No fatalities or injuries at the Norske Skog Bio Bio mill in Chile
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Late Sunday evening, it was confirmed that there were no fatalities or injuries
amongst employees at the Norske Skog Bio Bio mill in Chile. The mill is located
in Concepción which was hit by the earthquake on Saturday 27 February. Norske
Skog Bio Bio has an annual capacity of 130 000 tonnes of mainly newsprint, and
employs 240 people.
- The positive news regarding our colleagues in Chile was a big relief. As soon
as more detailed information is received, the group will initiate necessary
efforts to assist our colleagues at Norske Skog Bio Bio and their families, says
chief executive Sven Ombudstvedt.
Property damages and business interruption are covered by insurance.
Based on initial reports from the mill, Norske Skog expects operations in Chile
to be halted for some time. At present it is not possible to give more detailed
information regarding the physical status of the operations.
Oxenøen, 1 March 2010
Norske Skog
Corporate communications
For more information:
Vice president corporate communications Tom Bratlie, phone +47 905 21 904
This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl
(Norwegian Securities Trading Act)
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Datum: 01.03.2010 - 06:31 Uhr
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