February 6, 2009 — Myllykoski's commitment to responsible fibre sourcing was strengthened in 2008 when both MD Plattling and Plattling Papier paper mills in Germany achieved PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification schemes) chain of custody certifications. Furthermore, Alsip mill in the United States, IL, earned SFI (Sustainable Forestry Intiative) chain of custody certification in January 2009. The Plattling, Madison, and Alsip mills are currently also pursuing FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) chain of custody certification.
All Myllykoski's nine paper mills are now certified according to the PEFC (incl. SFI) and/or FSC chain of custody standards. A certified and consistent chain of custody process from the forest to the end-use confirms the amount of wood fiber originating from certified forests.
Forest Certification is an efficient tool for enhancing sustainable forest management. Myllykoski supports PEFC (incl. SFI) and FSC which are both international in scope, with internally agreed principles and which rest on third-party, independent certification. The certification is based on a defined set of rigorous performance standards proving that the wood fiber originates from sustainably managed forests and from legal sources. Chain of Custody certification is a mechanism that creates an information link between the raw material included in a forest-based product and the origin of that raw material.
Myllykoski’s mills in Germany, Switzerland, Finland and the United States consume about 2 million cubic meters of spruce pulp wood annually. The company’s own wood sourcing units are responsible for supplying wood to the mills. The wood is purchased from non-industrial private forests as well as from community and state-owned forests.
For more information about Myllykoski papers, please visit www.myllykoski.com.
For further information, please contact:
Michael Jobst, Sales Operations, Myllykoski Sales Headquarters
Tel. +49 8249 802 2707, e-mail: firstname.lastname@myllykoski.com
About Myllykoski:
MYLLYKOSKI is a family owned international paper group with manufacturing in Finland, Germany, Switzerland and the United States and sales offices around the world. The Finnish roots of the parent company go back to 1892. MYLLYKOSKI products consist of wood-containing uncoated and coated publication papers, including newsprint. Customers include publishers, printers, and retailers worldwide.
MYLLYKOSKI is among the largest publication paper producers in the world.MYLLYKOSKI operates nine paper mills with a total annual capacity of 3 million tons, including the alliance partner Rhein Papier GmbH of which Plattling Papier is a part. MYLLYKOSKI employs 3,300 people.
MYLLYKOSKI is known as a pioneer in using new technologies as well as recycled fibres for paper production. All European mills are certified with the environmental management System ISO 14001. MYLLYKOSKI’s vision is to be the premier publication paper brand recognized for creativity and positive business solutions.
Source: Myllykoski Web Site
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