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New Pilot Facility in Alberta to Produce Nanocrystalline Cellulose New Pilot Facility in Alberta to Produce Nanocrystalline Cellulose
7/9/2011
It’s super strong, it’s green and it’s providing new opportunities for business in Alberta (Canada). It’s called nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) and Alberta is about to become a leader in its production and study. A new Edmonton-based pilot facility will be the first in Canada to produce the quality of NCC that researchers need to fully explore all its potential applications.
Boise, OfficeMax, Extend Paper Purchase Agreement Boise, OfficeMax, Extend Paper Purchase Agreement
7/9/2011
Boise Inc. and OfficeMax recently announced they have extended their long-term relationship by entering into a new paper purchase agreement.
Metso to Supply Off-machine Coater Main Parts for Ilim's Koryazhma Branch Mill Metso to Supply Off-machine Coater Main Parts for Ilim's Koryazhma Branch Mill
7/9/2011
Metso said that it will supply the main components for the coated woodfree paper line’s off-machine coater at the Koryazhma Branch mill of Ilim Group in Koryazhma, Russia.
Pulpwood Prices in Western U.S. Up Sharply in Second Quarter 2011 Pulpwood Prices in Western U.S. Up Sharply in Second Quarter 2011
7/6/2011
Wood costs for pulp mills in Western U.S. have increased over the past 12 months, reaching their highest level since early 2008 in the 2Q/11. Pulp mills in the U.S. South have slightly lower wood costs than they did in 2010, and continue to have the lowest fiber costs in North America.
M-real to Hike Price for Its Woodfree Uncoated Paper in Europe M-real to Hike Price for Its Woodfree Uncoated Paper in Europe
7/6/2011
M-real Office Papers annouinced that it will implement a 5-8% price increase for all its woodfree uncoated and recycled paper products across Europe in August.
ABB Agrees to Buy Lorentzen & Wettre ABB Agrees to Buy Lorentzen & Wettre
7/6/2011
ABB said that it has agreed to acquire Lorentzen & Wettre from ASSA ABLOY AB (publ) for approx. $119 million (SEK 750 million).
UK Paper Industry Continues to Improve Health & Safety Performance UK Paper Industry Continues to Improve Health & Safety Performance
7/6/2011
The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) announces three years of significant achievements in improving health and safety performance in the corrugated, papermaking and recovered paper industries [in the United Kingdom].
Buckman Promotes Michael Wang to Market Manager Buckman Promotes Michael Wang to Market Manager
7/6/2011
Buckman announced that Michael S. Wang has been promoted to Market Manager Pulping with Buckman USA.
M-real Divests Its Myllykoski Paper Holding to UPM M-real Divests Its Myllykoski Paper Holding to UPM
7/6/2011
M-real Corporation, a part of Metsaliitto Group, has entered into an agreement to divest to UPM-Kymmene Corporation its 35% holding in Myllykoski Paper and the capital loan M-real has granted to Myllykoski Paper. Consequently M-real books in its 2Q 2011 result before taxes a EUR 4 million impairment. M-real will classify the Myllykoski-holding according to IFRS5 as Assets Held for Sale and recogni
M-real Agrees to Sell Hallein Pulp mill in Austria to Schweighofer Group M-real Agrees to Sell Hallein Pulp mill in Austria to Schweighofer Group
7/2/2011
M-real has signed an agreement to divest the entire share capital in M-real Hallein GmbH (Austria) to the Schweighofer Group.
FPInnovations Leases New Recausticizing Control Technology to TEXO Consulting and Controls FPInnovations Leases New Recausticizing Control Technology to TEXO Consulting and Controls
7/2/2011
FPInnovations and TEXO Consulting and Controls have signed a new license agreement for the sale of FPInnovations' Recausticizing Control Technology (RCT).
The Newark Group to Close Two Plants The Newark Group to Close Two Plants
7/2/2011
The Newark Group said that will close its Franklin Boxboard mill, located in Franklin, Ohio and its Newark Graphicboard-BCI plant, located in Newark, New Jersey.
SCA to Acquire 50% Stake in Turkish Hygiene Products Maker Komili SCA to Acquire 50% Stake in Turkish Hygiene Products Maker Komili
7/2/2011
SCA is acquiring 50 percent of the Turkish hygiene products company Komili from Yildiz Holding, which is the largest food group in Turkey. The purchase consideration corresponds to SEK 308m on a debt-free basis
Korber PaperLink Seeks Buyer for E.C.H. Will, Pemco, and Kugler-Womako Korber PaperLink Seeks Buyer for E.C.H. Will, Pemco, and Kugler-Womako
7/2/2011
Korber PaperLink Group said that it is seeking a new owner for E.C.H. Will, Pemco, and Kugler-Womako, which are part of the Group and form together the Paper Systems business unit
May Statistics on the European Mechanical Papers Industry May Statistics on the European Mechanical Papers Industry
7/2/2011
CEPIPRINT, the Association of European Publication Paper Producers, [released] its monthly summary of European (Western + Eastern) mechanical paper statistics [for May 2011].
MeadWestvaco to Invest $285 Million to Construct Biomass Boiler at Covington Mill MeadWestvaco to Invest $285 Million to Construct Biomass Boiler at Covington Mill
6/28/2011
MeadWestvaco (MWV) said that it will invest $285 million to construct a new, state-of-the-art biomass boiler and upgrade associated power infrastructure at its Covington, Virginia (USA), facility.
Cascades to Build Containerboard Mill in Niagara Falls, New York Cascades to Build Containerboard Mill in Niagara Falls, New York
6/28/2011
Cascades Inc. announces that its Norampac division will invest in Greenpac Mill LLC (Greenpac), a corporation created with the Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec (the Caisse), Jamestown Container and one other industry partner, for the purpose of constructing and operating a state-of-the-art containerboard mill to be located in New York State.
Canfor Pulp Opens New Innovation Centre in Burnaby, BC Canfor Pulp Opens New Innovation Centre in Burnaby, BC
6/28/2011
Joe Nemeth, President and CEO of Canfor Pulp Products Inc. ("CPPI"), which owns 49.8% of Canfor Pulp Limited Partnership ("CPLP"), [on June 24] announced three major new investments in innovation for the company in a ceremony opening the new Canfor Pulp Innovation Centre in Burnaby, BC.
Metsa Tissue Makes Deal to Produce and Sell G-P's Lotus Products in Russia Metsa Tissue Makes Deal to Produce and Sell G-P's Lotus Products in Russia
6/28/2011
Metsa Tissue and Georgia-Pacific ZAO (part of Georgia-Pacific LLC) have announced an exclusive agreement under which Metsa Tissue would obtain the license to manufacture, sell and market Georgia-Pacific’s Lotus® consumer tissue brand in Russia.
White Birch to Take Newsprint, Directory Paper Production Downtime in Quebec White Birch to Take Newsprint, Directory Paper Production Downtime in Quebec
6/28/2011
White Birch Paper Company announced that it is halting production at its three Quebec, Canada mills during the last week in June.

The 3 mills are: Quebec City, Masson Angers, and Riviere de Loup
OpenGate Capital Closes Deal with Cascades for Boxboard Plants OpenGate Capital Closes Deal with Cascades for Boxboard Plants
6/28/2011
OpenGate Capital said that it has closed its acquisition of two boxboard-manufacturing subsidiaries of Cascades Inc. The two subsidiaries will operate under the unified brand name, Fusion Paperboard, and will continue conducting business from Hebron, Kentucky and Versailles, Connecticut with existing management
Containerboard, Box Volume Growth Healthy, But Off 3Q 2010 Peak Containerboard, Box Volume Growth Healthy, But Off 3Q 2010 Peak
6/28/2011
Deutsche Bank's (DB) Containerboard Quarterly report said that higher containerboard and box prices drove producer operating income on a year/year basis.
Boise Announces Management Changes Boise Announces Management Changes
6/28/2011
Boise Inc. said that Jeff Lane will resign his position as senior vice president of the company's packaging operations effective June 22, 2011.
Kruger to Take Newsprint, Coated Paper Production Downtime in Canada Kruger to Take Newsprint, Coated Paper Production Downtime in Canada
6/28/2011
Kruger yesterday said that it will shut down production at its Trois-Rivieres, Brompton and Wayagamack mills between June 23 and June 28, 2011.
Norske Skog Saugbrugs Mill Nears Full Production after February Fire Norske Skog Saugbrugs Mill Nears Full Production after February Fire
6/28/2011
Norske Skog said that its Saugbrugs mill in Halden, Norway has started up full production on one more paper machine (PM6) after an extensive fire occurred on February 2, 2011 in the thermo-mechanical pulp plant
Clearwater Paper Celebrates Grand Opening of Its Shelby, NC Converting Facility Clearwater Paper Celebrates Grand Opening of Its Shelby, NC Converting Facility
6/28/2011
Clearwater Paper yesterday in Shelby, North Carolina (USA), held a dedication ceremony for the grand opening of its newest tissue facility.
Mohawk Fine Papers Signs Letter of Intent to Buy Bravo Solutions Mohawk Fine Papers Signs Letter of Intent to Buy Bravo Solutions
6/28/2011
Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. announced that it has signed a non-binding letter of intent to buy the business of Bravo Solutions, Inc. of Elmira, New York.
AF&PA Statement on New Legislation for Achievable Boiler MACT Rules AF&PA Statement on New Legislation for Achievable Boiler MACT Rules
6/28/2011
American Forest & Paper Association President and CEO Donna Harman today issued the following statement on introduction of H.R. 2250, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011, in the U.S House of Representatives.
BASF to Hike Price for Coating Additives in the U.S., Canada, Mexico BASF to Hike Price for Coating Additives in the U.S., Canada, Mexico
6/28/2011
BASF said that it will increase its prices by 10% for coating additives sold into the paper and paperboard markets in the United States, Canada and Mexico, effective July 1, 2011. This includes BASF's registered trademarked products: Sterocoll, Calsan, Curesan, Polysalt, Dispex, and Foambrake
International Paper Named to Computerworld's 2011 List of Best Places to Work in IT International Paper Named to Computerworld's 2011 List of Best Places to Work in IT
6/22/2011
International Paper has been named one of the Top 100 Best Places to Work in IT by IDG's Computerworld Magazine. International Paper was recognized as one of the Top 100 organizations that challenge its IT staff while providing great benefits and compensation. The Company's ranking moved up 31 slots from 90th in 2010 to 59th in 2011. Honorees will be included in Computerworld's coverag
Domtar to Participate in the Biomass-Fueled Power Plant Project in Wisconsin Domtar to Participate in the Biomass-Fueled Power Plant Project in Wisconsin
6/21/2011
Domtar Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the signing by Domtar Paper Company, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Domtar) of the revised project agreements with Wisconsin Electric Power Company ("We Energies") to participate in the project that will see We Energies construct a biomass-fueled power plant at Domtar's Rothschild, Wisconsin paper mill site. The r
Ahlstrom to Invest EUR 7 Million at Stenay Plant in France Ahlstrom to Invest EUR 7 Million at Stenay Plant in France
6/21/2011
Ahlstrom said that it will invest a total of EUR 7 million at its Stenay plant in France to be able to produce lower grammage grades, enhancing the quality of one-side coated papers for metalized labels and flexible packaging.
Panther Systems Names John Farmer as New CEO Panther Systems Names John Farmer as New CEO
6/21/2011
Panther Systems said that it has appointed Phil Farmer as its new chief executive officer.
Buckeye to Close Nonwovens Facility in Delta, B.C. at end-2012 Buckeye to Close Nonwovens Facility in Delta, B.C. at end-2012
6/21/2011
Buckeye Technologies has announced plans to close its Delta, B.C., Canada airlaid nonwovens facility by the end of calendar 2012.
Zhejiang Jingxing Paper to Install Two New Tissue Machines Zhejiang Jingxing Paper to Install Two New Tissue Machines
6/18/2011
China's Zhejiang Jingxing Paper is to build two tissue paper machines at its mill in Jiaxing city, in the eastern province of Zhejiang. According to a contact for the company, construction work will start late this year. The PMs are scheduled to start up by the end of next year. Each of the two identical units, which have a trim width of 3.65m and a design speed of 2000 m/min, will have a capa
Catalyst Paper Extends FSC Certification Company-wide Catalyst Paper Extends FSC Certification Company-wide
6/18/2011
Catalyst Paper has achieved Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) controlled wood and chain-of-custody certifications at its three Canadian manufacturing operations. Catalyst had already implemented FSC chain-of-custody at its recycle mill in Snowflake, Arizona, as well as Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) chain-of-custody at its Canadian operations.
U.S Kraft Paper Shipments Increased in May U.S Kraft Paper Shipments Increased in May
6/18/2011
The American Forest & Paper Association released its May 2011 [U.S.] Kraft Paper Sector Report, which showed total Kraft paper shipments were 131.8 thousand tons, an increase of 0.2% compared to May 2010, but up 1.5% when compared to April 2011. Total inventory was 72.6 thousand tons
Buckman to Increase Pricing Globally on all Products, Programs Buckman to Increase Pricing Globally on all Products, Programs
6/18/2011
Memphis, Tennessee-based chemical producer Buckman said that it will increase pricing globally by 20% on all of its products and programs.

Pricing adjustments will depend on the specific product or program and region of the world, Buckman said.
Market Pulp Prices Hit Record Highs, Containerboard Holding, OCC Easing Market Pulp Prices Hit Record Highs, Containerboard Holding, OCC Easing
6/18/2011
Market Pulp. U.S. NBSK pulp prices rose $20 per metric tonne to a record $1,040/mton in June. "Is this the last leg upward for pulp prices?" ask analysts at Deutsche Bank (DB
U.S. Containerboard Production in May Up Slightly over April U.S. Containerboard Production in May Up Slightly over April
6/18/2011
The American Forest & Paper Association released its May 2011 U. S. Containerboard Statistics Report, which showed that containerboard production rose when compared to April 2011, with month-over-month average daily production up 0.3%.
Two Sides to Establish Presence in the U.S. Two Sides to Establish Presence in the U.S.
6/15/2011
Two Sides will now be starting up in the U.S. with support from the NPTA Alliance and its member companies.
Vida Paper to Produce Dissolving Pulp at Lessebo Mill Vida Paper to Produce Dissolving Pulp at Lessebo Mill
6/15/2011
Vida Paper said that it will begin a project that will allow its Lessebo paper mill in Sweden to produce dissolving pulp.
Cascades to Sell Two U.S. Boxboard Plants to OpenGate Capital Cascades to Sell Two U.S. Boxboard Plants to OpenGate Capital
6/15/2011
Cascades Inc. said that it has entered into an agreement with OpenGate Capital, a private equity firm, for the sale of two of its boxboard facilities in the U.S. — the Versailles mill located in Connecticut and the Hebron plant located in Kentucky.

Cascades expects to complete the sale on June 23, 2011.
NewPage Names Jay Epstein Senior Vice President and CFO NewPage Names Jay Epstein Senior Vice President and CFO
6/15/2011
NewPage Corp. announced that Jay A. Epstein will join the company's senior leadership team, effective July 5, 2011, as senior vice president and chief financial officer, replacing Curtis Short who was serving in the role on an interim basis.
Generation of OCC is Matching Demand Generation of OCC is Matching Demand
6/15/2011
Baled OCC, Old Corrugated Cardboard, in 44,000-lb Loads

By Brook Edwards, Market Analyst, The Brown Sheet™
Walki Group to Establish a New Faciltiy in Russia Walki Group to Establish a New Faciltiy in Russia
6/14/2011
Walki Group, a producer of technical laminates and protective packaging materials, said that it will establish a plant in Svetogorsk, Russia, with production set to start during autumn 2011
Double A Paper to Expand Pulp and Paper Production in China Double A Paper to Expand Pulp and Paper Production in China
6/9/2011
Double A Holdings Limited (the “Company”) signed an Investment Cooperation Agreement with Dafeng Port Administrative Committee to establish an Integrated Pulp and Paper Mill Project in Dafeng Port Economic Zone.
Study Predicts 25 Uncoated Woodfree Paper Machines at High Risk of Closure in Europe Study Predicts 25 Uncoated Woodfree Paper Machines at High Risk of Closure in Europe
6/9/2011
The combined pressures of overcapacity and high input costs in the uncoated woodfree paper market have been impacting producer profitability in Europe, making it inevitable that some European paper machines will face closure, according to RISI's new European Uncoated Woodfree Papers Risk of Closure Study.

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