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International Paper secures EU Eco-Label status for its HP Everyday Paper range
May 17, 2013
Brussels, Belgium, -15th May, 2013 - International Paper, the world's largest paper and packaging company, has demonstrated its commitment to environmental sustainability by achiev...read more »
IPIA announces stellar line-up for 2013 Annual Conference and Awards
May 07, 2013
Leading industry trade association, the Independent Print Industries Association (IPIA), has announced a stellar line-up of high profile industry speakers and subject matter for it...read more »
International Paper PRO-DESIGN® range now available with Carbon Capture® offering from Premier Paper
April 04, 2013
Brussels, Belgium, - 4th April, 2013 - International Paper, the world's largest paper and packaging company, has announced that its PRO-DESIGN® range, International Paper's flagsh...read more »
International Paper Joins World Wildlife Fund’s Global Forest & Trade Network
March 26, 2013
Participation Builds on Commitment to Sustainable Forest Management MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 26, 2013 International Paper has joined the Global Forest & Trade Network in North Am...read more »
Using Recycled Paper in Magazines Protects the Environment
March 20, 2013
Guest columnist Frank Locantore of the Green America Better Paper Project explains the just-released Life Cycle Assessment commissioned by the National Geographic Society. He says ...read more »
Print vs. Digital: The Great Mr. Magazine vs. BoSacks Tweet-Off
March 13, 2013
Two of the U.S. magazine industry's leading pundits, Dr. Samir Husni and Robert Sacks, held an impromptu but insightful debate via Twitter tonight about the extent to which digital...read more »
International Paper Ranks No. 1 in Forest and Paper Products Sector on FORTUNE's List of America's Most Admired Companie
March 07, 2013
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP) today announced that it has once again been named by FORTUNE magazine as the No. 1 company in the Fores...read more »
International Paper Named To 2013 World's Most Ethical Company List For Seventh Straight Year By The Ethisphere Institut
March 07, 2013
MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- For the seventh straight year, International Paper (NYSE: IP) was named as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by The Ethisphere...read more »
Colorplan launches to an international market with a new colour swatch book and website.
March 05, 2013
Colorplan is an iconic range of premium uncoated coloured papers and boards which is available in a broad palette of 50 colours, 8 weights and 25 embossed textures. First developed...read more »
Wausau Paper Announces Closure of Brainerd, Minnesota, Mill
February 22, 2013
(USA) Wausau Paper (NYSE:WPP) today announced the closure of the Company's technical specialty paper mill in Brainerd, Minnesota...read more »
PaperWorks to Increase Prices on all Masterworks CRB grades and Masterworks URB+
February 22, 2013
(USA) PaperWorks Industries, Inc. today announced price increases that will be coming into effect with shipments as of March 25, 2013, for all MasterWorks grades of coated recycled...read more »
GRIGISKES AB has Signed a Financing Contract for a New Paper Manufacturing Machine
February 22, 2013
(Lithuania) On 20th February 2013, GRIGISKES AB and SEB bank AB signed a loan supply contract for LTL 35 Mio (EUR 10.1 Mio)...read more »
Domtar Premier Sponsor of GreenBiz Forum 2013 NYC
February 22, 2013
(CANADA) Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) has led the way in sustainable business practices since its early adoption of Forest Stewardship CouncilTM fiber certification in...read more »
Kimberly-Clark Announces 9.5 Percent Dividend Increase
February 22, 2013
(USA) Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today said its board of directors has approved a dividend increase of 9.5 percent. This will bring the quarterly dividend to 81 cents p...read more »
RockTenn Commences Registered Exchange Offers for its 4.450% Senior Notes due 2019, 3.500% Senior Notes due 2020, 4.900% Senior Notes due 2022 and 4.000% Senior Notes due 2023
February 22, 2013
(USA) RockTenn (NYSE: RKT) announced today offers (each an "exchange offer” and collectively the "exchange offers”) to exchange all of its outstanding 4.450% Senior N...read more »
Cascades Releases Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Results
February 22, 2013
(CANADA) Cascades Inc. (TSX: CAS), a leader in the recovery and manufacturing of green packaging and tissue paper products, announces its unaudited financial results for the three-...read more »
Elephant Print and Display appoints Mark Crook as new Director
February 21, 2013
East Sussex-based digital print company Elephant Print and Display is delighted to announce that Mark Crook has joined the company in the role of Director. Mark has worked in the ...read more »
Jeff Franich Promoted to National Product Manager - Construction Products US
February 21, 2013
(USA) We are pleased to announce that Jeff Franich has been promoted to National Product Manager - Construction Products US...read more »
Metso Introduces New Polyurethane Roll Cover for Blade Coaters
February 21, 2013
(Finland) Metso has launched CoteCondor, a new polyurethane roll cover for blade coater backing rolls. CoteCondor is designed for all blade coaters, but especially coaters using ha...read more »
Voith: NanoPro – New Roll Cover for Calenders
February 21, 2013
(Germany) At the beginning of 2013, Voith launched the NanoPro roll cover for calenders onto the market, which offers a very noticeable reduction of vibrations...read more »
Sodra to Liquidate Ownership of Sodra Cell Tofte
February 21, 2013
(Sweden) Södra has decided to divest the Tofte chemical pulp mill in Norway. This decision has been made as a result of longstanding difficulties with unsatisfactory profitability...read more »
Neenah Paper Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
February 21, 2013
(USA) Neenah Paper, Inc. (NYSE:NP) today reported earnings from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2012 of $0.55 per diluted common share compared with earnings of $0....read more »
Double A Expands Paper Product Portfolio in MENA
February 21, 2013
(Dubai) Double A to launch Hi Plus and Eagle paper brands at the Paperworld Middle East 2013, March 5-7, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center...read more »
Domtar Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
February 21, 2013
(CANADA) Domtar Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has approved its fourth quarterly dividend for the 2012...read more »
Clearwater Paper Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Results
February 21, 2013
(USA) Clearwater Paper Corporation (NYSE:CLW) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2012...read more »
Greif, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2013 Earnings Release and Conference Call
February 21, 2013
(USA) Greif, Inc. today announced plans to release first quarter 2013 results after the market closes Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013...read more »
Another step on the Domtar Paper Trail
February 21, 2013
(CANADA) Continuing its commitment to lead by example when it comes to transparency, Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) today announced the latest additions to its award-win...read more »
StockCall Insight Into Sealed Air and MeadWestvaco: Packaging Stocks Hit New Highs
February 21, 2013
(UK) All products need packaging solutions for their proper storage and distribution and this is where the packaging industry plays a crucial role...read more »
Dan McGuire Receives 2013 TAPPI Paul W. Magnabosco Local Section Award
February 21, 2013
(USA) Daniel M. McGuire, Director, Continuous Improvement Quality N.A. for Ingredion has been named recipient of TAPPI's 2013 Paul Magnabosco Outstanding Local Section Member Award...read more »
SGS NDT Services for Paper Mill Expansion in South Africa
February 14, 2013
(SOUTH AFRICA) SGS has entered into an agreement with a global organization, located in Nelspruit, South Africa to provide non-destructive testing (NDT) on all new fabrication weld...read more »
Corby Paper Firm Fined for Worker's Death
February 14, 2013
(UK) A Corby paper manufacturer has been fined for safety failings after a worker was killed when racking collapsed and heavy boxes landed on top of her...read more »
Recycling of Valuable Resources Should Not Be Discouraged: CPI
February 14, 2013
(UK) A recent article in the Daily Mail (‘Recycling con: Millions of tons end up in landfill as officials admit success is exaggerated' 11/2/13) highlights a number of issues ass...read more »
Huhtamäki Oyj's Results January 1 - December 31, 2012: Strong Growth in Net Sales and Earnings
February 14, 2013
(USA) Robust 14% net sales growth, driven by acquisitions...read more »
Newark Group Advances its Sales Organization with the Appointment of Paul Spitale
February 14, 2013
(USA) The Newark Group today announced the appointment of Paul Spitale as Vice President of Sales for Converted Products. In this newly created position... Spitread more »
Sonoco Board Declares Regular Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
February 14, 2013
(USA) The Board of Directors of Sonoco (NYSE: SON) today declared a $.30 per share quarterly common stock dividend. The dividend will be paid on March 8, 2013, to shareholders of r...read more »
Sonoco Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2012 Results
February 14, 2013
(USA) Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full-year 2012...read more »
KapStone Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year Results
February 14, 2013
(USA) KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation (NYSE: KS) today reported preliminary results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2012...read more »
Catalyst Paper to Sell its Interest in Powell River Energy
February 14, 2013
(USA) Catalyst Paper (TSX:CYT) announced today that it has agreed, subject to court approval, to sell its approximately 50% interest in Powell River Energy Inc. and Powell River En...read more »
Mercer International Inc. Reports Record Annual Pulp Production, Pulp Sales Volumes and Energy Sales and 2012 Fourth Qua
February 14, 2013
(USA) Mercer International Inc. (Nasdaq:MERC) (TSX:MRI.U) today reported results for the fourth quarter and for the year ended December 31, 2012...read more »
Domtar Enhances Recyclebank Green Schools Program
February 14, 2013
(USA) Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) today announced it is furthering its partnership with Recyclebank® by supporting the Recyclebank Green Schools Program...read more »