Groupe Gascogne - BI- Profile

Gascogne Formerly known as Groupe Gascogne. The Group's principal activity is to manufacture wood and paper products. The Group operates under five major divisions Wood, Paper, Sacks, Laminates and distribution division. Wood: provides sawing timber and untreated timber used in paneling and packaging applications. The Group also offers ready-to-use floorings, facades and decorative items. Paper: produces unbleached, biodegrable and recyclable papers. Sacks: produces paper sacks used in packaging of building materials, food products, chemicals and fertilizers. Laminates: produces laminate sheets used as liners and packaging material. The Group also produces gummed papers and adhesive materials. Distribution: Distributes packaging materials such as boxes, containers, adhesive ribbons, strapping and fasteners. The Group operates in 70 countries. Laminates accounted for 28% of 2005 revenues; Distribution, 26%; Sacks, 18%; Wood, 16% and Paper, 12%