Metsä Tissue reports good performance
23/07/2009Metsä Tissue reports good performance under a challenging business climate The sales of Metsä Tissue, a supplier of tissue and cooking papers, totalledEUR 435 million (461) and operating profit EUR 41 million (20) in January-June,2009. Sales declined by -6% compared to the previous year. The decline resultedfrom adverse exchange rates (-4%) and lower sales volumes (-2%). The salesvolume of the company's own brands was stable compared to the previous year.During the spring, both brands and private labels were supported by summercampaigns and seasonal products. The results