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Kokhavinskaya paper mill increased production volume by 47%

14 March , 2023  

In January-February of the current year Kokhavynska Paper Factory (KPF, Lviv region), which produces hygienic paper products (TM “Kokhavinka”), increased its production volume by 47% in comparison with the same period of 2022 – up to 183,7 million UAH.
According to statistical data of UkrPapir Association, provided to Interfax-Ukraine Agency, the production of paper-base for sanitary products in physical terms increased by 4.7% – to 6.8 thousand tons.
In the meantime, production of toilet paper rolls increased by 21.6% up to 22.56 million pieces, so CBF confidently retains its second place in output after Kyiv PMC (32.25 million pieces), which in January-February reduced output by 46.2%.
In total, according to the Association, in January-February, production of toilet paper in Ukraine by major manufacturers of the industry decreased by a quarter compared to January-February 2022 – almost prewar – up to 80.78 million pieces.
Kokhavinsk Paper Mill, which has been in operation since 1939, produces base paper for sanitary and hygienic goods, as well as toilet paper and paper towels. The capacity of the paper machines is 19 thousand tons per year, the processing equipment is 90 million rolls per year.
The factory has barely stopped production since early 2022.
As reported, last year KBF produced 975.3 million UAH – 44.8% more than the year before.

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