Gary McGann, Smurfit Kappa Group CEO, commented: “The Group is pleased to report year-on-year revenue growth of 4% in the first quarter.
According to preliminary figures, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) recorded higher sales in financial year 2012/2013 (April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013) than in the previous year thanks to the expected strong fourth quarter.
During the first quarter of 2013 the Mayr-Melnhof Group stood up firmly in an environment marked by stagnating volumes and significantly intensified competition in the main market Europe.