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Core Business
Mercer's core business is manufacturing NBSK market pulp. In Germany where we operate two mills, Mercer is the sole kraft pulp producer, serving the largest pulp import market in Europe. We focus on premium grade kraft pulp that generally commands the highest price. Mercer is well-positioned to target profitability in all market conditions due to our large, modern and efficient production facilities and ability to produce energy.
Mercer's first mill, Rosenthal, is located near Blankenstein and produces approximately 330,000 ADMTs annually. Stendal is located near the town of Stendal, about 300 kilometers north of our Rosenthal mill. Stendal's annual production capacity is approximately 645,000 ADMTs. Celgar is situated near Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada and produces approximately 500,000 ADMTs annually.
Global demand for market pulp has continued to increase consistently due to global GDP growth. Historically the demand for softwood pulp has grown at about 1-2 % per annum over an extended period of time.
The demand growth from developing countries like China and India, as well as from Russia and the former Soviet Union economies of Eastern Europe, has been significantly greater.