Earthquake halts operations at Norske Skog's paper mill in Chile
Mar 02, 2010. Norske Skog confirmed that there were no fatalities or injuries amongst employees at the Norske Skog Bio Bio mill in Chile. The mill is located in Concepción which was hit by the earthquake on Saturday, February 27. Norske Skog expects operations in Chile to be halted for some time.
Mar 02, 2010. /Lesprom Network/. Norske Skog confirmed that there were no fatalities or injuries amongst employees at the Norske Skog Bio Bio mill in Chile. The mill is located in Concepción which was hit by the earthquake on Saturday, February 27. Norske Skog Bio Bio has an annual capacity of 130,000 tonnes of mainly newsprint, and employs 240 people, company said in a press release received by Lesprom Network.
“The positive news regarding our colleagues in Chile was a big relief. As soon as more detailed information is received, the group will initiate necessary efforts to assist our colleagues at Norske Skog Bio Bio and their families,” says CEO Sven Ombudstvedt.
Property damages and business interruption are covered by insurance.
Based on initial reports from the mill, Norske Skog expects operations in Chile to be halted for some time.