Aug 21 (Reuters) - Mercer International Inc MERC.O :
* MERCER INTERNATIONAL: RAIL TRANSPORT IS VITAL TO FOREST
INDUSTRY
AND WE RELY ON THE NETWORK TO MAINTAIN OUR SUPPLY CHAIN
* MERCER INTERNATIONAL: IN ANTICIPATION OF POTENTIAL
DISRUPTIONS
FROM RAIL STOPPAGE, WE HAVE BEEN ACTIVELY WORKING ON CONTINGENCY
PLANS
* MERCER INTERNATIONAL: PLANS INCLUDE ALTERNATIVE
TRANSPORTATION
METHODS AND STRATEGIC INVENTORY MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT OUR
OPERATIONS CONTINUE WITH MINIMAL IMPACT
* MERCER INTERNATIONAL: TOO EARLY TO ASSESS ANY IMAPCT ON
SALES
AND EARNINGS
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