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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.
Containerboard Producers Face Challenging 2nd Half of 2011 Containerboard Producers Face Challenging 2nd Half of 2011
6/8/2011
Is the economy slowing? The 6.9-point month/month dro‌p in the ISM index was a huge warning shot for containerboard/box producers, say analysts at Deutsche Bank.
Study Forecasts BRIC Presents High-Growth Opportunities for Folding Cartons Study Forecasts BRIC Presents High-Growth Opportunities for Folding Cartons
6/8/2011
Folding cartons will see an average annual growth rate of 7.9% in BRIC (Brazil, India, China, Russia) between 2010 and 2016, according to the latest research from Pira International
Metso Appoints Jari Koikkalainen President of Metso Paper and Fiber Technology, China Region Metso Appoints Jari Koikkalainen President of Metso Paper and Fiber Technology, China Region
6/8/2011
Metso has appointed Jari Koikkalainen as president of Metso Paper and Fiber Technology, China region, effective August 1, 2011.
Fisher International Appoints Two to Asian Region Fisher International Appoints Two to Asian Region
6/8/2011
Fisher International, Inc. expanded its presence in Asian countries with the appointment of Amy ‘Yuanyuan’ Chu and Neo ‘Ziniu’ Wu to the region. Amy and Neo represent one of the initial steps of Fisher’s Asian expansion initiatives and commitment for increased local presence in support of their product improvement.
Ahlstrom to Hike Pricing on Its Graphics and Packaging Products Ahlstrom to Hike Pricing on Its Graphics and Packaging Products
6/8/2011
Ahlstrom said that it will increase prices for its graphics and packaging products worldwide, effective for all shipments as of July 1, 2011.
Temple-Inland Rejects Unsolicited Takeover Proposal from IP Temple-Inland Rejects Unsolicited Takeover Proposal from IP
6/7/2011
June 6, 2011 - Temple-Inland Inc. announced today that it received an unsolicited proposal from International Paper Company to acquire the Company for $30.60 per Temple-Inland share in cash. Temple-Inland’s Board of Directors, after careful consideration with its independent financial and legal advisors, voted unanimously to reject International Paper’s proposal after the Board determined unanimou
International Paper Proposes to Acquire Temple-Inland International Paper Proposes to Acquire Temple-Inland
6/7/2011
June 6, 2011 - International Paper (NYSE: IP) today announced that it has proposed to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Temple-Inland (NYSE: TIN) for $30.60 per share in cash.
The Newark Group to Hike Price for All Grades of Uncoated Recycled Paperboard The Newark Group to Hike Price for All Grades of Uncoated Recycled Paperboard
6/6/2011
June 1, 2011 - The Newark Group's Paperboard Mill Division recently announced a $50/ton price increase on all uncoated grades of recycled paperboard effective with shipments on or after June 20, 2011.
RockTenn to Close Three Corrugated Container Plants RockTenn to Close Three Corrugated Container Plants
6/6/2011
June 2, 2011 - RockTenn announced today that it will close three former Smurfit-Stone corrugated container plants in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011. The plants are located in Birmingham, Alabama; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Santa Fe Springs, California
Grays Harbor Paper Shuts Mill in Hoquiam, Wash Grays Harbor Paper Shuts Mill in Hoquiam, Wash
6/6/2011
June 2, 2011 - Grays Harbor Paper, LLC, last Thursday announced the permanent shutdown of the Hoquiam, Washington facility effective immediately
Fierce Competition Over Global Wood Fibre Supply Set to Take Off Fierce Competition Over Global Wood Fibre Supply Set to Take Off
6/6/2011
Emerging markets and industry needs for fibre will outweigh traditional demands for paper
U.S. Printing-Writing Paper Shipments Fell in April U.S. Printing-Writing Paper Shipments Fell in April
5/28/2011
According to the American Forest & Paper Association’s April 2011 Printing-Writing Paper Report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 9% in April compared to April 2010.
Norske Skog Sells Energy in Brazil Norske Skog Sells Energy in Brazil
5/28/2011
Norske Skog has entered into an agreement to sell all the shares in the energy company Enerpar (Energias do Paraná Ltda) to a subsidiary of SN Power Invest AS in Brazil (SN Power Participações Ltda) for BRL 120 million, equivalent to NOK 410 million at the current exchange rate.
Sappi Plans to Close Adams Mill in Port Elizabeth Sappi Plans to Close Adams Mill in Port Elizabeth
5/25/2011
Sappi Southern Africa said that it plans to cease operations at Adamas Mill in Port Elizabeth, South Africa in response to difficult market conditions and the continuing rise of input costs.
CPI Elects Will Oldham as Vice President, President-Elect CPI Elects Will Oldham as Vice President, President-Elect
5/25/2011
CPI (Confederation of Paper Industries) has elected Will Oldham as vice president / president-elect, in advance of assuming the role of President later in 2011.
Cosmo Specialty Fibers Officially Opens Cosmopolis Pulp Mill Cosmo Specialty Fibers Officially Opens Cosmopolis Pulp Mill
5/24/2011
Cosmo Specialty Fibers held the official opening of its mill in Cosmopolis, Washington on Saturday, May 21. The mill, formerly owned by Weyerhaeuser, was purchased in September of 2010 by the Beverly Hills-based private equity firm The Gores Group.
Bob Mullen, Chairman of The Newark Group, Resigns Bob Mullen, Chairman of The Newark Group, Resigns
5/23/2011
The Newark Group said that on Tuesday, May 17 its Board of Directors accepted Bob Mullen's resignation as president, CEO, and chairman, effective immediately
Sappi to Expand Ngodwana Mill, Adding 210,000 tpy of Chemical Cellulose Production Sappi to Expand Ngodwana Mill, Adding 210,000 tpy of Chemical Cellulose Production
5/23/2011
Sappi Southern Africa has entered into an exciting new phase of growth and development with the decision to go ahead with the expansion and modernisation of the Sappi Ngodwana mill, including the introduction of 210,000 tons per year of chemical cellulose production at the mill. Sappi’s total production of chemical cellulose will increase to over a million tons per year, entrenching our position a
Tembec Names Linda Coates as Corp. VP, Communications and Public Affairs Tembec Names Linda Coates as Corp. VP, Communications and Public Affairs
5/22/2011
Tembec announced that Linda Coates has joined the company as corporate vice president, Communications and Public Affairs.
Sappi to Expand Ngodwana Mill, Adding 210,000 tpy of Chemical Cellulose Production Sappi to Expand Ngodwana Mill, Adding 210,000 tpy of Chemical Cellulose Production
5/22/2011
Sappi Southern Africa has entered into an exciting new phase of growth and development with the decision to go ahead with the expansion and modernisation of the Sappi Ngodwana mill, including the introduction of 210,000 tons per year of chemical cellulose production at the mill. Sappi’s total production of chemical cellulose will increase to over a million tons per year, entrenching our position a
Bob Mullen, Chairman of The Newark Group, Resigns Bob Mullen, Chairman of The Newark Group, Resigns
5/22/2011
The Newark Group said that on Tuesday, May 17 its Board of Directors accepted Bob Mullen's resignation as president, CEO, and chairman, effective immediately.
Tak Investments Proposes Recycled Tissue Operation in Franklin, Virginia Tak Investments Proposes Recycled Tissue Operation in Franklin, Virginia
5/22/2011
Tak Investments has announced a proposal to operate a recycled tissue plant in Franklin, Virginia and has entered into a Letter of Intent to complete the evaluation, including due diligence and feasibility analysis of this project

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