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Article: Czech Republic: Industry celebrates a comeback
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- PPI
- Article date:
- July 1, 2001
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CopyrightCopyright Paperloop, Inc. Jul 2001. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Last year brought the anticipated turnaround in the Czech economy with GNP increasing by 3.1%. The country's paper industry also enjoyed an upswing as market conditions strengthened, particularly in terms of pulp supply and demand. Total paper and board production increased by 4.8%.
From 1992-2000, Czech paper and board production rose by more than 20%. The highest output figures were recorded in 1997 and 2000. Paper production has climbed steadily, despite several suppliers shutting down paper machines and cutting back tonnage. Paper ...