Portucel Soporcel increases net profit by 7.6% in 2012

摘要

Despite a difficult economic climate resulting in a negative impact on paper consumption, Portucel Soporcel was able to increase the quantity of paper sold in 2012, passing the 1.5 million tonnes mark. Portucel recorded its all-time highest figures for output and sales in 2012. Quantities sold on the European markets grew by 4% in relation to 2011, the group reports. The company's sales for the full year 2012 amounted to roughly €1.5bn. Net earnings came to €211.2m which is 7.6% up from 2011.