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RockTenn to Hike Price on Millennium Grades of Paperboard Products RockTenn to Hike Price on Millennium Grades of Paperboard Products
3/2/2011
RockTenn has announced a $45 per ton price increase on Millennium® grades of 100% high strength recycled paperboard.
Metso in Advanced Talks with Suzano About Supply of Complete Pulp Mill Metso in Advanced Talks with Suzano About Supply of Complete Pulp Mill
3/2/2011
Metso said that it is in advanced contract talks with Suzano Papel e Celulose S.A. about concluding a contract for the supply of all main pulp making technology for Suzano's 1.5 million ton per year greenfield pulp mill to be built in the state of Maranhao in the northeastern part of Brazil.
AF&PA Calls for Additional Changes to New Boiler MACT Rules AF&PA Calls for Additional Changes to New Boiler MACT Rules
2/28/2011
American Forest & Paper Association President and CEO Donna Harman issued the following statement regarding the release of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) rules on the Maximum Achievable Control Technology for Industrial Boilers (Boiler MACT
World';s First Pilot Plant for Production of Nanocellulose Inaugurated World';s First Pilot Plant for Production of Nanocellulose Inaugurated
2/26/2011
The world's first pilot plant to produce nanocellulose was inaugurated on Feb. 22 by the research company Innventia in Stockholm, Sweden.
Blue Heron Paper to Cease Operations at Oregon City Mill Blue Heron Paper to Cease Operations at Oregon City Mill
2/26/2011
Blue Heron Paper Company yesterday said that it is permanently curtailing operations at its Oregon City specialty paper mill and issuing WARN notices to its employees related to permanent closure of the facility.
Koehler to Increase Price for Thermal Papers in Europe Koehler to Increase Price for Thermal Papers in Europe
2/24/2011
German paper producer Koehler Paper said that it will increase the price of its thermal papers in Europe by 5%, effective with shipments from April 1.
Cascades Appoints Mario Plourde as COO of the Company Cascades Appoints Mario Plourde as COO of the Company
2/24/2011
Cascades Inc. announced the appointment of Mario Plourde as Chief Operating Officer of the company, effective immediately.
Boise to Acquire Tharco Packaging for $200 Million Boise to Acquire Tharco Packaging for $200 Million
2/23/2011
Boise Inc. and Tharco Packaging, Inc., today announced that their respective boards of directors have approved an agreement under which Tharco will be acquired from an investor group led by Tricor Pacific Capital, Inc.
NewPage Announces Price Hike for Coated Freesheet NewPage Announces Price Hike for Coated Freesheet
2/23/2011
NewPage yesterday told customers that it will increase the price of coated freesheet and coated mechanical web products in the USA and Canada by $40/ton, according to RISI.
Cascades Agrees to Sell Linerboard Mill in France Cascades Agrees to Sell Linerboard Mill in France
2/22/2011
Cascades Inc. said that it has reached an agreement with OpenGate Capital, a private equity firm, for the sale of its Norampac Avot-Vallee mill in France.

Cascades expects the deal to close on March 1, 2011.
xpedx Launches North American Network of Package Design Centers xpedx Launches North American Network of Package Design Centers
2/22/2011
xpedx announced a new network of seven Package Design Centers with the opening of centers in the San Francisco Bay Area and Rochester, New York, and the expansion of existing design centers in Chicago, Detroit, Kansas City, Pittsburgh and Juarez, Mexico metropolitan areas.
Horizon Pulp & Paper Reports Profitable 2010 Horizon Pulp & Paper Reports Profitable 2010
2/20/2011
Estonian sack kraft producer Horizon Pulp & Paper reported sales of EUR 52 million and net profit of EUR 8.6 million, which resulted in a net profit margin of 16.5%, for its full year 2010
M-real Bumps-up Price for Its Kemiart White-Top Kaftliner M-real Bumps-up Price for Its Kemiart White-Top Kaftliner
2/20/2011
M-real said that it will increase prices for all of its Kemiart white-top kraftliner grades by EUR 50 per ton (GBP 45/ton) in Europe
SCA Containerboard to Boost Price for White-Top Kraftliner in Europe SCA Containerboard to Boost Price for White-Top Kraftliner in Europe
2/17/2011
SCA Containerboard has announced an EUR 50 per ton price increase for its white-top kraftliner in all European markets, effective March 1, according to the Nordic Paper Journal.
Billerud to Hike Pricing on All Kraft Papers Billerud to Hike Pricing on All Kraft Papers
2/17/2011
Billerud said that it will increase pricing for all of its kraft papers — namely bleached and unbleached sack paper, MF kraft and MG kraft — by EUR 80 per ton.
AbitibiBowater to Permanently Close Paper Machine at Coosa Pines Mill AbitibiBowater to Permanently Close Paper Machine at Coosa Pines Mill
2/15/2011
AbitibiBowater announced today that it will permanently close its No. 4 paper machine at its Coosa Pines, Alabama operation and cease its pilot project to manufacture recycled lightweight and ultra lightweight packaging and linerboard grades within the next 30 days. The company said that it remains committed to its fluff pulp assets at the facility
Botnia to Increase Price for NBSK Pulp In Europe Botnia to Increase Price for NBSK Pulp In Europe
2/15/2011
Botnia said that it will increase the price of NBSK (Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft) to USD 980 per ton in Europe, effective March 1, 2011.
NewPage Completes Sale of Shuttered Niagara Mill in Wisconsin NewPage Completes Sale of Shuttered Niagara Mill in Wisconsin
2/14/2011
NewPage Wisconsin System Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of NewPage Corp., and Niagara Development LLC jointly announced Niagara Development LLC's acquisition of the NewPage Niagara, Wisconsin mill property and assets
Nine Dragons Starts Up Two New Containerboard Machines Nine Dragons Starts Up Two New Containerboard Machines
2/13/2011
Metso said that the two containerboard machines it supplied to Nine Dragons Paper Industries have successfully been started up in Taicang, Jiangsu Province, China.
M-real to Expand Folding Boxboard Capacity at Aanekoski and Kyroskoski Mills M-real to Expand Folding Boxboard Capacity at Aanekoski and Kyroskoski Mills
2/13/2011
M-real Corporation, part of Metsaliitto Group, plans to increase the annual folding boxboard capacity of Aanekoski and Kyroskoski mills in total by about 70,000 tonnes. The combined value of the planned investments in Aanekoski and Kyroskoski is approximately EUR 30 million. The Kyroskoski investment is planned to be completed in late 2011 and the Aanekoski investment in spring 2012.
Finland's Forest Products Industry Production Up 12% in 2010 Finland's Forest Products Industry Production Up 12% in 2010
2/12/2011
The forest industry of Finland recorded annual production increase of some 12% in 2010, but production volume did not yet rise to the level achieved in 2008, according to Finnish Forest Industries Federation (FFIF).
Catalyst Paper Renews Labor Pact at Snowflake Mill Catalyst Paper Renews Labor Pact at Snowflake Mill
2/12/2011
Catalyst Paper announced today that the United Steelworkers (USW) Local 2688 representing 186 hourly employees at the company's Snowflake mill in Arizona (USA) have ratified renewal of the labor agreement through to February 28, 2014.

The current labor agreement expires February 28, 2011.
Glatfelter Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results Glatfelter Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results
2/12/2011
Glatfelter today reported its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2010, including adjusted earnings of $0.31 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to $0.33 per diluted share a year ago. Adjusted earnings for the 2010 fourth quarter were benefited by $0.09 per share from a favorable tax rate while the 2009 fourth quarter was aided by $0.13 per share fro
Sappi Posts Improved Fourth Quarter Earnings Sappi Posts Improved Fourth Quarter Earnings
2/10/2011
Sappi's chief executive officer, Ralph Boettger, said that the Group's financial performance improved and that operating profit in the fourth quarter (excluding special items) increased to US$137 million compared to US$81 million in the fourth quarter of 2009.
International Paper Chairman, John Faraci, Earns Executive Honor International Paper Chairman, John Faraci, Earns Executive Honor
2/10/2011
PaperAge magazine announced that John V. Faraci, chairman and chief executive officer of International Paper, has been selected as its 24th "Executive Papermaker of the Year."
Paper Lamp on Display at the Northern Light Fair in Sweden Paper Lamp on Display at the Northern Light Fair in Sweden
2/9/2011
Swedish pulp producer Sodra said that a paper lamp made from the company's Durapulp material is on display for the first time at the Northern Light Fair 2011 in Stockholm, Sweden.
Creditors Approve Fraser Papers' Restructuring Plan Creditors Approve Fraser Papers' Restructuring Plan
2/9/2011
Fraser Papers Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Fraser Papers" or the "Company") announced today that creditors of the Company approved an amended consolidated plan of compromise and arrangement (the "Amended Plan") at a meeting of creditors (the "Meeting") held in Toronto. The Amended Plan was filed with the Ontario Court overseeing Fraser Papers' restructuring proceedings under the Companies'
Metso Signs Agreement With Usinage Bertrem In Sorel, Quebec Metso Signs Agreement With Usinage Bertrem In Sorel, Quebec
2/8/2011
Metso Paper Ltd, St-Laurent, Quebec and Usinage Bertrem, QC have signed an agreement naming Usinage Bertrem as an authorized Canadian service center for roll repairs.
Weather Affecting Recycled Fiber Markets in Many Areas Weather Affecting Recycled Fiber Markets in Many Areas
2/8/2011
Baled OCC, Old Corrugated Cardboard, in 44,000-lb Loads

By Brook Edwards, Market Analyst, The Brown Sheet™
International Paper Reports Fourth-Quarter and 2010 Earnings International Paper Reports Fourth-Quarter and 2010 Earnings
2/6/2011
International Paper reported preliminary full-year 2010 net earnings attributable to common shareholders totaling $644 million ($1.48 per share) compared with $663 million ($1.55 per share) in full-year 2009. In the fourth quarter of 2010, the company reported net earnings of $316 million ($0.73 per share) compared with a net loss of $101 million ($0.24 per share) in the fourth quarter of 2009. Am
Verso Paper Achieves Safety Milestone Verso Paper Achieves Safety Milestone
2/6/2011
Verso Paper said that it exceeded the company’s safety goals for 2010 with a lost workday incidence rate (LWIR) of 0.07, which is world class performance, and a total incidence rate (TIR) of 1.36. These outstanding results place Verso at the top of the first quartile for safety performance among paper industry peers, according to the American Forest and Paper Association’s most recent Benchmarking
Domtar Posts Rise in Fourth Quarter Earnings Domtar Posts Rise in Fourth Quarter Earnings
2/5/2011
Domtar today reported net earnings of $325 million ($7.59 per share) for the fourth quarter of 2010 compared to net earnings of $191 million ($4.44 per share) for the third quarter of 2010 and net earnings of $124 million ($2.86 per share) for the fourth quarter of 2009.
PMT to Supply Alkim Kagit in Turkey with SMARNIP Shoe Press PMT to Supply Alkim Kagit in Turkey with SMARNIP Shoe Press
2/5/2011
The Turkish company Alkim Kagit, specialized in fine paper production, will rebuild the press section of their four meters PM1 in Izmir (Turkey). The modernization is aimed to increase the production maintaining the paper quality to the mill standards.
Arctic Paper to Cut 45 Jobs at Munkedals Mill in Sweden Arctic Paper to Cut 45 Jobs at Munkedals Mill in Sweden
2/3/2011
Arctic Paper said that it will reduce staff at its Munkedals paper mill in Sweden by about 45 employees. The measure is part of the company's on-going profit improvement plan
Holmen to Shut Paper Machine 61 At Madrid Mill Holmen to Shut Paper Machine 61 At Madrid Mill
2/3/2011
Holmen Paper said that it will shut down PM 61 — the smaller of two paper machines — at its mill in Madrid, Spain.
Ilim Group's East Business Unit Reached Record Pulp Production in 2010 Ilim Group's East Business Unit Reached Record Pulp Production in 2010
2/1/2011
Russian pulp and paper producer Ilim Group said that the mills within its Ilim East business unit (Bratsk Pulp and Containerboard Mill and Ust-Ilimsk Pulp Mill) manufactured 1,468,000 tons of pulp and paper products — a 3% increase over 2009 and an all-time record.
Sappi Fine Paper North America Launches Online Comedy Shorts to Promote Paper Sappi Fine Paper North America Launches Online Comedy Shorts to Promote Paper
2/1/2011
Sappi Fine Paper North America announces the launch of the Flo Channel: Off Register™ — its online comedy video series developed with VSA Partners, aimed at the influential print community. The new video series features stories told by Second City Improv that demonstrate the trials and tribulations of what printers encounter daily, as they aim to please their demanding, edgy-black-glasses-wearing
Tembec Posts Fourth Quarter Loss Tembec Posts Fourth Quarter Loss
1/31/2011
Montreal-based Tembec reported consolidated sales for the three-month period ended December 25, 2010, were $422 million, as compared to $412 million in the comparable period of the prior year. The Company generated a net loss of $12 million or $0.12 per share in the December 2010 quarter compared to a net loss of $9 million or $0.09 per share in the December 2009 quarter. Operating earnings before
Tembec Executive VP, John Valley, to Retire Tembec Executive VP, John Valley, to Retire
1/31/2011
Tembec said that John Valley, executive vice president, Business Development and Corporate Affairs, will retire from the company effective January 31, 2011.
SCA Reports Fourth Quarter, 2010 Results SCA Reports Fourth Quarter, 2010 Results
1/30/2011
Stockholm, Sweden-based SCA reported better volume in 2010 for all of its business segments and expects demand for its products to remain healthy in 2011
U.S. Recovered Paper Consumption 7% higher in 2010 U.S. Recovered Paper Consumption 7% higher in 2010
1/30/2011
According to the December 2010 Recovered Paper Monthly Report published by the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), the U.S. paper industry consumed 31.3 million tons of recovered paper in 2010, a 7% increase over 2009 consumption levels.
Shandong Huatai Paper's PM 8 Starts-up Successfully Shandong Huatai Paper's PM 8 Starts-up Successfully
1/29/2011
Metso said that the coated fine paper production line that it supplied to Shandong Huatai Paper Co. Ltd started-up successfully on Jan 18. The mill is located in Dong Ying City, Shandong Province, China
RockTenn to Acquire Smurfit-Stone Container in $3.5 Billion Deal RockTenn to Acquire Smurfit-Stone Container in $3.5 Billion Deal
1/24/2011
RockTenn and Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation today announced that the Boards of Directors of both companies have approved a definitive agreement under which Smurfit-Stone will become a wholly owned subsidiary of RockTenn.
Domtar Starts-up New Turbine Generator at Marlboro, SC Mill Domtar Starts-up New Turbine Generator at Marlboro, SC Mill
1/22/2011
Domtar yesterday celebrated the start-up of its newly installed 50 megawatt bio-fueled steam turbine generator at its Marlboro mill in South Carolina. The company invested approximately $40 million in 2010 to complete this project.
Andrtiz to Supply Fiberline For Pulp Mill in Tres Lagos, Brazil Andrtiz to Supply Fiberline For Pulp Mill in Tres Lagos, Brazil
1/22/2011
Andritz has received an order from Eldorado Papel e Celulose Ltda. (Eldorado Brazil) to supply a complete fiberline and other major equipment for Eldorado's new 1.5 million tpy bleached eucalyptus pulp mill in Tres Lagoas, Brazil.
Ilim Appoints Sergey Pondar Managing Director Tech. and Mfg. Services Ilim Appoints Sergey Pondar Managing Director Tech. and Mfg. Services
1/20/2011
Russian pulp and paper producer Ilim Group has appointed Sergey Pondar to the First Level Team position of Managing Director Technology and Manufacturing Services
Stora Enso, Arauco to Build $1.9 Billion Pulp Mill in Uruguay Stora Enso, Arauco to Build $1.9 Billion Pulp Mill in Uruguay
1/19/2011
Stora Enso's and Arauco's joint-venture company Montes del Plata will build a new state-of-the-art 1.3 million tonnes per year pulp mill at Punta Pereira, in the department of Colonia, Uruguay.
PaperWorks to Expand Through Manchester Industries Acquisition PaperWorks to Expand Through Manchester Industries Acquisition
1/19/2011
PaperWorks Industries, Inc. is pleased to announce that Manchester Industries, a major North American converting company, has been acquired by Sun Capital Partners. Manchester will ultimately be merged into PaperWorks, itself an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners.

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