Jul 20, 2011. Leading Russian-based sawn timer producer Ilim Timber is one of the founders of a new group to promote Russian trade in Germany. Ilim joined other leading Russian companies, including steel producer Severstal, in Berlin to form the Council of the Russian Economy.

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Ilim Timber to promote Russian trade in Germany

Jul 20, 2011. /Lesprom Network/. Leading Russian-based sawn timer producer Ilim Timber is one of the founders of a new group to promote Russian trade in Germany. Ilim joined other leading Russian companies, including steel producer Severstal, in Berlin to form the Council of the Russian Economy, as TTJ reported. Ilim Timber operates two large sawmills in Germany, at Wismar and Landsberg, with a combined sawn output of about 2 million cubic metres. “Investments by Russian companies in the German economy are a reality and we need a civilised dialogue with a wide range of stakeholders in Germany,” said Boris Zingarevich, chairman of Ilim Timber. Ilim Timber’s production facilities are located in Russia, Germany and USA. The company has offices in EC and China. The company’s products are sold in the domestic market, Europe, Middle East and North Africa, Asia and China. The total annual production output amounts to 3,9 million cubic metres of sawn timber and 150,000 cubic metres of plywood.