Pöyry awarded engineering assignment for Eldorado Line 2 expansion project - South America's largest single-line production of bleached kraft pulp, Brazil

Eldorado Brasil Celulose S/A has awarded Pöyry with the basic engineering services assignment for the Eldorado Line 2 expansion project. From 2009 to 2012, Pöyry was responsible for the conceptual study, basic engineering, Balance of Plant (BOP) detailed engineering and supporting the construction management for Line 1. For Line 2, Pöyry is already responsible for the conceptual and environmental studies and detailed engineering for the site infrastructure.

The new assignment includes engineering services, enquiry specifications of main process equipment, auxiliary systems, water and effluent treatment and investment cost estimate.

The new production line will increase the capacity of the Eldorado mill in Tres Lagoas, Mato Grosso do Sul state to 4.0 million Air Dry tons (ADt) per year of baled bleached kraft pulp. Raw material will be eucalyptus wood from plantations established by Eldorado in the area surrounding the mill site.

"Within the Pulpindustry, Pöyry hasalwaysdistinguished itselfbyproviding servicesthat add value, and has many referenceprojectsin this sector. For Eldorado Brasil, Pöyryhasbeenan excellent partner, contributinggreatly to theachievement ofextremelychallenging goalsin the pursuit of excellencethatthe company aims for", says Carlos Roberto Paiva Monteiro,Industrial Technical Director of Eldorado Brasil.

"This assignment underlines our leading position as the major engineering consultant of large projects for pulp and paper and it derives from a fruitful partnership between Eldorado and Pöyry. We are glad that we can support Eldorado in this large development", says Marcelo Cordaro, President of Pöyry's Regional Operations Latin America.

The value of the order is not disclosed. The order will be recognised within the Regional Operations Business Line order stock in Q3/2014.

PÖYRY PLC

Additional information by:

Marcia Mastrocola

Director, Regional Operations Latin America

+55 11 3472 7353

Marcelo Handro Cordaro

President, Regional Operations Latin America

+55 11 3472 7399

Pöyry is an international consulting and engineering company. We serve clients globally across the energy and industrial sectors and locally in our core markets. We deliver strategic advisory and engineering services, underpinned by strong project implementation capability and expertise. Our focus sectors are power generation, transmission & distribution, forest industry, chemicals & biorefining, mining & metals, transportation and water. Pöyry has an extensive local office network employing about 6,000 experts. Pöyry's net sales in 2013 were EUR 650 million and the company's shares are quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki (Pöyry PLC: POY1V).

Thank you for meeting us in Shanghai!

A great amount of visitors kept TM Systems specialists busy in CIPTE 2014 Exhibition in Shanghai.  We were visited by our existing long-term and highly respected Customers as well as new contacts with new investment plans. The TM red stand with informative and explicit presentations got very positive feedback from the visitors and our comprehensive product portfolio was highly appreciated.

TM Systems is and will be the forerunner in the global market. Our innovative R&D together with advanced technology and the first class process and energy saving solutions is a combination impossible to be copied.

Visitors were interested in TM Systems' wide product and service range

Vasant Bennett, Managing Partner of Barry-Wehmiller International Resources (BWIR), announced a new identity for the organization, which will now be called Barry-Wehmiller International (B-WI). Along with the new name, the organization also proudly unveiled a new logo, color palette and a re-designed website. These new changes emphasize the organization’s global reach and people- centric values without losing its strong association with the Barry-Wehmiller family of companies.

The company’s global reach is embodied in the logo’s circular design, while the three segments of the arrow represent B-WI’s defining elements: Enterprise, Engineering and Technology. In combination with the white dot, the arrow forms the “I” for “International”, another nod to its global focus. The signature blue color represents B-WI’s depth and stability, while the gray represents reliability and professionalism.

“The new identity is a result of the company’s journey, which began 20 years ago in the United States and in India, and has resulted in a total transformation. To move ahead on this remarkable journey, there emerged a need for a new identity which represents who we are today – a trusted, global, people-centric, ‘Total Solutions’ provider with a rich heritage in manufacturing,” said Bennett.

“Today we are able to provide solutions that meet the strategic business needs of our customers by increasing profitability, revenue growth and sustainable competitiveness at the enterprise level and enhancing productivity, efficiency and customer lifetime value at a functional level,” said Senthilkumar Devasigamany, Executive Partner responsible for the Engineering Services Business Unit.

From humble beginnings as an IT and engineering service provider to its parent company Barry-Wehmiller, B-WI’s history is marked with imposing milestones. The organization’s first major milestone occurred in 2002, when it expanded its client base beyond Barry-Wehmiller to offer services to third-party manufacturing companies. More recently, in 2011, the company transformed itself to a total solutions provider through multiple organic and acquisition initiatives.

“Barry-Wehmiller International has become who we are today thanks to a strong manufacturing focus and the expertise gained by supporting our parent, Barry-Wehmiller,” said Balachandran Anantharama, the Executive Partner responsible for Enterprise Consulting.

Over the last 20 years, Barry-Wehmiller International has touched over 1200 satisfied manufacturing companies from across 25 different countries. The new identity positions the company to further expand on these feats and reach for newer heights.

ABOUT BARRY-WEHMILLER

Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc. is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper converting industries. Our balanced approach to the market is made possible through ten interactive divisions: Accraply, Arcil, Barry-Wehmiller International (BWI), BW Papersystems, Design Group, FleetwoodGoldcoWyard, HayssenSandiacre, Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), PneumaticScaleAngelus and Thiele Technologies.

By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $1.7 billion organization with 8,000-plus team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world. To see how, go to barry-wehmiller.com.

Stora Enso has signed an agreement to divest its Corenso business operations to the Finnish packaging materials company Powerflute Oyj. The enterprise value of the transaction is approximately EUR 90 million, and the expected all cash consideration approximately EUR 75 million. Closing of the transaction is expected to take place during the fourth quarter 2014 subject to customary conditions. The transaction's impact on Stora Enso's income statement will be approximately break-even.

Corenso is part of Stora Enso Renewable Packaging Division. Stora Enso is focusing on selected packaging segments in Packaging Solutions and Consumer Board and further developing and investing in these businesses. The divestment is a natural step in streamlining the business and transforming Stora Enso into a customer-focused renewable materials company in growth markets.

“We have now found a good new owner for Corenso who we believe can give the company the attention it deserves and develop it further. By divesting Corenso, Stora Enso can better focus on its strategic direction,” says Hannu Alalauri, SVP Packaging Solutions, Stora Enso Renewable Packaging.

Corenso is one of the world’s leading integrated producers of high-performance cores and high-quality coreboard. It employs about 920 employees in 10 countries in Europe, Asia and North America and has its head office in Lahti, Finland. In 2013 Corenso’s net sales were EUR 211 million and operational EBIT EUR 26 million.

For further information, please contact:

Ulla Paajanen-Sainio, SVP Investor Relations, Stora Enso, tel. +358 40 763 8767
Tommy Borglund, SVP Communications, Stora Enso Renewable Packaging, tel. +46 1046 71709

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Stora Enso is the global rethinker of the paper, biomaterials, wood products and packaging industry. We always rethink the old and expand to the new to offer our customers innovative solutions based on renewable materials. Stora Enso employs some 29 000 people worldwide, and our sales in 2013 amounted to EUR 10.6 billion. Stora Enso shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki (STEAV, STERV) and Stockholm (STE A, STE R). In addition, the shares are traded in the USA as ADRs (SEOAY) in the International OTCQX over-the-counter market.

Discussing the theme "Competitiveness: is your company prepared for the future?", ABTCP – the Brazilian Pulp and Paper Technical Association - holds, from October 7^th to 9^th, the 47^th Pulp and Paper International Congress and Exhibition, at the Transamérica Expo Center, in São Paulo. Among the Government authorities, main industry executives, specialists and technicians of international reputation confirming their presence, are the Minister of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade, Mauro Borges, who will attend the event overture session, and Vicente Falconi, business consultant.

The event overture session will take place on October 7^th, at 10:00 AM and will count on a pronouncement of ABTCP Executive Director, Darcio Berni, followed by the speeches of TAPPI President and CEO, Larry N. Montague, and of IBÁ Chairman of the Board, Carlos Aguiar.  Then, the business consultant Vicente Falconi will conduct a talk show on the theme of the event and the award of the best paper of the Technical Congress – Student Category - will be performed.

The event, as in all years, is distinguished by the excellence of the technical and academic papers which bring innovation and provide greater productivity, with sharp quality of products and services in the industry, being a reference to disseminate new technologies, on top of being a great opportunity for networking and exchanging experiences among the professionals of the segment.

This year, the Congress and Exhibition count on the institutional support of the major industry technical association in the world, TAPPI, which brings together pulp and paper producers along with processing and packaging industries.

OVERTURE SESSION PROGRAM

10:00h - Opening and table composition with authorities for the ceremony

10:10h - Brazil and United States National Anthems

10:20h - Pronouncement of ABTCP Executive Director - Darcio Berni

10:30h - Pronouncement of TAPPI President and CEO - Larry N. Montague

10:40h - Pronouncement of IBÁ Chairman of the Board - Carlos Aguiar

10:50h - Award of the best paper of the Technical Congress – Student Category

10:55h - Competitiveness: is your company prepared for the future? Professor Vicente Falconi - Falconi Consultores de Resultados

11:40h - Pronouncement of the Minister of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade - Mauro Borges

12:15h - Closing

12:20h - Brunch

12:55h - Official opening of the 47^th Pulp and Paper International Congress and Exhibition

13:00h - Visit to the Exhibition area

About ABTCP 2014

The 47^th Pulp and Paper International Congress and Exhibition, promoted by ABTCP, will take place from October 7^th to 9^th this year, in São Paulo, SP, and is admittedly one of the major events in the sector, bringing together professionals willing to exchange knowledge and experiences on this productive chain, within the most diverse areas. This year, the Congress is co-accomplished with the similar TAPPI – the Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry - the main industry association in the world, and still counts on the support of IPEF – the Forestry Science and Research Institute. Such is its representativeness for the sector that this edition attendance is estimated over 600 internationally renowned experts and technicians.

The event occurs in parallel with the also traditional Exhibition of sector Manufacturers and Suppliers, gathering, during the three days of the event, more than 8 thousand visitors, in a 6 thousand m² area.

Agenda:

47^th Pulp and Paper International Congress and Exhibition

Organization: ABTCP – Brazilian Pulp and Paper Technical Association

Co-accomplishment: TAPPI – Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry, the main industry association in the world, and also counting on the support of IPEF – the Forestry Science and Research Institute.

Date: October 7^th to 9^th, 2014

Working hours: from 9:00h to 17:00h (Congress); from 13:00h to 20:00h (Exhibition)

Place: Transamérica Expo Center - São Paulo/SP

Congress Program and additional information at the website: www.abtcp2014.org.br

Total area: over 6 thousand m²

Exhibitors: over 100 exhibitors

Specialists estimate: more than 600 internationally renowned experts and technicians

Public expectation: more than 8 thousand visitors

Hygiene Matters 2014 is the fourth global consumer survey commissioned by leading global hygiene and forest products company SCA. The aim is to raise awareness among decision makers, experts and the general public globally, of the connection between hygiene, health and wellbeing. SCA also aims to contribute to a more knowledge-based public dialogue that strengthens the possibility of improved hygiene for women, men and children everywhere. The theme of Hygiene Matters 2014 has been “Women and Hygiene”.

SCA (STO:SCAA) (STO:SCAB) aims to make a difference to people’s everyday life by providing sustainable personal care, tissue and forest products under many strong brands such as TENA, Tork, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo and Vinda. The 2014 Hygiene Matters survey results reinforce SCA’s determination to work even harder to meet women’s needs and desires when it comes to personal and intimate hygiene for themselves and their families. The Hygiene Matters 2014 consumer survey clearly shows that there are still unmet needs among women globally both when it comes to hygiene products and solutions, as well as raising knowledge about personal hygiene that could help combat taboos.

“It’s quite incredible: we celebrate birth, yet have a very hard time talking about menstruation and this year’s Hygiene Matters consumer survey confirms that fact again”

“This year’s Hygiene Matters survey results show that SCA’s work is relevant and there is still a lot to do for women’s access to hygiene products and solutions, and explaining the close link between hygiene and health. About 80 percent of SCA’s consumers are women. From a global perspective a majority of women and girls in the world still do not have access to personal care products such as menstrual hygiene protection,” explains Joséphine Edwall-Björklund, Senior Vice President, Group Function Communications, SCA.

“Furthermore many women and men don’t have access to incontinence care products. This does not only hold women back to be able to participate fully in society socially, educationally and professionally, it can also affect women’s health negatively in ways that are easily preventable. There is a clear connection with poor hygiene standards in public restrooms in for example work places, schools, hospitals, restaurants and airports and the spreading of germs and disease, resulting in high costs for private individuals, employers and society overall. As a leading global hygiene company, SCA can play an important role within this context both from a hygiene and health education perspective,” says Edwall-Björklund.

“Women’s possibilities to develop and live their lives to the fullest, are often dependent on access to, and information about, good hygiene. This is clearly expressed in SCA’s sustainability ambitions and is also a key dimension of our business strategy. The survey clearly reveals that female consumers believe that there is room for improvement in many areas related to hygiene and health in both mature and emerging markets. For SCA, this is much more than a business opportunity. This way of thinking is deeply ingrained in our corporate culture,” comments Kersti Strandqvist, Senior Vice President, Group Function Sustainability, SCA.

The results in this year’s Hygiene Matters survey show that it is clear that women continue to play a crucial role as change agents. Especially in the developing world when they are placed at the center of decisions about water supply, sanitation and hygiene promotion programs and activities.

“As a company whose products such as TENA, Tork, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo and Vinda, touch many people during different phases in life, SCA has a history of solid community engagement. Although our business today is global our perspective is local, embracing small-scale collaborations around the world. SCA’s support is often sought after for our thought leadership, knowledge, insight, and innovation in health and hygiene matters. These initiatives can include anything from conducting training programs to breaking taboos to distributing sanitary pads in refugee camps. In fact, locally supported community involvement is a part of our business strategy,” says Edwall-Björklund.

“SCA supports a large number of educational initiatives for girls regarding menstruation and physical development in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Chile, Peru, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Malaysia, Russia and other markets. Colombia was the first market to start in 1990 and since then about 2 million girls have participated. These initiatives are linked to SCA’s brands Libresse, Saba, Nosotras and Donnasept,” says Strandqvist. “Our goal is not to take over the role of civil society, but to contribute in fields where we have our core competence and interests. This creates a foundation for long-term efforts and real, measurable effects.”

“How SCA is participating with the female Team SCA in the round-the-world Volvo Ocean Race, is yet another way of promoting the message of women’s possibilities to fully take part in society. This offshore marathon is one of the sporting world’s most challenging events. By making it possible for our female Team SCA to participate with the same backup as men, we hope to contribute to breaking the glass ceiling in yet another area of society,” Edwall-Björklund concludes.

“It’s quite incredible: we celebrate birth, yet have a very hard time talking about menstruation and this year’s Hygiene Matters consumer survey confirms that fact again,” says Dr. Christopher Williams, Executive Director of the Water Supply & Sanitation Collaborative Council, the only United Nations body devoted solely to improving sanitation and hygiene in developing countries. “This taboo is radically harmful to women, especially young girls, in developing countries. They miss from one to four days of school per month, suffer discomfort in seclusion, face unnecessary health risks, and feel ashamed about disposing pads, if they even have them. We must work together to ensure that women and girls around the world are able to manage menstruation inside and outside the home with dignity, and we support efforts to gather an evidence base for decision makers.”

The Hygiene Matters Consumer Survey

SCA took the initiative to the first Hygiene Matters survey in 2008 to channel the voice of the consumer. The results in the four surveys to date contain valuable information on a global and local level that can contribute to a more knowledge-based public dialogue with the aim to improve hygiene standards globally. Improved public and individual hygiene standards will have positive effects on people’s health, while creating value by lowering costs on both a personal and societal level.

The answers in the 2014 survey show that SCA’s continued initiatives to educate and facilitate solutions for improved hygiene are important. There is still room for improvement on access to hygiene products and solutions, as well as to knowledge explaining the close link between hygiene and health.

In 2014, the three main focus areas of the survey were:

• Hygiene in public places and concerns about becoming ill due to poor hygiene
• The menstruation taboo
• Hygiene is important and the internet is a growing information source regarding hygiene and health

The main findings of the survey were:

• Both men and women believe good hygiene standards are important and worry about becoming ill from poor hygiene in public places
• Individuals to take greater responsibility
• Governments and employers to improve hygiene standards
• Women extra effected during menstruation due to taboos and lack of hygiene products
• Internet growing as information source

Here SCA plays an important role with its personal hygiene products, services, as well as education.

The survey was carried out during May 2014, commissioned by SCA and conducted by the business intelligence firm United Minds and the research company Cint. The survey was conducted in 13 countries: Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Mexico, The Netherlands, Russia, South Africa, United Kingdom, and the United States. The countries added from the 2011 report were: Brazil, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and South Africa. Omitted from the 2014 report was Australia.

Responses were compiled through a web-based survey, and a total of 13,492 respondents. Approximately 500 women and 500 men were surveyed on each market. National quotas have been used to obtain accurate age representation.

The survey results mentioned is this press release are mainly from a global perspective. More country specific results for Brazil, China, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Mexico, The Netherlands, Russia, South Africa, United Kingdom, and the United States will be communicated by SCA locally.

Hygiene Matters 2014 Consumer Study Presentation, Infographic and Film (http://www.sca.com/en/Media/Publications/Hygiene-Matters/)

SCA is a leading global hygiene and forest products company. The Group develops and produces sustainable personal care, tissue and forest products. Sales are conducted in about 100 countries under many strong brands, including the leading global brands TENA and Tork, and regional brands, such as Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo and Vinda. As Europe’s largest private forest owner, SCA places considerable emphasis on sustainable forest management. The Group has about 44,000 employees. Sales in 2013 amounted to approximately SEK 93bn (EUR 10.7bn). SCA was founded in 1929, has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. For more information, visit www.sca.com.

SCA
Elisabeth Lennhede
Press contact
+46 70 444 22 71
or
Marita Sander
Communications Director Sustainability
+46 70 547 53 34
or
Joséphine Edwall-Björklund
SVP, Group Function Communications
+46 70 519 16 98

Star Level Certification in Voluntary Protection Program Affirms Employee and Management Commitment to Creating a Safe Workplace

Sonoco (NYSE:SON) has announced that its Cascades Sonoco facility in Tacoma, Wash., was awarded Star Level certification in connection with OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). The Star Program recognizes exemplary worksites that have achieved injury and illness rates at or below the national average in their industry. According to OSHA, the average VPP worksite has a lost workday incidence rate at least 50% below the average of its industry peers.

"Since the inception of the Cascades Sonoco joint venture back in 1992, safety has been a number-one priority," said Thomas Parenteau, plant manager. "We have a global health and safety policy put in writing, and it is signed by our CEOs. It says the health and safety of all employees shall be of the greatest interest to all levels of the organization, ranking in importance above production, quality, costs and service. It is something that we take very seriously because our employees are our most valuable asset. Achieving this certification involved a number of different initiatives including special training programs, safety audits and a high level of employee involvement and commitment. Safety is not a one-time event; it is an every second, every minute, every day focus. As proud as we are of this achievement, we understand the safety journey never ends."

"The team at the Tacoma site is a showcase for the principles of the Voluntary Protection Program, building exemplary safety and health programs through cooperation, management commitment and employees involvement. It is clear that Cascades Sonoco has a commendable program with proven effectiveness," stated Joel Sacks, Safety and Health Director with the State of Washington Department of Labor and Industries.

"Safety is the first thing we talk about at every meeting, which keeps it top of mind with everyone," said Parenteau. "Our mission, as it relates to safety, is to create an injury-free environment for our employees. We strongly believe that all injuries can and must be prevented. Safety is also strongly tied to the Guiding Principle of Sonoco, which is 'People build businesses by always doing the right thing.' Creating a safe work environment for our employees is certainly the right thing to do."

Cascades Sonoco is a 50/50 joint venture established in 1992 to bring together strong technology platforms for the coating and lamination of industrial papers and other substrates. Cascades Sonoco has four locations: two in the U.S. and two in Canada.

About Sonoco

Founded in 1899, Sonoco is a global provider of a variety of consumer packaging, industrial products, protective packaging and packaging supply chain services. With annualized net sales of approximately $4.9 billion, the Company has more than 19,900 employees working in 335 operations in 33 countries, serving many of the world's best known brands in some 85 nations. Sonoco is a proud member of the 2013/2014 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. For more information on the Company, visit our website at www.sonoco.com.

About Cascades

Founded in 1964, Cascades produces, converts and markets packaging and tissue products that are composed mainly of recycled fibers. The Company employs close to 12,000 employees, who work in 100 production units located in North America and Europe. With its management philosophy, half a century of experience in recycling, and continuous efforts in research and development as driving forces, Cascades continues to deliver the innovative products that customers have come to rely on. Cascades' shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange, under the ticker symbol CAS.

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Valmet will supply equipment and technical services required to upgrade an evaporator train at the Domtar Pulp & Paper Mill located in Ashdown, Arkansas. The key objectives of the upgrade are to significantly reduce energy consumption and fresh water usage in the mill as well as to improve reliability and performance of the evaporator train.

The upgraded evaporator train is scheduled to start operation in the fourth quarter of 2015. This order is included in Valmet's 3rd quarter orders received. The value of the order is not disclosed.

"Domtar selected Valmet for this project because of the technology proposed for the upgrade, total cost of ownership considerations and the successful long-term relationship we have with Valmet," says Jimmy Evans, Strategic Contracts Manager for Domtar.

"We worked closely with Domtar to optimize the technical solution that would meet their project objectives, including providing a system that would be simpler and safer to operate," says Raymond Burelle, Regional Sales Manager for Valmet.

Technical information about the delivery

The scope of the Valmet's delivery includes the supply of new evaporator vessels, the component needed to upgrade the existing concentrators as well as several other smaller vessels and other miscellaneous equipment.

Information about Domtar

Domtar Corporation designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes a wide variety of fiber-based products including communication papers, specialty and packaging papers, and absorbent hygiene products. In 2013, Domtar had sales of US$5.4 billion from some 50 countries. The Company employs approximately 10,000 people.

Domtar's Ashdown mill has 3 pulp lines and 3 paper machines. The mill's annual paper production capacity is 680,000 tons and pulp production capacity 700,000 tons.

For further information, please contact:

Dave King, Area President for Power business, North America, Valmet, tel. +1 704 414 3420

Valmet Corporation is a leading global developer and supplier of services and technologies for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our 11,000 professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to moving our customers' performance forward - every day.

Valmet's services cover everything from maintenance outsourcing to mill and plant improvements and spare parts. Our strong technology offering includes entire pulp mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for bio-energy production.

The company has over 200 years of industrial history and was reborn through the demerger of the pulp, paper and power businesses from Metso Group in December 2013. Valmet's net sales in 2013 were approximately EUR 2.6 billion. Valmet's objective is to become the global champion in serving its customers.

Valmet's head office is in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.

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British paper innovators and suppliers of archival and display papers to the world’s leading art galleries and artists joins international collectors to celebrate the work of past masters.

Since 2012, Frieze Masters has brought art lovers and selected international galleries together to reflect on and collect the work of many of history’s most revered artists. James Cropper has been proud to sponsor the annual event and will support this year’s edition, taking place in Regents Park, London, between Wed 15 – Sun 19 October 2014.

Focusing on art made prior to 2000, the fair assembles over 120 leading galleries, representing work from ancient to modern art. Previous editions have seen galleries from as far as Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Russia and Spain take up temporary residence at the London event.

Representatives from many of the world’s leading arts institutions visit Frieze Masters to view the vast range of sculptures, paintings and drawings on show and listen to professional talks from many of the most respected artists and arts professionals. Among those reflecting on historical works in a contemporary context at this year’s fair are Wim Pijbes, Director of the lauded Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and celebrated British ceramicist and writer, Edmund de Waal.

Mark Cropper, Chairman of James Cropper PLC and sixth generation member of the Cropper family, said: “James Cropper has a long history of providing specialist papers to artists and arts institutions and is proud to extend this association with the classical and contemporary arts by sponsoring Frieze Masters for the third year. We will look forward to welcoming our guests to the fair, giving them the opportunity to enjoy the remarkable breadth of art on display.”

James Cropper paper is the world’s only manufacturer to have a Mountboard factory located alongside the paper mill itself, enabling the company to provide bespoke solutions for the storage, display and archive of precious works of art to internationally-renowned galleries. The same factory assists photographers and artists to display their work on durable digital board products, including the recently launched Khora Digital, a creative box presentation that can be directly printed, instantly assembled and hung.

James Cropper PLC maintains constant links with the creative industries, not only within its paper division, incorporating converting capabilities, but also Technical Fibre Products, a specialist supplier into to the composites market for non-wovens for aerospace, automotive and construction

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ABOUT JAMES CROPPER & TECHNICAL FIBRE PRODUCTS (TFP):

James Cropper is based in the Lake District, England’s first and foremost National Park, with a paper-making heritage that started in 1845. Since its inception the business has been carefully stewarded and nurtured by six generations of the Cropper family.

Today the business is renowned globally for its luxury packaging papers, which accompany many of the world’s most exclusive brands, while the world’s leading artists, galleries and museums use its framing and archival boards alongside its range of conventional artists materials.  As well as paper products, James Cropper also manufactures nonwovens from carbon, glass and polymer fibres, which play a key part in production of composites in the automotive, energy and aerospace sectors.

Technical Fibre Products (TFP) is a leading nonwoven manufacturer, offering a broad range of high quality, technically advanced nonwovens into the composites market, which can be customised to meet specific application requirements. Established nearly 30 years ago, TFP primarily operates within the automotive, and aerospace composite markets while also providing effective solutions in the defence, energy, consumer electronics, industrial, construction and healthcare markets. Utilising extensive materials knowledge within polymers, particulates & speciality fibres together with high specification lamination, metal fibre coating and converting capabilities, TFP provide a wide range of customised solutions.

To find out more about the innovative production methods, product range, responsible manufacturing principles and history of James Cropper and Technical Fibre Products, please visit www.jamescropper.com and www.tfpglobal.com

About Frieze Masters

Frieze Masters is an art fair founded in 2012 to give a unique contemporary perspective on art of all ages. Frieze’s first fair for historical art, Frieze Masters coincides with, and is within walking distance of Frieze London. Frieze was founded by Matthew Slotover and Amanda Sharp with the launch of frieze magazine in 1991 this was followed by the opening of Frieze London in 2003, which is now one of the world’s leading contemporary art fairs.