 10 years’ experience of working in different senior positions within Stena Line
step in our development process. We are pleased that we have recruited a CEO internally who will be able to fully focus on realising the strategy,” said Hagman. Mårtensson commented: “I’m really looking forward to
the exciting assignment of, with our customers in focus, realising our journey towards a sustainable and digital company. The transportation needs of our freight and travel customers continue to increase and evolve and Stena Line, with its comprehensive European network, is well positioned to meet that demand in a sustainable way.”
Royal visit for Mondi’s Dynäs mill
Mondi’s sack and speciality kraft paper mill at Dynäs was honoured at the end of September by a visit from Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf, its Minister for Rural Affairs Sven-Erik Bucht, and the County Governor, Gunnar Holgren. The royal delegation was
responding to an invitation to the county of Ångermanland by forestry company Sveaskog to view modern industrial practices. For Mondi, as an international packaging and paper company, sustainable forestry and resource
n Mondi Speciality Kraft Paper has launched a trading venture with Nantongpack International Trading Company to explore new business opportunities and giving access to China for the Advantage SpringPack Plus product, said to be the strongest paper in the world. “This cooperation formalises
the successful collaboration with Nantongpack we have enjoyed in the past,” said Gerhard Pachler, sales director Speciality Kraft Paper, Mondi Europe & International.
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efficiency are key concerns and fostered within the group’s strategy and culture. Clemens Willee, chief executive of Mondi’s Packaging Paper division, explained: “Wood is one of our primary raw materials, and we make sure that our wood comes from sustainable, sensibly managed sources. In view of our responsibility to treat resources efficiently, we are continuously refining and modernising our operations.” Recent investments at the mill
“Thanks to a well-established and evenly spread sales network throughout China, thorough market knowledge, and warehouses in logistic hubs including Shenzhen, Shanghai, Nantong and Dalian, the company is the ideal partner for Mondi Speciality Kraft Paper. In recent months we have identified a lot of potential in Asia for our speciality kraft paper grade Advantage SpringPack Plus, which is produced by Mondi Dynäs in Sweden.”
include energy optimisation and the installation of a new lime kiln to reduce oil consumption, and the replacement of the PM6 machine’s operating system. Managing director of Mondi Dynäs Heikki Husso, added, “We are very proud of our production facilities here in Dynäs. We have a long tradition of papermaking here, which dates back to 1917 when paper production started. The king’s visit has been an exceptional honour and experience for all of us.”
News in brief
n In its 9th annual Sustainable Development Report, Smurfit Kappa says it has made further progress in delivering value through sustainable business practices across all of its operations. Against five strategic
sustainability priorities these include: Forest: 99.9 per cent of paper
produced and sourced for its packaging is now FSC, PEFCTM or SFITM Chain of Custody certified Climate change: a 22.6 per cent
reduction in carbon emissions per tonne of paper produced since 2005 Water: a 29 per cent reduction
in organic content of water (COD) returned to the environment from paper and board mills since 2005 Waste: A 13.8 per cent reduction
in waste sent to landfill from paper and board mills since 2013 People: Dynamic follow-up of Smurfit Kappa’s MyVoice employee engagement survey with more than 1,000 practical actions.
Managing director of Mondi Dynäs Heikki Husso (left) entertains King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden (centre) and Mondi Packaging Paper’s chief executive Clemens Willee
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