CENIBRA's Production of Bleached Eucalyptus Hardwood Pulp Reaches Record High in 2019
CENIBRA set a new annual production record in 2019 with an output of 1,222,888 tons of bleached eucalyptus hardwood pulp.
Jan. 14, 2020 - Brazilian pulp producer Celulose Nipo-Brasileira S.A. (CENIBRA) announced that the company set a new annual production record in 2019 with an output of 1,222,888 tons of bleached eucalyptus hardwood pulp. This figure is 16,676 tons above the budget. In a statement, CENIBRA's management congratulated employees on the historic landmark and their work efficiency. "Even more important than any record is the high production stability achieved throughout the year, with emphasis on factory-forest integration, and the company's great effort in terms of maintenance and new projects implemented during the scheduled stoppage in 2019," said Júlio César Tôrres Ribeiro, Industrial and Technical Director for CENIBRA. Ribeiro pointed out that such an accomplishment was only possible thanks to enhanced integration between all company areas and investments in new process management tools, which "highlights the employees' level of maturity, competence, and commitment." Other factors that helped the company achieve such outstanding performance are investments in plant modernization and the elimination of bottlenecks, CENIBRA added. About CENIBRAFounded on September 13, 1973, CENIBRA has headquarters in the municipality of Belo Oriente, which is in the state of Minas Gerais in the Southeast region of Brazil and operates in 54 municipalities. The company owns more than 250,000 hectares, of which 51% are allocated to eucalyptus plantations and 41% to permanent preservation areas and native forests. The remaining area is occupied by infrastructure and other facilities. CENIBRA's forest stewardship approach supports environmental preservation and responsible use of natural resources. Japan Brazil Paper and Pulp Resources Development Co., Ltd. (JBP), a group of Japanese companies with experience in and significant interaction with Brazil, holds the controlling interest in CENIBRA. To learn more, visit: www.cenibra.com.br SOURCE: CENIBRA |