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Ahlstrom Furthers Closures, Workforce Reductions Ahlstrom Furthers Closures, Workforce Reductions
1/12/2009
Ahlstrom Corp. said that it will take further restructuring measures in order to adjust its operations to the weakening demand. The company is planning plant closures in Italy and temporary and permanent layoffs worldwide.
Kruger Plans Newsprint Reduction in First Half 2009 Kruger Plans Newsprint Reduction in First Half 2009
1/12/2009
Kruger Inc. said that it intends to reduce its newsprint production by 25,000 tons in the first half of 2009.
No. 11 Restarted at Wausau's Otis Mill in Maine No. 11 Restarted at Wausau's Otis Mill in Maine
1/11/2009
Wausau Paper has restarted the No. 11 paper machine at the company's Otis specialty paper mill in Jay, Maine, putting some 90 employees back to work.
Norske Skog Eyes Further Capacity Cuts in 2009 Norske Skog Eyes Further Capacity Cuts in 2009
1/10/2009
Norwegian papermaker Norske Skog said that it foresees further decline in demand for newsprint and magazine papers in Europe, and that further production curtailments will be necessary in 2009.
Norampac Recalls Trenton Mill Employees Norampac Recalls Trenton Mill Employees
1/10/2009
Some 90 unionized employees expect to be back on the job at Norampac's Trenton, Ontario corrugating medium mill in early January, according to a report in a local newspaper.
Sappi Completes Graphic Papers Deal With M-real Sappi Completes Graphic Papers Deal With M-real
1/5/2009
Sappi Limited on Dec. 31 completed the acquisition of the coated graphic paper business of M-real for Euro 750 million ($1.1 billion; R8.9 billion), subject to purchase price adjustments for net debt and working capital.
Weyerhaeuser Halts Marketing of Westwood Shipping Unit Weyerhaeuser Halts Marketing of Westwood Shipping Unit
1/3/2009
Citing weaker shipping markets and tight financing conditions for potential buyers, Weyerhaeuser Company announced it is discontinuing active marketing of its Westwood Shipping Line.
Sappi Completes Graphic Papers Deal With M-real Sappi Completes Graphic Papers Deal With M-real
1/3/2009
Sappi Limited on Dec. 31 completed the acquisition of the coated graphic paper business of M-real for Euro 750 million ($1.1 billion; R8.9 billion), subject to purchase price adjustments for net debt and working capital.
New Pulp and Paper Mill Inaugurated in Laos New Pulp and Paper Mill Inaugurated in Laos
12/31/2008
Long Van, a privately owned company based in the Bac Ninh province of Vietnam, inaugurated a pulp and paper mill in Huaphanh province in Laos on December 24.
U.S. Containerboard Production Decreased in November U.S. Containerboard Production Decreased in November
12/30/2008
According to the American Forest & Paper Association’s November 2008 U. S. Containerboard Statistics Report, total containerboard paper production decreased 12.8% in November compared to November 2007.
U.S. Printing & Writing Paper Shipments Down in November U.S. Printing & Writing Paper Shipments Down in November
12/29/2008
According to the American Forest & Paper Association’s November 2008 Printing-Writing Paper Report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 20.2% in November compared to November 2007. For the year-to-date, shipments were down 6.6%. U.S. purchases of printing-writing papers dropped 20.7% in November versus year-ago.
Verso to Cut Coated Paper Production in 2009 Verso to Cut Coated Paper Production in 2009
12/28/2008
Verso Paper said that it intends to take approximately 100,000 tons of downtime related to coated groundwood production during the first half of 2009.
Tembec Taking Newsprint Downtime at Pine Falls Mill Tembec Taking Newsprint Downtime at Pine Falls Mill
12/27/2008
Tembec said that it will shut down its Pine Falls, Manitoba, Canada newsprint mill for two weeks during the Christmas holiday break.
AbitibiBowater Accepts Proposal for Its Ontario Hydro Assets AbitibiBowater Accepts Proposal for Its Ontario Hydro Assets
12/27/2008
AbitibiBowater Inc. announced it has accepted a proposal for the sale of its equity interest in ACH Limited Partnership to a major industrial energy producer.
White Birch Paper to Take Newsprint Downtime in 2009 White Birch Paper to Take Newsprint Downtime in 2009
12/24/2008
White Birch Paper Company announced that it will take market related downtime at its four paper mills in the first quarter of 2009, resulting in the reduction of about 25,000 metric tons of newsprint.
Lee & Man Cancels Order for Board Machine in China Lee & Man Cancels Order for Board Machine in China
12/23/2008
Paper machine supplier Metso said that Lee & Man Paper Co. has cancelled an order for a kraftliner board machine that was to be installed at the pulp and paper producer's Hongmei mill in Guangdong province, China.
SP Newsprint Plans Capacity Cuts in 2009 SP Newsprint Plans Capacity Cuts in 2009
12/22/2008
SP Newsprint Co.said that it will take market related downtime at its two paper mills in the first quarter of 2009. The planned shutdowns will result in approximately 25,000 metric tons of reduced newsprint production.
Billerud to Take Sack Paper Downtime in Sweden Billerud to Take Sack Paper Downtime in Sweden
12/21/2008
Billerud said that it will take production downtime for white and brown sack paper at its Skärblacka and Karlsborg mills in Sweden from December 22 to January 7.
Steve Klinger Elected to Smurfit-Stone's Board Steve Klinger Elected to Smurfit-Stone's Board
12/21/2008
Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. said that Steven J. Klinger has been elected to its board of directors, effective December 11.
Eka Chemicals to Reduce Sodium Chlorate Production Eka Chemicals to Reduce Sodium Chlorate Production
12/21/2008
Eka Chemicals said that it will temporarily stop production at its sodium chlorate plant in Mo i Rana in Norway and partly close its chlorate production in Columbus, Mississippi in the U.S.
International Paper to Cut Some 1,500 Jobs in 2009 International Paper to Cut Some 1,500 Jobs in 2009
12/20/2008
In an SEC filing on Dec. 12, International Paper stated that it plans to reduce its cost structure by $150 to $200 million by the end of 2009, and that the company informed its employees that it has committed to a plan to reduce its global salaried workforce by approximately 1,000 to 1,500 employees, to be completed primarily by the end of 2009.
Swiss Perlen Papier to Install New Newsprint Machine Swiss Perlen Papier to Install New Newsprint Machine
12/20/2008
The Board of Directors of CPH Chemie + Papier Holding AG have given the green light to its subsidiary, Perlen Papier AG, to move ahead with plans to construct a new newsprint machine at the company's mill in Switzerland.
UPM Warns Further Capacity Cuts, Layoffs Possible UPM Warns Further Capacity Cuts, Layoffs Possible
12/16/2008
Finland's UPM said that it foresees shipments decreasing “more than anticipated” in the next few months and that it's ready to react to changing market conditions “with flexible operations and capacity management in different production lines.”
Sappi to Cut Coated Paper Production in Europe Sappi to Cut Coated Paper Production in Europe
12/15/2008
Sappi Ltd.'s chief executive Ralph Boettger said that the company will cut production of coated fine paper at its European mills by 20 percent this month to bolster prices, according to a Bloomberg news report.
SCA to Consolidate Product Portfolio in Europe SCA to Consolidate Product Portfolio in Europe
12/15/2008
Swedish tissue maker SCA said that it plans to streamline its brand portfolio for tissue products in Europe by consolidating to fewer brands that are more distinctly segmented
Port Townsend Paper Mill to Take Downtime Port Townsend Paper Mill to Take Downtime
12/13/2008
The Port Townsend Paper Corp.'s mill will be idled Dec. 19 for at least 10 days, affecting about 275 employees, according to an Associated Press news story.
Von Drehle Names John Ferraro Regional Sales Director Von Drehle Names John Ferraro Regional Sales Director
12/13/2008
The von Drehle Corporation announced that John Ferraro has joined the company as Director of Sales - Western Region.
Ahlstrom Adjusts Crepe Paper Production at Kauttua Mill Ahlstrom Adjusts Crepe Paper Production at Kauttua Mill
12/10/2008
Ahlstrom said that it has concluded labor talks involving temporary layoffs at its Kauttua mill in Finland, resulting in the plant's Paper Machine 4 (crepe paper) adopting a five-day working model from December 8 to 23, 2008.
Fraser Plans Paper Machine Downtime in Maine Fraser Plans Paper Machine Downtime in Maine
12/10/2008
Fraser Papers said that it will take up to 5,100 tons of downtime on two paper machines at its East Papers operationsin Madawaska, Maine, due to weak markets.
Horizon Pulp and Paper Mill's Future Uncertain Horizon Pulp and Paper Mill's Future Uncertain
12/8/2008
Horizon Pulp and Paper said that on Dec. 1 it re-started its struggling Kehra paper mill in Estonia (Baltic region), but may have to shutdown the operation in 2009 if business doesn't improve soon.
Cham Paper Group Sells Hunsfos Paper Mill Cham Paper Group Sells Hunsfos Paper Mill
12/7/2008
Swiss papermaker Cham Paper Group said that it has signed a contract for the sale of its Norwegian specialty paper mill Hunsfos Fabrikker AS to Bavaria Industriekapital AG, a German industrial holding firm.
Potlatch Board Gives Nod to Clearwater Paper Spin-off Potlatch Board Gives Nod to Clearwater Paper Spin-off
12/6/2008
Potlatch Corp. said that its Board of Directors has given final approval to the spin-off of its pulp-based businesses, which will be completed through a special tax-free dividend of the common stock of Clearwater Paper Corporation.
Catalyst Paper Reaches Labor Deal with Union Catalyst Paper Reaches Labor Deal with Union
12/4/2008
Catalyst Paper said that it has reached a tentative agreement with the Pulp and Paper Workers of Canada (PPWC), Local # 2 on the renewal of the collective agreement at the compnay's Crofton Division.
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.

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