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anno 2005
In 2005, Huhtamaki’s underlying business result
improved in line with expectations, despite volatility in raw material
prices and the focus on restructuring. After a slower start, positive
business momentum continued throughout the year, mainly driven by
strong recovery in North America.
During 2005 Huhtamaki began the implementation of a restructuring
program that targets at optimizing the group’s global manufacturing
footprint in order to achieve a major improvement in cost efficiency
and to build a foundation for future growth. The restructuring program
was announced in two phases, at the end of 2004 and mid-year 2005. The
first phase was completed on schedule by year-end and the second phase
is progressing according to plan. Parallel to the restructuring work,
which primarily concerns rigid packaging operations, further capacity
expansion was initiated in strategic growth markets.
The underlying result excludes the restructuring and goodwill
impairment charges.
During the year the company’s organization was strengthened and change
momentum accelerated through a number of key appointments.