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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.
WMU In Program to Recycle Fast Food Containers WMU In Program to Recycle Fast Food Containers
8/5/2009
Imagine going to a fast food restaurant and not seeing a trashcan — a recycle bin is the only thing you'll need.
Sonoco Expanding Recycling Center in Charlotte Sonoco Expanding Recycling Center in Charlotte
8/4/2009
Sonoco said that it has started an expansion and renovation project at the company's Recycling Center in Charlotte, North Carolina that will enable the facility to process larger volumes of recycled materials.
KapStone 2Q Income Boosted by Alternative Fuel Tax Credits KapStone 2Q Income Boosted by Alternative Fuel Tax Credits
8/4/2009
KapStone Paper and Packaging Corp. reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009.
International Paper 2Q Earnings Fall on Charges International Paper 2Q Earnings Fall on Charges
8/3/2009
International Paper reported preliminary 2009 second-quarter net earnings attributable to common shareholders of $136 million ($0.32 per share) compared with $257 million ($0.61 per share) in the first quarter of 2009 and $227 million ($0.54 per share) in the second quarter of 2008. Amounts in all periods include special items.
Fraser Papers Names Jim Gehrman VP Sales Fraser Papers Names Jim Gehrman VP Sales
8/3/2009
Fraser Papers has appointed Jim Gehrman to the position of vice president, Sales with responsibility for all of the company's paper product sales.
Wausau Paper 2nd Quarter Loss Narrows Wausau Paper 2nd Quarter Loss Narrows
7/30/2009
Wausau Paper reported that in the second quarter:

Adjusted quarterly earnings of $0.15 per share reached their strongest level in nearly 5 years.
Canfor Pulp Posts Second Quarter 2009 Results Canfor Pulp Posts Second Quarter 2009 Results
7/30/2009
Canfor Pulp Income Fund (the "Fund") on Friday announced its second quarter 2009 results as well as the results of Canfor Pulp Limited Partnership (the Partnership) in which the Fund has a 49.8% ownership.
Hamburger Hungaria Starts-up New Voith PM Hamburger Hungaria Starts-up New Voith PM
7/28/2009
Hamburger Hungaria Ltd, member of the Prinzhorn Group, has started up a new containerboard machine in Dunaujvaros, 70 km South of Budapest.
Temple-Inland Posts Increase in 2Q Profit Temple-Inland Posts Increase in 2Q Profit
7/26/2009
Temple-Inland Inc. reported second quarter 2009 net income of $66 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, compared with first quarter 2009 net income of $35 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, and second quarter 2008 net income of $8 million, or $0.07 per diluted share. Second quarter 2009 net income excluding special items was $26 million, or $0.24 per diluted share.
NewPage Expands Ideal Offset Product/Service NewPage Expands Ideal Offset Product/Service
7/23/2009
NewPage announced that Ideal Offset, a 92 bright, uncoated offset sheet, has expanded its offering to include 7 and 9 pt. Hi D, both caliper guaranteed products that meet USPS minimums for postal requirements.
Printing & Writing Paper Shipments Down 20% in June Printing & Writing Paper Shipments Down 20% in June
7/23/2009
The American Forest & Paper Association reported total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 19.6% in June 2009 compared to June 2008. For the year to date, shipments were down 22.7%.
Metso to Supply Fine Paper Machine to China Metso to Supply Fine Paper Machine to China
7/9/2009
Metso said that it has been contracted by Chinese Zhanjiang Chenming Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd. to supply a fine paper machine to the company's greenfield pulp and paper mill in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province, China.
BASF to Sell or Close 23 Former Ciba Facilities BASF to Sell or Close 23 Former Ciba Facilities
7/9/2009
BASF said that it plans to sell or close 23 of 55 former Ciba Speciality Chemical production sites worldwide as it integrates its acquisition of the Basel, Switzerland-headquartered chemical producer
AbitibiBowater Hires Chief Restructuring Officer AbitibiBowater Hires Chief Restructuring Officer
7/3/2009
AbitibiBowater said that it has appointed Bruce K. Robertson as chief restructuring officer.
Black Liquor Tax Credit Helping Pulpwood Prices Black Liquor Tax Credit Helping Pulpwood Prices
7/3/2009
pulp companies started to take advantage of a loophole in the US tax law, which will result in an influx of billions of dollars to a struggling industry. As a consequence, prices for wood chips and pulpwood in the US have not fallen as much as they would have without the subsidy, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review.
Buckeye Technologies Earns AF&PA's Environmental Award Buckeye Technologies Earns AF&PA's Environmental Award
6/28/2009
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) presented Buckeye Technologies Inc. with the 2009 Environmental & Energy Achievement Award. The coveted award recognizes an AF&PA member company that has significantly contributed to advances in the practical application of new and improved environmental and energy technology.
Caraustar Gets Court OK to Use DIP Funds Caraustar Gets Court OK to Use DIP Funds
6/28/2009
Caraustar Industries, Inc. announced that the Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia (the "Court') granted final authorization for the company to borrow all amounts available under its $75 million debtor-in-possession credit facility (the "DIP Facility") from General Electric Capital Corporation, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the DIP Facility Agreement, and to use the
Kapstone's Charleston Kraft Mill Earns SFI Stamp Kapstone's Charleston Kraft Mill Earns SFI Stamp
6/9/2009
KapStone Paper and Packaging Corp. said that its Charleston Kraft LLC, an unbleached Kraft paper and lumber producer, has achieved certification to the independent Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) fiber sourcing and chain-of-custody (CoC) standards across its five chip mills.
Graphic Packaging Closes Sale of Handschy to Sun Chemical Graphic Packaging Closes Sale of Handschy to Sun Chemical
6/8/2009
Graphic Packaging International said that it has closed a deal to sell certain assets and liabilities of the Handschy inks, coatings and varnishes business to Sun Chemical.
Poyry Gets Engineering Contract for Russian Pulp Mill Poyry Gets Engineering Contract for Russian Pulp Mill
6/7/2009
Poyry said that it has been commissioned to provide permitting engineering services for the Investlesprom's Segezha pulp mill in Russia.
Wood Pellet Industry Impacting Raw Material Pricing Wood Pellet Industry Impacting Raw Material Pricing
6/7/2009
The competition for wood raw-material in Europe has been intensifying the past few years as sawmills, wood-panel manufacturers, pulp mills and bio-energy facilities expanded capacity during 2006 and 2007 and therefore increased the usage of roundwood and wood residues, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly (WRQ).
Indonesia Paper Sector Up Sharply in Q1 2009 Indonesia Paper Sector Up Sharply in Q1 2009
6/3/2009
Strong demand, in part boosted by the recent general elections, helped propel Indonesia’s paper and printing materials industry to grow 10.16 percent in the first quarter from a quarter earlier, the fastest quarterly growth since the financial crisis in the late 1990s, reflecting a surprisingly good economic environment, according to a news report in The Jakarta Post.
Weyerhaeuser Donates $100,000 to Local Relief Fund Weyerhaeuser Donates $100,000 to Local Relief Fund
6/2/2009
The Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation said that it will award $100,000 to relief agencies in Grays Harbor County.
Horror Story Printed on Toilet Paper in Japan Horror Story Printed on Toilet Paper in Japan
5/31/2009
In a country where ghosts are traditionally believed to hide in the loo, a Japanese company is advertising a new literary experience — a horror story printed on toilet paper.
AF&PA Voices Concern Over 2009 Energy Policy AF&PA Voices Concern Over 2009 Energy Policy
5/28/2009
In response to approval last night in the House Energy and Commerce Committee of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, American Forest & Paper Association president and CEO Donna Harman issued the following statement:

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