RISI announces the addition of machine-level data to their Cost Benchmarking Service
BOSTON, MA, March 3, 2008 - RISI, the leading information provider in the global forest products industry, announced today the launch of new machine-level analysis for their Cost Benchmarking Service, which includes their cost benchmarking data reports and Analytical Cornerstone software tool.
"Our new machine-level information, coupled with existing mill-level data, makes our Cost Benchmarking Service products the most complete cost benchmarking resource on the market," noted Surya P. Raina, Vice-President of Mill Intelligence. "Customers can now analyze the manufacturing cash cost details of over 2,500 individual paper and board machines worldwide, along with the more than 1,600 mills that Cornerstone currently offers. They can also build customizable cost curves and "what if" scenarios to gain valuable insight into machine, mill and industry performance."
RISI's Cost Benchmarking Service is a suite of cost benchmarking information including single grade-specific reports for various pulp, paper and select wood grades, customized reports and the powerful Analytical Cornerstone database. Analytical Cornerstone is a software tool that supports more effective strategic and operational decision-making by offering users the ability to run unique scenarios, including:
- Comparisons of individual mills and machines around the globe
- Effects of exchange rate fluctuations on manufacturing cost competitiveness
- Addition of a new paper machine and/or mill
Mr. Raina further indicated, "We believe the addition of the machine-level analysis gives decision-makers the insight needed to make the most effective decisions in this ever changing industry".
For a complete listing of all RISI cost benchmarking reports containing the all-new machine-level data, methodology or any additional cost benchmarking information, visit www.risiinfo.com/benchmarking or contact Dan Temple at 770.373.3020 (in the US and Canada) and Matt Graves at +32.2.536.0747 (outside the US and Canada).
About RISI
RISI is the leading information provider for the global forest products industry. The company works with clients in the pulp and paper, wood products, timber, tissue, nonwovens, printing and publishing industries to help them make better decisions.
Headquartered in Boston (Bedford), Massachusetts, RISI operates offices in Brussels, Belgium; Atlanta, Georgia; San Francisco, California; Portland, Oregon; São Paulo, Brazil; Shanghai, China; Singapore; and Charlottesville, Virginia. More information can be found at www.risiinfo.com.