Our sales have more than doubled over the last 3 years
Copap has almost 20 years of experience in pulp and paper products. We deliver on demand from our strategically located inventories, and our secure, flexible and innovative financing conditions are a key factor in Groupe Copap’s remarkable growth.
Thanks to its worldwide network of branches, affiliated companies and specialized agents, Copap has become a major player in the international purchase, sales, inventory and distribution of pulp and paper products.
Our pulp and paper product sales have more than doubled in the last three years. In an increasingly uncertain economic climate, this growth testifies to our satisfied customers and efficient service.
Financial Ratios
| Year | Working Capital | Creditors/ Effective Equity |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1.6 | 63% |
| 2008 | 1.3 | 75% |
| 2007 | 1.2 | 85% |
| 2006 | 1.4 | 72% |
Copap Growth 1990-2009
Copap Growth 2006-2009
Key dates in our growth
- 1990 – Creation of Copap Inc. in Montréal
- 1991 – Creation of Cepap S.A.R.L.
- 1993 – Creation of Copap do Brasil Importação e Exportação Ltda.
- 1993 – Creation of Cepap-España, S.L.
- 1996 – Creation of Valpaco (European Paper Trading S.A., co-owned with French partners)
- 1999 – Creation of Latitude Paper and Board S.A.R.L.
- 2003 – Creation of CopapAmericas
- 2008 – Creation of Importação e Exportação de Papéis Ltda. (PaperX)
- 2008 – Creation of Beijing Jinpap Trading Co., Ltd.
- 2009 – Creation of Copap Europe
