Metso will supply a new bleached chemi-mechanical pulping (CTMPc) line to Chenzhou Yunong Paper Co. Ltd in Hunan province, China. The line will have a capacity of 500 tonnes a day and is to be commissioned in the second quarter of 2011. The order value is below EUR 10 million. The order is included in Paper and Fiber Technology’s Q2 orders received.

The delivery from Metso involves a conical disc high consistency refiner, low consistency refiners, screens in the screen room, as well as technical assistance during erection, start-up and commissioning. The mill uses eucalyptus as raw material.

Chenzhou Yunong Paper Co. Ltd is part of the Yunfu Starch Processing Group. Chenzhou Yunong Paper was founded in 2008 at a green field area with focus on production of mechanical market pulp. The pulp production is scheduled to be in operation in 2011.

Metso is a global supplier of sustainable technology and services for mining, construction, power generation, automation, recycling and the pulp and paper industries. We have about 27,000 employees in more than 50 countries. www.metso.com

For further information, please contact:

Markus Johnsson, General Manager, Sales, Fiber business line, Metso
Tel: +46 70 628 20 83, markus.johnsson(at)metso.com

Simon S Wang, Business Manager, Fiber business line, Metso
Tel: +86 138 0103 8567, simon.s.wang(at)metso.com

Uruguay has become the latest Latin American country to submit its national forest certification scheme for PEFC endorsement. As part of the independent assessment, stakeholders globally are invited to submit feedback and comments on the Uruguayan Forest Certification Scheme before 26 September 2010.

"With forestry being one of the most important and fastest growing sectors in Uruguay, the sustainable management of the forest resource is of fundamental importance to ensure the provision of long term environmental, social and economic benefits," said Ben Gunneberg, PEFC International Secretary General."The current assessment analyses the compliance of certification requirements of the Uruguayan Forest Certification Scheme with PEFC's internationally accepted Sustainability Benchmarks."

Global stakeholder consultation is an important part of the assessment, enabling all interested parties to provide insights and information on the scheme's compatibility with PEFC requirements.

"One of PEFC's unique features is that it enables the independent development of national standards tailored to the political, economic, social, environmental and cultural realities of the respective countries," explained Mr. Gunneberg. "These standards must at the same time meet PEFC's global requirements, which is verified through the assessment process."

In addition to the independent assessment and stakeholder consultation, the assessment report itself is subject to a review by a Panel of Experts and elaborations by the Board of Directors before PEFC members vote on the recognition of the national system the organization.

If approved, Uruguay would become the third Latin American country featuring a PEFC-endorsed national forest certification system.

Please submit your comments by 26 September using PEFC's Online Consultation Tool.

The continuing Australian trend within toilet and facial tissues towards “premiumisation” is set to continue with the creation of the ‘new’ premium segment within the toilet tissue category:  Sorbent Velvet. This redefinition of the premium segment taps into the growing consumer trend of the past year - everyday, affordable luxury.

New Sorbent Velvet is luxuriously soft and strong utilising “through-air dried” paper making technology to create a unique textured paper that is gentle on the skin. For that added gentle luxury Velvet toilet tissue contains Aloe Vera and Vitamin E, the only lotionised production the Australian market.

The new Sorbent Velvet range: facial tissue box (premium), toilet tissue (six pack), tissue box (large).

The new Sorbent Velvet range: facial tissue box (premium), toilet tissue (six pack), tissue box (large).

The positioning of luxury is not only based in the high product quality, it is also defined by modern and elegant packaging design. This is central to the Sorbent Velvet appeal with Sorbent Velvet facial tissues known in the Australian market for their striking modern appearance. Harnessing a standout fuchsia Sorbent Velvet toilet tissue is available as a six pack.

Secret bathroom

The commercial for the Sorbent Velvet is a story of a modern Australian family. Lazing around the house of a Saturday watching football, our typical “modern Dad” discovers an amazing secret that has managed to evade his attention for a quite some time, a secret so incredible it is hard to believe.

The launch is supported by sponsoring the #1 Australian TV show “Packed to the Rafters” from July, 18 to mid October 2010.

Metso has signed an agreement with Otor Papeterie de Nantes for the replacement of the old QCS system in its mill of Nantes, France. The project will be completed before the end of this year.

Metso’s delivery scope includes a QCS system with interface to existing profiler for CD Moisture that will be installed on the 2,90m – width paper machine.

Replacement of older scanners in Paper Industry is bringing great benefits not only because of better technology and quality controls but also due to the increase risks and cost of maintenance and parts availability.

Metso IQ new technology QCS scanners require much less maintenance on site to sustain operation. The increased accuracy of measurements provide improved performance and controls enabling adequate production response to market competitiveness and quality requirements.


For further information, please contact:
Boris Hosteins, Sales & Service Account Manager, Automation business line, Metso, +33 557 92 10 40

International Paper (NYSE: IP) today reported preliminary second-quarter 2010 net earnings attributable to common shareholders totaling $93 million ($0.21 per share) compared with a net loss of $162 million ($0.38 per share) in the first quarter of 2010 and net earnings of $136 million ($0.32 per share) in the second quarter of 2009. Amounts in all periods include special items.

Earnings before special items in the 2010 second quarter totaled $181 million ($0.42 per share), compared with $16 million ($0.04 per share) in the first quarter of 2010 and $86 million ($0.20 per share) in the second quarter of 2009.

Quarterly net sales were $6.1 billion compared with $5.8 billion in the first quarter of 2010 and $5.8 billion reported in the second quarter of 2009.

Operating profits in the second quarter were $353 million, up from $20 million in the first quarter of 2010. Both amounts reflect the inclusion of special items.

"Each of our businesses posted strong results in the second quarter, leading to the significant increase in earnings per share and solid free cash flow," said John Faraci, chairman and chief executive officer. "Operating rates are strong, inventories are low, and input costs are moderating. All of these factors position us well for a stronger third quarter."

SOURCE International Paper

Notice convening an extraordinary general meeting of Brødrene Hartmann A/S is to be held on Tuesday, 24 August 2010, at 9.00 am at the company's head office at Ørnegårdsvej 18, DK-2820 Gentofte.

Agenda

1. Proposal from the Board of Directors for the election of a new board member.
2. Proposal from the Board of Directors to grant the Chairman of the extraordinary general meeting authority to notify resolutions made at the meeting to the Danish Commerce and Companies Agency.
3. Any other business.

Please read the attached PDF for an elaboration of the proposals.

Brødrene Hartmann A/S,

The Board of Directors

Ørnegårdsvej 18, DK-2820 Gentofte

Tel.: + 45 45 97 00 00

Contact person: Walther Vishof Paulsen

Tel.: + 45 40 51 15 08

Recent references in media coverage of $300 million of investment related to ratification of new collective agreement in Temiscaming, Quebec inaccurate and misleading

Tembec today issued a statement to clarify inaccurate information contained in newspaper articles related to the ratification of a new collective agreement with employees at operations in Temiscaming, Quebec. The coverage quoted a senior Union official as referencing a commitment to an investment program of $300 million. The Company agrees that any continuation of the concessions agreed to in the collective agreement beyond July 1, 2012 is conditional on significant future investments. However, no specific dollar amounts are referenced in the agreement.

The Company is in the process of evaluating a number of options for capital upgrades to the site aimed at maintaining and enhancing its long term competitiveness. Once this evaluation is completed, options will be brought forward to the Company’s Board of Directors. Mill capital investment plans normally span a 5 to 10 year period.

Tembec is a large, diversified and integrated forest products company which stands as the global leader in sustainable forest management practices. The Company’s principal operations are located in Canada and France. Tembec’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol TMB and warrants under TMB.WT. Additional information on Tembec is available on its website at www.tembec.com.

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of securities laws. Such statements relate to the Company’s or management’s objectives, projections, estimates, expectations or predictions of the future and can be identified by words such as “will”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect” and “project” or variations of such words. These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of its experience and its perception of future developments and may not be appropriate for any purposes other than what is stated herein. Such statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, changes in foreign exchange rates, product selling prices, raw material and operating costs and other factors identified in our periodic filings with securities regulatory authorities. Many of these risks are beyond the control of the Company and, therefore, may cause actual actions or results to materially differ from those expressed or implied herein. The Company disclaims any intention to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by applicable securities legislation.
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Temple-inland Inc. Today reported second quarter 2010 net income of $20 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, compared with a first quarter 2010 net loss of $4 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, and second quarter 2009 net income of $66 million, or $0.61 per diluted share.

Second quarter 2010 net income excluding special items was $21 million, or $0.19 per diluted share.

Doyle R. Simons, chairman and chief executive officer of Temple-Inland Inc., said, “In Corrugated Packaging, we realized the benefit of the January linerboard price increase in the quarter. However, the price increase benefit was partially offset by extended and unanticipated mill outages and unprecedented low inventory levels that negatively affected our financial performance in the quarter by approximately $20 million.

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Biomass now generates 32% of all energy in Sweden, causing increased competition for pulpwood, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly

Sweden is one of the countries in the world that has come the furthest on the road towards fossil fuel independence. Last year, the Swedish government approved a plan to have renewable energy reach 50% of the total energy consumed in the country by the year 2020, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. In addition, the country aims to be totally independent of imported fossil fuels for the transportation sector by 2030. Although this might seem like an improbable ambition considering today’s high dependency on gasoline and diesel, the government’s push towards a society without fossil fuels has created much research and many investments in the renewable energy sector over the past few years.

As an incentive to use more environmentally friendly vehicles in Sweden, there are currently no taxes on ethanol while there are high energy and carbon dioxide taxes (approximately $0.70/liter) on conventional gasoline and diesel. There have also been tax incentives for purchasing low-carbon dioxide emission vehicles since 2006.

The total energy consumption generated from biomass in Sweden grew from 88 terra watt hours (TWh) to 115 TWh between 2000 and 2009, while the usage of oil-based products (all imported) declined from 142 TWh to 112 TWh during the same period, according to the Swedish Bioenergy Association Svebio. Biomass surpassed oil to become the number one source for energy generation in 2009, accounting for 32% of the total energy consumption in the country. It is projected that biomass consumption will continue to increase by another 10% in 2011.

Energy companies in need of additional biomass are increasingly using roundwood that also could be used by pulp mills. With the rapid expansion of energy capacity generated from biomass, it is clear that the wood fiber market in Sweden has forever been transformed to a more competitive market place with two fiber-consuming sectors having quite different expansion plans for the future. Sawmill residues and small-diameter logs can now be used either to manufacture pulp or to generate energy.

Historically, the pulp and paper market has been the major driver of wood fiber prices, but with the entry of the energy sector, there are now different market forces in place. As a result, prices for smaller logs have been driven to new highs the past few years, and not likely to go back down to the levels seen during the period 1997-2006. In local currency (Swedish krona), pulplog prices in the 1Q/2010 were almost 20 percent higher than five years ago and 36 percent higher than ten years ago, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly.

Global timber market reporting is included in the 50-page publication Wood Resource Quarterly. The report, established in 1988 and with readers in over 25 countries, tracks sawlog, pulpwood, lumber and pellet prices in key regions around the world and also includes regular updates of the latest developments in international timber, pulp, lumber markets.

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Sonoco one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, today said it is voluntarily targeting a 15 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from the Company's more than 300 global manufacturing plants by 2014.

Harris E. DeLoach, Jr., chairman, president and chief executive officer, announced the new voluntary emission reduction goal in a letter to stakeholders from the Company's 2009-2010 Sustainability Report which was issued today. The report is available on the Company's Web site at www.sonoco.com.

"Last year, we committed to reducing GHG emissions from our uncoated recycled papermills in the United States and Canada by approximately 15 percent by 2013. I am pleased to report that our efforts in 2009 led to an approximate 13 percent reduction," DeLoach said. "We have put in place a global Web-based environmental management system which collects GHG emissions from all of our international manufacturing facilities. We have taken this data, established 2008 as our baseline year, and set a goal of reducing GHG emission from our more than 300 manufacturing facilities by 15 percent by 2014."

DeLoach said the significant progress Sonoco made in 2009 toward reducing GHG emission came from decreasing energy consumption and by converting steam boilers at some of the Company's paperboard mills to less carbon-intensive fuels. As an example, overall energy consumption at Sonoco's North American paperboard mills was reduced by 3.3 percent in 2009, which saved the Company approximately $2.2 million and reduced GHG and other emissions. Further projects are underway at Company mills in North America, Italy and Greece.

Sonoco's 20-page Sustainability Report reviews actions the Company is taking in the areas of environmental stewardship, community service and economic performance. The report provides a scorecard of initiatives, including efforts to provide more sustainable packaging products and recycling services offered by the Company to the Company's diverse consumer and industrial packaging businesses.

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 www.sonoco.com.

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