BASF and U.S. research institute RTI International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina/USA, are joining forces to develop a new, exceptionally cost-effective technology to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from waste gases emitted by coal-fired power plants and other industrial sources. The…
Metso is supplying two complete tissue production lines to Shanghai Orient Champion Paper Co., Ltd., located in Shanghai, China. The first line is scheduled to start up in the second quarter of 2011; the second in the fourth quarter of…
Södra has entered into an agreement on timber transportation with transport company VSV Frakt AB. This will make VSV a significant supplier of transportation services within Södra's Region East. This agreement takes the form of a strategic partnership, which means…
International Paper has been named an IDG Computerworld's 2010 Best Places to Work in IT honoree for organizations that challenge their IT staff while providing great benefits and compensation. Honorees will be included in Computerworld's coverage along with results from…
Wednesday, 23 June 2010 16:00

Combating Electronic Communications

It is often assumed that use of paper grades intended for printing, particularly newsprint, has been dropping for some years in the developed world, due to replacement by electronic communication, mostly over the Internet. This has led to numerous statements…
International Paper, the world’s largest paper and packaging company, has donated its PRO-DESIGN™ colour laser paper range, for the production of “This book is all about me”, a book that has been produced to raise funds for Great Ormond Street…
Both U.S. and Canadian courts have confirmed the reorganization plans of Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation, clearing the way for the company to emerge from Chapter 11 in the U.S. and CCAA protection in Canada."With confirmation of the Plan of Reorganization, Smurfit-Stone…
The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) and BASF received a 2010 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award at a ceremony held at the Ronald Reagan Center in Washington, D.C. The two companies were honored for their jointly developed hydrogen peroxide to propylene…
Canfor's Taylor Pulp mill has purchased two microbubble aeration systems from Seair Inc. The purchase comes after an extensive period of testing and energy efficiency verification in conjunction with BC Hydro, during which it was confirmed the Seair system reduces…
Tuesday, 22 June 2010 14:00

PaperlinX CFO steps down

Mark Hooper has stepped down as chief financial officer (CFO) at PaperlinX and will also retire as a Director of the company, both effective by September 16. He will assume the position of managing director and chief executive officer of…
Buckeye Technologies Inc.announced that its Foley Plant in Perry, Florida, which manufactures specialty wood cellulose and fluff pulp, is back in operation following a power failure and electrical surge that occurred last Thursday, June 17. The power failure was triggered…
GAW Technologies obtains orders worth 14 Million Euro Chinese Paper Group Nine Dragons is repeatedly relying on GAW know-how.The Austrian industrial plant constructor with world-wide excellent reputation GAW technologies has received a very special order with a volume of 14…
A conference on Forest Management according to FSC standards in Mozambique will take place on 6 July 2010 in Maputo, Mozambique. Participating forest owners, organizations and companies will learn more about responsible forest management, FSC certification and accessing international markets.…
At a champagne breakfast with over 1000 Premier Paper Group customers, Mondi demonstrated the benefits of digital printing. Birmingham, UK, May 19th and 20th, 2010 - Mondi Uncoated Fine Paper Sales UK was 1 of 18 suppliers invited to exhibit…
Without a doubt, the most memorable event in Sweden this year will be the wedding day of Crown Princess Victoria on 19 June. Rörstrand, the porcelain brand of Sweden, launched a series of bowls, mugs and other serving dishes for…
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