SCA: Management change within the European hygiene operations


STOCKHOLM, Sweden, July 29, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- The President of SCA's (Other OTC:SVCBF) European hygiene operations, Stefan Angwald, has left his position. The function will be taken over temporarily by Jan Astrom, President and CEO of SCA. The action, which was initiated by the company, is based on a lack of agreement regarding the future management and organization of the consumer tissue operations.

For additional information, contact:

Jan Astrom, President and CEO, telephone: +46 70-586 07 01

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