Jun 05, 2006. /Lesprom Network/. On Thursday, June 1 Antonio Maciel Neto took office as the new CEO of Suzano Papel e Celulose, one of Latin America's largest producers of paper and pulp. He replaces Murilo Passos, who remains on the management committee of Suzano Papel e Celulose. As he took office yesterday at the company's head office, Mr. Maciel said he "assumes with confidence the responsibility of providing continuity to the Suzano group's tradition and to the growth of a company whose aspirations are to become one of the largest companies in the sector both in Brazil and in the world, and to win the admiration of the markets where it works. This growth will be based on competitiveness and profitability - the main pillars of the sustainability of the business. In this context, our innovative stance with a focus on the markets, social and environmental responsibility, and the development of winning teams and corporate governments will be key in the process of adding value to the company in capital markets in the creation of value for shareholders." Suzano Papel e Celulose is one of the largest, vertically integrated producers of eucalyptus pulp and paper in Latin America, with pulp production capacity of 1.1 million tones per year and paper production capacity of 820 000 tonnes per year. Suzano Papel e Celulose owns 50% of the total capital of Ripasa S.A. Celulose e Papel, which produces pulp, printing and writing paper, specialty papers, paperboard and cardboards.