PJSC Zhydachiv Pulp and Paper Mill (Lviv region), which is part of Osnova holding, in January-August 2021 increased production by almost 2.1 times compared to the same period in 2020, to UAH 256.3 million.
According to the statistics provided to the Interfax-Ukraine agency by the UkrPapir association, the plant thus maintained the growth rate of this indicator achieved in January-July.
In natural terms, the output of paper for the eight months increased 2.3 times – up to 4,470 tonnes. The production of containerboard (including corrugated paper) increased by 32.3% – to 9,520 tonnes, but production of corrugated containers decreased by 2% – to 9.56 million square meters.
Zhydachiv Pulp and Paper Mill was put into operation in 1951.
The capacity of paper production at Zhydachiv Pulp and Paper Mill (base paper for corrugation, cardboard liner, and cover paper) is 40,300 tonnes per year, cardboard production – 50,000 tonnes, corrugated board and corrugated packaging – 100 million square meters, and lumpy gaskets – 48 million pieces per year.
