Operating profit excluding special items was EUR 216 million (195 million). Earnings per share for the third quarter were EUR -0.17 (0.23 for the third quarter of 2007), excluding special items EUR 0.25 (0.23). Higher paper prices together with stringent cost control led to better profitability. UPM continues actions to improve its profitability.
Interim report January-September 2008: Operating profit excluding special items was EUR 216 million (195 million). Earnings per share for the third quarter were EUR -0.17 (0.23 for the third quarter of 2007), excluding special items EUR 0.25 (0.23). Higher paper prices together with stringent cost control improved profitability.
For several weeks, due to general economic slowdown, the Bobst Group is facing a decrease in order bookings in its three Business Areas: Folding Carton, Corrugated Board and Flexible Materials.
Buhrs Americas, the North American subsidiary of the leading international provider of mailing solutions, has named Bruce Goins to the position of Southeast Region Sales Manager for Envelope Inserting Systems. Goins joins Buhrs Americas with more than 30 years experience selling capital equipment to the mailing, packaging and commercial printing markets, and advising those same businesses regarding the most efficient methods of operating high end production mail facilities.
Stora Enso has maintained its position as the best paper and forest products company in the Nordic region regarding carbon emission disclosure. Stora Enso improved its performance in the Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) and is now ranked the third best corporation among Nordic carbon-intensive companies.
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