Amcor's urgent catch-up game

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The Australian paper and packaging business Amcor is implementing a restructuring to boost its competitiveness. The restructuring of Amcor will include plant closings as part of an austere, cost-cutting regime. Amcor is forecasting a 20% increase in earnings by 1999 due to higher paper prices. The firm is planning to enter emerging markets to boost sales.

Misc. Converted Paper Products, Converted Paper Products, Converted Paper Product Manufacturing, Paper products industry, Packaging industry, Amcor Ltd.

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BHP Billiton straight down to business

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Integrating the businesses that formed BHP Billiton will not make it impossible to undertake acquisitions, according to Managing Director and CEO Paul Anderson. He indicates that the company is now looking to benefit from its combined strengths and that it plans to become more customer-focused.

Officials and employees, Mining industry, Interview, Anderson, Paul Thomas, BHP Billiton Group

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PaperlinX floats amid great expectations

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Amcor is floating its paper-making arm, PaperlinX, in April 2000. Its managing director Ian Wightwick says his first priority is to ensue the company meets prospectus forecasts.

Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Amcor Group Ltd., PaperlinX

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