FlexLink has received significant orders for automation solutions from tissue paper manufacturers in the USA and Europe. The total order value exceeds 3 million Euro since the beginning of the year and includes orders from large multinational companies for their production plants in the USA and Europe.

The orders are a result of the ongoing consolidation within the tissue paper industry combined with FlexLink's newly launched total solutions for flexible production. Since 15 years, FlexLink has a reputation as a supplier of equipment for the packaging sections and has now reinforced its position by supplying turn-key systems, which provide considerable contributions to increased productivity.

The orders are equally distributed between customers in the USA, Europe and Scandinavia. 
"I am very pleased to see that our focus on this industry in the USA is now starting to show results. At the same time, I note that our strong position in Northern Europe has been reinforced," says Fredrik Jönsson, CEO of FlexLink.

"Our Dynamic Flow Concept fits very well with modern production systems, where the requirement for up-time combined with high levels of flexibility is evident. Tissue paper is delivered in a multitude of varieties, colours, packages and qualities. Furthermore, the production of private labels increases, which also drives the demand for flexibility in the production plants," says Hans Ostergren, Business Area Manager, Paper Converting at FlexLink.

FlexLink started in 1980 and is a leading global supplier of innovative automation solutions 
to assembly and manufacturing industries. FlexLink, based in Göteborg, Sweden employs 550 people in 20 companies and is represented in 50 countries. In 2001, group turnover was 139 million Euro. 

Göteborg, April 22, 2002
FlexLink AB

For further information, please contact:
Fredrik Jönsson
CEO
+46-31-337 1626
+46-705-17 1626

Mats Nilsson
Corporate Communication
+46-31-337 1220
+46-703-77 1220

FlexLink AB, 415 50 Göteborg. 
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