Monday, 09 August 2010 12:01
Insufficient Demand for Certified Timber in the Netherlands, Timber Trade Association Warns
The unwillingness of consumers to pay price premiums for certified timber and timber products poses challenges for sustainable forest management, the Royal Dutch Association of Timber Trade Association (NTTA) has warned. In a recent statement, the NTTA reported that their…
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Thursday, 05 August 2010 14:00
Metso’s automation adds twenty years to Lielahti power plant in Tampere, Finland
Metso has signed an agreement with Tampereen Energiantuotanto Oy for the renewal of the automation, field devices and electrification at the Lielahti power plant in Tampere, Finland. The original installations dating back to 1988 when the plant went on stream…
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Monday, 02 August 2010 14:28
M-real to start statutory negotiations at the Äänekoski paper mill
M-real Corporation, part of Metsäliitto Group, will start statutory negotiations at the Äänekoski paper mill on 9 August 2010. The statutory negotiations notice, released today, covers the Äänekoski paper mill personnel in total of about 250 people. The maximum personnel…
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Monday, 02 August 2010 10:16
Organizational and Personnel Changes at BASF
The Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE announced the following changes in its organization and management team.In order to prepare for the integration of Cognis, BASF will establish a new division. Effective August 1, 2010, BASF’s Care Chemicals division…
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Thursday, 29 July 2010 12:48
Metso to supply QCS replacement in Otor Papeterie de Nantes
Metso has signed an agreement with Otor Papeterie de Nantes for the replacement of the old QCS system in its mill of Nantes, France. The project will be completed before the end of this year. Metso’s delivery scope includes a…
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Thursday, 29 July 2010 10:37
Brødrene Hartmann A/S (DK) - Notice convening an extraordinary general meeting
Notice convening an extraordinary general meeting of Brødrene Hartmann A/S is to be held on Tuesday, 24 August 2010, at 9.00 am at the company's head office at Ørnegårdsvej 18, DK-2820 Gentofte. Agenda Proposal from the Board of Directors for…
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Monday, 26 July 2010 19:03
Biomass now generates 32% of all energy in Sweden
Biomass now generates 32% of all energy in Sweden, causing increased competition for pulpwood, reports the Wood Resource QuarterlySweden is one of the countries in the world that has come the furthest on the road towards fossil fuel independence. Last…
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Monday, 26 July 2010 14:21
Creation of Europe’s second Largest Tissue Producer
The Tejani family has today signed an agreement to sell the LPC Group to family owned Sofidel S.p.A.Completion of the sale is subject to the receipt of required regulatory approval in Germany.The combination of LPC and Sofidel will create Europe’s…
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Monday, 26 July 2010 13:13
Research means from EU
Borregaard has received 4 million Euros in research grants from the EU. The funding will be used for demonstration plants within development projects connected to Borregaard’s biorefinery concept.“Borregaard has shown ability and willingness for research and development. Now we have…
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Friday, 23 July 2010 14:00
Print Shop in the Wetterau Region Takes Germany's First Climate-Neutral Press from Heidelberg
Wetterauer Druckerei in Friedberg recently obtained a certificate for the first climate-neutral printing press in Germany. The Speedmaster SM 74 five-color press with coating unit from Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) was installed in the spring of this year. The greenhouse…
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Wednesday, 21 July 2010 14:00
Team from Sweden's Blekinge Institute of Technology Wins Net Impact, International Paper and Staples Competition
Net Impact announced the winner for a case competition with International Paper (NYSE: IP), a global leader in the paper and packaging industry, and Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS), the world's largest office products company. After a competitive application process, three…
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Tuesday, 20 July 2010 11:00
Heidelberg Concludes Negotiations on Planned Package of Cost-Cutting Measures
The management and works council of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) have agreed on a package of measures in a reconciliation of interests. The package comprises an agreement to forgo collectively agreed payments and company contributions, the company's option of drawing…
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Tuesday, 20 July 2010 10:00
New Managing Director for Marioff
Marioff is pleased to announce the appointment of Isto Hantila to the role of Managing Director, Marioff Corporation Oy, effective May 27, 2010.Prior joining UTC Fire & Security, Isto Hantila was President and CEO of Aspocomp Group Oyj, a designer…
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Monday, 19 July 2010 11:00
Preliminary Incoming Orders and Free Cash Flow in First Quarter of Financial Year 2010/11 Above Expectations
According to preliminary figures, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) continued the positive trend in incoming orders in the first quarter of financial year 2010/11. This was due to the continued rise in demand in a number of regions (particularly China), positive…
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Friday, 16 July 2010 14:00
Billerud FibreForm® wins China's most prestigious industry accolade - the Packaging Innovation Award
At ProPak - China's largest packaging and processing technology exhibition - Billerud's FibreForm® packaging material scooped the Packaging Innovation Award. The award is supported by Hong Kong-based Ringier Trade Media Ltd, with the aim of boosting the profile of the…
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