Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Sappi: Cheaper Paper from China Threat

Sappi Ltd., the world biggest maker of glossy paper, said that cheap products from China and Korea are hurting its cash flow and earnings.
Investment in South African production and jobs are under threat if the situation continues, Alex Thiel, the company’s Southern Africa chief executive officer, said in an e-mailed response to questions. There is a “clear trend over a number of years of uncompetitive behavior from these countries."