News

SFK Pulp to Take Production Downtime in Quebec SFK Pulp to Take Production Downtime in Quebec
12/3/2008
SFK Pulp Fund said that, as a result of difficult pulp market conditions throughout the industry, it will curtail production at its Saint-Félicien Mill in Quebec, Canada during the upcoming holiday season.
AF&PA Says Printing-Writing Paper Shipments Down AF&PA Says Printing-Writing Paper Shipments Down
12/2/2008
According to the American Forest & Paper Association’s October 2008 Printing-Writing Report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 12.7% in October compared to October 2007.
Catalyst Paper to Cut Production at All Mills Catalyst Paper to Cut Production at All Mills
12/1/2008
Catalyst Paper announced that it will curtail production at all mills during the seasonally slow Christmas period, reflecting reduced demand expected in the first quarter of 2009.
UPM, Metso Plan Technology Program in Finland UPM, Metso Plan Technology Program in Finland
11/30/2008
UPM said that it is partnering with Metso and the University of Oulu (Finland) to begin a 3-year technology program which will develop measuring and control solutions for the renewing chemical wood processing industry.
Omya Names John Schoener General Manager Paper Omya Names John Schoener General Manager Paper
11/29/2008
Omya Inc. announced that John Schoener has been promoted to the position of General Manager Paper for the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Fraser Papers to Take Pulp Downtime at Thurso Mill Fraser Papers to Take Pulp Downtime at Thurso Mill
11/27/2008
Fraser Papers said that it plans to take up to 14,000 tonnes of market-related downtime at its hardwood kraft pulp mill in Thurso, Quebec, Canada.
Finnish Forest Industries Federation Names Kari Jordan as 2009 Chairman Finnish Forest Industries Federation Names Kari Jordan as 2009 Chairman
11/26/2008
The Board of Directors of the Finnish Forest Industries Federation has named Kari Jordan, president and CEO of Metsäliitto Group, to serve as its chairman in 2009.
International Paper to Idle Bastrop, La. Pulp Mill International Paper to Idle Bastrop, La. Pulp Mill
11/25/2008
International Paper announced the indefinite closure of its Louisiana Mill in Bastrop.
Russian Log Prices Down as Domestic and Export Demand Falls Russian Log Prices Down as Domestic and Export Demand Falls
11/24/2008
The Russian timber market has gone through a roller coaster ride the past 12 months, with log costs reaching record highs in the 4Q of 2007 and then falling to two-year lows in the 3Q 2008, according to Wood Resources International (WRI).
Swedish Pulp Production Up Four Percent in 2008 Swedish Pulp Production Up Four Percent in 2008
11/23/2008
The total production of market pulp in Sweden for the first nine months of 2008 reached 3.2 million tons, an increase of four percent compared to the same period 2007, according to a news report on Papernet. Production of paper and board increased slightly with 0.6 percent, the report stated.
Caraustar, Domtar Reward Students for Paper Collection Caraustar, Domtar Reward Students for Paper Collection
11/20/2008
The Recovered Fiber Group (RFG) of Caraustar Industries and Domtar celebrated the 10th year of a paper recycling partnership with 14 area schools in Texas and Arkansas by presenting a check totaling $105,211 to be shared among the participating schools.
Boise to Cut Pulp, Paper Capacity at St. Helens Mill Boise to Cut Pulp, Paper Capacity at St. Helens Mill
11/19/2008
Boise Inc. announced that it will restructure its paper mill in St. Helens, Oregon, permanently halting pulp production at the plant and reducing annual paper production capacity by 200,000 tons.
Transport Boycott Disrupts Stora Enso Shipments Transport Boycott Disrupts Stora Enso Shipments
11/18/2008
The Finnish Transport Workers' Union (AKT) began a two-day boycott affecting shipments of Stora Enso products at 6am on Monday, halting most of the paper maker's exports bar those from the port of Kemi.
Ahlstrom to Reduce Crepe Paper Production in Finland Ahlstrom to Reduce Crepe Paper Production in Finland
11/17/2008
Ahlstrom has issued a proposal to start a cooperation procedure at its Kauttua plant in Finland regarding temporary layoffs of personnel in its crepe paper production.
Thiele to Increase Price for Kaolin Products Thiele to Increase Price for Kaolin Products
11/16/2008
Thiele Kaolin Company announced that it will implement a price increase on kaolin products for all markets, effective January 1, 2009.
International Paper to Shut Uncoated PM in Virginia International Paper to Shut Uncoated PM in Virginia
11/15/2008
International Paper announced the permanent shutdown of its No. 3 uncoated freesheet paper machine at its Franklin, Va., Mill.
UK Recycling System Strained on Falling Demand UK Recycling System Strained on Falling Demand
11/13/2008
Britain's paper recycling strategy is under increasing strain after a collapse in waste prices in recent weeks, according to a leading industry organisation
Appleton Posts Third Quarter Loss on Costs Appleton Posts Third Quarter Loss on Costs
11/12/2008
Appleton reported net sales from continuing operations for third quarter ended September 28, 2008, increased 3.2 percent to $255.2 million compared to net sales from continuing operations of $247.2 million for the same quarter of 2007.
Sonoco Names Sean Cairns GM of European Consumer Packaging Sonoco Names Sean Cairns GM of European Consumer Packaging
11/11/2008
Sonoco has named Sean Cairns as general manager of the company’s European Consumer Packaging business.
Poll Says Energy Costs Hit Industry Profits Hardest Poll Says Energy Costs Hit Industry Profits Hardest
11/10/2008
NOTE: The following results of PricewaterhouseCoopers' online poll was open for responses on its website between August 22 and September 19, 2008, pre-dating the current deterioration of conditions in global financial markets, as well as the announced acquisition of M-Real's coated papers business by Sappi.
Verso Paper Posts Third Quarter Profit Verso Paper Posts Third Quarter Profit
11/9/2008
Verso Paper Corp. reported financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2008. Highlights for the third quarter include:
UPM to Shut Two Mills in Finland by Year-end UPM to Shut Two Mills in Finland by Year-end
11/8/2008
UPM said that it will move ahead with plans to close down its Kajaani paper mill and Tervasaari pulp mill by the end of the year.
RockTenn Posts Record 3rd Quarter Earnings RockTenn Posts Record 3rd Quarter Earnings
11/5/2008
RockTenn yesterday reported earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 of $0.74 per diluted share. The Company’s adjusted earnings were $0.90 per diluted share, excluding specific items related to the Southern Container acquisition and other restructuring charges.
Greif Completes Deals on Box Plants, Steel Pail Unit Greif Completes Deals on Box Plants, Steel Pail Unit
11/4/2008
Greif, Inc. on Friday (Oct. 31) said that it has completed four transactions in its North America packaging business.
MEXICO - MEXICAN GOVERNMENT PROMOTES GREEN PURCHASING MEXICO - MEXICAN GOVERNMENT PROMOTES GREEN PURCHASING
11/3/2008
in 2007, Mexico issued a decree revising the Law of Acquisitions, Rentals and Services of the Public Sector, which indicated that wood, furniture and other office equipment were required to be from sustainably managed sources.
THE PIX NEWSPRINT BENCHMARK INDEXES (per metric ton) THE PIX NEWSPRINT BENCHMARK INDEXES (per metric ton)
11/3/2008
THE PIX PULP BENCHMARK INDEXES (per metric ton) THE PIX PULP BENCHMARK INDEXES (per metric ton)
11/2/2008
NBSK: long-fiber northern bleached softwood kraft pulp.
BHK: short-fiber beech hardwood kraft pulp (in the Nordic countries, birch pulp).
Metso to Deliver Two Tissue Machines to China Metso to Deliver Two Tissue Machines to China
11/1/2008
Metso said that it will supply two complete tissue production lines to HengAn International Group in China.
Appleton Applauds Government's Ruling in Trade Case Appleton Applauds Government's Ruling in Trade Case
10/31/2008
Appleton applauded decision by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) that the U.S. industry producing lightweight thermal paper (LWTP) has been materially injured by unfairly traded imports from China and Germany.
Smurfit-Stone Celebrates Opening of Container Plant in IL Smurfit-Stone Celebrates Opening of Container Plant in IL
10/31/2008
Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. on Wednesday celebrated the opening of its new Chicago-area container plant located in New Lenox, Illinois.
Temple-Inland Reports Third Quarter Result Temple-Inland Reports Third Quarter Result
10/29/2008
Temple-Inland Inc. reported third quarter 2008 net income of $3 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, compared with third quarter 2007 net income of $36 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, and second quarter 2008 net income of $8 million, or $0.07 per diluted share.
Hurum Paper Mill in Norway to Shut Permanently Hurum Paper Mill in Norway to Shut Permanently
10/28/2008
Norwegian packaging paper producer, Hurum Paper Mill AS, will permanently shut down at the end of 2008.
Aracruz to Delay Pulp Expansion Projects Aracruz to Delay Pulp Expansion Projects
10/27/2008
Brazilian pulp manufacturer Aracruz Celulose reports that it will postpone the implementation of its extensive Guaíba II, Veracel II, and Minas Gerais expansion projects due to the slowdown of the gobal economy.
North American Woodfiber Demand Falls on Shutdowns North American Woodfiber Demand Falls on Shutdowns
10/26/2008
The International Woodfiber Report (IWR), following a flurry of pulp and paper mill closures and OSB mill curtailments, today reported that North American virgin woodfiber demand could fall more than 20 million green tons by 2009.
Rayonier Posts Lower 3Q Profit on Weak Timber Market Rayonier Posts Lower 3Q Profit on Weak Timber Market
10/23/2008
Rayonier yesterday reported third quarter income from continuing operations of $40 million, or 50 cents per share, compared to $70 million, or 89 cents per share, in third quarter 2007.
BRAZIL - FOREST CONDOMINIUMS OFFER NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO INVEST IN HIGH VALUE WOOD BRAZIL - FOREST CONDOMINIUMS OFFER NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO INVEST IN HIGH VALUE WOOD
10/22/2008
The Brazilian Micro and Small Enterprises Support Service (SEBRAE) indicated that innovative forms of investment are opening as a result of the forest sectors?
Paper prices rise by 15% Paper prices rise by 15%
10/21/2008
Surge attributed to higher cost of production, rupee fall, import duty
By Razi Syed
MeadWestvaco Names Dr. Ted Lithgow as President of Healthcare Unit MeadWestvaco Names Dr. Ted Lithgow as President of Healthcare Unit
10/21/2008
MeadWestvaco Corp. (MWV) has named Dr. Ted Lithgow as the new president of MWV Healthcare, effective October 1.
Smurfit-Stone to Close Pontiac Pulp Mill in Quebec Smurfit-Stone to Close Pontiac Pulp Mill in Quebec
10/20/2008
Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. on Friday said that it will permanently cease production at its Pontiac pulp mill in Portage-du-Fort, Quebec. The closure of the mill is targeted for October 31.
AF&PA Releases Paperboard Production for September 2008 AF&PA Releases Paperboard Production for September 2008
10/19/2008
Total paperboard production decreased by 3.6% in September 2008 compared to last September 2007. Total production decreased from August totals by 53,800 tons or 4.4%.
THE PIX NEWSPRINT BENCHMARK INDEXES (per metric ton) THE PIX NEWSPRINT BENCHMARK INDEXES (per metric ton)
10/19/2008
Metso to Supply Fiber Prep Line in Ukraine Metso to Supply Fiber Prep Line in Ukraine
10/18/2008
Metso said that it will supply a new fiber preparation line to Siempelkamp Group for installation at Art Progress MDF (medium density fiberboard) plant in Ukraine.
Sodra to Take Market Pulp Downtime in Norway Sodra to Take Market Pulp Downtime in Norway
10/16/2008
Södra said that it will take 10 days of pulp production downtime at its mill in Tofte, Norway, beginning on October 20. The downtime will result in the removal of about 10,000 tons of softwood and hardwood pulp.
Russian Log Export Taxes to Hurt Employment Russian Log Export Taxes to Hurt Employment
10/15/2008
The Russian Federal Government is trying to assist development of its forest industry by adding export taxes on logs, thereby limiting competition by foreign companies for the Russian timber, according to the report Wood Resource Quarterly published by Wood Resources International (WRI).
Verso Mills Earn ISO 14001:2004 Certification Verso Mills Earn ISO 14001:2004 Certification
10/14/2008
Oct. 13, 2008 - Verso Paper said that its four paper mills have been independently audited and certified to the ISO 14001:2004 environmental management system (EMS) standard.
AF&PA Praises Congress For Passing Economic Stabilization Plan AF&PA Praises Congress For Passing Economic Stabilization Plan
10/13/2008
WASHINGTON – American Forest & Paper Association President and CEO Donna Harman praised Congress for its actions to help stabilize the nation's economy.
CONFERENCES, TRADE FAIRS, INDUSTRY MEETINGS CONFERENCES, TRADE FAIRS, INDUSTRY MEETINGS
10/12/2008
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Interbank rates still high after rate cut Interbank rates still high after rate cut
10/11/2008
NEW YORK ––The Federal Reserve's interest rate cut failed to pull down bank-to-bank lending rates Thursday, and the amount of commercial paper in the market fell for the fourth straight week.

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