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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.
THE PIX PAPER BENCHMARK INDEXES (per metric ton) THE PIX PAPER BENCHMARK INDEXES (per metric ton)
10/11/2008
LWC: Light-weight coated magazine paper (60-gram offset reels).
Coated WF: Coated woodfree paper (100-gram reels).
A4 B-copy paper: A4-sized sheeted standard-grade copy paper (80 grams per sheet).
NewPage Names David Prystash as Sr. VP, CFO NewPage Names David Prystash as Sr. VP, CFO
9/15/2008
NewPage Corp. said that David J. Prystash will join the company's senior leadership team effective September 22, 2008 as senior vice president and chief financial officer. In this position, Prystash will be responsible for overseeing the financial activities for the entire company including financial planning and investor relations as well as participating in strategic planning and implementat
Verso Paper to Shift Grades on No 1 PM in Maine Verso Paper to Shift Grades on No 1 PM in Maine
9/15/2008
Verso Paper today announced that it will begin transitioning the No. 1 paper machine at its Bucksport Mill, in Maine, to manufacture specialty papers starting on September 22.
Arctic Paper Acquires German Paper Mill Arctic Paper Acquires German Paper Mill
9/15/2008
Gothenburg, Sweden-based Arctic Paper today said that it has agreed to acquire Mochenwangen Papier GmbH of Germany from Golzern Holding, subject to regulatory approval.
Metso to Reorganize Business Segments Metso to Reorganize Business Segments
8/26/2008
Metso today said that its strategic focus in 2008-2012 continues to be on sustainable profitable growth. To accelerate the strategy execution, Metso's businesses will be reorganized as of January 1, 2009 with energy and environment technology introduced as a new platform for growth. Metso is also upgrading its financial targets and initiating a study with Goldman Sachs as adviser to assess fur
Stora Enso Names Kasurinen to Head Wood Products Stora Enso Names Kasurinen to Head Wood Products
8/26/2008
Stora Enso has appointed Hannu Kasurinen as the new head of the company's Wood Products Business Area and a member of the Group Executive Team (GET), effective today.
Rayonier to Offer New Zealand Timberland for Sale Rayonier to Offer New Zealand Timberland for Sale
8/21/2008
Rayonier today announced that the New Zealand joint venture Matariki Forests, in which it has a 40 percent interest, has decided to offer its timberlands for sale.
Metso to Supply Equipment for Pulp Mill in China Metso to Supply Equipment for Pulp Mill in China
8/21/2008
Metso said that it has signed a contract with the Chinese Zhanjiang Chenming for the supply of the main equipment for the company's new pulp mill in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province, China.
Southern Container to Take On RockTenn Identity Southern Container to Take On RockTenn Identity
8/21/2008
Southern Container Corp., a RockTenn company, said that its businesses, Southern Container, Solvay Paperboard and PreFlex, are consolidating their corporate identity into RockTenn.
Marathon Pulp Earns FSC Certification in Big Pic Forest Marathon Pulp Earns FSC Certification in Big Pic Forest
8/12/2008
Tembec and Kruger are pleased to announce that their joint venture, Marathon Pulp Inc., has received Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification for its forestry practices on the Big Pic Forest, a 650,000-hectare public sustainable forest license in Northern Ontario.
Domtar 2nd Quarter Net Earnings Up Sharply Domtar 2nd Quarter Net Earnings Up Sharply
8/12/2008
Domtar Corp today reported net earnings of $24 million ($0.05 per diluted share) for the second quarter of 2008 compared to net earnings of $36 million
Appleton Agrees to Labor Pact at Roaring Springs Mill Appleton Agrees to Labor Pact at Roaring Springs Mill
8/11/2008
Appleton said that it has reached a tentative agreement with Local 10-0422 of The United Steelworkers Union on terms for a four-year labor pact affecting the company's paper mill at Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania.
Monadnock Paper Mills Joins Climate Leaders Program Monadnock Paper Mills Joins Climate Leaders Program
8/11/2008
Monadnock Paper Mills today said that it has become one of the first small businesses to join the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Leaders program
Lee Bingham Joins Sinclair Group Lee Bingham Joins Sinclair Group
8/7/2008
Sinclair Group said that Lee Bingham of Can Americas, LLC has joined the company as an industry specialist. Bingham will support the Sinclair Group's Forest Products Industry initiatives.
Appleton Agrees to Labor Pact at Roaring Springs Mill Appleton Agrees to Labor Pact at Roaring Springs Mill
8/7/2008
Aug. 6, 2008 - Appleton said that it has reached a tentative agreement with Local 10-0422 of The United Steelworkers Union on terms for a four-year labor pact affecting the company's paper mill at Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania.
Metso Paper to Supply Board Machine in Germany Metso Paper to Supply Board Machine in Germany
8/5/2008
Aug 4, 2008 - Metso Paper said that it will supply a paper making line to Propapier's greenfield mill in Eisenhüttenstadt, Germany.
Weyerhaeuser Completes $6 Billion Asset Sale to IP Weyerhaeuser Completes $6 Billion Asset Sale to IP
8/5/2008
Aug. 4, 2008 - Weyerhaeuser today announced the completion of the sale of its Containerboard Packaging and Recycling business to International Paper for $6 billion in cash.
AF&PA Names Strategic Communications Director AF&PA Names Strategic Communications Director
7/26/2008
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) is pleased to announce that Scott Milburn has been named Executive Director of AF&PA Strategic Communications. Mr. Milburn will coordinate AF&PA’s communication outreach to industry, policy and opinion leaders, and the media
Verso Plans Coated Paper Downtime at Maine Mill Verso Plans Coated Paper Downtime at Maine Mill
7/26/2008
Verso Paper Corp. today said that it will take approximately two weeks of downtime at its Bucksport Mill in Maine beginning on September 8, 2008.
Graphic Packaging Hikes Price for Recycled Board Grades Graphic Packaging Hikes Price for Recycled Board Grades
7/14/2008
Graphic Packaging International has announced a $50 per ton price increase for its coated recycled board (CRB) and uncoated recycled board (URB) to partially offset increased input costs for fiber, energy and chemicals.
UPM Starts-up New Recovery Plant at Kymi Mill UPM Starts-up New Recovery Plant at Kymi Mill
7/14/2008
UPM said that it has completed the rebuild of the chemical recovery plant at its Kymi pulp mill in Kuusankoski, Finland. The new plant started-up after a one month test period.
Graphic Packaging Agrees to Sell Two Mills Graphic Packaging Agrees to Sell Two Mills
7/14/2008
Graphic Packaging International said that it has signed an agreement with an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. to sell two coated-recycled board (CRB) mills as required by the U.S. Department of Justice pursuant to the Consent Decree governing the combination of Graphic Packaging International, Inc. and Altivity Packaging, LLC in March 2008.
The Newark Group Ups Price for Recycled Paperboard The Newark Group Ups Price for Recycled Paperboard
7/6/2008
The Newark Group's Paperboard Mill Division has announced a $50 per ton price increase on all grades of recycled paperboard effective with shipments July 28, 2008.
Mohawk Names Rob Ferragina Regional Sales Manager Mohawk Names Rob Ferragina Regional Sales Manager
7/6/2008
Mohawk Fine Papers has named Rob Ferragina as Regional Sales Manager, New York Metro, Mid-Atlantic region
Cascades to Invest $15 Million at Lachute, QC Mill Cascades to Invest $15 Million at Lachute, QC Mill
7/6/2008
Cascades said that it wil invest $15 million in a project to install a high-tech converting line at its Lachute (Quebec) tissue paper mill.
Norske Skog to Sell Korean Newsprint Mills Norske Skog to Sell Korean Newsprint Mills
6/25/2008
Norske Skog said that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Korean subsidiary, Korea Co. Ltd., for NOK 4.3 billion (USD 830 million) to Morgan Stanley Private Equity Asia and Shinhan Private Equity
SCA to Sell UK/Ireland Corrugated Busniness to SAICA SCA to Sell UK/Ireland Corrugated Busniness to SAICA
6/25/2008
said that it has signed an agreement to sell its UK and Ireland conventional corrugated business to Spain's SAICA for GBP 100 million (EUR 125 million) in an all cash deal. About 1,800 people are currently employed in these operations.
Graphic Packaging to Idle PM at West Monroe Mill Graphic Packaging to Idle PM at West Monroe Mill
6/21/2008
Graphic Packaging International said that it will temporarily shut down its No. 2 coated board machine at its West Monroe, Louisiana mill. The machine produces approximately 100,000 tons of coated unbleached kraft (CUK) annually, which is primarily used in the production of beverage cartons.
SCA to Sell UK/Ireland Corrugated Busniness to SAICA SCA to Sell UK/Ireland Corrugated Busniness to SAICA
6/21/2008
SCA said that it has signed an agreement to sell its UK and Ireland conventional corrugated business to Spain's SAICA for GBP 100 million (EUR 125 million) in an all cash deal. About 1,800 people are currently employed in these operations.
Tembec Appoints Chris Black to Executive VP Post Tembec Appoints Chris Black to Executive VP Post
6/14/2008
Tembec announced that Chris Black has been appointed executive vice president and president of the company’s Paper Group.
Longview Fibre Names Frank McShane as President Longview Fibre Names Frank McShane as President
6/14/2008
Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging, Inc. has named Frank McShane as president of the company.
IMERYS to Boost Price Worldwide for Kaolin and GCC IMERYS to Boost Price Worldwide for Kaolin and GCC
6/8/2008
IMERYS Pigments for Paper said that it will increase prices for all kaolin products, effective immediately.
AbitibiBowater's Exec Chairman John Weaver to Retire AbitibiBowater's Exec Chairman John Weaver to Retire
6/8/2008
John W. Weaver, AbitibiBowater's executive chairman, announced his retirement (effective July 1, 2008) at the company's annual meeting of stockholders earlier today.
Katahdin Paper to Idle SC Paper Machine in Maine Katahdin Paper to Idle SC Paper Machine in Maine
5/31/2008
Katahdin Paper Company LLC yesterday said that it will indefinitely shutdown a 180,000 ton per year supercalendered paper machine at its mill in Millinocket, Maine.
Sodra Cell Varo Mill to Run On Biofuel by 2012 Sodra Cell Varo Mill to Run On Biofuel by 2012
5/31/2008
Sodra Cell said that its pulp mill in Varberg, Sweden (Sodra Cell Varo) plans to become independent of fossil fuels for day-to-day operation by the year 2012.
Orient Paper to Build Paper Mill in China Orient Paper to Build Paper Mill in China
5/29/2008
Orient Paper Inc. said that it is planning to build a new paper mill in the Xushui County, Hebei Province, in China.
Global Woodchip Trade Reaches New Record Global Woodchip Trade Reaches New Record
5/29/2008
Global trade of woodchips increased 6% in 2007, reaching new records

Pulpmills in both Europe and the Pacific Rim are increasingly sourcing their mills with wood from fast-growing plantations. This has resulted in a major expansion of worldwide trade of both wood chips and pulplogs the past few years, according to an industry report
MWV Names Edward Griffith VP of Planning and Entitlement MWV Names Edward Griffith VP of Planning and Entitlement
5/22/2008
MeadWestvaco (MWV) said that Edward R. Griffith has joined the company as vice president of Planning and Entitlement, MWV Community Development and Land Management Group.
Neenah Paper Agrees to Sell Pictou Pulp Mill Neenah Paper Agrees to Sell Pictou Pulp Mill
5/17/2008
Neenah Paper today said that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Pictou pulp mill to Northern Pulp Nova Scotia Corporation, a new operating company of Atlas Holdings LLC and Blue Wolf Capital Management LLC.
MeadWestvaco to Close Packaging Plant in Pennsylvania MeadWestvaco to Close Packaging Plant in Pennsylvania
5/17/2008
MeadWestvaco late yesterday said that it will discontinue operations at its packaging plant in Warrington, Pennsylvania and close the facility by late summer of this year.
SMART Papers Building Biomass Co-Gen Facility SMART Papers Building Biomass Co-Gen Facility
5/15/2008
Hamilton, Ohio-based SMART Papers said that it has begun construction on a new $30 million high-efficiency energy co-generation facility, which ultimately will use 100% biomass fuel to generate electricity and steam to operate the company's mill. The project includes four turbines, two condensers, a cooling tower and auxiliary equipment.
BioPower Firm to Buy Fraser's Berlin, NH Mill Site BioPower Firm to Buy Fraser's Berlin, NH Mill Site
5/15/2008
Laidlaw Energy Group, Inc., through its affiliate, Laidlaw Berlin BioPower, LLC (Laidlaw), announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with North American Dismantling Corp. (NADC) to acquire the assets comprising the former Fraser Papers pulp mill located in Berlin, NH. In connection with the execution of the Agreement, Laidlaw has provided a significant “hard money” deposit to NADC
Paper Mill Explosion in Miss. Kills One, Injures Others Paper Mill Explosion in Miss. Kills One, Injures Others
5/7/2008
An explosion on Saturday at International Paper's Vicksburg mill in Redwood, Mississippi has left a contract worker dead and 17 others injured when a recovery boiler exploded after being restarted.

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