At Celrom Turnu Severin, the modernization of a fluting machine is underway, while Dunapack Rambox is upgrading its corrugated board line. A new corrugated board production and converting plant has been started up at Rondocarton Cluj, which is a Romanian-Austrian joint venture. Even if the machines at state-owned mills are out of date, the companies do not have the necessary funds to upgrade their equipment. The companies are far from competitive and any modernization work will only be possible after the mills are privatized. All of the country's pulp and paper producers have to take major environmental protection measures before 2001.
Many projects are underway and funds are being sought for others.
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