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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.
Sodra Boosts Price for Softwood and Hardwood Pulp by USD 20/tonne Sodra Boosts Price for Softwood and Hardwood Pulp by USD 20/tonne
3/2/2013
Swedish market pulp producer Sodra said that it has increased the price of its softwood pulp to USD 860 per tonne and hardwood pulp to USD 820 per tonne in Europe, effective today, March 1.
Orient Paper Preparing for Government Environmental Inspection Orient Paper Preparing for Government Environmental Inspection
3/2/2013
North China's Orient Paper today said that it is preparing for the upcoming comprehensive environmental protection inspection, which is part of a large-scale special pollution inspection conducted by the local Xushui County government, in response to a series of environmental pollution incidents and public health crises in North China in recent months.
The Newark Group to Hike Price for All Coated Grades of Recycled Paperboard The Newark Group to Hike Price for All Coated Grades of Recycled Paperboard
3/2/2013
The Newark Group announced a $40 per ton price increase on all coated grades of recycled paperboard effective with shipments on or after April 2, 2013.
Wausau Paper to Close Brainerd Technical Specialty Paper Mill Wausau Paper to Close Brainerd Technical Specialty Paper Mill
2/26/2013
Wausau Paper [yesterday] announced the closure of the Company’s technical specialty paper mill in Brainerd, Minnesota, to occur early in the second quarter of 2013.
Domtar's Dryden Mill Manager Jim Blight Earns PAPTAC's Mill Manager of the Year Award Domtar's Dryden Mill Manager Jim Blight Earns PAPTAC's Mill Manager of the Year Award
2/26/2013
Domtar said that Jim Blight, General Manager of Domtar's mill in Dryden, Ontario, was named Mill Manager of the Year at the annual PaperWeek Canada industry conference in Montreal
Amcor to Close Petrie Recycled Cartonboard Mill in Australia Amcor to Close Petrie Recycled Cartonboard Mill in Australia
2/20/2013
Amcor yesterday in its half-year earnings statement said that it has made the decision to close its Petrie recycled cartonboard mill, located in Queensland, Australia. The mill employs 160 people.
Sodra Seeks Divestment of Tofte Pulp Mill in Norway Sodra Seeks Divestment of Tofte Pulp Mill in Norway
2/20/2013
Sodra announced that it will divest its Tofte chemical pulp mill in Norway.
Fortress Paper Names Yvon Pelletier as President of Its Dissolving Pulp Business Fortress Paper Names Yvon Pelletier as President of Its Dissolving Pulp Business
2/20/2013
Fortress Paper Ltd. has named Yvon Pelletier as President of its dissolving pulp business, effective February 25, 2013. He replaces Peter Vinall, who has been with the company since 2010
Kemira to Hike Price for Polymer Products in North America Kemira to Hike Price for Polymer Products in North America
2/20/2013
Kemira is announcing price increases on all list and off-list pricing for its acrylic acid and acrylamide-based polymer products in North America. The increases will vary depending on the product and will be effective for all deliveries on or after March 1, 2013, or as specific contract terms allow.
Tembec Names Christian Ribeyrolle as Executive VP, Specialty Cellulose Tembec Names Christian Ribeyrolle as Executive VP, Specialty Cellulose
2/17/2013
Tembec announced the departure of Executive Vice President, Specialty Cellulose and Chemical Group, Yvon Pelletier and is pleased to appoint Christian Ribeyrolle as Executive Vice President, Specialty Cellulose.
Ahlstrom to Move Head Office to Toolonlahti Area in Helsinki Ahlstrom to Move Head Office to Toolonlahti Area in Helsinki
2/17/2013
Ahlstrom said that it plans to move its head office, which is currently located in Salmisaari in the western part of Helsinki, to the Toolonlahti area in the center of Helsinki.
SCA Containerboard to Hike Price for Unbleached Kraftliner in Europe, UK SCA Containerboard to Hike Price for Unbleached Kraftliner in Europe, UK
2/17/2013
SCA Containerboard said that it will increase the price for its unbleached kraftliner by EUR 40 per ton, effective March 1.
Cham Paper Makes CCK Technology Available to Brigl & Bergmeister Cham Paper Makes CCK Technology Available to Brigl & Bergmeister
2/13/2013
The Cham Paper Group has entered into a cooperative venture with Brigl & Bergmeister ('B&B'), of Niklasdorf, Austria, a manufacturer of single-sided coated speciality papers. B&B is assuming the production and marketing of silicone-base papers (CCK or clay-coated kraft papers) for release liners at its production site in Niklasdorf. The Cham Paper Group will be contributing the specific te
Resolute Forest Products Reports Preliminary Fourth Quarter and 2012 Results Resolute Forest Products Reports Preliminary Fourth Quarter and 2012 Results
2/13/2013
Resolute Forest Products Inc. reported a net loss of $2 million for the year ended December 31, 2012, or $0.02 per share, on sales of $4.5 billion. This compares with net income of $41 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, on sales of $4.8 billion in the year ended December 31, 2011. Net loss in the fourth quarter of 2012 was $36 million, or $0.38 per share, on sales of $1.1 billion, compared with
Mohwak Names Diane O'Connor as Director of Public Relations Mohwak Names Diane O'Connor as Director of Public Relations
2/13/2013
Mohawk has named Diane O’Connor to the newly created position of Director of Public Relations. In the new position, O’Connor will oversee the company’s public relations initiatives, including internal and external communications, and will report to Bart Robinson, Mohawk’s Vice President, Marketing.
Loparex Names Ruud Wigman as European Sales and Marketing Director Loparex Names Ruud Wigman as European Sales and Marketing Director
2/13/2013
Loparex BV announced the appointment of Ruud Wigman as European Sales and Marketing Director, effective 4 March, 2013.
BillerudKorsnas Reports Fourth Quarter, Full Year 2012 Results BillerudKorsnas Reports Fourth Quarter, Full Year 2012 Results
2/11/2013
BillerudKorsnas reported fourth quarter and full year 2012 results
Domtar's John Williams Earns Paper Industry Executive Honor Domtar's John Williams Earns Paper Industry Executive Honor
2/11/2013
PaperAge announced that John D. Williams, President and CEO of Domtar, is the recipient of its 26th annual "Executive Papermaker of the Year" award. An exclusive interview with Mr. Williams will be published in the March/April 2013 issue of PaperAge.
Holmen Paper to Invest SEK 200 Million in Energy Efficiency Project At Hallsta Mill Holmen Paper to Invest SEK 200 Million in Energy Efficiency Project At Hallsta Mill
2/11/2013
Holmen Paper said that it plans to invest SEK 200 million (approx. USD 31 million) in restructuring the energy supply at its Hallsta Paper Mill in Sweden. This is the single largest investment in the mill since the PM 11 was built in 2002, the company said.
Stora Enso CEO Comments on 4th Quarter Results, Capacity Reductions Stora Enso CEO Comments on 4th Quarter Results, Capacity Reductions
2/6/2013
Stora Enso's CEO Jouko Karvinen said that the company finished with fourth quarter earnings slightly up and that cash flow continued to be strong. However, declining demand in European paper markets means capacity reductions must take place.
Stora Enso to Permanently Shut Down Two Newsprint Machines in Sweden Stora Enso to Permanently Shut Down Two Newsprint Machines in Sweden
2/6/2013
Stora Enso plans to restructure its operations through the permanent shutdown of two newspaper machines in Sweden. Stora Enso also plans efficiency improvements in the Printing and Reading customer service and the Building and Living Business Area.
Burrows Paper Expands SFI Certification to All of Its U.S. Packaging Facilities Burrows Paper Expands SFI Certification to All of Its U.S. Packaging Facilities
2/6/2013
Burrows Paper announced the expansion of Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) sourcing certification to all of its packaging facilities in the U.S. in the form of certified sourcing.
Domtar Reports Fourth Quarter 2012 Results Domtar Reports Fourth Quarter 2012 Results
2/2/2013
Domtar Corporation today reported net earnings of $19 million ($0.54 per share) for the fourth quarter of 2012 compared to net earnings of $66 million ($1.84 per share) for the third quarter of 2012 and net earnings of $61 million ($1.63 per share) for the fourth quarter of 2011. Sales for the fourth quarter of 2012 amounted to $1.3 billion
Neenah Paper Acquires Premium Business Paper Brands from Southworth Neenah Paper Acquires Premium Business Paper Brands from Southworth
2/2/2013
Neenah Paper yesterday said that it has completed the purchase of certain premium business paper brands from the Southworth Company. These brands, including Southworth®, are sold largely to major retail customers such as Staples, Office Depot, Office Max and Walmart.
Brazil's Jari Celulose Suspends Pulp Production Indefinitely Brazil's Jari Celulose Suspends Pulp Production Indefinitely
1/28/2013
Brazilian pulp producer Jari Celulose has suspended production. It remains unclear whether or not there is a future for the mill in the Amazon region.
U.S. Printing-Writing Paper Shipments Fell in December 2012 U.S. Printing-Writing Paper Shipments Fell in December 2012
1/28/2013
The American Forest & Paper Association in its December 2012 U.S. Printing-Writing Paper Report said that total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 9 percent in December compared to December 2011.
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Europe’s Integrated Management Systems Certified Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Europe’s Integrated Management Systems Certified
1/28/2013
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Europe’s quality, environmental and energy management systems in Bielefeld and Flensburg (Germany) have been successfully merged and certified.
Kimberly-Clark Announces Year-End 2012 Results And 2013 Outlook Kimberly-Clark Announces Year-End 2012 Results And 2013 Outlook
1/28/2013
Kimberly-Clark Corporation today reported year-end 2012 results and provided its 2013 outlook and related key planning assumptions
Spain's Pulp Mills Turn to Domestic Eucalyptus Chips, Imports Cut Dramatically Spain's Pulp Mills Turn to Domestic Eucalyptus Chips, Imports Cut Dramatically
1/24/2013
European pulpmills imported much less Eucalyptus chips from Latin America during 2012, mainly because Spanish pulp mills reduced their reliance on relatively costly wood fiber from Uruguay dramatically. Pulp mills in Spain have also paid less for domestic pulplogs the past year, resulting in substantially lower wood fiber costs in 2012 than the previous year
von Drehle Acquires Mississippi River Pulp and Paper Natchez Site von Drehle Acquires Mississippi River Pulp and Paper Natchez Site
1/24/2013
von Drehle Corporation said that it has purchased Mississippi River Pulp and Paper in Natchez, Mississippi.
Caraustar to Increase Price for Paper Tube and Core Products Caraustar to Increase Price for Paper Tube and Core Products
1/24/2013
Caraustar Industries announced a price increase of up to 4% on all paper tube and core product lines, effective with shipments beginning March 1, 2013
U.S. Containerboard Production Up Modestly in December 2012 U.S. Containerboard Production Up Modestly in December 2012
1/23/2013
The American Forest & Paper Association's December 2012 U. S. Containerboard Statistics Report said that containerboard production grew 1.5 percent over November 2012 and 2.3 percent over the same month last year. However, the month-over-month average daily production decreased 1.8 percent
U.S Kraft Paper Shipments Declined in December 2012 U.S Kraft Paper Shipments Declined in December 2012
1/23/2013
The American Forest & Paper Association's December 2012 U.S. Kraft Paper Report said that total Kraft paper shipments were 118,000 tons, a decrease of 12 percent compared to the prior month.
U.S. Boxboard Production Rose 6.4% in December 2012 U.S. Boxboard Production Rose 6.4% in December 2012
1/23/2013
The American Forest & Paper Association's December 2012 U.S. Paperboard Report said total boxboard production increased by 6.4 percent compared to December 2011, but decreased 0.4 percent from last month
UPM to Reduce Graphic Paper Capacity in Europe by 580,000 Tonnes UPM to Reduce Graphic Paper Capacity in Europe by 580,000 Tonnes
1/21/2013
The continuing challenges in European economy have significantly impacted the consumption of paper, exacerbating the effect of structural changes in paper end-uses and resulting in further decline in the demand of graphic papers in Europe. High costs and significant overcapacity continue to challenge the industry operators in Europe.

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