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0 1 2 0 FRANTSCHACH AG Kelsenstrasse 7 A-1032 Vienna / Austria Phone: +43 1 79523 0 Fax: +43 1 79523 971 e-mail: [email protected] www.frantschach.com Member of Mondi Europe 5 Contents 2001 Key Figures 1998-2001 2 What is Frantschach? 4 A Statement from the CEO 6 Frantschach Acquisitions in 2001 8 Frantschach History 10 The 5 Divisions The Supervisory Board and the Board of Management 12 Frantschach Pulp & Paper 18 Frantschach Industrial Packaging 24 Frantschach Flexible Packaging 30 Frantschach Coating 36 Frantschach Release Liner 42 Under the Group Umbrella 44 A Strong Network The Frantschach Group Key Figures 1998-2001 (IAS) 1 The Frantschach Packaging Group Key Figures 1998-2001 (IAS) 1 in m EUR 1998 1999 2000 2 2001 in m EUR 1998 1999 Turnover 1,365 1,449 1,908 1,833 Turnover 658 EBDIT 3 203 205 307 272 EBDIT 3 EBIT 4 114 118 197 158 EBIT in % 5 8.4 8.1 10.3 Capex 110 93 ROCE in % 6 13.9 Employees 7 7,132 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2000 2 2001 662 1,119 1,535 107 101 192 255 EBIT 4 56 49 109 145 8.6 EBIT in % 5 8.5 7.4 9.7 9.4 141 136 Capex 75 64 106 133 14.0 20.5 14.0 ROCE in % 6 13.0 11.0 15.6 13.7 6,833 8,908 8,726 Employees 7 4,704 4,429 8,156 8,004 According to International Accounting Standards (IAS) The year 2000 includes the Neusiedler Group until 31 July and Zellstoff Pöls AG until 30 September, as well as the acquired AssiDomän companies as of 1 August Earnings before depreciation, interest and tax Earnings before interest and tax (operating result) EBIT as a percentage of turnover Return on capital employed = EBIT/capital employed (shareholders' equity + minority interests + net debt - financial assets) Number of employees at the end of the year What is Frantschach? The Frantschach Group is... ...a global provider of packaging solutions and high performance materials, with a long-established reputation as one of the world's leading producers of high quality sack kraft papers and industrial sacks. With 58 production sites in 29 countries and a worldwide sales and service network, Frantschach offers a portfolio of optimal packaging solutions for a wide range of industries, including building, chemicals and consumer goods. Dynamic growth and effective integration have given Frantschach the production capacity, the organisational strength and the global reach to meet the needs of our customers wherever they are. 5 3 A Statement from the CEO "The strategy of proceeding carefully and thoughtfully has served us well in the past and will continue to guide us in the future." Not just Bigger, but Better The Frantschach Group was well placed to weather the global economic downturn in 2001. Following the acquisition of 25 plants from AssiDomän in 2000, we successfully carried out a comprehensive programme of integration and organisational restructuring. Mastering such a major expansion presented many challenges, but our hard work and determination paid off. Today the Frantschach Group is much stronger than it has ever been before. In a period when throughout the paper and packaging industry machines were standing idle due to weakening demand, Frantschach's new size and structure enabled us to absorb the market weakness and finish the year with very respectable earnings. Group turnover was EUR 1,833 million and EBIT as a percentage of turnover was 8.6%. Although we made relatively few acquisitions during the year, we continued to invest heavily. Our total investments amounted to EUR 136 million. A new structure, a new product portfolio The creation of initially four and finally five divisions to ensure transparency and effective lines of responsibility was a key aspect of our efforts to meet the targets we had set for ourselves. Streamlining the product portfolio in accordance with customers’ needs was a further central task of the integration process. The recently launched "Frantschach Advantage” sack paper range is a perfect example of this. Europapier In 2001 the European paper merchanting suffered losses in volume and thus also in proceeds. Even in this difficult context Frantschach’s Europapier was once again able to maintain its strong market position, successfully increasing both its sales volume and turnover. 4 The basis of our success – the people of Frantschach Provision of increased support for our employees was a top Group priority in 2001. All of our programmes concerned with safety, health and environment (SHE) were successfully continued and intensified, with an enhanced sense of their critical importance to all concerned. For example, in Frantschach Pulp & Paper the number of lost time injuries was decreased by 37% compared to 2000. To coordinate and strengthen group-wide activities concerned with human resources a new corporate HR department was introduced. Additional investments in the Frantschach Academy were made in order to broaden the scope of its seminars, which play an important role in helping us maintain our competitive edge. In 2001 seminars were opened for the first time to customers interested in profiting from Frantschach’s know-how. The most advanced technologies – to serve our customers Frantschach is able to develop innovative solutions to meet customer requirements, thanks to both our material and our human resources. We have at our disposal the latest, most modern technologies and equipment, plus a long tradition of technical expertise. But the real keys to our success are the Group’s solid shareholder structure, consisting of the Mondi Europe and Frapag Groups, and the skill and motivation of our employees, who use our assets to directly benefit our customers. Our Internet-based e-sales system is just one of many examples of Frantschach’s ability to effectively use new technology. A recently created IT joint venture with Boehler-Uddeholm, called IS4O, will generate further synergies, providing added value for our customers. Outlook Foresight and timely action enabled us to end 2001 in a healthy financial state, despite the worldwide economic slump. Our new strength puts us in a position to explore possibilities of continued growth, especially in the areas of flexible packaging and coating. We will take advantage of such opportunities to the extent permitted by our organisational and human resources. Thanks are due to all of the Frantschach employees for doing a superb job in 2001. In addition, the full support our shareholders have given us in all our undertakings has been crucial to our success. On behalf of my colleagues on the Board of Management, I would like to express our gratitude for these commitments, without which we would not be where we are today. Ve i t S o rg e r 5 Frantschach Acquisitions in 2001 SPRING: SUMMER: - Participation in FIP Swiecie and FIP Mielec was increased from 35% to 100%. - The PrintPac company in Sweden was acquired. - Frantschach Coating Czech was founded. - The three plants of OIP in Morocco were acquired. AUTUMN: WINTER: - Cempack in Hungary was acquired. - The acquisition of Ekovreca in Croatia was finalised. - An IT joint venture called IS40 was set up with Boehler-Uddeholm. - MOPICO in Jordan was acquired. - The former NAPIAG company was divided up and its operations were integrated into FIP Austria, FC Austria and FCB Austria. - SNPP in Lebanon was acquired. 7 1881 – The beginning The original Frantschach company was founded by Graf Henckel von Donnersmarck in 1881 in Frantschach-St. Gertraud, a small town in the southern Austrian province of Carinthia. He opened a pulp mill that produced 530 metric tons of pulp a year on the site of a former iron foundry. By 1907 three paper machines had been installed. 120 years of Frantschach 1912 – New ownership The company was leased to DeutschOesterreichische Papierfabriken AG 1920 – A single owner Wilhelm Hartmann, a board member of DeutschOesterreichische Papierfabriken AG, bought the company after the First World War. History 1938 – German control After the annexation of Austria by Germany the company was taken out of the hands of its owner and turned into a German concern. 1952 – A new start After the Second World War Frantschach Pulp & Paper AG was re-established under the leadership of Fritz Hartmann, the son of Wilhelm Hartmann. Their family still owns shares in the company today. 1988 – Reorganisation A new company structure was established in which Frantschach AG became the group holding company for its subsidiaries. In the same year the Neusiedler Group was acquired. 1990 – Expansion into packaging Frantschach expanded its packaging business with the acquisition of the Swiss Roxxo Group and its subsidiaries. Additional packaging companies were acquired in the following years. 1992 – A new partner on board Following two years of close cooperation Mondi Europe, a 100% subsidiary of Anglo American, acquired a stake of 44% in the Frantschach Group. This stake was increased to 50% in 1996 and to 70% in 2000. 2000 – A global player In 2000 Frantschach made the biggest acquisition in its history with the purchase of 25 plants from AssiDomän’s sack kraft, industrial sack and coating sections. The entire transaction was valued at EUR 560 million. At the same time Frantschach sold its stake in Neusiedler to Mondi Europe. 1914 1962 1956 1977 8 11 The 5 Divisions of Frantschach Turnover in 2001 by division incl. inter-company sales (in millions of EUR): Pulp & Paper 622 Pulp & Paper Release Liner Production volume 1.4 m metric tons Production volume 115 m m2 Sack kraft paper CCM Market pulp 2 plants 4 mills Coating 213 Flexible Packaging 62 Release Liner 54 Industrial Packaging 621 B+K (40%) 170 Industrial Packaging Coating Production volume 2.8 bn units Industrial sacks 41 plants Flexible Packaging Production volume 122 m pouches 225 m m2 film, paper and laminates Production volume 1.2 bn m2 Coating 7 plants B&K Films and laminates Stand-up pouches Industrial sacks 10 plants Film, paper, laminates and stand-up pouches 4 plants 10 13 Supervisory Board and Board of Management The Frantschach Group Anglo American Group 100% 100% Frapag Industrieholding 30% Mondi Europe 70% Frantschach AG 100% Frantschach Packaging Neusiedler SUPERVISORY BOARD Frantschach AG Frantschach Packaging AG Michael M. F. KAUFMANN Chairman Deputy Chairman Anthony J. TRAHAR Deputy Chairman Deputy Chairman Gert E. SCHUMANN Member Chairman David A. HATHORN Member Member Walter LUKESCH Member Member Ladimir E. PELLIZZARO Member Member Erhard SCHASCHL Member Member Andrew THOMPSON Member Member Hellwig TORGGLER Member Member Jacqueline USHER Member (since 11 Dec. 2001) Member (since 11 Dec. 2001) Graham J. PERRINS Member (until 12 Nov. 2001) Member (until 12 Nov. 2001) Josef WALDMANN Works Council Delegate Walter FANDL Works Council Delegate (since 1 Sept. 2001) Meinhard GARBER Works Council Delegate Alfred GRUNNER Works Council Delegate Gerhard KOCH Works Council Delegate (since 23 Nov. 2001) Helmuth LANGEDER Works Council Delegate (until 1 Sept. 2001) Hermann DULLNIG Works Council Delegate (until 23 Nov. 2001) 100% Europapier BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Veit SORGER CEO CEO Peter J. OSWALD Deputy CEO Deputy CEO Günter SCHMUTZER Member (until 31 Dec. 2001) Peter MACHACEK Member Franz J. HIESINGER Member Pulp & Paper FPP Frantschach Pulp & Paper is the global leader in the manufacture of high quality sack and kraft papers, an important European producer of market pulp, and, jointly with Mondi Packaging Europe, a major European supplier of corrugated case materials (CCM). With four production sites in Europe and an outstanding sales and logistic network, it is uniquely positioned to offer customers a full range of paper grades with 100% availability. 12 13 FRANTSCHACH PULP & PAPER FRANTSCHACH PULP & PAPER Advantage for you PRODUCTS Advantage – A new range of sack papers for all uses Launched in 2001, Advantage papers provide solutions for virtually all possible demands and end uses – in all industries, with all products, using different kinds of filling equipment and in response to diverse customer specifications. involving powdered goods, since they enable extremely fast filling with no dust. This gives customers the added benefit of having clean sacks with good slip resistance. In addition, a full range of bleached and polyethylene-coated papers is offered. From the Advantage portfolio Advantage Kraft is a sack kraft paper with high stiffness und excellent runnability. It is appropriate, for example, for open mouth sacks in which high tensile strength in machine direction is needed. Advantage Semi-Extensible is, as its name indicates, a semi-extensible sack kraft paper combining high tensile energy absorption (TEA) and excellent runnability. Its versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of applications. Advantage High Strength is an extensible and very strong sack kraft paper with excellent runnability and outstanding TEA. It is the right choice for extremely demanding applications. Advantage Speed, Stabil and Select are three versions of top grade extensible sack kraft paper in which high TEA and excellent runnability are combined with high porosity that provides excellent air permeability without strengthreducing perforation. They are ideal for applications 14 CCM products and market pulp Corrugated case materials and market pulp are mostly sold in Europe, where the mills in Poland and the Czech Republic are also leading suppliers to their domestic markets. DIVISIONAL PROFILE - 4 production sites: Austria, Poland, Sweden, Czech Republic - Total number of employees at the end of 2001: 2,394 - Sales in 2001: EUR 622 million - Annual production: 1.4 million metric tons of sack kraft paper, CCM and market pulp - Exemplary environmental measures in effect at all four mills, whose performance is better than required by respective national standards and worthy of successive ISO 14001 certification, based on the fulfilment of stringent environmental criteria Key Products / Solutions Main Applications Sack paper MF and MG kraft paper Corrugated case materials (CCM) Industrial sacks Consumer bags and flexible packaging Container board used to make boxes for consumer and industrial packaging Filter and electrical applications Graphic, publication and speciality paper grades Unbleached market pulp Bleached market pulp Unique expertise: The provision of a wider range of high quality solutions than any other kraft paper supplier 15 FRANTSCHACH PULP & PAPER FRANTSCHACH PULP & PAPER Highlights Outlook of 2001 for the Future Productivity Development: Frantschach Pulp & Paper Annual improvement: 1998-2001: 17.7% p.a. Sales in 2001 by market segment (in metric tons): Pulp 184,627 Important investments during the year included the rebuild of a paper machine, PM5, in Poland, which primarily produces lightweight kraft liners, 16 477 450 and the rebuilding of the wood yard at the Czech mill, whose improved operation has led to greater efficiency, cost savings, better productivity and higher quality pulp. The market in 2001 was not unsurprisingly characterised by ups and downs. In the second half of the year orders for sack paper fell significantly, necessitating cutbacks in production and down time for paper machines at all four plants. Despite weakening demand, sack kraft prices remained relatively stable. In the market pulp market there was a drastic reduction in prices, resulting in less favourable results than in the previous year. But in view of the difficult circumstances the performance of Frantschach Pulp & Paper was satisfactory. On a positive note, the CCM market was more stable, with sales exceeding expectations. A slight increase over the previous year was achieved, although a trend towards decreasing prices was evident from mid 2001. Emphasis will continue to be placed on keeping costs as low as possible in order to safeguard the division’s strongly competitive market position. 400 in metric tons / employee Investment plans include a rebuild of PM6 in Austria, PM3 in the Czech Republic, as well as PM3 in Poland, both to increase production capacity and to improve quality. Sack Kraft Paper 613,018 Supported by an external consulting firm, the integration project sought to increase synergies, to find ways of operating more efficiently and to reduce costs. An internal benchmarking program was carried out to determine best practices that were then implemented in other plants. Specific tasks included assessing and improving the maintenance of equipment, the procurement of raw materials, and logistics. The welcome end results of the project were an increase in productivity, despite reduction of the workforce, and greater production capacity. In fact, over the past four years the division has been able to increase overall productivity by 17.7% per year. 500 422 Corrugated Case Materials 628,907 The division’s main focus was on the integration of the two new mills, one in Sweden and one in the Czech Republic, acquired from AssiDomän in the second half of 2000 and in the consolidation of resources. The successful completion of these efforts made it possible for Frantschach Pulp & Paper to present itself to customers as a uniform, well-integrated organisation. In line with a decision made in 2001 the division plans to increase production of bleached paper in 2002 in order to complement its existing strengths in unbleached paper and to provide customers with an even more attractive product portfolio. 350 348 300 285 250 200 1998 1999 2000 2001 FPP total Thanks to Frantschach... Paper that does what you want it to As planned, 6 new sales offices were opened to better serve the markets in Scandinavia, the UK, Germany, the Benelux countries, South America and Asia. 17 Industrial Packaging FIP Frantschach Industrial Packaging is the world’s biggest producer of industrial sacks and its subdivision Frantschach Consumer Bags (FCB) is the European market leader in the consumer bags segment. With sales of 2.8 billion units per year, the division provides ready-made and customised packaging solutions for building materials and cement, the chemical industry, food and animal feed. 18 19 FRANTSCHACH INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING FRANTSCHACH INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING DIVISIONAL PROFILE Strength with technical sophistication PRODUCTS The Frantschach sack With more than 80 years of experience in the industry to its credit, Frantschach Industrial Packaging has a broad product portfolio, ranging from quickly fillable, air permeable, ultra-strong sacks for building materials to sophisticated sacks for the chemical, food and feed industries, which offer features such as hermetic sealing, vacuum sealing and barrier liners. The most modern production facilities combined with a commitment to meeting customers’ individual requirements enable the division to fully exploit the sack’s potential as a preferred packaging solution of the 21st century. Innovations that make a big difference LC-Inliner: What happens inside a sack is just as critical as its outside features. The secret of the LC-Inliner is a one-piece plastic tube that makes it possible to 20 completely fill a sack without leaving unused space at the bottom and dispenses with the unwieldy conventional Z-fold. Less PE material is required, there is less risk of damaging the film during the filling process and the liner can be easily separated from the outside of the sack for easy recycling. PJ-Valve: Water-soluble, explosive or heat-sensitive goods are not conducive to sack closure methods using heat, hot melt or glue. To solve this problem Frantschach developed a simple mechanical procedure, which does not require expensive or sensitive equipment, that provides a leak-proof closure for any sack construction and also solves the problem of waste disposal of empty sacks. - 41 plants and 12 additional sales and service offices - Total number of employees at the end of 2001: 3,119 - Sales in 2001: EUR 621 million - Annual production: 2.8 billion units - Frantschach Consumer Bags: - The only consumer bags supplier with a European network - The most advanced printing technology (C2O) - 4 business areas: - building materials and cement - chemical industry - food industry - animal feed and pet food industries Unique expertise: A unique sales and service network and the first business-to-business e-sales system in the industry Key Products / Solutions Main Applications / Industries Valve sacks, including Minipack sacks and Roto-Speed sacks Building, chemical, household goods, food and animal feed industries Open mouth sacks Chemical, household goods, food, animal feed, and pharmaceutical and health care industries Pinch bottom sacks Building, chemical, household goods, food, animal feed, and pharmaceutical and health care industries Sewn sacks Building, chemical, household goods, food and animal feed industries Double fold sacks Building, chemical, household goods, food and animal feed industries Bumper sacks Automotive industry SOS (self-opening) sacks Building, chemical, household goods, food and animal feed industries FRANTSCHACH INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING FRANTSCHACH INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING Highlights Outlook of 2001 for the Future Sales in 2001 by market segment (volume based): Animal Feed Industry 7% Other 8% Frantschach Industrial Packaging intends to weather the general economic downturn by concentrating on strengthening relationships with customers, continually reinforcing its strong network, reducing costs, and cautiously considering growth opportunities. Food Industry 12% Chemical Industry 10% Productivity Development: Frantschach Industrial Packaging Building Industry 63% 1,000 900 842 800 788 762 700 Three new plants were built in Germany, Poland and Greece, but necessary restructuring led to the closure of three plants in the UK, France and Germany. The resulting consolidation increased the productivity of the remaining plants and enhanced their competitive edge. On the e-sales front the implementation of Buy Online, first launched in late 2000, progressed to the point that 35 million sacks were sold via this customer-friendly purchasing system. 675 661 600 1000 units / employee The process of integrating the 15 plants taken over from AssiDomän in 2000 into a cohesive divisional structure was successfully completed during the year. Dynamic expansion continued through the acquisition of production sites in Hungary, Morocco, Lebanon and Jordan. 512 500 450 400 399 300 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 FIP total Throughout the division new emphasis was placed on assuring best practices. Specialisation was stepped up, processes were simplified and the utilisation of equipment was improved. Work continued on the ISCA (Industrial Sack Competitive Advantage) project aimed at substantially improving productivity and creating a sound basis for future improvements through an optimal IT standard solution. Thanks to Frantschach... A sack for all seasons 22 23 Flexible Packaging FFP Frantschach Flexible Packaging is one of the leading European producers of high quality flexible packaging using mono films, paper, laminates and stand-up pouches. It has a broad product portfolio of sophisticated solutions for consumer goods such as food, pet food, cleaning and personal care products, as well as for special applications in the paper and pharmaceutical industries. 24 25 FRANTSCHACH FLEXIBLE PACKAGING FRANTSCHACH FEXIBLE PACKAGING Flexibility comes from years of hard work and best practice PRODUCTS The stand-up pouch Frantschach Flexible Packaging is the leading supplier in Europe of pre-made pouches for food, pet food, liquid household products, personal care products, and chemicals. This exceptionally convenient and user-friendly packaging solution, for which Frantschach received the Austrian National Prize for Product Innovation in 2000, is extremely durable, both chemically and physically, and can be sterilised in a further production process. A wealth of structural options – such as reclosable openings, spouts, laser perforations, and a wide choice of different sizes and shapes – and impressive printing capabilities offer virtually unlimited possibilities for modern product presentations that easily attract first users and turn them into loyal customers. Printed film, paper and laminates With a production output of 255 million square metres Frantschach Flexible Packaging is one of the leading suppliers to the fast growing consumer goods industry in Central and Eastern Europe. It has a strong position in the Scandinavian market in the areas of bread wrapping and ream wrapping. Of special importance is the food packaging industry, in which non-perishability and barrier characteristics play an important role. Exceptionally high quality printing optimises the visual appearance of products. DIVISIONAL PROFILE - 4 converting plants: FFP Austria, FFP Hungary, FFP Poland and FFP Sweden - Total number of employees at the end of 2001: 343 - Sales in 2001: EUR 62 million, an increase of about 10% over the previous year - Annual production: 225 million square metres of film, paper, and laminates and 122 million stand-up pouches - Printing capabilities: - All plants are equipped with modern rotogravure and flexo printing machines - As many as ten colours are possible Key Products / Solutions Main Applications Customised printed plastic films and laminates (of film, aluminium, and paper) with barrier and protective properties for flexible packaging Retail packaging for consumer goods (pet food bags and pouches; chips packs; wrapping for confectioneries, biscuits, cheese, coffee and bread; as well as non-food products, including detergent bags, liquid soap pouches and copy paper wrapping) Pre-made pouches and stand-up pouches made of plastic laminates Unique expertise: The technology leader in stand-up pouches 26 27 FRANTSCHACH FLEXIBLE PACKAGING FRANTSCHACH FEXIBLE PACKAGING Highlights Outlook of 2001 for the Future The solid foundation established in 2001 allows the division to look forward to continued growth and further acquisitions in 2002. Continuing efforts to assure consistent high quality are a top priority. Further investments in technology will be needed, especially to achieve even greater speed in the detection of errors, thus reducing waste. Careful attention will also be paid to the ongoing training of the people who operate the plants’ fast-running machines. The main items on the division’s 2001 agenda were integration, restructuring of resources and important investments, all focused on the goal of being able to meet the future demands of the rapidly expanding market for flexible packaging solutions. As planned, one plant in Hungary was closed and a total of EUR 8 million was invested in the three remaining plants, primarily in production technology. The division as a whole was able to increase productivity by 20% compared to 2000. Hungary: The greatest structural change took place in Hungary, with the closing of a plant and subsequent concentration of production at one location. More than EUR 2 million were then invested in modernising production equipment and plant facilities, successfully bringing everything up to state-of-the-art technology. Two flexo printing machines were added, and a rotogravure machine was dismantled for relocation to FFP Austria. A new management team succeeded in improving performance. Thanks to extraordinary efforts on the part of the entire team, all customers were retained during the restructuring process. Poland: At FFP Poland a change in the product mix along with operational improvements led to better margins. Overall net sales rose by 20%, and 10% of the year’s net sales was achieved with new 28 customers. The investment in a new solvent laminator expanded technological capabilities, enabling the plant to produce more sophisticated laminates. Emphasis will also be placed on further streamlining of the product mix in order to boost the overall perception of Frantschach Flexible Packaging as a provider of high performance packaging solutions. Sweden: The former PrintPac company, a well-established supplier of bread wrapping, ream wrapping and other paper-based flexible packaging products to the Scandinavian market, was acquired in March 2001, renamed FFP Sweden and integrated into the Frantschach Flexible Packaging Division by the end of 2001. The company will now enhance its production technology and expand its product portfolio for the consumer goods industry. Austria: The production capacity of FFP Austria was enhanced by the construction of a new printing hall with a new ink mixing system as well as a plate mounting system. Two old printing machines, a flexo and a rotogravure, were retired and their places were taken by state-of-the-art machines that are twice as productive. An additional machine for the production of stand-up pouches was acquired to meet the strong demand across Europe for this lead product. Greater capacity and rising demand also necessitated an increase in personnel. Overall net sales grew at a rate of 18% and the number of new customers increased by 10%. Thanks to Frantschach... Freshness is a sure thing! Coating FC Frantschach Coating is one of Europe’s largest producers of extrusion coated paper and an increasingly important player in the coating of other substrates such as glass fibre, cartonboard and aluminium. Its high quality combinations provide reliable barriers against grease, water, moisture and gas diffusion, providing solutions for packaging as well as for various technical applications in other industries. 31 FRANTSCHACH COATING FRANTSCHACH COATING DIVISIONAL PROFILE The right kind of barriers are essential - 7 production sites in 5 European countries - Total number of employees at the end of 2001: 748 - Sales in 2001: EUR 213 million - Annual production: 1.248 billion square metres of polymer-coated and laminated paper, cartonboard and other materials for packaging - Four business segments: - Consumer Packaging - Industrial Wrapping - Industrial Products - Coated Sack Kraft - Printing capabilities: Rotogravure and flexo printing machines with which individual customer wishes can be realised Unique expertise: Use of high-tech laminating and extrusion coating techniques, as well as raw materials of the highest quality PRODUCTS "Para” – A prefix that signals protection A lady with a parasol and a soldier with a parachute both have objects that protect them from something. Likewise, the coated papers and liners of Frantschach Coating provide modern protection against water, moisture, gas diffusion, grease, and even static electricity for a range of products in a number of different industries. A few examples of Frantschach Coating’s brands are: Parastat: Special antistatic coated products for the electronics industry. Parastat packaging protects electronic products from picking up static electric charges that could potentially destroy their highly sensitive components. Paratén: A sandwich construction of two fibrous materials with plastic in between. Fresh salmon packed in ice in Norway arrive at their destination in perfect condition, thanks to watertight transport boxes. 32 Parafresh: A sandwich, like Paratén, but with special polymers that provide outstanding gas and aroma barriers. Fragile roses packed in Holland for transport by ship, in airtight boxes filled with a special gas, arrive fresh in New York, without the extra cost of air freight charges. Parasoft: A three-layer combination with a liner on one side and a soft tissue on the other to protect delicate objects. A beautifully finished wooden door for a new home arrives for installation without a scratch. Parascent: Aluminium-free and chlorine-free laminates, based on EVOH combinations, suitable for a variety of wet and dry food products. Foods in Parascent packaging are protected from oxygen that would cause them to spoil, as well as from aromas that would affect their taste, all with the exclusive use of environmentally friendly materials. Key Products / Solutions Main Applications Consumer Packaging: - Coated and laminated paper/board - Extrusion laminated PET films - Portion packs, dry foods (such as tea, coffee and spices), dehydrated foods, deep frozen foods (such as shrimp and ice cream) - Dehydrated foods (such as packaged soups and sauces) Industrial Wrapping: - Extrusion coated or laminated kraft paper and liners (printed or unprinted) - Barrier coated paper and film (printed, up to 8 colours) - Extrusion coated or laminated paper, liners and other substrates for corrugated case materials (CCM) Industrial Products, focus on materials for non-packaging applications: - Olmo paper - Ima-base® - Automotive headliner - Insulaid® Coated Sack Kraft - Extrusion coated sack kraft paper for the industrial sack industry - Reel wrapping for industrial paper products - Ream wrapping for A4 copy paper and folio wrapping - Corrugated boxes - Processing paper for production of flexible PU foam blocks Inkjet photo base paper Component of ar ceiling construction Insulation foam panel facing for building industry - Sacks for building materials 33 FRANTSCHACH COATING FRANTSCHACH COATING Highlights Outlook of 2001 for the Future Sales in 2001 by market segment (in millions of m2): Coated Sack Kraft 237 Industrial Wrapping 360 Industrial Products 226 Consumer Packaging 461 Sales developed well in the first seven months of the year, but during late summer and autumn a weakening tendency set in. The division responded to this by initiating greater specialisation of production facilities in order to achieve economies of scale and instituted other measures aimed at enabling it to distinguish itself as a cost leader. A Market Review Project was carried out to analyse markets, geographical target groups, and trends, with the critical goals of maintaining a clear understanding of where the market is going and how the division can best respond to changing conditions. As part of the thrust towards greater specialisation and clearer definition of marketing objectives, Frantschach Release Liners, which produces high-tech siliconised release liners for the self-adhesive industry, was separated from Frantschach Coating in September 2001 and became Frantschach’s fifth division. At the beginning of 2002 a new divisional approach worked out in the last quarter of 2001 was put into effect. Its objectives are to identify and fulfil local and regional needs with increased effectiveness and to assure quick responses to market conditions. Working together with customers, Frantschach Coating will exert stronger efforts to heighten its presence in promising market niches. In addition, new geographical markets in Central and Eastern Europe as well as overseas will be developed. Both of these strategies promise to deliver continuous growth. Thanks to Frantschach... Packaging that makes life easier In Industrial Products, the business segment that concentrates on non-packaging solutions, sales picked up noticeably in the building and specialities markets, whereas rather stagnant developments characterised the automotive and imaging industries. A promising new project involves a gas barrier membrane for building applications. Since July, a salesperson in the USA has been energetically contributing to expansion on the North American continent. Reel wrapping and Olmo paper - coating provides first class protection 34 35 Release Liner FRL Frantschach Release Liner is a global supplier of high-tech polyolefine and silicone coated release liners based on paper or other substrates. Its superior products are suitable for demanding applications in the graphic arts, the automotive industry, and the production of traffic signs, adhesive tape, medical supplies and hygiene products. 36 37 RELEASE LINER RELEASE LINER The very best, most modern materials stack the cards in your favour PRODUCTS An elephant in its past In 1951 what is today Frantschach Inncoat was owned by a paper mill in Raubling, a small town in Bavaria. In that year the chemical department urged the company to "refine” some of its paper by coating it with plastic. This was the beginning of a tradition of coating that made a giant step forward at the plant in 1980 when the world’s first inline coating system for siliconised papers with double-sided polyethylene coating went into production. Dubbed the "Elephant from Raubling”, this oversized installation realised the idea that much could be gained if all of the steps of coating and printing could be done in one manufacturing process. Today the descendents of the Elephant at the plant are clearly creatures of the 21st century. They are four highly sophisticated tandem extruders with integrated silicone coaters solely devoted to the specialised production of top quality high-tech release liners. But the basic operational idea is still the same – in-line production with a single run-through in which all necessary steps are coordinated in precisely controlled technological processing that is the pride of every employee in the plant and the reason for a level of quality unmatched in the industry. 38 DIVISIONAL PROFILE One production facility, Frantschach Inncoat GmbH in Germany, and a Customizing, Logistics and Slitting Center in Minneapolis in the USA, where 60% of its annual production volume is sold - Number of employees at Frantschach Inncoat GmbH at the end of 2001: 225 - Sales in 2001: EUR 54 million, 11 % higher than the previous year - Annual production: 115 million square metres - Leadership in the industry in responsible and successful pollution control Unique expertise: Recognised in the self-adhesive market as the worldwide leader in quality, thanks to its development of an in-line coating installation system that allows all manufacturing steps to be carried out in one operational process An array of uses Frantschach Inncoat’s release liners are multilayer composites with excellent lay-flat characteristics, as well as outstanding dimensional stability and stiffness. The wide range of self-adhesive applications in which they play an indispensable role bears witness to their popularity and usefulness. Key Products / Solutions Main Applications Polyolefine / silicone coated release liners used for products in the self-adhesive market Primarily in the following areas: graphic arts, reflective film (traffic signs), automotive, adhesive tape, medical and hygiene 39 RELEASE LINER RELEASE LINER Highlights Outlook of 2001 for the Future The division’s basic plans for 2002 can be summed up very simply – it intends to do everything necessary to expand sales volume by 8% and to achieve a 10% reduction in waste. At the present time a substantial investment in a new plant for the production of siliconised films is under consideration. A fourth tandem extrusion line with an integrated printing lacquer station went into operation, significantly increasing the plant’s production capacity. This substantial investment strengthens the division's ability to maximise its share of the rapidly growing release liner market. As it does every year, the company reinvested 3% of its annual turnover in product optimisation and development. New working facilities were provided by the construction of a new office and laboratory building. The year was also marked by the nostalgic celebration of the company’s 50th anniversary of involvement in coating technology, now the heart of its business. Since customer satisfaction with products and services has the highest priority at Frantschach Inncoat, efforts were continued in 2001 to strengthen relationships with customers on both a technical and business level and to increase efforts to understand and meet their needs. Silicone station Thanks to Frantschach... Release liners that stop traffic Surface inspection Drying canal Unwind Printing Tandem extrusion coating Drying canal Rewind The Twists and turns of our single run-through production. 40 43 Under the Group Umbrella Human resources Frantschach recognises the importance of putting the right people in the right jobs and supporting their performance. In 2001 a new corporate Human Resources department was established to coordinate HR activities across the Group. It assists with external recruitment, team and staff development, and the effects of change and restructuring. A high HR priority in 2001 was the integration of diverse corporate cultures in different countries to form a cohesive Group with common values and goals. Frantschach intends to remain a decentralised organisation, but it is committed to setting unified corporate standards and guidelines for its personnel. The vibrant identity of the Frantschach Group is reflected in its corporate climate. Frantschach employees are highly qualified, strongly motivated and hard working. Junior staff work hand in hand with experienced colleagues, who prepare them for future leadership. The exemplary Frantschach Academy runs regular seminars providing the continual training needed to meet the demands of today’s fast-moving world. Seminars are conducted by top experts from throughout the Group and in cooperation with leading companies in various fields. The seminars are now open to Frantschach customers and partners interested in knowledge transfer and 42 stronger ties with Frantschach. Thanks to the popularity of the seminars, in 2001 the number of participants increased by 62% compared with 2000. SHE With respect to safety, health and environment (SHE), Frantschach takes its responsibilities to its employees, contractors and communities very seriously. The ultimate goal of Frantschach's ambitious "Zero Tolerance, Target Zero” programme is to eliminate potential SHE hazards completely. In a major step towards achieving the "zero" objective, in 2001 Frantschach Pulp & Paper reduced the number of lost time injuries by 37% compared with 2000. Natural resources lie at the heart of Frantschach's business. Protecting them for future generations has always been a top Group priority. This commitment is underscored by successive ISO 14001 certification of plants, based on the fulfilment of stringent environmental criteria, and by plant performance better than that required by national standards. Group-wide purchasing Frantschach’s production sites use enormous quantities of raw materials. To maximise cost savings, as well as quality and service, a purchasing network was set up in 1999 to coordinate procurement not only for Frantschach, but also for affiliated companies. In 2001 the network’s team of purchasing experts secured impressive cost advantages through master agreements, which govern actual orders. The dimensions of the supplies involved indicate the scope of the programme: 66,000 tons of starch, 40,000 tons of sodium hydroxide and 13,000 tons of hydrogen peroxide for 24 paper machines and 7,000 tons of glue and 3,000 tons of printing ink for 30 Industrial Packaging plants. In 2001 overall savings of EUR 11.2 million were achieved through the group-wide purchasing network. Since promotion of innovation is also an important goal of group-wide purchasing, the network has launched joint product development with selected suppliers. The first targeted product group is dispersion glue for sack production. e-sales Frantschach is a recognised industry pioneer in e-sales. Initiated in late 2000 by Frantschach Industrial Packaging, the Buy Online system offers customers easy, convenient access to product and purchasing information and enables optimal order tracking. All customer needs are efficiently served, whether of big multinationals or of smaller companies all over the world. Buy Online is an outstanding example of the critical role investment in leading-edge technologies plays in Frantschach's success. Information transfer The Frantschach Group has clearly defined communication channels enabling prompt and focused decision-making. Management receives continuous feedback from worldwide sales and service personnel who know their markets inside and out and can chart their evolution. Close communication between the five Group divisions also enhances awareness of changing market needs. Internal knowledge exchange constitutes a unique corporate asset leading to advances in R&D and across-the-board improvements. The basic goal is to generate decisive competitive advantages for Frantschach customers. Internal operating improvements The Group company Frantschach Consulting (FCO) analyses operating requirements and recommends productivity improvements and innovative information technology solutions. It provides consulting services in many fields, including enterprise resource planning, plant efficiencies, SAP R/3, customer training, project monitoring, quality assurance, helpdesk management and IT system implementation. Benchmarking and best practice transfer across the Group drive performance improvements that directly benefit the customer. 43 FRANTSCHACH PULP&PAPER T&D AB S-873 81 Väja, Sweden Tel.: +46 612 830 00 Fax: +46 612 830 30 E-mail: [email protected] Walter RÜF A strong FRANTSCHACH PULP & PAPER ASIA LTD 96 Somerset Road/UOL Building 9th floor/0506 Singapore 238 163 Tel.: +65 732 0445 Fax: +65 732 0793 E-mail: [email protected] Carl TOBISSON Network FRANTSCHACH PULP & PAPER UK LTD 61 Church Street, Hungerford GB-Berkshire RG17 0JH, UK Tel.: +44 1 488 6808 22 Fax: +44 1 488 6808 33 E-mail: [email protected] Simon GOGGS MONDI SALES UK LTD Hanover House 203 High Street, Tonbridge GB-Kent TN9 1LB, UK Tel.: +44 1 732 77 1444 Fax: +44 1 732 77 0113 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Andrew BETT Hamish BETT FRANTSCHACH INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING FRANTSCHACH PULP & PAPER FRANTSCHACH PULP & PAPER GMBH Kelsenstrasse 7 A-1032 Vienna, Austria Tel.: +43 1 795 08 0 Fax: +43 1 795 08 952 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Peter MACHACEK Conny JOSEFSSON FRANTSCHACH PULP & PAPER AUSTRIA AG Sales Office Kelsenstrasse 7 A-1032 Vienna, Austria Tel.: +43 1 79508 0 Fax: +43 1 79508 952 E-mail: [email protected] Hans FINSTERER FRANTSCHACH PULP & PAPER AUSTRIA AG Paper Mill A-9413 St. Gertraud/Lavanttal, Austria Tel.: +43 4352 530 0 Fax: +43 4352 530 73 E-mail: [email protected] Franz TAUBER FRANTSCHACH PULP & PAPER CZECH AS Litomerická 272 CZ-411 08 Stetí, Czech Republic Tel.: +420 411 80 20 25 Fax: +420 411 80 20 38 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Tomás SABATKA Zbynek PREISLER 44 FRANTSCHACH PULP & PAPER SWEDEN AB S-873 81 Väja, Sweden Tel.: +46 612 83000 Fax: +46 612 83030 E-mail: [email protected] Pentti PÄRSSINEN FRANTSCHACH SWIECIE SA ul. Bydgoska 1 PL-86100 Swiecie, Poland Tel.: +48 5233 21500 Fax: +48 5233 21931 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Zbigniew PROKOPOWICZ Florian STOCKERT Service & Sales FRANTSCHACH PULP & PAPER SUDAMERICA SA Av. Corrientes 327, piso 3, AR-(C 1043 AAD) Buenos Aires, Argentina Tel.: +54 11 4315 9033 Fax: +54 11 4315 9600 E-mail: [email protected] Herbert ZIMMERMANN MONDI SALES BENELUX B.V Watercirkle 302 NL-1186 NE Amstelveen, Netherlands Tel.: +31 20 6402 485 Fax: +31 20 6402 329 E-mail: [email protected] Roland RIBBERINK FRANTSCHACH PULP&PAPER DEUTSCHLAND GMBH Raboisen 30 D-20095 Hamburg, Germany Tel.: +49 40 33 40 30 Fax: +49 40 33 40 31 36 E-mail: [email protected] Carsten BREITER MONDI SALES DEUTSCHLAND GMBH Raboisen 30 D-20095 Hamburg, Germany Tel.: +49 40 33 40 30 Fax: +49 40 33 40 31 36 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Robin DE JONG Kirsten KONKOL FRANTSCHACH PULP&PAPER ITALIA SRL Piazza Fidia 1 I-20159 Milan, Italy Tel.: +39 0266 825031 Fax: +39 0266 823137 E-mail: [email protected] Enrico BALDOVINO MONDI SALES ITALIA SRL Piazza Fidia 1 I-20159 Milan, Italy Tel.: +39 0266 825031 Fax: +39 0266 823137 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Enrico BALDOVINO Giovanni MONDINI FRANTSCHACH INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING GMBH Kelsenstrasse 7 A-1032 Vienna, Austria Tel.: +43 1 79509 0 Fax: +43 1 79509 964 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Peter J. OSWALD Thomas OTT Herwig STÜRZENBECHER Reinhard WALDHERR FRANTSCHACH CONSUMER BAGS GMBH Kelsenstrasse 7 A-1032 Vienna, Austria Tel.: +43 1 79509 0 Fax: +43 1 79509 964 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Harald EGGER Herwig STÜRZENBECHER FRANTSCHACH INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING AUSTRIA GMBH Bahnhofstrasse 3 A-8740 Zeltweg, Austria Tel.: +43 3577 22541 0 Fax: +43 3577 22541 451 E-mail: [email protected] Michael RANINGER FRANTSCHACH CONSUMER BAGS AUSTRIA GMBH Bahnhofstrasse 3 A-8740 Zeltweg, Austria Tel.: +43 3577 22541 0 Fax: +43 3577 22541 116 E-mail: [email protected] Helmut GASS FRANTSCHACH PACKAGING BELGIUM SA Rue Ternard 77 B-1480 Tubize, Belgium Tel.: +32 2 355 79 61 Fax: +32 2 391 40 50 E-mail: [email protected] Dirk DE KEE FRANTSCHACH INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING BELGIUM SA Nijverheidslaan 11 B-8970 Poperinge, Belgium Tel.: +32 57 33 36 88 Fax: +32 57 33 79 12 E-mail: [email protected] Dirk DE KEE FRANTSCHACH INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING CZECH SA Litomerická 272 CZ-41108 Stetí, Czech Republic Tel.: +420 411 80 29 50 Fax: +420 411 80 29 70 E-mail: [email protected] Frantisek SAMES FRANTSCHACH CONSUMER BAGS CZECH AS Volynskych Cechu 733 CZ-43840 Zatec, Czech Republic Tel.: +420 411 802 Fax: +420 411 802 E-mail: [email protected] Martin SOUCEK FRANTSCHACH INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING CROATIA D.O.O. Bana J. Jelacica 32 CR-L 31550 Valpovo, Croatia Tel.: +385 31 650 666 Fax: +385 31 651 740 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Emil TEMENUGOV Amir SMAJLAGIC FRANTSCHACH INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING DEUTSCHLAND GMBH Thüringenstrasse 1-3 D-97762 Hammelburg, Germany Tel.: +49 9732 7878 700 Fax: +49 9732 7878 701 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Albrecht LÖTZSCH Armand SCHOONBROOD FRANTSCHACH INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING DEUTSCHLAND GMBH Erich-Hausmannstrasse 1 D-04687 Trebsen, Germany Tel.: +49 34383 91 110, +49 34383 91 112 Fax: +49 34383 91 114 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Albrecht LÖTZSCH Roland SÜSSBRICH FRANTSCHACH INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING DEUTSCHLAND GMBH Werk Sendenhorst, Herkulesweg 1 D-48324 Sendenhorst, Germany Tel.: +49 2526 304 10, +49 5321 730 Fax: +49 2526 304 65 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Rolf SCHRICHTEN Albrecht LÖTZSCH Armand SCHOONBROOD FRANTSCHACH INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING DEUTSCHLAND GMBH Werk Goslar, Wolfenbüttelerstrasse 42 D-38642 Goslar, Germany Tel.: +49 5321 730 Fax: +49 5321 73146 Rolf SCHRICHTEN Albrecht LÖTZSCH ARMAND SCHOONBROOD FRANTSCHACH EMBALLAGE INDUSTRIEL FRANCE SA 832, Rue de l’Horlogerie, B.P. 197 F-62404 Béthune, Cedex, France Tel.: +33 321 61 45 45 Fax: +33 321 61 45 49 E-mail: [email protected] Eric LEFRANCOIS FRANTSCHACH EMBALLAGE INDUSTRIEL FRANCE SA Zone Industrielle de Rousset-Peynier F-13106 Rousset, Cedex, France Tel.: +33 321 61 45 45 Fax: +33-321 61 45 49 E-mail: [email protected] Eric LEFRANCOIS FRANTSCHACH OMYA SA Usine D’Omey – B.P. n°2 F-51240 La Chaussée sur Marne, France Tel.: +33 32 669 29 27 Fax: +33 32 669 29 77 E-mail: [email protected] Jose LAMARCHE FRANTSCHACH HELLAS A.E.. Industrial Zone of Thessaloniki 57022, Greece Tel.: +30 310 723 280; +30 310 723 288 Fax: +30 310 723 289 E-mail: [email protected] Emmanuel KOPSIDES I.P.I. SPA Via Zanchetta 27 I-35010 San Pietro in Gù (PD), Italy Tel.: +39 049 945 53 33 Fax: +39 049 945 53 34 E-mail: [email protected] Claudio FEDALTO GRADISAC SPA Via dell' Industria I-34072 Gradisca d' Isonzo (GO), Italy Tel.: +39 0481 960 530 Fax: +39 0481 960 550 E-mail: [email protected] Claudio FEDALTO GRADISAC TOLENTINO SRL Via G. Falcone 1 I-62029 Tolentino (MC), Italy Tel.: +39 0733 955 011 Fax: +39 0733 967 505 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Claudio FEDALTO RAFFAELLO MAZZOLA FRANTSCHACH INDUSTRIA IMBALLAGGI ITALIA SPA Via Balilla 32 I-24058 Romano di Lombardia, Italy Tel.: +39 0363 91 62 39 Fax: +39 0363 91 20 18 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Claudio FEDALTO RAFFAELLO MAZZOLA 45 NOVASAC SRL Via Mazzini I-35010 San Pietro in Gù (PD), Italy Tel.: +39 049 945 5194 Fax: +39 049 945 5204 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Paolo VOLPATO Carlo SINIGAGLIA JORDAN PAPER SACKS CO LTD P.O. Box 119, Ain Albasha JOR-19374, Jordan Tel.: +962 6 534 3959 Fax: +962 6 533 1075 E-mail: [email protected] Aziz Abu RUMMAN FRANTSCHACH INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING NETHERLANDS NV Fort Willemweg 1 NL-6219 PA Maastricht, Netherlands Tel.: +31 43 329 92 99 Fax: +31 43 321 04 14 E-mail: [email protected] Armand SCHOONBROOD FRANTSCHACH CONSUMER BAGS NETHERLANDS BV Fort Willemweg 1 NL-6219 PA Maastricht, Netherlands Tel.: +31 43 32 99 301, +31 43 32 99 299 Fax: +31 43 32 70 181 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Roger HAMERS Armand SCHOONBROOD FRANTSCHACH INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING NORDIC AS NO-1501 Moss, Norway Tel.: +47 69 24 26 00, +47 69 24 26 01 Fax: +47 69 25 30 16 E-mail: [email protected] Arne JUUL FRANTSCHACH INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD. Lot Nos. PT 5034 & 5036 Jalan Teluk Datuk 28/40 MY-40000 Shah Alam Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia Tel.: +60 3 511 5133, +60 3 511 6275 Fax: +60 3 511 5129 E-mail: [email protected] Fen Kong YAP FRANTSCHACH IPP SWIECIE SP. Z O.O. ul. Bydgoska 1 PL-86100 Swiecie, Poland Tel. : +48 5233 21 171 Fax : +48 5233 21 923 E-mail : [email protected] Jan GORISSEN Bogdan ROZIO FRANTSCHACH INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING MIELEC SP. Z O.O. ul. Wojska Polskiego 3 PL-39300 Mielec, Poland Tel. : +48 17 788 40 31 Fax: +48 17 788 40 30 E-mail: [email protected] Jan GORISSEN Bogdan ROZIO 46 FRANTSCHACH INDUSTRIJSKE VRECE DOO Vojkova 1 SI-65210 Anhovo, Slovenia Tel.: +386 65 52581 Fax: +386 65 52579 E-mail: [email protected] Amir SMAJLAGIC MODERN PAPER SACKS INDUSTRIAL LTD. P.O. Box 691758 JO-11169 Amman, Jordan Tel.: +962 6567 3573 Fax: +962 6567 3572 E-mail: [email protected] Basem ZABIAN FRANTSCHACH EMBALAJE INDUSTRIAL IBERICA SA Ctra. Nacional II, Km. 582 E-08630 Abrera (Barcelona), Spain Tel. : +34 93 770 22 02, +34 93 773 80 91 Fax : +34 93 770 22 02 E-mail : [email protected] [email protected] Peter J. OSWALD Antonio MORLANS CEMPACK Kft. Köhidpart dulo 2 H-2600 Vac PF. 198 Hungary Tel.: +36 27 316 331 Fax: +36 27 316 274 E-mail: [email protected] Sandor PINTER FRANTSCHACH ROTHRIST AG Industrieweg 4 CH-4852 Rothrist, Switzerland Tel.: +41 62 785 32 16 Fax: +41 62 785 3 33 E-mail: [email protected] Peter C. SCHNEIDER FRANTSCHACH INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING GMBH (EXPORT) Kelsenstrasse 7 A-1032 Vienna, Austria Tel.: +43 1 79509 4805 Fax: +43 1 79509 941 E-mail: [email protected] Siegfried VÖLKER FRANPACK ISTANBUL AS Bagdat Cad. Gazi Muhtar Pasa Sok., Akar Apt. 57/6 Feneryolu - Kadiköy TR-81030 Istanbul, Turkey Tel.: +90 216 418 5503, +90 216 418 6574 Fax: +90 216 418 6967 E-mail: [email protected] Faruk IREN FRANTSCHACH INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING LTD Medway House, New Hythe Lane GB-Aylesford, Kent ME20 6SH, Great Britain Tel.: +44 1622 71 78 55 Fax: +44 1622 71 08 27 E-mail: [email protected] Armand SCHOONBROOD SOCIETE NATIONALE DES PRODUITS EN PAPIERS SAL B.P. 111-3121, Beirut Lebanon Tel.: +961 1 45 22 990 Fax: +961 1 44 14 555 E-mail: [email protected] Nabil LAHAM PAP SAC MAGHREB SA 2 Ave. Hassan Souktani 7 etage Casablanca, Morocco Tel.: +212 22 20 7566 Fax: +212 22 26 6296 E-mail: [email protected] Mohammed BENZAKRI EMBAL SAC SARL Rue de l’Ocean, Quartier Industriel Anza Agadir, Morocco Tel.: +212 48 20 43 79 E-mail: [email protected] Mohamed BENZAKRI ENSACHAGE MODERN SARL 1, rue Boukrea, Quartier Industrial Dokkarat Fes, Morocco Tel.: +212 55 62 48 54 E-mail: [email protected] Mohamed BENZAKRI Service & Sales FRANPACK MIDDLE EAST P.O. Box 3300 JOR-Amman 11181, Jordan Tel.: +962 6 565 3328 Fax: +962 6 565 3717 E-mail: [email protected] Riad MUFLEH FRANTSCHACH INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING ASIA BHD SDN Lot Nos. Pt 5034 & 5035 Jalan Teluk Datuk 28/40 MY-40000 Shah Alam Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia Tel.: +60 3 511 51 33 Fax: +60 3 511 51 29 E-mail: [email protected] Yong Kuang LIM FRANTSCHACH INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING RUSSIA Institut Chimphoto Leningradskij Prospekt 47, Room 404 RUS-125167 Moscow, Russia Tel.: +7 095 785 2394 Fax: +7 095 785 2394 E-mail: [email protected] Natalia FELDMANN SAFISARDA SPA Zona Industrial C.P. 54 I-07046 Porto Torres, Italy Tel.: +39 079 518 900 Fax: +39 079 518 999 E-mail: [email protected] Leonardo FALCHI FRANTSCHACH COATING CZECH AS Litomerická 272 CZ-411 08 Stetí, Czech Republic Tel.: +420 411 80 21 44 Fax: +420 411 80 20 07 E-mail: [email protected] Neil BURNS TCL PACKAGING LIMITED (TPL) Southern Main Road TT-Claxton Bay, Trinidad Tel.: +1 868 659 2381 Fax: +1 868 659 0950 Omar YUSSUF Deo MANAN FRANTSCHACH COATING FRANCE SAS Place de la Gare F-60 860 St Omer en Chaussée, Oise, France Tel.: +33 3 44 84 65 00 Fax: +33 3 44 84 65 05 E-mail: [email protected] Christophe LALLAU FRANTSCHACH FLEXIBLE PACKAGING FRANTSCHACH COATING FRANCE SAS, GOURNAY PLANT Zone Industrielle F-76220 Gournay-en-bray, France Tel.: +33 3 32 89 94 60 Fax: +33 3 32 89 94 69 E-mail : [email protected] Christophe LALLAU FRANTSCHACH FLEXIBLE PACKAGING AUSTRIA GMBH Stockerauer Strasse 110 A-2100 Korneuburg, Austria Tel.: +43 2262 720 93 Fax: +43 2262 720 93 12 E-mail: [email protected] Rolf HUBERT Peter KORNFELD FRANTSCHACH FLEXIBLE PACKAGING HUNGARY KFT. Tevan Andor u. 2 H-5600 Békéscsaba, Hungary Tel.: +36 66 540 302 Fax: +36 66 540 331 E-mail: [email protected] Roland PALKO FRANTSCHACH FLEXIBLE PACKAGING POLAND SP. Z.O.O.. Solec, gm Góra Kalwaria PL-05-532 Baniocha, Poland Tel.: +48 22 70190 00 Fax: +48 22 70190 92 E-mail: [email protected] Jacek MIELCZAREK FRANTSCHACH FLEXIBLE PACKAGING SWEDEN AB Svarvarevägen 3 SE-68633 Sunne, Sweden Tel.: +46 565 169 03 Fax.: +46 565 169 20 E-mail: [email protected] Hans LINDH FRANTSCHACH COATING Production Minorities: ELMA PAPER SACKS LTD Silvex House, 6th Floor 54 Griva Dhigeni Avenue CY-1520 Nicosia, Cyprus Tel.: +357 2 66 55 55 Fax: +357 2 66 49 66 E-mail: [email protected] Costas CONSTANTINIDES Michael IOANNIDES SUEZ BAG SAE 35, Ramses Street P.O. Box 1002 Maandi EG-11511 Cairo, Egypt Tel.: +20 2 517 26 77 Fax: +20 2 517 26 78 Sherif MONIR FRANTSCHACH COATING AUSTRIA GMBH Bahnhofstrasse 3 A-8740 Zeltweg, Austria Tel.: +43 3577 22 5410 Fax: +43 3577 22 5417 E-mail: [email protected] Peter HOF FRANTSCHACH BELCOAT N.V. Adolf Stocletlaan 11 B-2570 Duffel, Belgium Tel.: +32 15 30 03 00 Fax: +32 15 30 02 80 E-mail: [email protected] Patrick GIJBELS FRANTSCHACH COATING SWEDEN AB Papersbruksallen 3A S-701 30 Örebro, Sweden Tel.: +46 19 35 45 00 Fax: +46 19 32 38 44 E-mail: [email protected] Per-Erik LÖVGREN FRANTSCHACH COATING SWEDEN AB, TIMRÅ PLANT P.O. Box 95 S-861 23 Timrå, Sweden Tel.: +46 60 59 57 00 Fax: +46 60 57 40 07 E-mail: [email protected] Per-Erik LÖVGREN Business Units Industrial Wrapping FRANTSCHACH COATING SWEDEN AB Papersbruksallen 3A S-701 30 Örebro, Sweden Tel.: +46 19 35 45 00 Fax: +46 19 32 38 44 E-mail: [email protected] Tomas KLING Consumer Packaging FRANTSCHACH COATING AUSTRIA GMBH Bahnhofstrasse 3 A-8740 Zeltweg, Austria Tel.: +43 3577 22 5410 Fax: +43 3577 22 5417 E-mail: [email protected] Peter HOF Coated Sack Kraft FRANTSCHACH COATING CZECH AS Litomerická 272 CZ-41108 Stetí, Czech Republic Tel.: +420 411 80 21 44 Fax: +420 411 80 20 07 E-mail: [email protected] Neil BURNS Industrial Products FRANTSCHACH COATING BELGIUM NV Adolf Stockletlaan 11 BE-2570 Duffel, Belgium Tel.: +32 15 30 03 00 Fax: +32 15 30 02 80 E-mail: [email protected] Patrick GIJBELS Service & Sales FRANTSCHACH COATING ITALY SRL Salita S Caterina 5 IT-161 23 Genoa, Italy Tel.: +39 010 54 33 23 Fax: +39 010 54 34 79 E-mail: [email protected] Federico LEUMANN FRANTSCHACH COATING UK LTD Medway House New Hythe Lane, Larkfield GB-Aylesford, Kent ME20 6SH Tel.: +44 1622 882 635 Fax: +44 1622 882 669 E-mail: [email protected] Neil BURNS FRANTSCHACH COATING SOUTH EAST ASIA 96 Somerset Road/UOL Building 9th floor/0506 Singapore 238 163 Tel.: +65 673 201 66 Fax: +65 673 207 93 E-mail: [email protected] Roland SIMONS FRANTSCHACH RELEASE LINER Production FRANTSCHACH INNCOAT GMBH Postfach 1262 D-83061 Raubling, Germany Tel.: +49 8035 90 10 Fax: +49 8035 90 12 34 E-mail: [email protected] Peter LUDWIG Service & Sales FRANTSCHACH INNCOAT USA INC. 5261 Ashton Avenue Northeast Fridley, MN, USA 55421 Tel.: +1 763 574 2636 Fax: +1 763 574 7250 E-mail: [email protected] B+K SHAREHOLDINGS BISCHOF+KLEIN GMBH & CO KG Rahestrasse 47 D-49525 Lengerich, Germany Tel.: +49 5481 920 0 Fax: +49 5481 920 541 E-mail: [email protected] Hartmut SCHERF Volker PFENNIG Horst SUNDERMANN NAPIAG KUNSTSTOFF VERARBEITUNG GMBH Werk Zeltweg Bahnhofstrasse 3 A-8740 Zeltweg, Austria Tel.: +43 3577 22 541 0 Fax: +43 3577 25 050 Wolfgang H. LOTZ BISCHOF+KLEIN (UK) LTD Road 2, Hortonwood Industrial Estate GB-Telford, Shropshire TF14GW, Great Britain Tel.: +44 1952 60 68 48 Fax: +44 1952 60 66 98 E-mail: [email protected] Philipp BURNELL 47 BISCHOF + KLEIN BELGIUM NV Havenstraat 17 B-1800 Vilvoorde, Belgium Tel.: +32 2 257 10 60 Fax: +32 2 257 10 79 E-mail: kandries@bischof_klein.be Johan BATEN Luis SERVRANCKX WERRA PLASTIC GMBH & CO KG Industriestrasse 2-6 D-36269 Phillippsthal, Germany Tel.: +49 6620 780 Fax: +49 6620 7373 Erich STUMP Heiner OUDEHINKEN SOLEM SA Route de Manternach, Mertert L-6601 Wasserbillig, Luxembourg Tel.: +352 7 57912 Fax: +352 7 58770 Bernd BEEKING HUECOPACK SA Pol. Ind. "PLA DE LA BRUGUERA" C/Segarra, 22 E-08211 Castellar del Valles, Barcelona, Spain Tel.: +34 93 714 39 61 Fax: +34 93 714 47 95 E-mail: [email protected] Gonzalo DE LA HUERTA Jorge PAEZ B + K SACHERIE DE PONT DE AUDEMER SA 15, rue des papetiers P.O. Box 232 F-27502 Pont-Audemer, Cedex, France Tel.: +33 2 32 56 79 10 Fax: +33 2 32 56 79 11 E-mail: [email protected] B+K POLSKA SP. Z O.O. Ul. Eichendorffa 3 PL-47344 Walce, Poland Tel.: +48 77 4 66 00 01 Fax: +48 77 4 66 00 02 E-mail: [email protected] Bischof + Klein Belgium N.V. Havenstraat 17 B-1800 Vilvoorde, Belgium Tel.: +32 2 2 57 10 60 Fax: +32 2 2 57 10 79 E-mail: [email protected] EDITOR: Robert Pachler, Frantschach AG, Kelsenstrasse 7, A-1032 Vienna, Austria; Tel: +43 1 79523 0; CONCEPT & DESIGN: Hollinger GmbH, Vienna; PHOTOGRAPHER: Joachim Haslinger; DRUCK: Grasl Druck & Neue Medien TEXT: Austria Sprachendienst International, Vienna 48 5