Tuesday, 19 February 2013 10:16
Tembec appoints new Executive Vice President to lead the Specialty Cellulose Group
Tembec is announcing the departure of Executive Vice President, Specialty Cellulose and Chemical Group, Yvon Pelletier and is pleased to appoint Christian Ribeyrolle as Executive Vice President, Specialty Cellulose. Mr. Pelletier will leave the Company on February 22, 2013. Mr.…
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Wednesday, 13 February 2013 10:30
Minerals Technologies Signs Commercial Agreement with North American Paper Company to Deploy FulFill(TM) Technology in Coated Paper
Minerals Technologies Inc., has announced that it has signed another commercial agreement with a North American paper company to provide FulFill(TM) E-325 at a paper mill that produces coated woodfree paper. This marks Minerals Technologies' third such agreement in North America…
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Tuesday, 12 February 2013 12:00
Ed Galante Elected to Celanese Board of Directors
Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, today announced that Ed Galante has been elected to the company's board of directors. Galante is a former senior vice president, Exxon Mobil Corporation. Previously, Galante served as executive…
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Thursday, 07 February 2013 09:30
Xerium Technologies Wins Cascades’ 2012 Sustainable Supplier Award
Cascades (TSX: CAS) released yesterday the name of the winner of the fourth edition of the Sustainable Supplier Award, a contest that aims to recognize best business practices in sustainable development among its suppliers. Created by the company's Corporate Procurement…
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Thursday, 07 February 2013 07:17
AF&PA Responds to U.S. Postal Service Eliminating Six-Day Mail Delivery
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has issued its response to the United States Postal Service (USPS) announcement to eliminate six-day mail delivery service. “The U.S. Postal Service’s decision to eliminate six-day mail delivery is a short-sighted solution with…
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Wednesday, 06 February 2013 07:58
NewPage Names Patrick Buchenroth Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
NewPage Holdings Inc. has announced that on February 1, 2013, Patrick Buchenroth, age 45, accepted the position of controller and chief accounting officer for NewPage Holdings Inc. and NewPage Corporation, effective February 25, 2013. From May 2012 through January 2013,…
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Tuesday, 05 February 2013 11:00
Cascades Recognizes Employees Dedicated to Their Community
For Cascades, supporting employees in their philanthropic initiatives has always been of paramount importance, which is why, in 2012, the company created its first "Socio-Hero" contest. Taking inspiration from the well-known "Eco-Hero" contest, this new contest recognizes employees who are…
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Tuesday, 05 February 2013 09:30
Forest2Market Adds Sorted Office Paper and OCC Export Pricing to Market2Mill Recovered Fiber Reports
Market2Mill, Forest2Market’s recovered fiber price report and benchmark, is now reporting Sorted Office Paper (SOP) and Export OCC prices and market trends. In addition, prices are now being reported for the California/Nevada sub-region. “These changes are in response to the…
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Monday, 04 February 2013 19:08
Minerals Technologies Inc. Signs Commercial Agreement with Major North American Papermaker
Unique High-Filler Technology Provides Significant Cost Savings in Reduced Fiber Consumption by Increasing PCC Filler Usage ---------- NEW YORK, February 4-Minerals Technologies Inc., (NYSE: MTX) announced today that it has signed a commercial agreement with a major North American paper company…
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Friday, 01 February 2013 10:30
Resolute Announces Construction of Sawmill in Northwestern Ontario
Resolute Forest Products (NYSE: RFP) (TSX: RFP) today announced the construction of a new sawmill in the area of Atikokan, Ontario. This investment reflects Resolute's ongoing commitment to the solid wood business and will provide significant economic opportunities for First…
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Tuesday, 29 January 2013 08:40
RockTenn Announces President and Chief Operating Officer
RockTenn (NYSE: RKT) announces that Steven Voorhees has been elected President and Chief Operating Officer, with oversight responsibility for the Company’s operating businesses, including Corrugated Packaging, Consumer Packaging and Recycling. Voorhees joined RockTenn as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in 2000 and added…
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Monday, 28 January 2013 06:35
Xerium Technologies Announces Another Step In Its Restructuring
Xerium Technologies, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of clothing and roll covers used primarily in the paper production process, is announcing today the closing of 2 more of its manufacturing plants, the further reduction of headcount in Europe and the movement of…
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Friday, 25 January 2013 13:00
PMT Italia to startup its latest ÆGO™FLX SHOE at Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging
PMT Italia S.p.A. announces the successful startup of its latest ÆGO™FLX SHOE at Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging, Inc. in Longview, Washington (USA). PMT recently rebuilt the PM11 press section of Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging, Inc. in Longview, Washington. The press…
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Friday, 25 January 2013 10:00
Hugo D’Amours Appointed Vice-President, Communications and Public Affairs at Cascades
Cascades, a leader in recovery and the production of green packaging and tissue products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Hugo D'Amours to the position of Vice-President, Communications and Public Affairs. Until last fall, Mr. D'Amours was Director of…
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Wednesday, 23 January 2013 08:30
Rayonier to Sell Wood Products Business to Interfor
Rayonier has announced that it has reached agreement to sell all of the assets of its Wood Products business to International Forest Products Limited (Interfor) for $80 million. The sale, expected to close in the first quarter, will result in an after-tax gain…
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