'Weak' 2009 expected by Metso for fiber line projects; 1Q sales drop by 41%

摘要

Metso's paper and fiber technology unit saw a nearly 200 million euro and 41% decline in first quarter net sales compared with first quarter 2008 volume. Unit earnings before interest, tax, and amortization (EBITA) was a loss of 14 million euros vs an almost 30 million euro profit in first quarter 2008 as the company reported "weak" demand for pulp and paper equipment globally.