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Billerud is a leading supplier of primary fibre-based packaging paper. Innovative solutions and expert support focus on meeting customers’ growing demand for optimised packaging.

2010

Net sales rose by 14% to SEK 8 828 million
Operating profit improved by 246% to SEK 1 037 million, which equates to an operating margin of 12%
The increase was mainly attributable to improved prices and a better product mix
Operating cash flow amounted to SEK 1 062 million (562) The increase was due to an improved operating surplus
The net debt/equity ratio was 0.03 (0.29)
The Board proposes a dividend of SEK 3.50 per share (0.50)
Billerud FibreForm^® received several international innovation awards
Emissions of fossil carbon dioxide in the manufacturing process were 21% lower than in the base year 2008, exceeding the target for 2013

three business areas

Three business areas, four mills and eleven sales offices in ten countries provide 1 000 customers in 100 countries with products and services. Europe is Billerud’s core market, while growth markets outside Europe account for approximately 20% of sales. The company’s focus on sustainable, renewable packaging materials has been met with great interest and rising demand.

Packaging & Speciality Paper

Sales of sack and kraft paper chiefly for food packaging, paper carrier bags, sack solutions and industrial applications. The largest markets are Europe and Asia.

Packaging Boards

Sales of containerboard (fluting and liner), liquid board and Cup Stock primarily as packaging for fruit and vegetables and consumer goods. Europe is the largest market.

Market Pulp

Sales of long-fibre market pulp, to tissue manufacturers and others. The largest markets are Europe and Asia.


Food & Consumer Packaging	Fresh Foods	Sack Solutions
Replacing fossil plastics with paper in consumer packaging. Page 27.	Cutting expensive packaging-related wastage in fruit and vegetables. Page 31.	Offering specially tailored sack concepts. Pages 26-27.