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U.S. Containerboard Production Up in March U.S. Containerboard Production Up in March
4/21/2010
Sonoco-Alcore to Upgrade Paperboard Mills in Italy, Greece Sonoco-Alcore to Upgrade Paperboard Mills in Italy, Greece
4/19/2010
Smurfit-Stone Plan of Reorganization Receives Sufficient Votes for Confirmation Smurfit-Stone Plan of Reorganization Receives Sufficient Votes for Confirmation
4/19/2010
Fraser Papers Gets Court OK to Sell Thurso Pulp Mill Fraser Papers Gets Court OK to Sell Thurso Pulp Mill
4/18/2010
Ilim Group JV to Build Kraft Pulp Mill in Bratsk Ilim Group JV to Build Kraft Pulp Mill in Bratsk
4/18/2010
Domtar to Move Ahead on Two Energy Projects at Kamloops Pulp Mill Domtar to Move Ahead on Two Energy Projects at Kamloops Pulp Mill
4/17/2010
Sue Tang Joins Thiele Kaolin as Technical Service Engineer Sue Tang Joins Thiele Kaolin as Technical Service Engineer
4/17/2010
Orient Paper to Install New Corrugating Medium Machine Orient Paper to Install New Corrugating Medium Machine
4/14/2010
Orient Paper to Install New Corrugating Medium Machine Orient Paper to Install New Corrugating Medium Machine
4/14/2010
Catalyst Paper, City of Powell River Achieve Unique Tax Solution Catalyst Paper, City of Powell River Achieve Unique Tax Solution
4/13/2010
Fraser Papers Gets Court OK for Sale of Specialty Papers Business Fraser Papers Gets Court OK for Sale of Specialty Papers Business
4/13/2010
Tembec to Sell Two Kraft Pulp Mills in France Tembec to Sell Two Kraft Pulp Mills in France
4/7/2010
Tembec today said that its European subsidiary, Tembec SAS, is in advanced negotiations with Paper Excellence B.V. for the sale of two Kraft pulp mills located in Tarascon and Saint-Gaudens, France.

The potential deal was first announced in November of 2009.
U.S. Box Demand to Reach $37.8 Billion in 2014 U.S. Box Demand to Reach $37.8 Billion in 2014
4/7/2010
Demand for corrugated and paperboard boxes is projected to increase 2.3 percent annually through 2014 to $37.5 billion, with gains driven by an expansion in manufacturing output after the declines registered during the 2004-2009 period
Metso to Deliver Containerboard Machine to China Metso to Deliver Containerboard Machine to China
3/5/2010
Metso said that it will supply a containerboard production line to the Chinese Zhejiang Ji'An Paper Packet Co., Ltd. for the company's mill in Haiyan county, Jiaxing city, Zhejiang province in China.
Transport Workers Strike in Finland Causing Paper Mill Shutdowns Transport Workers Strike in Finland Causing Paper Mill Shutdowns
3/5/2010
A labor strike by the Finnish Transport Workers' Union (AKT) has Finland's paper manufacturers on the verge of shutting down their mill operations.
Sodra To Hike Price for Softwood Pulp Grades Sodra To Hike Price for Softwood Pulp Grades
2/20/2010
Sodra said that it will increase the price for its softwood pulp grades by US$30 per ton, effective March 1.
Stora Enso Inks EUR 65 Million Loan for Poland Power Plant Project Stora Enso Inks EUR 65 Million Loan for Poland Power Plant Project
2/10/2010
Stora Enso has signed an agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for a EUR 65 million loan to be used for the Ostroleka power plant construction project taking place on the site of its Ostroleka mill in Poland.
Pulp Imports to China Up Slightly in December Pulp Imports to China Up Slightly in December
2/10/2010
China in December 2009 imported one million metric tons of pulp, an increase of 40,000 m/tons compared to November 2009, according to China's General Administration of Customs.
Glatfelter to Acquire Concert Industries for C$237 Million Glatfelter to Acquire Concert Industries for C$237 Million
1/6/2010
Glatfelter today said that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Concert Industries Corp. from Brookfield Special Situations Management Limited, an affiliate of Brookfield Asset Management Inc. for Canadian $246.5 million (U.S.$235 million).
UPM Invests GBP 17 Million in Recycling Plant at Shotton Mill UPM Invests GBP 17 Million in Recycling Plant at Shotton Mill
1/6/2010
UPM said that it is investing GBP 17 million in a materials recovery facility at its Shotton paper mill in North Wales, UK. The investment is supported by the Welsh Assembly Government with a GBP 1.7 million Single Investment Fund grant.
Jim McGinnity, Fox River Fiber President, Has Died Jim McGinnity, Fox River Fiber President, Has Died
12/28/2009
Jim McGinnity, president of Fox River Fiber, passed away unexpectedly December 7, 2009. Jim led the organization since July 1993.
U.S. Industry Consumption of Recoverd Paper Up Slightly in November U.S. Industry Consumption of Recoverd Paper Up Slightly in November
12/28/2009
The American Forest & Paper Association, in its November 2009 Recovered Paper Monthly Report, said that the total U.S. industry consumption of recovered paper was 2.5 million tons, a 0.9% increase from last month, and an increase from November 2008 of 0.8%. Compared to the same eleven months of 2008, consumption is down 13.6%.
International Paper, Fibria, Agree to Paper Machine Option Extension International Paper, Fibria, Agree to Paper Machine Option Extension
12/17/2009
International Paper and Fibria (formerly Votorantim Celulose e Papel) have agreed to extend IP's option to build a second uncoated freesheet paper machine at the Tres Lagoas mill site. This option, which would have expired on Jan. 31, 2010, has been extended until Jan. 31, 2013.
Fraser Seeks Court Approval for Sale of Specialty Papers Business Fraser Seeks Court Approval for Sale of Specialty Papers Business
12/17/2009
Reuters reported that court papers showed Fraser Papers Inc. yesterday sought court approval to sell assets of its specialty papers business to Brookfield Asset Management for $185 million.
Hardwood Fiber Prices Climb Past Softwood Hardwood Fiber Prices Climb Past Softwood
12/3/2009
Hardwood fiber costs for the global pulp industry have risen faster than softwood fiber costs in 2009, according to Wood Resources International (WRI).
Tembec Exploring Options for Two French Pulp Mills Tembec Exploring Options for Two French Pulp Mills
12/3/2009
Montreal-based Tembec Inc. said that its European subsidiary, Tembec SAS, has retained the services of investment bankers Houlihan Lokey to review strategic options for the two Kraft pulp mills held by subsidiaries of Tembec SAS.
Hadera Paper Elects Ofer Bloch as CEO Hadera Paper Elects Ofer Bloch as CEO
11/27/2009
Hadera Paper Ltd. said that its board of directors has elected Ofer Bloch as its chief executive officer.
Kirkniemi Mill Workers Return After Brief Strike Kirkniemi Mill Workers Return After Brief Strike
11/27/2009
A brief strike at Sappi's coated fine paper plant in Kirkniemi, west of Helsinki, has for the time being been settled and workers returned to the mill this morning, reported Nordic Paper Journal.
Metsaliitto's Kari Jordan to Continue as Chairman of FFIF Metsaliitto's Kari Jordan to Continue as Chairman of FFIF
11/27/2009
The Board of Directors of the Finnish Forest Industries Federation today said that Kari Jordan, president and CEO of the Metsaliitto Group, will continue as the Federation's chairman in 2010.
Neenah Paper Introduces 3 New heat Transfer Papers Neenah Paper Introduces 3 New heat Transfer Papers
11/18/2009
Neenah Paper is introducing three new heat transfer papers, offering printers, distributors, artists and designers new options for the design, manufacture and sale of decorated t-shirts and other items.
Buckman Promotes George Thomas to Product Manager Buckman Promotes George Thomas to Product Manager
11/18/2009
Buckman said that George Thomas has been promoted to product manager – Busan/Busperse/Neoteric/Optimyze in the U.S., effective November 15, 2009
Metso Completes Acquisition of Pacific International's Blade Unit Metso Completes Acquisition of Pacific International's Blade Unit
11/18/2009
Metso said that it has completed the acquisition of the coater, creping and doctor blade business of Pacific International, a division of Pacific/Hoe Saw&Knife Company, located in Portland, Oregon.
West Fraser to Permanently Shut Eurocan Mill West Fraser to Permanently Shut Eurocan Mill
10/29/2009
West Fraser Timber Co.said that it will permanently close its Eurocan paper mill in Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada on January 31, 2010
AF&PA Elects Slate of Directors AF&PA Elects Slate of Directors
10/29/2009
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today announced the election of 10 members to serve on its Board of Directors for a three year term beginning January 1, 2010:
Appleton Gets Lender OK of Amendment to Credit Agreement Appleton Gets Lender OK of Amendment to Credit Agreement
9/27/2009
Appleton Papers Appleton Papers Inc. announced today that, as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on September 24, 2009, it had received approvals from a sufficient number of its bank lenders to effect an amendment to its credit agreement.
CMPC in Talks to Buy Aracruz Guaiba Unit for $1.4 Billion CMPC in Talks to Buy Aracruz Guaiba Unit for $1.4 Billion
9/27/2009
Chilean forest products group Empresas CMPC is in talks to buy Aracruz's Guaiba pulp, paper and wood producing unit for $1.4 billion.
Sonoco to Close Orrville, OH Packaging Plant in March 2010 Sonoco to Close Orrville, OH Packaging Plant in March 2010
9/16/2009
Major pulp producers have announced a $40 per metric ton price increase on both softwood and hardwood grades for September in key markets, said Mark Wilde, senior analyst at Deutsche Bank covering the Paper & Forest Products sector.
Neenah Completes Intergation of Crane's Fine Business Papers Neenah Completes Intergation of Crane's Fine Business Papers
9/16/2009
Neenah Paper said that it has completed the integration of Crane & Co.'s line of fine business papers.
RockTenn's Jim Rubright Named to Industry Power List RockTenn's Jim Rubright Named to Industry Power List
8/28/2009
RockTenn said that its chairman and CEO, Jim Rubright, has been named by RISI as one of the 50 most powerful people in the global pulp and paper industry in 2009.
Neenah Paper and Crane Form Fine Papers Deal Neenah Paper and Crane Form Fine Papers Deal
8/28/2009
Neenah Paper and Crane & Co. said that they have signed an exclusive partnership agreement for Neenah to manufacture, market and distribute Crane's fine business paper brands: Crest®, Bond®, Lettra®, Palette™, and Crane's® Choice Papers.
Sappi to Permanently Close Muskegon, MI Mill Sappi to Permanently Close Muskegon, MI Mill
8/28/2009
Sappi Fine Paper North America today said that it will permanently cease operations at its coated fine paper mill in Muskegon, Michigan
Thiele Makes Representation Change For China Thiele Makes Representation Change For China
8/13/2009
Thiele Kaolin Company said that effective October 1, 2009, Shiraishi Calcium Kaisha, Ltd., which has a subsidiary company in Shanghai, will take over as sales agent and distributor of Thiele’s product line in the Chinese market.
European Publication Paper Demand Down in June European Publication Paper Demand Down in June
8/12/2009
CEPIPRINT in its June report on European mechanical paper said that with the exception of newsprint, shipments and European demand recorded a dro‌p for al grades compared to the year-earlier period.
Metso to Deliver Coated Paper Machine to China Metso to Deliver Coated Paper Machine to China
8/12/2009
Metso said that it will supply a large coated fine paper machine to Shouguang MeiLun Paper Co., Ltd.in Shouguang, Shandong province, China.
Domtar Posts Increase in 2Q Earnings Domtar Posts Increase in 2Q Earnings
8/9/2009
Domtar Corporation reported net earnings of $48 million ($1.12 per share) for the second quarter of 2009 compared to a net loss of $45 million ($1.05 per share) for the first quarter of 2009 and net earnings of $24 million ($0.56 per share) for the second quarter of 2008.
Metso to Buy Coater/Blade Unit of Pacific International Metso to Buy Coater/Blade Unit of Pacific International
8/9/2009
Metso said that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Pacific/Hoe Saw&Knife Company whereby Metso will acquire the coater and doctor blade business of Pacific International, a division of Pacific/Hoe, located in Portland, Oregon, USA.
Botnia Hikes Price for NBSK and Eucalyptus Pulp Botnia Hikes Price for NBSK and Eucalyptus Pulp
8/6/2009
Botnia said that it has increased pulp prices in Europe and China, effective August 1.
Caraustar Ups Price for All Recycled Paperboard Grades Caraustar Ups Price for All Recycled Paperboard Grades
8/6/2009
Caraustar Industries said that it will increase prices by $40 per ton on all recycled paperboard grades produced by its mills, effective with shipments on and after August 24, 2009.

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