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Friday, 22 February 2013 11:16
Wausau Paper Announces Closure of Brainerd, Minnesota, Mill
Wausau Paper has announced the closure of the Company’s technical specialty paper mill in Brainerd, Minnesota, to occur early in the second quarter of 2013. The closure will affect approximately 130 employees. Pre-tax closure charges are estimated to be $47…
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Wednesday, 13 February 2013 10:30
Minerals Technologies Signs Commercial Agreement with North American Paper Company to Deploy FulFill(TM) Technology in Coated Paper
Minerals Technologies Inc., has announced that it has signed another commercial agreement with a North American paper company to provide FulFill(TM) E-325 at a paper mill that produces coated woodfree paper. This marks Minerals Technologies' third such agreement in North America…
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Tuesday, 12 February 2013 12:00
Ed Galante Elected to Celanese Board of Directors
Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, today announced that Ed Galante has been elected to the company's board of directors. Galante is a former senior vice president, Exxon Mobil Corporation. Previously, Galante served as executive…
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Thursday, 07 February 2013 07:17
AF&PA Responds to U.S. Postal Service Eliminating Six-Day Mail Delivery
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has issued its response to the United States Postal Service (USPS) announcement to eliminate six-day mail delivery service. “The U.S. Postal Service’s decision to eliminate six-day mail delivery is a short-sighted solution with…
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Wednesday, 06 February 2013 07:58
NewPage Names Patrick Buchenroth Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
NewPage Holdings Inc. has announced that on February 1, 2013, Patrick Buchenroth, age 45, accepted the position of controller and chief accounting officer for NewPage Holdings Inc. and NewPage Corporation, effective February 25, 2013. From May 2012 through January 2013,…
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Tuesday, 05 February 2013 09:30
Forest2Market Adds Sorted Office Paper and OCC Export Pricing to Market2Mill Recovered Fiber Reports
Market2Mill, Forest2Market’s recovered fiber price report and benchmark, is now reporting Sorted Office Paper (SOP) and Export OCC prices and market trends. In addition, prices are now being reported for the California/Nevada sub-region. “These changes are in response to the…
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Monday, 04 February 2013 19:08
Minerals Technologies Inc. Signs Commercial Agreement with Major North American Papermaker
Unique High-Filler Technology Provides Significant Cost Savings in Reduced Fiber Consumption by Increasing PCC Filler Usage ---------- NEW YORK, February 4-Minerals Technologies Inc., (NYSE: MTX) announced today that it has signed a commercial agreement with a major North American paper company…
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Tuesday, 29 January 2013 08:40
RockTenn Announces President and Chief Operating Officer
RockTenn (NYSE: RKT) announces that Steven Voorhees has been elected President and Chief Operating Officer, with oversight responsibility for the Company’s operating businesses, including Corrugated Packaging, Consumer Packaging and Recycling. Voorhees joined RockTenn as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 2000 and added…
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Monday, 28 January 2013 06:35
Xerium Technologies Announces Another Step In Its Restructuring
Xerium Technologies, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of clothing and roll covers used primarily in the paper production process, is announcing today the closing of 2 more of its manufacturing plants, the further reduction of headcount in Europe and the movement of…
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Friday, 25 January 2013 13:00
PMT Italia to startup its latest ÆGO™FLX SHOE at Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging
PMT Italia S.p.A. announces the successful startup of its latest ÆGO™FLX SHOE at Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging, Inc. in Longview, Washington (USA). PMT recently rebuilt the PM11 press section of Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging, Inc. in Longview, Washington. The press…
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Wednesday, 23 January 2013 08:30
Rayonier to Sell Wood Products Business to Interfor
Rayonier has announced that it has reached agreement to sell all of the assets of its Wood Products business to International Forest Products Limited (Interfor) for $80 million. The sale, expected to close in the first quarter, will result in an after-tax gain…
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Wednesday, 23 January 2013 08:00
Kemira strengthens global polymer product line, positioning for future growth
Kemira Oyj has announced that it has reached two milestones in the execution of its long-term growth path. Kemira signed a licensing agreement with geographical exclusivity with Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. for acrylamide manufacturing technology, and has completed a substantial capacity…
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Wednesday, 23 January 2013 07:03
Gardner Denver Appoints Vincent Trupiano President of Industrial Products Group
Gardner Denver, Inc. has announced that Vincent Trupiano has been appointed Vice President, Gardner Denver, Inc. and President, Industrial Products Group (IPG), effective immediately. In his new position, Mr. Trupiano has full responsibility for the company's global Industrial Products Group, reporting directly to Michael M. Larsen, President, Chief…
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Saturday, 19 January 2013 15:20
Corporate Leaders Expand Use of FutureMark Recycled Paper in 2012
FutureMark®Paper Group, North America’s leading provider of responsibly made, high-recycled paper, grew its customer base for a third straight year in 2012 with the addition of respected organizations such as the American Museum of Natural History, Black & Decker, Kaplan, Kohl’s, Sam’s…
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Saturday, 19 January 2013 15:17
Nalco Named Preferred Paper Industry Supplier for Third Consecutive Year
For the third consecutive year, Nalco, an Ecolab company, was selected as a preferred supplier for the paper industry by readers of Pulp & Paper International (PPI) magazine, a leading industry trade publication. Pulp, paper and paperboard manufacturers around the…
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