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The Newark Group's Graphicboard Products Division to Hike Prices for All Products The Newark Group's Graphicboard Products Division to Hike Prices for All Products
1/4/2011
The Newark Group said that its Graphicboard Products Division will increase prices from 6% to 8%, depending on the specific item, for all products.
Salvage could gut any future for mill Salvage could gut any future for mill
1/4/2011
An ongoing salvage operation at Red Rock’s former linerboard mill may not bode well for a future restart of the plant if absolutely everything is taken out, says the town’s mayor.
“There’s parts of the mill that we don’t want them to touch, like the finishing room and recovery boiler,” Gary Nelson said in an interview.
IPST Researchers to Develop Process for Integration of Southern Softwoods into Pulp, Paper, Bioenergy and Biofuels IPST Researchers to Develop Process for Integration of Southern Softwoods into Pulp, Paper, Bioenergy and Biofuels
1/1/2011
IPST (Institute of Paper Science and Technology) said that Professor Art Ragauskas and a team, with funding and support from the U.S. Department of Energy, will develop the necessary laboratory data to identify how new biofuel operations could be integrated into a modern kraft biorefinery operation, generating both 2nd- and 3rd-generation biofuels and value-added green materials.
Canadian Forest Industry Promotes 2011 as ';International Year of Forests'; Canadian Forest Industry Promotes 2011 as ';International Year of Forests';
1/1/2011
Recognized globally for its unmatched environmental leadership, Canada's forest products industry is entering the International Year of Forests with a return to profitability and a growing demand for its lumber, pulp and specialized papers produced from well-managed forests. The United Nations General Assembly declared 2011 as the International Year of Forests to raise awareness of sustainable
Coated Groundwood, Coated Free Sheet Prices Flat in December Coated Groundwood, Coated Free Sheet Prices Flat in December
12/30/2010
In December, No. 5, 40-lb offset roll list prices for coated groundwood were flat at $795-875/ton on a month/month basis, according to analysts at Deutsche Bank (DB) who cover the paper and forest products sector.

The big news last week was UPM's agreement to acquire Myllykoski. The much-anticipated move helps consolidate the European publishing papers market, DB noted.
China Imports of Pulp Declined in First Ten Months of 2010 China Imports of Pulp Declined in First Ten Months of 2010
12/30/2010
According to China Customs statistics, from January to October 2010, China totally imported 9,155,000 tons of paper pulp, down 21.8% year-on-year, according to statistics released by China Customs.
European Demand for Newsprint, Magazine Papers Up in November European Demand for Newsprint, Magazine Papers Up in November
12/29/2010
According to CEPIPRINT (the Association of European Publication Paper Producers), European demand for Newsprint in November 2010 rose 4.1% (34,000 tonnes) compared to the same period last year. Total European shipments to Europe were up 6.0% (47,000 tonnes), but exports dropped 13.6% (19,000 tonnes) year-on-year. As a result, the month of November closed with total European shipments up 3.0% (28,0
Clearwater Paper Completes Acquisition of Cellu Tissue Clearwater Paper Completes Acquisition of Cellu Tissue
12/29/2010
Clearwater Paper Corporation today announced it has completed its acquisition of Cellu Tissue Holdings, Inc., an Alpharetta, Georgia-based manufacturer of tissue products. Clearwater Paper, headquartered in Spokane, Wash., now has 14 manufacturing locations in the U.S. and Canada, with a fifteenth under construction at Shelby, N.C.
Global Pulp Numbers in Novemebr Were Better Than Expected Global Pulp Numbers in Novemebr Were Better Than Expected
12/25/2010
According to data released by the Pulp & Paper Products Council, November global pulp shipments increased on a month/month and year/year basis, up 2.7% and 1.4%, respectively. Hardwood shipments were up 10.4% m/m, largely due to higher shipments into China.
U.S. Consumption of Recovered Paper Down in November U.S. Consumption of Recovered Paper Down in November
12/25/2010
Total U.S. industry consumption of recovered paper was 2.49 million tons, 3% lower than November 2009 and 6% lower than last month, according to the American Forest & Paper Association's (AF&PA) November 2010 Recovered Paper Monthly Report.
Boise Names Sam Cotterell as Sr. VP and CFO Boise Names Sam Cotterell as Sr. VP and CFO
12/23/2010
Boise Inc. has named Samuel K. Cotterell as senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective January 1, 2011. Cotterell will replace Robert M. McNutt, who will resign his position on December 31, 2010 to pursue another employment opportunity.
U.S. Printing-Writng Paper Shipments Dipped in November U.S. Printing-Writng Paper Shipments Dipped in November
12/23/2010
According to the American Forest & Paper Association’s (AF&PA) November 2010 Printing-Writing Paper Report, total U.S. printing-writing paper shipments decreased 2% in November compared to November 2009.
UPM to Acquire Myllykoski and Rhein Papier UPM to Acquire Myllykoski and Rhein Papier
12/22/2010
Kymmene Corporation has entered into an agreement to acquire Myllykoski Corporation and Rhein Papier GmbH ("Myllykoski"). The approximate enterprise value of the businesses acquired is EUR 900 million.
SMART Papers Ohio Plant is Certified 'Renewable Energy Resource Generating Facility' SMART Papers Ohio Plant is Certified 'Renewable Energy Resource Generating Facility'
12/22/2010
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has certified SMART Papers as an eligible renewable energy resource generating facility. The company operates a 37.8-megawatt co-generation power plant at its headquarters northwest of Cincinnati.
Sodra, Angara Paper Plan New Pulp Mill in Russia Sodra, Angara Paper Plan New Pulp Mill in Russia
12/21/2010
Sodra Cell said that it has signed a letter of intent with Angara Paper and the Russian bank VEB to participate in a feasibility study regarding a pulp mill project in Russia
Study Shows Overcapacity for Coated Papers in Western Europe Study Shows Overcapacity for Coated Papers in Western Europe
12/21/2010
Western European demand for coated papers has matured and the post recession rebound in demand is over. According to RISI's new European Coated Papers Risk of Closure Study, overcapacity of both coated woodfree and coated mechanical papers has reached 1.2 million tonnes, lowering prices and affecting producer profitability in Europe. With coated woodfree capacity in China forecast to exceed do
Sappi Completes Capital Projects at Somerset Mill in Maine Sappi Completes Capital Projects at Somerset Mill in Maine
12/18/2010
Sappi Fine Paper North America said that it has successfully completed capital projects totaling $49 million at its Somerset Mill in Skowhegan, Maine
Mid-December Pricing of OCC Backing Off Slightly Mid-December Pricing of OCC Backing Off Slightly
12/18/2010
Market prices are softening going into Christmas, but the flow of OCC (Old Corrugated Containers) is still scarce enough limiting the amount the market will be able to fall. Exports out of Long Beach, California — the main market barometer — reached a high the first few days of December ($238) with the bulk of the bales trading at $235.
Graphic Packaging Approves $80 Million Biomass Project for Macon, GA Mill Graphic Packaging Approves $80 Million Biomass Project for Macon, GA Mill
12/14/2010
Graphic Packaging International (GPI) said that it has approved a plan to expand utilization of biomass energy in its Macon, Georgia paperboard mill with an estimated cost of up to $80 million.
AbitibiBowater CEO David Paterson to Step Down, Richard Garneau Named as Successor AbitibiBowater CEO David Paterson to Step Down, Richard Garneau Named as Successor
12/12/2010
Richard B. Evans, Chair of AbitibiBowater, announced that David J. Paterson will step down as president and chief executive officer on January 1, 2011. He will be succeeded by Richard Garneau, currently a member of the Board of Directors and the former president and chief executive officer of Catalyst Paper Corporation.
Progressive Converting to Acquire Northwoods Paper Converting Progressive Converting to Acquire Northwoods Paper Converting
12/11/2010
Progressive Converting (Pro-Con) and Northwoods Paper Converting (NPC) said that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Progressive Converting will acquire NPC.
Rottneros Mill in Sweden Temporarily Halts CTMP Production Rottneros Mill in Sweden Temporarily Halts CTMP Production
12/11/2010
Swedish pulp producer Rottneros said that the CTMP (chemi-thermomechanical pulp) line at Rottneros Mill (Rottneros, Sweden) has been at a standstill for around ten days, which corresponds to a loss of production of approximately 2,500 tons.
Study Predicts Emerging Markets to Lead Specialty Papers Growth to 2015 Study Predicts Emerging Markets to Lead Specialty Papers Growth to 2015
12/9/2010
Specialty papers will experience the strongest growth in the emerging markets of India, China, Brazil, Turkey and Poland over the next five years. According to a major new study from Pira International, India is predicted to lead the field with a CAGR of 5.5% from 2010-2015.
Newpage to Close Coated Paper Mill in Whiting, WI Newpage to Close Coated Paper Mill in Whiting, WI
12/9/2010
NewPage today said that it will close its Whiting, Wisconsin mill at the end of February 2011. The Whiting mill currently operates two paper machines, which produce approximately 250,000 tons annually of coated paper used by the publishing and printing industry, with a primary focus on mail-order catalog, magazine and retailer end uses.
Fraser Papers Gets Court OK for Sale of Gorham, NH Mill Fraser Papers Gets Court OK for Sale of Gorham, NH Mill
12/8/2010
Fraser Papers today said that it has received the necessary court approvals to complete the sale of its paper mill in Gorham, New Hampshire to Counsel RB Capital, LLC (Counsel).
Vaahto to Supply Five Headboxes to Vantage Dragon Vaahto to Supply Five Headboxes to Vantage Dragon
12/8/2010
Vaahto Pulp & Paper Machinery said that it will supply five headboxes to two packaging board production lines for Vantage Dragon Ltd. in China.
Rail Volume Up for Pulp & Paper Products In Week 47 Rail Volume Up for Pulp & Paper Products In Week 47
12/7/2010
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported that for the week ending Nov. 27, 2010 (Week 47) North American rail volume for Pulp, Paper & Allied Products was 9,962 (originating carloads) compared to 9,155 in Week 47 in 2009, or an 8.8 percent increase over the same week in 2009
Anticipation — Of What Is to Come? Anticipation — Of What Is to Come?
12/7/2010
By Brook Edwards, Market Analyst, The Brown Sheet™

Buyers and mill managers are pro-active for the first week of December
Senior Salaried Paper Industry Workers in Finland Begin 10-Day Strike Senior Salaried Paper Industry Workers in Finland Begin 10-Day Strike
12/5/2010
Early this morning, some 3,000 senior salaried pulp and paper industry workers in Finland began a ten-day strike.
Ahlstrom Agrees to Sell German Sealing & Shielding Business for EUR 6.5 Million Ahlstrom Agrees to Sell German Sealing & Shielding Business for EUR 6.5 Million
12/5/2010
Ahlstrom Corp. has signed an agreement to exit its Sealing & Shielding business unit through the sale of Ahlstrom Altenkirchen GmbH in Germany. The buyer is Interface Solutions, a portfolio company of Pennsylvania-based family owned private equity fund Susquehanna Capital
Fraser Papers Files Restructuring Plan, Prepares to Emerge from Creditor Protection Fraser Papers Files Restructuring Plan, Prepares to Emerge from Creditor Protection
12/2/2010
All financial references are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted)

Dec. 1, 2010 (Press Release) - Fraser Papers Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Fraser Papers" or the "Company") announced today that it has filed a consolidated plan of compromise or arrangement (the "Plan") with the Ontario Court overseeing its restructuring proceedings under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act ("CCAA
Nalco to Hike Price for Paper Chemicals by 5-15% Nalco to Hike Price for Paper Chemicals by 5-15%
12/2/2010
Nalco said that it is implementing a 5-15 percent price increase for most of its products sold to the paper industry, effective Jan. 1, 2011 or as contracts permit.
MeadWesvaco Sells Envelope Products Group to Cenveo MeadWesvaco Sells Envelope Products Group to Cenveo
12/1/2010
MeadWestvaco (MWV) late yesterday said that it has agreed to sell its Envelope Products Group to Cenveo, Inc., a leading graphic communications company based in Stamford, Connecticut (USA).

Terms of the deal were not disclosed
Metso to Rebuild Two Board Machines for M-real Metso to Rebuild Two Board Machines for M-real
12/1/2010
Metso said that it will rebuild two board machines for M-real in Finland — a cartonboard machine (BM 3) at the Simpele mill and a kraftliner machine (BM 1) at the Kemiart Liners mill in Kemi.
Positive Outcome to Russian Timber Export Duty Issue Positive Outcome to Russian Timber Export Duty Issue
11/30/2010
According to the Finnish Forest Industries Federation, the timber export duty issue, a matter that has hampered Russian-Finnish forest industry cooperation for quite some time, was resolved as part of WTO negotiations between Russia and the EU
Canfor Pulp Announces $100 Million Green Transformation Program Project Approval Canfor Pulp Announces $100 Million Green Transformation Program Project Approval
11/30/2010
Canfor Pulp Income Fund (the "Fund") announced [Nov. 26] that Canfor Pulp Limited Partnership (the "Partnership"), in which the Fund has a 49.8% ownership, has received approval from the Canadian federal government for funding of its $100 million capital project to upgrade the recovery boiler at its Northwood Pulp Mill in Prince George, British Columbia
UPM to Boost Label Paper Capacity at Tervasaari Mill in Finland UPM to Boost Label Paper Capacity at Tervasaari Mill in Finland
11/27/2010
UPM said that due to the growing demand for label papers it will increase production capacity at its Tervasaari mill in Valkeakoski, Finland
Uncoated Free Sheet Prices Slip, Coated Producers Pushing Increase Uncoated Free Sheet Prices Slip, Coated Producers Pushing Increase
11/27/2010
In North America, some key UFS (Uncoated Free Sheet) grades in slipped $10-30/ton in November, according to analysts at Deutsche Bank who cover the paper and forest products sector
U.S. Printing-Writing Paper Shipments Down in October U.S. Printing-Writing Paper Shipments Down in October
11/23/2010
According to the American Forest & Paper Association’s October 2010 Printing-Writing Paper Report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 4% in October compared to October 2009. Two of the four major printing-writing grades posted increases compared to last October. U.S. purchases (shipments + imports – exports) of printing-writing papers decreased, down 7% in October.
How are Things in your Neck of the Woods? How are Things in your Neck of the Woods?
11/23/2010
As the United States heads into the first major fly holiday of the season, domestic mills are not worried about running low on fiber even though the season has not brought forward a bountiful (burdensome) supply
Georgia-Pacific Chemicals Appoints Gunars Dzenis as Product Manager Georgia-Pacific Chemicals Appoints Gunars Dzenis as Product Manager
11/20/2010
Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC has appointed Gunars Dzenis as product manager within its Paper Chemicals business
UPM Raflatac Donating EUR 50,000 to Youth Charities UPM Raflatac Donating EUR 50,000 to Youth Charities
11/20/2010
Raflatac said that it is donating 50,000 euros through a global exercise campaign to the well-being of children and youths. The biggest individual sums will be donated to the Candlelighters association (6,000 euros) and Ellie’s Fund (5,000 euros) in Scarborough, UK, and the association ELER (5,000 euros) in Nancy, France.
Thiele Announces Kaolin Price Increase Thiele Announces Kaolin Price Increase
11/16/2010
Thiele Kaolin Company announced today that it will implement a price increase on kaolin products for all markets, effective January 1, 2011. Prices will increase by 5% where contracts allow
Eka Chemicals to Increase Prices on Bleaching and Paper Chemicals in Europe Eka Chemicals to Increase Prices on Bleaching and Paper Chemicals in Europe
11/16/2010
Eka Chemicals said that it will increase prices across its entire European Paper and Bleaching Chemicals product range with immediate effect, or as contracts permit.
Metsaliitto's Chief Executive to Continue as FFIF's Chairman in 2011 Metsaliitto's Chief Executive to Continue as FFIF's Chairman in 2011
11/14/2010
The Finnish Forest Industries Federation said that Kari Jordan, President and CEO of the Metsaliitto Group, has been elected by its Board of Directors to continue as the Federation's chairman in 2011.
Caraustar to Hike Prices for Uncoated Recycled Paperboard Caraustar to Hike Prices for Uncoated Recycled Paperboard
11/14/2010
Caraustar Industries said that it will increase prices, effective with shipments on and after December 6, 2010, on all grades of Uncoated Recycled Paperboard.
Containerboard Pricing Flat in October, Recycled Boxboard Pushing Up Containerboard Pricing Flat in October, Recycled Boxboard Pushing Up
11/14/2010
Containerboard list prices remained flat in October and the near-term focus has shifted to defense as the industry tries to maintain prices through a seasonally weak period, according to analysts at Deutsche Bank who cover the Paper & Forest Products sector.
Weyerhaeuser Leadership Changes Create Leaner Structure Weyerhaeuser Leadership Changes Create Leaner Structure
10/6/2010

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