Thursday, 07 March 2013 12:30
Wausau Paper and Starboard Reach Agreement - Two New Independent Directors to Join Wausau Board
Wausau Paper (NYSE:WPP) has announced it has reached an agreement with Starboard Value LP and its affiliates regarding the composition of the company’s Board of Directors. Under the terms of the agreement, Wausau has agreed to nominate two new directors…
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Thursday, 07 March 2013 10:30
AkzoNobel Chemical Island starts supply to world's biggest single line pulp mill
AkzoNobel's new €90 million Jupiá Chemical Island in Brazil is now operational and has started supplying the Eldorado Brasil Celulose pulp mill, which is the biggest in the world. Operated by the company's Pulp and Performance Chemicals business, the state-of-the-art…
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Thursday, 07 March 2013 09:30
International Paper Named To 2013 World's Most Ethical Company List For Seventh Straight Year By The Ethisphere Institute
For the seventh straight year, International Paper (NYSE: IP) was named as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by The Ethisphere Institute. Despite a record number of global nominees, International Paper secured a spot on the list by maintaining its focus on the ethical…
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Thursday, 07 March 2013 08:30
Ecolab Named One of the World's Most Ethical Companies for Seventh Consecutive Year
For the seventh consecutive year, Ecolab Inc. (ECL) has been named one of the world's most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute. Since 2007, the Ethisphere Institute has awarded the annual designation to companies throughout the world that demonstrate the…
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Wednesday, 06 March 2013 22:22
Clearwater Paper to Close Thomaston, Ga., Tissue Converting Facility
Following a comprehensive analysis, Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE:CLW) has announced the planned permanent closure of its Thomaston, Ga., tissue converting and distribution facility. The gradual shutdown of converting equipment will occur on a schedule throughout the year, with some operations running into the first…
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Thursday, 28 February 2013 21:54
International Paper Ranks No. 1 in Forest and Paper Products Sector
International Paper has announced that it has once again been named by FORTUNE magazine as the No. 1 company in the Forest and Paper Products sector according to FORTUNE's annual report of "America's Most Admired Companies." This is International Paper's tenth time in the last…
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Thursday, 28 February 2013 19:15
New FiberMark Website Mirrors Company’s Strategic Direction
FiberMark, a global leader in manufacturing innovative, fiber-based specialty covering materials for world-leading brands, recently unveiled a strikingly improved and visually stunning new company website (www.fibermark.com), The new website represents a marked departure from the former site, inaugurating some sweeping innovations and…
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Saturday, 23 February 2013 20:53
Metso-supplied TAD tissue production line efficiently started up at Clearwater Paper
On schedule, December 13, 2012 Clearwater Paper’s new Metso-supplied Advantage THRU-AIR (TAD) tissue machine was successfully started up and produced its first ton of paper in Shelby, North Carolina, USA. The completion of the flagship facility in Shelby fulfills one…
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Friday, 22 February 2013 11:54
Dryden's Jim Blight earns Mill Manager of the Year recognition from Industry Association
Domtar Corporation has announced that Jim Blight, General Manager of the Domtar mill in Dryden, Ontario, was named Mill Manager of the Year at the annual PaperWeek Canada industry conference in Montreal. The award is given out by the Pulp…
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Friday, 22 February 2013 11:16
Wausau Paper Announces Closure of Brainerd, Minnesota, Mill
Wausau Paper has announced the closure of the Company’s technical specialty paper mill in Brainerd, Minnesota, to occur early in the second quarter of 2013. The closure will affect approximately 130 employees. Pre-tax closure charges are estimated to be $47…
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Wednesday, 20 February 2013 21:20
Another step on the Domtar Paper Trail
Latest Update to Environmental Calculator Website Includes Three Domtar Products and Additional Mill Continuing its commitment to lead by example when it comes to transparency, Domtar Corporation has announced the latest additions to its award-winning site, The Paper Trail (www.domtarpapertrail.com).…
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Wednesday, 20 February 2013 21:12
Domtar releases new wave of comical videos, highlighting paper's enduring value in everyday life
To update its award-winning PAPERbecause campaign (www.paperbecause.com), Domtar Corporation has announced a new series of videos that take a humorous approach to highlight the irreplaceable value of paper. The 30-second spots mark the third wave of videos in the campaign that…
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Tuesday, 19 February 2013 10:33
Cascades Receives the Prestigious Korn/Ferry – Les Affaires Award
Cascades Inc., a leader in the recovery and production of green packaging and tissue products, was the recipient of a "Phare" Award presented by Korn/Ferry – Les Affaires, organizers of the prestigious contest that recognizes corporate governance and social responsibility.…
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Tuesday, 19 February 2013 10:25
Domtar Enhances Recyclebank Green Schools Program
Domtar Corporation has announced it is furthering its partnership with Recyclebank® by supporting the Recyclebank Green Schools Program, which awards schools grant money for unique student projects that will make a positive environmental impact on their communities. Domtar will make more students' green projects a…
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Tuesday, 19 February 2013 10:19
Voith develops pulp drying machine with energy-saving dryer section
Voith now offers complete pulp drying machines, from headbox to the cross cutter and bale packing and thus is further expanding its technological leadership. What is new and unique is the vertical arrangement of the rolls in the dryer section.…
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