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Södra Cell Tofte to Continue Producing Pulp Until Aug 1, Sale Talks On-going Södra Cell Tofte to Continue Producing Pulp Until Aug 1, Sale Talks On-going
5/23/2013
May 22, 2013 - Despite an announcement by Södra in March that it had halted efforts to sell its Tofte pulp mill in Norway and would stop production at the mill on May 1,
Holmen to Further Reduce Its Papermaking Capacity by 10 Percent Holmen to Further Reduce Its Papermaking Capacity by 10 Percent
5/22/2013
May 21, 2013 - Holmen Paper said that it will further permanently reduce its annual paper production capacity in Sweden by 10 percent or about 115,000 tonnes in the third quarter of this year.
Ahlstrom Annonces 5% Price Hike for Beverage Materials Ahlstrom Annonces 5% Price Hike for Beverage Materials
5/22/2013
May 21, 2013 - Ahlstrom said that it will increase prices for its beverage materials produced by the Food and Medical business area.
International Paper Announces Leadership Moves International Paper Announces Leadership Moves
5/22/2013
May 21, 2013 - International Paper today announced the retirement of a senior leader and three other leadership moves.
Wausau Paper Signs Deal to Sell Its Specialty Paper Business Wausau Paper Signs Deal to Sell Its Specialty Paper Business
5/21/2013
May 20, 2013 (Press Release) - Wausau Paper today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its specialty paper business to a new company sponsored by KPS Capital Partners L.P. (“KPS”), a New York-based private equity firm with significant experience in the paper industry.
Metso to Supply PT. Suparma in Indonesia with New Tissue Machine Metso to Supply PT. Suparma in Indonesia with New Tissue Machine
5/21/2013
May 20, 2013 - Metso said that it will supply a complete tissue production line for PT. Suparma, Tbk., in Indonesia. The new tissue machine will be installed at the company’s mill in Surabaya.
Annica Bresky Appointed CEO of Iggesund Paperboard Annica Bresky Appointed CEO of Iggesund Paperboard
5/21/2013
May 20, 2013 (Press Release) - Annica Bresky has been appointed CEO and business area manager of Iggesund Paperboard in the Holmen Group. She will take up the post on 1 October 2013.
Gorham Paper and Tissue Names Michael Cummings as Chief Executive Gorham Paper and Tissue Names Michael Cummings as Chief Executive
5/21/2013
May 20, 2013 - Gorham Paper and Tissue has named Michael Cummings as its new full-time Chief Executive Officer. Cummings brings more than 20 years of manufacturing leadership experience with various companies in the paper, packaging and technology sectors.
Pulp & Paper Safety Association Honors Robert E. Schroeder with Executive Eagle Award Pulp & Paper Safety Association Honors Robert E. Schroeder with Executive Eagle Award
5/21/2013
Pulp & Paper Safety Association Honors Robert E. Schroeder with Executive Eagle Award
U.S. Containerboard Production in April Dipped 1.5% vs. March U.S. Containerboard Production in April Dipped 1.5% vs. March
5/18/2013
May 17, 2013 - The American Forest & Paper Association in its April 2013 U.S. Containerboard Statistics Report said that containerboard production dropped 1.5 percent over March 2013 but rose 4.2 percent over the same month last year
U.S. Kraft Paper Shipments in April Up Slightly Over March U.S. Kraft Paper Shipments in April Up Slightly Over March
5/18/2013
May 17, 2013 - The American Forest & Paper Association released its April 2013 U.S. Kraft Paper Report, which said that total Kraft paper shipments were 133,000 tons, an increase of less than 1 percent compared to the prior month.
U.S. Paperboard Production in April Increased 2% Over March U.S. Paperboard Production in April Increased 2% Over March
5/18/2013
The American Forest & Paper Association released its April 2013 U.S. Paperboard Report which said total boxboard production increased by 1.7 percent compared to April 2012 and increased 2 percent from last month.
Voith Launches New Headbox for Tissue Production Voith Launches New Headbox for Tissue Production
5/18/2013
May 17, 2013 - Voith announced that it has launched the new MasterJet Pro T headbox for the tissue production, which completes its MasterJet series.
Appleton Coated Announces New Appointments Appleton Coated Announces New Appointments
5/18/2013
May 17, 2013 - Appleton Coated announced the following new appointments: Jeff Waldvogel has been hired for the position of sales representative in the Illinois and Wisconsin region.
"Mr. Corrugated" Stars in Promotional Campaign for Corrugated Packaging in Europe "Mr. Corrugated" Stars in Promotional Campaign for Corrugated Packaging in Europe
5/18/2013
May 16, 2013 - The UK's Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) Corrugated Sector said that it is backing an innovative and high-profile Europe-wide campaign promoting the major economic and environmental advantages to the supply chain of Corrugated Packaging.
J.Vilaseca Earns ISO 50001:2011, Energy Management System J.Vilaseca Earns ISO 50001:2011, Energy Management System
5/18/2013
May 16, 2013 - Spanish specialty papermaker J.Vilaseca has recently obtained the certification ISO 50001 — an international standard for energy management and efficiency.
Andritz to Modernize Two Boiler Plants in Sweden Andritz to Modernize Two Boiler Plants in Sweden
5/18/2013
May 16, 2013 - Andritz said that it has received orders from Stora Enso Nymölla AG and Domsjö Fabriker AB, both in Sweden, to modernize a recovery boiler and a sulfite liquor boiler
Menges Roller Expands Heat Transfer Roll Division Menges Roller Expands Heat Transfer Roll Division
5/18/2013
May 16, 2013 - Menges Roller announced the expansion of its Heat Transfer Roll division with the purchase of an advanced-technology lathe capable of manufacturing heat transfer rolls up to 20 feet long.
THE LONG-AWAITED MEETING OF PRINT AND PAPER INDUSTRIES IN TURKEY AND EURASIA, PRINTTEK 2013 THE LONG-AWAITED MEETING OF PRINT AND PAPER INDUSTRIES IN TURKEY AND EURASIA, PRINTTEK 2013
5/16/2013
Printtek 2013 will be held between May 17 – 22 at Tüyap Fair, Convention and Congress Center, İstanbul. The fair will once again be the right place to be for participants to exhibit their products in print technologies and paper industries, make business connections and premiere latest innovations.
Resolute Inaugurates Power Island at Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper Mill Resolute Inaugurates Power Island at Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper Mill
5/16/2013
May 15, 2013- Resolute Forest Products yesterday officially inaugurated a major power island producing green energy at its pulp and paper operation located in Thunder Bay, Ontario (Canada).
Ahlstrom Signs New Demerger Plan Related to Coated Specialties Business in Brazil Ahlstrom Signs New Demerger Plan Related to Coated Specialties Business in Brazil
5/15/2013
May 14, 2013 (Press Release) - Ahlstrom Corporation's Board of Directors [yesterday] signed a new demerger plan related to Coated Specialties, Ahlstrom's Label and Processing business in Brazil, and cancelled the previous Coated Specialties demerger plan. Under the signed demerger plan, all the assets and liabilities contained in the Ahlstrom Group, that belong to the Coated Specialties bu
KP Tissue and Kruger Products Report First Quarter 2013 Results KP Tissue and Kruger Products Report First Quarter 2013 Results
5/15/2013
May 14, 2013 - KP Tissue Inc. ("KPT"), which holds a limited partnership interest in Kruger Products L.P. ("KPLP"), releases the financial results for KPT and KPLP for the first quarter of 2013.
Fortress Paper Posts First Quarter Loss on Soft Pricing for Dissolving Pulp Fortress Paper Posts First Quarter Loss on Soft Pricing for Dissolving Pulp
5/15/2013
May 13, 2013 - Fortress Paper Ltd. ("Fortress Paper", "we", "our", "us" or the "Company") reported 2013 first quarter EBITDA loss of $2.6 million
Domtar to Make $20 Million in Upgrades to Hawesville Mill in Kentucky Domtar to Make $20 Million in Upgrades to Hawesville Mill in Kentucky
5/15/2013
May 13, 2013 (Press Release) - Governor Steve Beshear [May 9] announced Domtar Paper Company LLC plans to upgrade and add equipment at its Hawesville facility (Kentucky), retaining 452 jobs and investing up to $20 million in capital improvements.
Mondi to Close Newsprint Machine in South Africa Mondi to Close Newsprint Machine in South Africa
5/15/2013
May 13, 2013 - Mondi said that its South Africa Division plans to close a newsprint machine at its Merebank mill in South Africa.
Appleton Papers Changes Name to Appvion Appleton Papers Changes Name to Appvion
5/15/2013
May 13, 2013 (Press Release) - Appleton Papers announced today that the company changed its name to Appvion, Inc
Ahlstrom Makes Changes to Its Executive Management Ahlstrom Makes Changes to Its Executive Management
5/15/2013
May 13, 2013 - Ahlstrom has announced following changes in its Executive Management Team:
Verso Paper First Quarter Loss Narrows on Improving Pulp, Specialty Papers Business Verso Paper First Quarter Loss Narrows on Improving Pulp, Specialty Papers Business
5/11/2013
May 9, 2013 - Verso Paper Corp. today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2013.
Cascades Reports Lower First Quarter Earnings on Economic Factors Cascades Reports Lower First Quarter Earnings on Economic Factors
5/11/2013
May 9, 2013 - Cascades Inc. announces its unaudited financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2013.
Sappi Posts Lower 2Q Profit on Weaker Than Expected Market Conditions in Europe Sappi Posts Lower 2Q Profit on Weaker Than Expected Market Conditions in Europe
5/11/2013
May 9, 2013 - Sappi Limited today announced results for the company's fiscal second quarter.
Metsä Board First Quarter Profit Up on Strong Paperboard Volumes Metsä Board First Quarter Profit Up on Strong Paperboard Volumes
5/9/2013
May 8, 2013 - Metsä Board reports its first quarter 2013 results yesterday
Kapstone Paper and Packaging Reports First Quarter Record Results on Pricing Kapstone Paper and Packaging Reports First Quarter Record Results on Pricing
5/9/2013
May 8, 2013 (Press Release) - KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation (KS) [yesterday] reported record results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013
Metso Expands Its Service Center in Tianjin, China Metso Expands Its Service Center in Tianjin, China
5/9/2013
May 8, 2013 - Metso has opened an extension to its Tianjin service center that manufactures forming, dryer and filter fabrics mainly for the Chinese and Asia-Pacific market.
Smurfit Kappa Advances Closure of Conainerboard Machines at Townsend Hook, UK Smurfit Kappa Advances Closure of Conainerboard Machines at Townsend Hook, UK
5/8/2013
May 7, 2013 - Smurfit Kappa has brought forward plans to close the two existing containerboard machines at its papermaking facility at Townsend Hook in Kent and replace them with a single, more modern machine.
Georgia-Pacific Commences Cash Tender Offer For All Shares Of Buckeye Technologies Georgia-Pacific Commences Cash Tender Offer For All Shares Of Buckeye Technologies
5/8/2013
May 7, 2013 (Press Release) - Georgia-Pacific LLC today announced that an entity controlled by Georgia-Pacific, GP Cellulose Group LLC, has launched its previously announced tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Buckeye Technologies Inc. (BKI) at $37.50 per share net to the holder in cash.
Toscotec to Install Steel Yankee Dryer at Marutomi's Fujine Mill Toscotec to Install Steel Yankee Dryer at Marutomi's Fujine Mill
5/8/2013
May 7, 2013 - Toscotec said that it has received an order from Japanese tissue producer Marutomi for a new Steel Yankee Dryer, which will replace an existing 12-ft.
Metsa Fibre to Hike Price for NBSK Pulp in Europe to USD 870 Tonne Metsa Fibre to Hike Price for NBSK Pulp in Europe to USD 870 Tonne
5/7/2013
May 6, 2013 - Metsa Fibre said that it will increases the price of Botnia Nordic Pine (NBSK pulp) in Europe by USD 10 per tonne, effective immediately.
Ahlstrom to Hike Prices for Its Specialty Papers Worldwide Ahlstrom to Hike Prices for Its Specialty Papers Worldwide
5/7/2013
May 6, 2013 - Ahlstrom has announced price increases on its specialty paper materials produced by the Label and Processing business.
UPM Completes Sale of Stracel Paper Mill Site in France UPM Completes Sale of Stracel Paper Mill Site in France
5/7/2013
May 6, 2013 - UPM has completed the sale of assets and part of the land of the UPM Stracel paper mill site in France to Blue Paper SAS, the joint venture company of VPK Packaging Group NV and Klingele Papierwerke.
BillerudKorsnäs to Sell PM 2 at Gavle Mill to Newly Established Company BillerudKorsnäs to Sell PM 2 at Gavle Mill to Newly Established Company
5/7/2013
May 6, 2013 (Press Release) - In order to satisfy one of the conditions set by the EU Commission for approval of the combination between Billerud and Korsnäs
Ilim Group Allocates $22 Million for Recovery Boiler Rebuild at Koryazhma Mill Ilim Group Allocates $22 Million for Recovery Boiler Rebuild at Koryazhma Mill
3/16/2013
Russia's Ilim Group said that it will invest USD 22 million in a project to rebuild recovery boiler No. 6 at its Koryazhma Mill's thermal power station.
Corrugated Carton Box Prices to Increase in Malaysia Corrugated Carton Box Prices to Increase in Malaysia
3/16/2013
According to a report in the Business Times, the Malaysian Corrugated Carton Manufacturers’ Association indicated that prices for corrugated carton boxes and related products will increase as of April 1.
Forest Products CEOs Foresee Long-term Revenue Growth Forest Products CEOs Foresee Long-term Revenue Growth
3/12/2013
Forest, paper & packaging (FPP) CEOs are less confident about revenue growth over the next 12 months than their peers in other sectors, but are more optimistic about their company's revenue prospects in the next three years, according to PwC's 16th Annual Global CEO Survey released recently in Davos, Switzerland .
AkzoNobel Starts Up Jupia Chemical Island in Brazil AkzoNobel Starts Up Jupia Chemical Island in Brazil
3/11/2013
AkzoNobel's new EUR 90 million Jupia Chemical Island in Brazil is now operational and has started supplying the Eldorado Brasil Celulose pulp mill, which is the biggest in the world.
Wood Fiber Costs for Pulp Mills Fell in North America and Latin America in 4Q 2012 Wood Fiber Costs for Pulp Mills Fell in North America and Latin America in 4Q 2012
3/11/2013
Lower pulp prices during last summer and an increased supply of sawmill chips put downward pressure on pulpwood prices in North America and Latin America in the 4Q/12. The biggest declines occurred in Western US, British Columbia and Brazil.
Wausau Paper Reaches Agreement with Starboard Value Wausau Paper Reaches Agreement with Starboard Value
3/11/2013
Wausau Paper today announced it has reached an agreement with Starboard Value LP and its affiliates regarding the composition of the company’s Board of Directors. Under the terms of the agreement, Wausau has agreed to nominate two new directors recommended by Starboard, Mr. John S. Kvocka and Mr. George P. Murphy, neither of whom is employed by or affiliated with Wausau or Starboard. The nominatio
Ilim Group Starts Up New Paper Machine at Koryazhma in Russia Ilim Group Starts Up New Paper Machine at Koryazhma in Russia
3/5/2013
Ilim Group said that on March 3 in Koryazhma, Arkhangelsk oblast, Russia, the company started up a new paper machine that was installed as a part of its "Big Koryazhma" investment project
Lecta Confirms Price Hike for Coated Woodfree Paper Lecta Confirms Price Hike for Coated Woodfree Paper
3/5/2013
Lecta has informed its customers that the company will continue implementing the announced price increase of 5 - 6% on its CWF (coated woodfree) paper.

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