Kokhavynska paper mill (Lviv region), producer of sanitary and hygienic paper products (the Kokhavynka brand), in January-July 2021 increased the volume of commercial products by 10% compared to the same period in 2020, to UAH 366.8 million.
According to the statistics of the Ukrpapir association, provided to Interfax-Ukraine, in kind the production of base paper for sanitary and hygienic products slightly fell to 22,900 tonnes.
At the same time, the production of toilet paper in rolls decreased 4.5%, to 64 million pieces. (In general, the industry’s enterprises produced 407.3 million rolls in the quarter – a 2.6% decline).
Thus, the factory retains the third position in the production of these products after Kyivsky Cardboard and Paper Mill (247.7 million rolls) and VGP (the Ruta brand, 79.5 million pieces).
Kokhavynska paper mill, operating since 1939, produces base paper for sanitary and hygiene products, as well as toilet paper and paper towels. The capacity of paper machines is 19,000 tonnes per year, processing equipment – 90 million rolls annually.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has provided a loan of up to EUR 13.8 million to Kokhavynska paper mill to finance the construction of a new production facility to make paper products based on imported cellulose (currently only waste paper is used as raw material). The total cost of the project is EUR 28.5 million.
