February 9th, 2004

Mayr-Melnhof and Henry Arones: new partners in the Greek carton board market 

Mayr-Melnhof Karton, the world’s leading manufacturer of recycled carton board is expanding its market presence in Greece. The company started cooperation with the Greek paper trading company Henry Arones SA, Athens, early this year. As of now, customers in Greece can purchase any of the products of the 9 Mayr-Melnhof carton board mills through the new local trading partner.

"As market leader we were looking for a partner with a strong exposure to the Greek domestic market. With the renowned Greek paper trading company Henry Arones SA we have found the perfect agency for selling our products”, says Franz Rappold, Board Director of Mayr-Melnhof Karton.

Henry Arones SA was founded as early as 1927 and is considered one of the largest and most renowned paper trading companies of Greece. Apart from the different types of MMK carton board qualities, the company also represents various paper products of important, international paper mills.

You’ll reach the new Mayr-Melnhof Karton sales agency at the following address:

HENRY ARONES SA
2, Nikis str.
105 63 Athens
Phone: (++30/210) 3311 000
Fax: (++30/210) 3310 700
www.arones.gr

Contact:
Mrs. Voula Dionissopoulou, Sales Director
E-mail: voula.dionissopoulou@arones.gr

Contact at Mayr-Melnhof Karton:
Mr. Peter Farkas
Market Manager
Mayr-Melnhof Karton GmbH & Co KG
A-1041 Wien, Brahmsplatz 6
Phone: +43 1 50136 1313; Fax: +43 1 50136 1395
E-mail: peter.farkas@mm-karton.com