Ian Melin-Jones

Ian Melin-Jones

kemiraKemira Group will publish its fourth quarter results on Tuesday, February 9 around 8.30 am Finnish time (6.30 am UK time).

Kemira will arrange a press conference for analysts and the media starting at 10.30am at Kemira House, Porkkalankatu 3, Helsinki. In the conference, Kemira's President and CEO Harri Kerminen will present the results. The press conference will be held in Finnish. Presentation material will be available on Kemira's website at www.kemira.com under Investors both in Finnish and in English at 10.30am.

A conference call in English will begin at 1 pm Finnish time. Inorder to participate in the call, please dial +44 (0)20 7162 0025, code856502 ten minutes before the conference begins. Presentation material will be available on Kemira's website. A recording of the conference call will be available on Kemira's website later the same day.

For further information please contact

Kemira Oyj

Päivi Antola, Senior Manager, IR and Financial Communications

Tel. +358 10 862 1140

The offical release here....>

Fraser Papers Inc. ("Fraser Papers" or the "Company") announced today that, following the extended deadline of January 26, 2010, it had received no additional offers to purchase the Company's specialty papers business (the "Business") under the court supervised sale process (the "Bid Process"). As a result, Fraser Papers has terminated the Bid Process and will continue to work diligently to clear the remaining conditions and complete the firm purchase offer sponsored by the Company's secured creditors that was signed on December 22, 2009 (the "Purchase Agreement").

The Bid Process was approved by the Ontario Superior Court on December 10, 2009 and by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on January 5, 2010. Pursuant to the Bid Process, PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc., the court-appointed Monitor, actively marketed the Business contacting 133 potential acquirers and overseeing the due diligence process with a number of interested parties. While a number of parties expressed preliminary interest, none of them submitted letters of intent. PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. is expected to issue a report next week providing more details on the results of the Bid Process.

Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the unsecured creditors of Fraser Papers will receive ten-year promissory notes and a 49% common equity interest in the new company ("Newco"). Brookfield Asset Management Inc., a secured creditor, has agreed to convert its secured claim against the Company into a 51% common equity interest in Newco while the Government of New Brunswick has agreed to convert its $35 million secured loan plus accrued interest into equity in the form of preferred shares of the new company. Newco and the Company are currently negotiating a $50 million revolving credit facility with CIT Business Credit Canada Inc., which will provide Newco with operating liquidity.

Fraser Papers is an integrated specialty paper company that produces a broad range of specialty packaging and printing papers. The Company has operations in New Brunswick, Maine, New Hampshire and Québec. For more information, visit the Fraser Papers web site at www.fraserpapers.com.

Contacts:

Peter Gordon
Chief Executive Officer
(416) 359-8614

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Glen McMillan
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(416) 359-8635

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Rottneros have released thier Year-end results for 2009

• Income after net financial items amounted to SEK 0 (-169) million for the fourth quarter of 2009

• Income after net financial items amounted to SEK -69 (-385) million for the full year 2009

• Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 84 (-49) million for the full year 2009. Loans were repaid by SEK 407 million for the full year 2009

• Operations at Rottneros' pulp mill in Miranda, Spain ceased at the turn of the year 2008/2009

• Rockhammar Mill's fixed assets were sold to Korsnäs Rockhammar AB on 1 April

• During the fourth quarter, Rottneros implemented a new issue of shares, which added SEK 202 million to equity following a deduction for guarantee and issue expenses. The company also implemented a new issue aimed at Rottneros' bank syndicate, which involved offsetting loans equivalent to SEK 200 million

• Net loan debt, amounting to SEK 729 million as at 31 December 2008, has been transformed into an interest-bearing net loan receivable of SEK 10 million following amortisation and the new issues of shares implemented

• The pulp market remains strong and demand has increased. At the same time, global pulp stock levels are generally low, which has resulted in a positive price trend; also, further price increases have been announced for January and February 2010

• The company will not be providing a full-year forecast for 2010

• Following the end of the reporting period, Kjell Ormegard was appointed chair of the board up to and including the annual general meeting in April owing to Rune Ingvarsson having requested his immediate resignation from the board of Rottneros for personal reasons.

The full official release here

Thursday, 11 March 2010 09:00

Bürket's new Liquid Flow Controller

Dynamic Performance Meets Compact Design
The intelligent combination of high-performance flow-rate measurements and a highly precise proportional valve turns Bürkert´s Liquid Flow Controller into a perfect solution for a large number of industrial applications. The integration of sensor, control electronics and proportional valves into a single compact device make the Liquid Flow Controller ideally suited for applications requiring the fully-automatic metered dosing of small amounts of liquids.

Compatible, Compact and Cost-efficient
The Liquid Flow Controller (LFC) is fully compatible with Bürkert´s range of Mass Flow Controllers (MFC). It complements the company's portfolio of compact fluid control devices for the measurement and dosage of liquids with a nominal flow rate of 10 - 600 ml per minute and a span of 1:10. The LFC is based on the successfully proven and tested software, hardware and mechanics of the MFC series. Thanks to its compact design, the controller can be installed in difficult locations, such as directly behind angled piping.

liquid_flow_controllerInnovative, Right Down to the Last Detail
In its Liquid Flow Controller, Bürkert has optimized the differential pressure process for liquid flow-rate measurements to give precise, fast and repeatable measurements in a highly compact device. The result is an efficient digital controller with convincing features:

* flow-rate measurements without moving parts inside the medium flow
* only high-quality materials used in contact with the medium
* integrated pre filter, replaceable
* configuration and diagnosis via serial interface with MassFlowCommunicator software
* etc.

Highly Flexible and Versatile
Due to its fast and accurate flow rate measurement, the Liquid Flow Controller is ideally suited for the dynamic control or metering of liquids. The LFC can therefore be used in a large number of industrial applications such as process engineering, packaging, surface finishing, coating, filling or machine tool construction. Some examples of potential applications are:

* heat treatment by carburization or endogas generators
* the testing of fuel cells
* the coating of surfaces
* the cooling of machine tools

The big advantage of the Liquid Flow Controller is that it is a one-stop system solution combining reliability and functionality with a truly convincing cost-performance ratio.

Here you may find additional data about the Liquid Flow Controller

Gardner Denver Nash has expanded its "Vectra" model range series of liquid ring vacuum pumps and compressors: The NASH Vectra XL 750 is designed and built for suction capacities of up to 7,000 m³/h and can be used as a vacuum pump as well as a compressor.

gdnash-pr-vectra-xl750When operating as a vacuum pump, suction capacities of up to 6,800 m³/h can be achieved and the vacuum range can reach 50 mbar absolute. As a compressor, the NASH Vectra XL 750 handles up to 7,300 m³/h and achieves a discharge pressure of 3 bar absolute.

Due to single-point inlet and discharge connections, the need for manifolds is eliminated. This simplifies the layout of the piping to and from the process and reduces installation costs.

NASH Vectra XL 750 liquid ring vacuum pumps and compressors combine maximum reliability with flexibility and are available for a wide range of applications, including the chemical process industry and filter applications in paper manufacturing. O-ring seals and oil lubricated bearings are used to meet the most demanding requirements and, as always, Gardner Denver Nash uses state-of-the-art manufacturing procedures to achieve optimum performance and operating efficiency.

The NASH Vectra XL 750 is available in ductile iron or stainless steel.

ATEX certified NASH Vectra XL vacuum pumps and compressors, complying with guideline 94/9/EG in categories 1 and 2, are available for explosive categories and for the handling of explosive media.

Reliability, efficiency and flexibility make the NASH Vectra XL 750 an outstanding liquid ring pump for use in demanding applications.

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William Kenyon has recently introduced a low cost tensioner to complement its full specification tensioner product and the company has already received its first UK order.

tensioner3_2The new unit has been designed with rodless cylinders and a reduced frame.

It is aimed particularly at machines running at lower speeds and in positions where space is limited.

Andy Barnes, Sales Manager, commented, "Over the last few years we have identified a clear demand for a tensioning system which caters for the specific requirements of machines with severe space restrictions and/or where limited running speeds mean that the capabilities of a full specification tensioner are not needed. The addition of this new tensioner design means that William Kenyon has a rope threading solution to suit all positions and budgets."

The rodless design lends itself to all systems - whether single, two or three ropes - and can be installed either horizontally or vertically, with minimal changes to the support framework.

The new tensioner is being supplied through the company's UK operation in Dukinfield, Cheshire. The full specification tensioner units will continue to be supplied from the company's US subsidiary.

For more info please contact

ANDY BARNES
TITLE: Sales / Operations Manager
PHONE: +44 (0) 161 308 6030
FAX:+44 (0) 161 308 6046

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Today, several tissue producers choose to switch from standard format into double width machines, a choice with many advantages in terms of productivity and capital expenditure.

ACP with the TM 5.6, the top of the range, is able to satisfy production and quality needs of each of these producers.
Installing a double width machine, instead of having two 2.8 m traditional machines, today, with the same tissue production volume, reduces energy consumption and staff, cuts the initial capital investment related to the design and the construction of the plant, reduces the space needed in the tissue mill and, finally, during the normal production activity, lowers maintenance costs.

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ENESSCO D 2000 is an advanced deinking technology that improves tissue mills and deink plant performance substantially. ENESSCO D 2000 is a worldwide patented blend of inorganic chemicals. Operating at a neutral or alkaline pH, ENESSCO D 2000 effectively modifies surface active forces to work synergistically with mechanical pulping processes to release ink and modify stickies. Inks/stickies are then stabilized to inhibit redeposition on the fiber.

Product Fact Sheet:

* Reduces dirt, and often reduces caustic, silicates, chelating agents & bleach
* Controls Micro & Macro stickies via patented passivation/agglomeration technology
* Improves brightness up to 3 points without the use of bleach
* Improves softness of sheet with no addition of extra chemicals
* Reduces Polymer costs associated with process water clarification & sludge dewatering
* Cost-Effective in Flotation and Washing Deinking Processes
* FDA Approved, Non-Hazardous/Non-Toxic/AL

ENESSCO D 2000 avoids over dispersion of ink particles resulting in more efficient washing and higher pulp brightness. Flotation chemistry is enhanced and results in lower final dirt counts. ENESSCO effectively deinks under a wide range of conditions and allows facilities to reduce caustic, chelants, and other chemicals from the deinking recipe.

ENESSCO has a proven record of modifying stickies contaminants that can more efficiently be removed by mechanical screens, cleaners, and water clarification equipment. This results in lower levels of Macro/Micro stickies in the processed pulp. ENESSCO D 2000's reduction of contaminates leads to improved machine efficiencies, lower chemical costs, & less downtime.

Other ENESSCO processing advantages include stronger & cleaner recycled pulps, a reduction of process water colloidal trash, and impressive quality and production gains.

Major tissue producers are seeing not only improvement in brightness and softness but better run ability on the Yankee and at the converter. Also total elimination of solvents can be seen when using ENESSCO.

Application:
Tissue Mills, Deink Plants:
Reduce other chemicals in the mill or plant.
Improve waste treatment operations.
Eliminate solvent usage
Improve brightness
Increase end product softness
Better converter operations

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ENESSCO S 1000 is an advanced Production Enhancement technology that maximizes Paper Machine and Converting production efficiencies. ENESSCO S 1000 is a worldwide patented blend of surfactants and inorganic chemicals. This technology effectively modifies surface-active forces between the Fiber and the Wax & Stickies adhering to the fiber. Stickies & Wax are effectively liberated from usable fiber.

Product Fact Sheet:

* Patented Technology Effectively Releases and Stabilizes Contaminants, Liberating Fiber
* Substantial Yield Increases due to Improved Screening and Cleaning Efficiency
* Improved Stickies & Wax Removal resulting in Higher Quality Furnish
* Control of Process Water "Micro Stickies" improves Paper Machine & Converting productivity
* Low Cost control of Wire, Felt, and Dryer Fabric deposition
* Removal of Wax/Contaminants results in improved Sheet Appearance, Strength and Slide Angle
* FDA Approved, Non-Hazardous/Non-Toxic, Environmentally friendly!

ENESSCO S 1000 treated contaminants are more efficiently removed by mechanical screens, centri-cleaners, and water clarification equipment. This results in reduced levels of Macro/Micro stickies and wax in the processed pulp. Surface passivation of remaining contaminants inhibits system wide deposition.

ENESSCO S 1000's reduction and control of contaminates leads to cleaner forming sections, press felts and dryer section fabrics. Stock Preparation yield improves substantially as screening and cleaning unit operations are able to disseminate valuable fiber from contaminants more efficiently. Greater production efficiencies, improve quality and reduced downtime are the primary benefits of this unique patented technology.

Wax removal by ENESSCO S 1000 results in significant sheet quality, slide angle and strength test improvements. Cost savings are realized through the increase in premium production, cull reduction & reduction of chemicals.

The use of eliminating Thermal Dispersers will greatly reduce the overall cost of mill operations and not only save steam but energy.

Use of a lesser grade of furnish such as DLK and still meeting all specifications will provide mills paybacks of up to 3 : 1

Application:
Brown Grades, News Print:
Reduce stickies
Eliminate Wax spots
Increase production up to 8%
Eliminate Machine Deposition
Eliminate the need for Thermal Disperser
Improve white water quality
Reduce overall mill energy cost

The proper dosage rate for ENESSCO S 1000 depends on quality of recycled furnish and final pulp specifications. A normal feedrate is 0.7-0.9 dry lbs. per ton of recycled fiber at the repulper. Product is delivered in dry or liquid form and can be packaged in repulpable bags sized for batch applications. Continuos operations typically use liquid product.

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The Portucel Soporcel Group has just launched the new Inacopia Office 75 g/m2, a product which seeks to respond to the needs of a segment of consumers with a high level of environmental awareness, adopting a stance focussed on the advantages of a product manufactured using renewable raw materials and energy.

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