The public enquiry into the new establishment, lasted until 4 August, affording anybody the chance to speak against the plans. Only after the proceedings have concluded – probably next year – can the project commence, even the production of a detailed schedule and establishment of contacts with potential suppliers.
Hamburger plans to produce white corrugated paper in its new factory, the product going elsewhere for further processing. The plant planned for the greenfield site will be based round a single paper processing machine of recycled paper feed. The European Commission awarded Hamburger in April a subsidy of 40 million euros for its packaging paper factory, which has a planned output of 300,000 t/year.
(PPI This Week, no. 17. 25, 1-5 July 2002 p. 6) |