Oct 09, 2006. /Lesprom Network/. Metso-SHI Co., Ltd., the joint company of Metso Paper Inc. and Sumitomo (SHI), has launched a Japanese website to cater for its Japanese customers and general audience. Metso-SHI has provided various innovative solutions for the Japanese pulp and paper industry for a long time. The new website offers the industry an additional information channel, including news, technical articles and product information. The site also provides information about Metso's global and local activities for the general audience. In the future, the site will be complemented with more detailed product information in Japanese. Metso Paper is the global market leader and a forerunner in pulp and paper technology. The company has its own operations and production in 28 countries. In 2005 Metso Paper had a net sales of Euro 1.7 million and a personnel of 8 200. The largest market areas are Europe, North America and Asia.