AGREES TO ACQUIRE THE SPECIALTY PAPER BUSINESS OF WAUSAU PAPER CORP. AND THE THILMANY DIVISION OF PACKAGING DYNAMICS CORPORATION KPS Capital Partners, LP (“KPS”) announced today that, through a newly formed company, Expera Specialty Solutions, LLC and its affiliates (“Expera”),…
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An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital ("Peak Rock") announced today that it has acquired Atlas Paper Mills, LLC ("Atlas" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of tissue paper. Headquartered in Miami, FL, Atlas is a leading company in the manufacture…
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International Paper (NYSE: IP) has announced the retirement of a senior leader and three other leadership moves. Maximo Pacheco, senior vice president, president IP Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) to retire Jean-Michel Ribieras elected senior vice president, president, IP EMEA,…
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A Western Michigan University student has won the best paper award from the world's foremost pulp and paper industry association, becoming the first WMU student to be so honored, while a professor is the first recipient of the association's new…
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Albany International Corp. (NYSE:AIN) announced today that its subsidiary, Albany International France S.A.S., has completed consultations with employee works councils regarding a proposal to restructure operations at the Company’s Machine Clothing production facilities in Sélestat and St. Junien. The proposed…
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Going paperless seems like a simple task, but is it? City councilors are ditching paper at their next two meetings to see if it is possible. Instead of thick paper packets, they will receive digital documents via email. The idea…
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Gorham Paper and Tissue announces Michael Cummings as its new full-time Chief Executive Officer. Cummings brings more than 20 years of manufacturing leadership experience with various companies in the paper, packaging and technology sectors. “I am impressed by the progress…
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KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation (NYSE: KS) ("KapStone") has announced that on May 16, 2013, the Board of Directors elected David G. Gabriel as a Director of the Company. Mr. Gabriel was elected as a Class A director with a…
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The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has given an unfavorable decision to Metso holding Metso's patent invalid with respect to the issues subject to the lawsuit Metso has carried out against Powerscreen International Distribution Ltd (today…
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Twin Rivers Paper Company, a leader in lightweight specialty packaging, label and publishing papers, announces the launch of its redesigned website, www.twinriverspaper.com. This new site offers fast, intuitive navigation, enhanced functionality and encourages visitors to explore this site through informative…
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The Grand Rapids Fire Department rescued two paper mill employees Thursday afternoon when a fire broke out in the southwest portion of UPM-Blandin Paper Company. According to GRFD First Assistant Chief Brian Zuehlke, a call was received at 1:26 p.m.…
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If Finch Paper’s proposal to buy an unused Saratoga County landfill is accepted by the county’s board of supervisors, the Glens Falls company plans to connect it to the landfill it already uses for papermaking waste, and will go into…
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The CEO of Verso Paper Corp. said the cost of delivering natural gas to the company’s paper mills in Jay and Bucksport during the first quarter of 2013 increased $22 million from the same period last year. “One of the…
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A new publication featuring hydraulic spray nozzles and a detailed technical reference section is now available from Spraying Systems Co. Industrial Hydraulic Spray Products Catalog 75 provides educational information on spray technology and technical data on thousands of full cone,…
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Corner Brook Pulp and Paper and the last union without a deal representing workers inside the mill have reached a collective agreement. Members of Lodge 1567 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) voted Wednesday night to…
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