Paper Making: A Rich History

The Early Years

Though incorporated only last March 27, 2000, we are rich in history as our forerunner Bataan Pulp and Paper Mills Inc. (BPPMI) has been in the paper-making industry since 1956. Bataan 2020, Inc. was established to rehabilitate and re-operate the paper mill owned by BPPMI located at Samal, Bataan. The Samal plant primarily produces newsprint and recycled bond whose quality was widely accepted.

In the effort to expand its product line, Bataan 2020 - Baesa Project, formerly known as Mayleen Paper Incorporated was also revived last May 4, 2003.

PM3 now produces corrugating medium and uncoated wood-free paper. Due to the wide array of products and flexibility of both machines to produce different grades of papers, Bataan 2020 has made a mark on the local paper industry, being competitive and surviving in this challenging time.

The company awarded Thermax Ltd. India on March 12, 2005 for the supply, supervision of installation and commission of three units of Combipac Model CPF150 which uses biomass that produces steam used for drying its paper. Biomass is produced from organic materials, either directly from plants or indirectly from industrial, commercial, domestic or agricultural products. It is often called 'bioenergy' or 'biofuels'. It doesn't include fossil fuels, which have taken millions of years to be created.

Last May 1, 2005, a supply agreement of 7,200 metric tons per annum of tissue was signed with Kimberly Clark Philippines, Inc. (KCPI). Kimberly-Clark is a leading global health and hygiene company with well-known family care and personal care brands. Since then, PM2 was commissioned to expand its line by producing quality tissue.

In the commitment of continuous improvement, the company have been assessed by AJA Registrars and registered against the requirement of ISO 9001:2000 on August 24, 2006. The scope of registration includes manufacturing of paper, carton and tissue (excluding design).


Recent Developments

On February 15, 2008, the company purchased a 12.5 MW Captive Power Plant with Thermax Instrumentation Limited of India to be commissioned at its Samal plant. The power plant will be using biomass to run its steam turbine generator. This move was essential as fuel prices are increasing by the week thus affecting power rates.