In January-October, Papir-Mal Cardboard and Paper Mill (Malyn, Zhytomyr region) produced products worth UAH 382.5 million, which is almost 2.2 times higher than the same figure for the first 10 months of 2022.
According to UkrPapir Association statistics provided to Interfax-Ukraine, the growth in production volumes was primarily driven by a more than 2.2-fold increase in the production of containerboard (including corrugated paper), up to 57.8 thousand tons.
As reported, last year the plant put into operation a second cardboard machine with a production capacity of 800 m/min (twice as much as the first one).
In addition, in January-October, the company produced 4.1 thousand tons of base paper for sanitary products, up 19%, and 22.3 million rolls of toilet paper, up 43.8%.
According to statistics, in October, Papir Mal increased its paper and cardboard production by 20.2% compared to October 2022, to 6.4 thousand tons, which is 4.8% less than in September this year.
The company specializes in the production of sanitary paper products and packaging cardboard (liner and fluting).
According to UkrPapir, the company’s production volume in 2022 decreased by 4.7% compared to 2021, to UAH 247 million.
