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Sonoco one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today announced that it is investing $2.8 million at its 100 percent uncoated recycled paper mill, located in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The investment includes the installation of two high-efficiency, natural gas-fired boilers that will supply steam to the mill's papermaking process. Construction of a new building and installation of the boilers is expected to be completed in August 2010.

The Holyoke mill has been making paper for 136 years. Sonoco has the last running paper machine in "Paper City" with an annual output of 66,000 tons of uncoated recycled paperboard. Sonoco also manufactures paper tubes and cores at a separate location in Holyoke that uses approximately 80 percent of the paperboard produced at the Company's neighboring paper mill. The two locations combined employ more than 135 people.

Holyoke Gas and Electric (HG&E) announced in mid-2009 that it would cease steam production operations by late third quarter 2010, citing a major decrease in industrial demand as the key driver for its decision. Sonoco worked closely with HG&E to develop a mutually acceptable exit strategy and the Company will continue to purchase electricity and natural gas for the new boilers from HG&E.

Dave Schultz, Sonoco plant manager, states, "There has been true collaboration throughout a very difficult time for both parties. Jim Lavelle and his team have been outstanding to deal with throughout this process. We look forward to continuing our long-standing partnership with HG&E and the City as we prepare for the future."

Schultz added that Sonoco would also like to thank U.S. Congressman John W. Olver, State Senator Michael Knapik, State Representative Michael F. Kane, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources and Kathleen Anderson at the City of Holyoke Economic Development for their continued support.

Sonoco is a strong supporter of local environmental sustainability as it uses recycled old corrugated containers (cardboard boxes), mixed office waste and newspapers from local communities to produce paperboard that achieves 85 percent post-consumer status for its converted products. As a result, Sonoco has earned certifications through the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (PwC-SFICOC-294) and Forest Stewardship Council (SW-COC-003307). Sonoco's Holyoke mill recycled a total of 62,900 tons of local post-consumer waste in 2008. Sonoco also runs the only loose paper collection operation that pays cash to local neighbors to drop off cardboard and newspapers to make paper.

About Sonoco

Founded in 1899, Sonoco is a $3.6 billion global manufacturer of industrial and consumer products and provider of packaging services, with more than 300 operations in 35 countries, serving customers in some 85 nations. For more information on the Company, visit our Web site at http://www.sonoco.com.

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FutureMark™ Paper Company, the only North American manufacturer capable of producing up to 100 percent recycled coated paper for magazines and catalogs, announced two new initiatives to lower the environmental impact of paper production. The company is now using an environmentally sustainable binding compound made from corn starch in its paper coatings instead of petroleum-based latex. Furthermore, FutureMark has developed an innovative product that reuses the short paper fibers, inks and coating minerals extracted from recycled paper as a soil nutrient.

“Making recycled paper in an environmentally friendly way has long been a point of pride for FutureMark and our employees,” said Steve Silver, President & CEO of FutureMark Paper Company. “With these two advancements, we’re further reducing the environmental impact of our manufacturing processes, while returning nutrients to the earth and making incremental improvements to our very high-quality recycled paper.”

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Published in North American News
Friday, 19 March 2010 08:22

Caraustar Announces Price Increase

Caraustar Industries, Inc. announced today that it will increase prices by $60 per ton on all uncoated recycled paperboard grades and $45 per ton on coated recycled paperboard grades produced by its mills. The increases are effective with shipments on and after April 5, 2010. Caraustar will also increase prices of tubes and cores and all other uncoated recycled paperboard converted products on the same date. This series of price increase announcements comes shortly following earlier increase announcements.

Greg A. Bartlett, vice president sales and marketing for Caraustar’s Mill Group, stated, “Publication prices for Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) have reached an average of $170 per ton in the middle and eastern United States, up $95 per ton since December publications. Unreliability of supply has forced us to reach out further with higher cost freight lanes and pay significant premiums over publication list prices to secure our recovered fiber needs. Fiber quality has also declined during this period, impacting our yield of our most important raw material.  Prices for all fiber grades have increased significantly.  We understand the impact that this has on our customers; however, we cannot continue to absorb these costs.  We will be vigilant in monitoring this situation and keep our customers informed of changes and challenges in this volatile recovered fiber market.”

About Caraustar

Caraustar Industries, Inc. is one of North America's largest integrated manufacturers of 100% recycled paperboard and converted paperboard products. The company is a socially responsible corporation, is committed to environmentally sound practices and is dedicated to providing customers with outstanding value through innovative products and services. Caraustar has developed its leadership position in the industry through diversification and integration from raw materials to finished products. Caraustar serves the four principal recycled boxboard product end-use markets: tubes and cores; folding cartons; gypsum facing paper and specialty paperboard products. For additional information on Caraustar, please visit the company's website at www.caraustar.com.

Published in Financial News
Tuesday, 09 March 2010 06:46

Sonoco Announces New Price Increases

Sonoco will increase prices for all uncoated recycled paperboard grades in the United States and Canada by $60 per ton effective with shipments on April 5, 2010. In addition, the Company will increase prices on all paperboard industrial converted products in the U.S. and Canada by 5.5 percent effective with shipments on April 5, 2010.

"Recovered paper costs have continued to rise rapidly throughout the first quarter of 2010. Key grades, such as old corrugated cartons (OCC), are up by approximately $110 per ton, or 150 percent, since November 2009, according to published lists," said Harris DeLoach, chairman, president and chief executive officer. "Actual marketplace prices for recovered paper are currently exceeding listed prices by another $20 to $30 per ton, due to scarcity of supply. As a result, we have no alternative but to pass on these higher raw material costs."

Sonoco is one of the largest producers of uncoated recycled paperboard in North America, and of paperboard tubes and cores, and protective packaging.

About Sonoco

Founded in 1899, Sonoco is a $3.6 billion global manufacturer of industrial and consumer products and provider of packaging services, with more than 300 operations in 35 countries, serving customers in some 85 nations. Sonoco is a proud member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. For more information on the Company, visit our Web site at http://www.sonoco.com.

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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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