Billerud launches new sack paper with increased porosity


STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Oct. 21, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Billerud (Other OTC:BLRDF) (Other OTC:BLRDY): together with converters and end-users, Billerud has further developed its QuickFill product and is now launching the next generation of sack paper.

QuickFill Plus provides improved filling economy in the form of a faster and cleaner filling process, smaller and more compact sacks, better fine adjustment of content and less paper consumption per sack. The sack paper has a unique combination of very high porosity and the best strength properties on the market. The new sack paper lets through 100 ml of air in 3 seconds and has a TEA index of 3.1 J/g.

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For further information, please contact:
Staffan Fors, Marketing Director Paper
tel. +46 8 553 335 16

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