GERMANY (News release) -- The situation of Heinzel Group subsidiary Raubling Papier GmbH in Germany continues to be characterized by a persistently difficult market environment and challenging economic conditions.

The management of Raubling Papier GmbH has now decided to enter into discussions with the local works council about a possible discontinuation of operations to develop socially responsible solutions for the 165 employees potentially affected.

Raubling Papier produces kraft top liner, test liner, fluting "Starboard".

With four production sites in Europe, Heinzel Group specializes in the manufacture of market pulp, packaging papers, and magazine papers. The company also trades pulp, paper, recovered paper, and packaging solutions worldwide.