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International Paper secures EU Eco-Label status for its HP Everyday Paper range

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:44:12 CDT

Brussels, Belgium, -15th May, 2013 - International Paper, the world's largest paper and packaging company, has demonstrated its commitment to environmental sustainability by achieving EU Eco-label status for its HP Everyday Papers range. International Paper has the Global Exclusive Agreement to

IPIA announces stellar line-up for 2013 Annual Conference and Awards

Tue, 07 May 2013 08:02:24 CDT

Leading industry trade association, the Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA), has announced a stellar line-up of high profile industry speakers and subject matter for its 2013 Annual Conference, AGM and Awards Dinner and Golf Tournament. The event, which is open to both IPIA and non-m

International Paper PRO-DESIGN® range now available with Carbon Capture® offering from Premier Paper

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 03:59:08 CDT

Brussels, Belgium, - 4th April, 2013 - International Paper, the world's largest paper and packaging company, has announced that its PRO-DESIGN® range, International Paper's flagship colour laser paper from its Saillat Mill, is now being offered with Carbon Capture®, which is an initiative introduce

International Paper Joins World Wildlife Fund’s Global Forest & Trade Network

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 05:34:35 CDT

Participation Builds on Commitment to Sustainable Forest Management MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 26, 2013 International Paper has joined the Global Forest & Trade Network in North America (GFTN), one of World Wildlife Fund (WWF)'s initiatives focused on eliminating illegal logging and promoting environ

Using Recycled Paper in Magazines Protects the Environment

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:09:04 CDT

Guest columnist Frank Locantore of the Green America Better Paper Project explains the just-released Life Cycle Assessment commissioned by the National Geographic Society. He says National Geographic may change course and start using paper with recycled content.

Print vs. Digital: The Great Mr. Magazine vs. BoSacks Tweet-Off

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 06:25:06 CDT

Two of the U.S. magazine industry's leading pundits, Dr. Samir Husni and Robert Sacks, held an impromptu but insightful debate via Twitter tonight about the extent to which digital media will displace print media. It all started with an advertisement for toilet paper.

International Paper Ranks No. 1 in Forest and Paper Products Sector on FORTUNE's List of America's Most Admired Companie

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:49:16 CST

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP) today announced that it has once again been named by FORTUNE magazine as the No. 1 company in the Forest and Paper Products sector according to FORTUNE's annual report of "America's Most Admired Companies." This is Interna

International Paper Named To 2013 World's Most Ethical Company List For Seventh Straight Year By The Ethisphere Institut

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:42:21 CST

MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- For the seventh straight year, International Paper (NYSE: IP) was named as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by The Ethisphere Institute. Despite a record number of global nominees, International Paper secured a spot on the list by maintaining i

Colorplan launches to an international market with a new colour swatch book and website.

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:14:31 CST

Colorplan is an iconic range of premium uncoated coloured papers and boards which is available in a broad palette of 50 colours, 8 weights and 25 embossed textures. First developed in 1972, this select and versatile range of papers is widely considered to be indispensable within the design industry

Wausau Paper Announces Closure of Brainerd, Minnesota, Mill

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 03:46:26 CST

(USA) Wausau Paper (NYSE:WPP) today announced the closure of the Company's technical specialty paper mill in Brainerd, Minnesota...

PaperWorks to Increase Prices on all Masterworks CRB grades and Masterworks URB+

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 03:40:12 CST

(USA) PaperWorks Industries, Inc. today announced price increases that will be coming into effect with shipments as of March 25, 2013, for all MasterWorks grades of coated recycled boxboard by $40 per ton...

GRIGISKES AB has Signed a Financing Contract for a New Paper Manufacturing Machine

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 03:38:26 CST

(Lithuania) On 20th February 2013, GRIGISKES AB and SEB bank AB signed a loan supply contract for LTL 35 Mio (EUR 10.1 Mio)...

Domtar Premier Sponsor of GreenBiz Forum 2013 NYC

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 03:17:25 CST

(CANADA) Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) has led the way in sustainable business practices since its early adoption of Forest Stewardship CouncilTM fiber certification in 2000, and its sustainability leadership continues to this day...

Kimberly-Clark Announces 9.5 Percent Dividend Increase

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 02:58:02 CST

(USA) Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today said its board of directors has approved a dividend increase of 9.5 percent. This will bring the quarterly dividend to 81 cents per share, up from 74 cents per share in 2012...

RockTenn Commences Registered Exchange Offers for its 4.450% Senior Notes due 2019, 3.500% Senior Notes due 2020, 4.900% Senior Notes due 2022 and 4.000% Senior Notes due 2023

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 02:56:27 CST

(USA) RockTenn (NYSE: RKT) announced today offers (each an "exchange offer” and collectively the "exchange offers”) to exchange all of its outstanding 4.450% Senior Notes due 2019 (the "Original 2019 Notes”) ...

Cascades Releases Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Results

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 02:47:59 CST

(CANADA) Cascades Inc. (TSX: CAS), a leader in the recovery and manufacturing of green packaging and tissue paper products, announces its unaudited financial results for the three-month period and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012...

Elephant Print and Display appoints Mark Crook as new Director

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 05:51:41 CST

East Sussex-based digital print company Elephant Print and Display is delighted to announce that Mark Crook has joined the company in the role of Director. Mark has worked in the printing and graphic industry for over thirty years and brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge to the c

Jeff Franich Promoted to National Product Manager - Construction Products US

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:42:06 CST

(USA) We are pleased to announce that Jeff Franich has been promoted to National Product Manager - Construction Products US...

Metso Introduces New Polyurethane Roll Cover for Blade Coaters

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:39:58 CST

(Finland) Metso has launched CoteCondor, a new polyurethane roll cover for blade coater backing rolls. CoteCondor is designed for all blade coaters, but especially coaters using hard-coated coater blades...

Voith: NanoPro – New Roll Cover for Calenders

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:36:53 CST

(Germany) At the beginning of 2013, Voith launched the NanoPro roll cover for calenders onto the market, which offers a very noticeable reduction of vibrations...

Sodra to Liquidate Ownership of Sodra Cell Tofte

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:28:04 CST

(Sweden) Södra has decided to divest the Tofte chemical pulp mill in Norway. This decision has been made as a result of longstanding difficulties with unsatisfactory profitability at the mill...

Neenah Paper Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:25:55 CST

(USA) Neenah Paper, Inc. (NYSE:NP) today reported earnings from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2012 of $0.55 per diluted common share compared with earnings of $0.47 per diluted...

Double A Expands Paper Product Portfolio in MENA

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:23:31 CST

(Dubai) Double A to launch Hi Plus and Eagle paper brands at the Paperworld Middle East 2013, March 5-7, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center...

Domtar Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:21:29 CST

(CANADA) Domtar Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has approved its fourth quarterly dividend for the 2012...

Clearwater Paper Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Results

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 02:01:37 CST

(USA) Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE:CLW) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2012...

Greif, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2013 Earnings Release and Conference Call

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 01:59:52 CST

(USA) Greif, Inc. today announced plans to release first quarter 2013 results after the market closes Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013...

Another step on the Domtar Paper Trail

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:31:44 CST

(CANADA) Continuing its commitment to lead by example when it comes to transparency, Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) today announced the latest additions to its award-winning site...

StockCall Insight Into Sealed Air and MeadWestvaco: Packaging Stocks Hit New Highs

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:26:58 CST

(UK) All products need packaging solutions for their proper storage and distribution and this is where the packaging industry plays a crucial role...

Dan McGuire Receives 2013 TAPPI Paul W. Magnabosco Local Section Award

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:25:17 CST

(USA) Daniel M. McGuire, Director, Continuous Improvement Quality N.A. for Ingredion has been named recipient of TAPPI's 2013 Paul Magnabosco Outstanding Local Section Member Award in recognition of his many contributions...

SGS NDT Services for Paper Mill Expansion in South Africa

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:03:33 CST

(SOUTH AFRICA) SGS has entered into an agreement with a global organization, located in Nelspruit, South Africa to provide non-destructive testing (NDT) on all new fabrication welds to be installed in a paper mill expansion project...

Corby Paper Firm Fined for Worker's Death

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:01:50 CST

(UK) A Corby paper manufacturer has been fined for safety failings after a worker was killed when racking collapsed and heavy boxes landed on top of her...

Recycling of Valuable Resources Should Not Be Discouraged: CPI

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:59:17 CST

(UK) A recent article in the Daily Mail (‘Recycling con: Millions of tons end up in landfill as officials admit success is exaggerated' 11/2/13) highlights a number of issues associated with household waste and recycling...

Huhtamäki Oyj's Results January 1 - December 31, 2012: Strong Growth in Net Sales and Earnings

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:56:30 CST

(USA) Robust 14% net sales growth, driven by acquisitions...

Newark Group Advances its Sales Organization with the Appointment of Paul Spitale

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:54:38 CST

(USA) The Newark Group today announced the appointment of Paul Spitale as Vice President of Sales for Converted Products. In this newly created position... Spit

Sonoco Board Declares Regular Quarterly Common Stock Dividend

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:53:16 CST

(USA) The Board of Directors of Sonoco (NYSE: SON) today declared a $.30 per share quarterly common stock dividend. The dividend will be paid on March 8, 2013, to shareholders of record as of February 27, 2013...

Sonoco Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2012 Results

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:51:43 CST

(USA) Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full-year 2012...

KapStone Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year Results

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:48:59 CST

(USA) KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation (NYSE: KS) today reported preliminary results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2012...

Catalyst Paper to Sell its Interest in Powell River Energy

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:47:32 CST

(USA) Catalyst Paper (TSX:CYT) announced today that it has agreed, subject to court approval, to sell its approximately 50% interest in Powell River Energy Inc. and Powell River Energy Limited Partnership to Powell River Energy Trust...

Mercer International Inc. Reports Record Annual Pulp Production, Pulp Sales Volumes and Energy Sales and 2012 Fourth Qua

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:45:44 CST

(USA) Mercer International Inc. (Nasdaq:MERC) (TSX:MRI.U) today reported results for the fourth quarter and for the year ended December 31, 2012...

Domtar Enhances Recyclebank Green Schools Program

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 04:44:26 CST

(USA) Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) today announced it is furthering its partnership with Recyclebank® by supporting the Recyclebank Green Schools Program...