P R E S S R E L E A S E SVENSKA CELLULOSA AKTIEBOLAGET SCA (publ) Corporate Communications Box 7827, SE-103 97 Stockholm, Sweden Tel +46 8 788 51 00 www.sca.com Stockholm 17 December 2009 SCA invests in Munksund A new winder will further improve production capability of our premium product SCA White Top Kraftliner at the SCA-owned Munksund mill outside Piteå, Sweden. SCA White Top Kraftliner is a product that is showing strong growth in the market. This grade of containerboard has a full-cover white surface layer, which offers very good printing characteristics. The investment will entail the replacement of the existing winder in order to increase delivery safety and future quality demand. It leads to a somewhat increased production capacity. The new winder is expected to be in operation by spring 2011. The investment cost is estimated at SEK 255m. For further information, please contact: Pär Altan, Vice President Media Relations, +46 8 788 5237 NB This information is such that SCA must disclose in accordance with the Securities Markets Act. SCA is a global consumer goods and paper company that develops and produces personal care products, tissue, packaging solutions, publication papers and solid-wood products. Sales are conducted in some 90 countries. SCA has many well-known brands, including the global brands Tena and Tork. Sales in 2008 amounted to SEK 110 billion (EUR 11.5 billion). SCA has approximately 52,000 employees. More information at www.sca.com