Monday, 15 March 2010 10:53
Successful In Keeping Pulp And Paper Products Off Brazil’s Tariff Retaliation
The government of Brazil this week released the final retaliation list on U.S. goods in its dispute over U.S. cotton subsidies, and the final list does not include pulp, paper or wood products.The World Trade Organization (WTO) authorized Brazil to…
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South American News
Friday, 12 March 2010 11:00
Oil Skimmers, Inc. Helps the Pulp and Paper Industry
The Oil Skimmers Model 6V oil recovery system removes animal, vegetable and petroleum-based oils, fats, greases, and oily wastes that float on the surface of water. The unit removes as much as 100 gallons of waste oil per hour and…
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North American News
Thursday, 11 March 2010 14:00
Catalyst Paper proposes restart plan for Elk Falls paper mill
Catalyst Paper on the 9th March announced that it resubmitted a proposal to the union that could allow for the restart of the Elk Falls paper mill at a labour cost, all in, of approximately $40 per hour. This reflects…
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Canadian News
Thursday, 11 March 2010 12:00
Tentative agreement between CEP and AbitibiBowater
After arduous negotiations, the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada (CEP) has agreed to a tentative agreement with AbitibiBowater to renew the collective agreement. This deal fulfills an essential condition towards the emergence of the company from the current…
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Thursday, 11 March 2010 10:00
Membrana Achieves NSF Standard 61
Membrana, a leading membrane and degassing device manufacturer, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its ability to service various water treatment sectors that require the NSF Mark for drinking water components. Liqui-Cel® High purity 10 x 28 Membrane…
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North American News
Wednesday, 10 March 2010 14:30
Maintenance shuts down Canfor Prince George mill
Canfor's Prince George Pulp and Paper mill is moving a maintenance shutdown previously planned for April to this month, in order to coincide with unplanned maintenance requiring the shutdown of the recovery boiler. It was discovered that the recovery boiler…
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Canadian News
Tuesday, 09 March 2010 11:00
Chilean stocks drop as earthquake concerns weigh
Chilean stocks fell for a third consecutive session Wednesday, with construction and industrial stocks pulling back from recent gains in the wake of a huge earthquake that will require significant effort to rebuild and repair infrastructure. Chile's IPSA equity index…
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South American News
Monday, 08 March 2010 09:40
Ralph de Jong has joined EcoSynthetix Inc
Ralph de Jong has joined EcoSynthetix Inc. as Director Product Development & Technical Support. He was with BASF for 21 years and most recently was Technical Service Manager, Dispersions and Paper Chemicals for North America. He has a BS degree…
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North American News
Friday, 26 February 2010 15:00
Enessco provides Production Enhancement Technology
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…
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Tuesday, 23 February 2010 16:00
Mohawk Acquires LabPrints
Mohawk has acquired LabPrints, a leader in workflow integration for professional photographers and photo labs. While continuing to develop its existing customer base, LabPrints joins Mohawk's growing list of marketing partners developing products and solutions for the converging worlds of…
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North American News
Monday, 22 February 2010 14:00
Newpage Press Release
NewPage announced results of operations for the fourth quarter and full year today. It is clear that the company has very serious financial issues, but this does not make NewPage unique in our industry. We won't speak directly to the…
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North American News
Monday, 22 February 2010 12:09
Enessco provides Advanced Deinking Technoloogy
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…
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North American News
Monday, 22 February 2010 11:00
FPAC study champions integrated pulp and paper mills
The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) has released a comprehensive, first-of-its-kind study that examines a wide range of options for renewal of the Canadian forest products industry. "The study, The Future Bio-pathways Project, focuses on the triple bottom line:…
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Canadian News
Friday, 19 February 2010 13:30
ABB to deliver electrical systems for SCA's new Mexico line
ABB announced it is to engineer, deliver and commission the electrical systems to a new tissue production line supplied by Metso to SCA's new factory in Mexico. The delivery includes intelligent control and monitoring systems for power distribution, the new…
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South American News
Friday, 19 February 2010 12:45
NewPage Press release
Wisconsin Rapids Water Works and Lighting Commission (WRWWLC) signed an agreement with Consolidated Water Power Company (CWPCo), a subsidiary of NewPage Corporation, to purchase CWPCo utility transmission and distribution assets. Located in Wisconsin Rapids, CWPCo provides power to retail customers…
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North American News