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<title>Pulp and Paper News / Paper Industry News</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 22:40:27 CDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Kemira Announces Sodium Chlorate Price Increases in North America]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/PriceMovements/Kemira_Announces_Sodium_Chlorate_Price_Increases_in_North_America/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 22:40:27 CDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[(USA) Effective immediately or as terms permit, Kemira Pulp&amp;Paper will increase pricing of all grades of sodium chlorate by $50 per ton in North America...<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[EU Paper Industry Calls on the European Commission to Implement Strategies for the Forest-based Sectors]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/Business_Economy/EU_Paper_Industry_Calls_on_the_European_Commission_to_Implement_Strategies_for_the_Forest-based_Sectors/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/Business_Economy/EU_Paper_Industry_Calls_on_the_European_Commission_to_Implement_Strategies_for_the_Forest-based_Sectors/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 22:38:30 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Business / Economy</category>
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<description><![CDATA[(Belgium) The Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) welcomes the publication of the Communication on forest-based industries which formalises a clear strategy for the growth of the forest based sector in Europe and recognises the importance of the sector in contributing...<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Commodity Boom in Europe Eludes Paper]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/Business_Economy/Commodity_Boom_in_Europe_Eludes_Paper-1/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/Business_Economy/Commodity_Boom_in_Europe_Eludes_Paper-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 22:30:20 CDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[(UK) Commodity-related companies are booming, right? Well, not if they trade in trees...<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Increases Prices World-wide for POS Thermal Papers]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/PriceMovements/Mitsubishi_HiTec_Paper_Increases_Prices_World-wide_for_POS_Thermal_Papers/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/PriceMovements/Mitsubishi_HiTec_Paper_Increases_Prices_World-wide_for_POS_Thermal_Papers/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 22:28:04 CDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[(Germany) Prices for raw materials, pulp, logistics and energy costs have been increasing steadily for some time. So far Mitsubishi HiTec Paper has absorbed these additionalcosts and avoided raising prices for as long as possible...<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pope &amp; Talbot to Liquidate Remaining Assets]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/NewProjects_MillClosures/Pope__Talbot_to_Liquidate_Remaining_Assets/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/NewProjects_MillClosures/Pope__Talbot_to_Liquidate_Remaining_Assets/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 22:23:45 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>New Projects / Mill Closures</category>
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<description><![CDATA[(USA) Pope &amp; Talbot Inc. on Friday received approval to transition out of reorganization and begin liquidating its remaining mills, a worst-case scenario for the company's remaining employees who will likely lose their jobs...<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Albany International Declares Dividend of $0.12 Per Share]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/Albany_International_Declares_Dividend_of_0-12_Per_Share/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/Albany_International_Declares_Dividend_of_0-12_Per_Share/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 22:21:58 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Finance / Stock Market</category>
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<description><![CDATA[(USA) The Board of Directors of Albany International Corp. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share on the Class A and Class B Common Stock, payable on July 8, 2008, to shareholders of record on June 6, 2008...<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pope &amp; Talbot Almost History]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/CompanySpecificNews/Pope__Talbot_Almost_History/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/CompanySpecificNews/Pope__Talbot_Almost_History/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 22:17:53 CDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[(USA/Canada) Pope &amp; Talbot Inc., the Portland-based wood products company whose history is longer than the state of Oregon's, is taking its last gasps this week as its protracted bankruptcy comes to a frustrating end...<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Paper Machie: The Exquisite Craft of Kashmir]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/EverythingElse/Paper_Machie_The_Exquisite_Craft_of_Kashmir/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/EverythingElse/Paper_Machie_The_Exquisite_Craft_of_Kashmir/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 22:14:53 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Everything Else</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Art of Paper machie in Kashmir has great significance and history attached to it. Known by its Iranian title &quot;Kari Qalamdane&quot;, this art form has acquired wide acclaims both for its impressive quality and unique character...<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Smurfit Kappa Sees Core Profit Fall, Shares Tumble]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/Smurfit_Kappa_Sees_Core_Profit_Fall_Shares_Tumble-1/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/Smurfit_Kappa_Sees_Core_Profit_Fall_Shares_Tumble-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 22:03:38 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Finance / Stock Market</category>
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<description><![CDATA[(Ireland) Smurfit Kappa Group Plc expects a 5 to 10 percent drop in core profit this year due to rising costs, a weak dollar and slowing demand, the Irish packaging maker said on Friday, knocking 10 percent off its shares.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Albany International Corp. Names New Chairman and Vice-Chairman]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/CompanySpecificNews/Albany_International_Corp-_Names_New_Chairman_and_Vice-Chairman/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/CompanySpecificNews/Albany_International_Corp-_Names_New_Chairman_and_Vice-Chairman/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 21:58:29 CDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[(USA) At its regular meeting preceding the Annual Meeting of Stockholders today, the Board of Directors of Albany International Corp. elected Erland E. (Erkie) Kailbourne as Chairman of the Board. Frank R. Schmeler retired as Chairman, culminating 44 years of outstanding service...<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AkzoNobel Strengthening Specialty Chemicals Portfolio]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/RecentDeals/AkzoNobel_Strengthening_Specialty_Chemicals_Portfolio/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/RecentDeals/AkzoNobel_Strengthening_Specialty_Chemicals_Portfolio/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 06:45:27 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Recent Deals</category>
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<description><![CDATA[(Germany) AkzoNobel is reinforcing its Specialty Chemicals portfolio by acquiring businesses in Europe and Asia. The company has signed two agreements which will strengthen both its paper and polymer chemicals activities. The first deal involves AkzoNobel's Pulp &amp; Paper Chemicals business...<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AbitibiBowater to Sell Korean Paper Mill]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/CompanySpecificNews/AbitibiBowater_to_Sell_Korean_Paper_Mill/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/CompanySpecificNews/AbitibiBowater_to_Sell_Korean_Paper_Mill/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 06:36:17 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Company Specific News</category>
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<description><![CDATA[(USA) Abitibi-Bowater plans to shed an additional $250-million  of assets as it deals with slumping demand for paper and a heavy debt load. North America's largest newsprint maker put a South Korean paper mill up for sale as part of larger drive to shore up its balance sheets and staunch losses.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[U.S. Imposes Duties on Chinese, German Paper Producers]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/Export_Import_Cess_Duties_Taxes/U-S-_Imposes_Duties_on_Chinese_German_Paper_Producers/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/Export_Import_Cess_Duties_Taxes/U-S-_Imposes_Duties_on_Chinese_German_Paper_Producers/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 06:34:38 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Export/Import/Cess/Duties/Taxes</category>
<guid>http://news.paperindex.com/Export_Import_Cess_Duties_Taxes/U-S-_Imposes_Duties_on_Chinese_German_Paper_Producers/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(USA)  Some Chinese producers of lightweight thermal paper face duties of nearly 133 percent imposed by the U.S. Department of Commerce because the agency found evidence that the firms exported the products into the country at prices below fair value...<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[NewPage Files Registration Statement for $805 Million IPO]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/NewPage_Files_Registration_Statement_for_805_Million_IPO/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/NewPage_Files_Registration_Statement_for_805_Million_IPO/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 06:32:09 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Finance / Stock Market</category>
<guid>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/NewPage_Files_Registration_Statement_for_805_Million_IPO/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(USA) NewPage Group Inc. has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock...<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Russian Sawlog and Pulpwood Prices Fell 20% in 1Q 2008 as Log Export Taxes Reduced Foreign Shipments: Wood Resources Int]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/PriceMovements/Russian_Sawlog_and_Pulpwood_Prices_Fell_20_in_1Q_2008_as_Log_Export_Taxes_Reduced_Foreign_Shipments_Wood_Resources_Int/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/PriceMovements/Russian_Sawlog_and_Pulpwood_Prices_Fell_20_in_1Q_2008_as_Log_Export_Taxes_Reduced_Foreign_Shipments_Wood_Resources_Int/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 06:29:58 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Price Movements</category>
<guid>http://news.paperindex.com/PriceMovements/Russian_Sawlog_and_Pulpwood_Prices_Fell_20_in_1Q_2008_as_Log_Export_Taxes_Reduced_Foreign_Shipments_Wood_Resources_Int/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(Russia) Russian domestic log prices fell sharply in the 1Q 2008 from their peak in the 4Q of last year, according to the market report Wood Resource Quarterly. Pine sawlog prices declined 22%, softwood pulpwood prices were down 20% and hardwood pulpwood costs fell just over 15%...<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[S&amp;P Equity Research Downgrades Neenah Paper to 'Hold']]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/SP_Equity_Research_Downgrades_Neenah_Paper_to_Hold/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/SP_Equity_Research_Downgrades_Neenah_Paper_to_Hold/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 06:27:06 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Finance / Stock Market</category>
<guid>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/SP_Equity_Research_Downgrades_Neenah_Paper_to_Hold/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(USA) S&amp;P Equity Research has downgraded Neenah Paper from Buy to Hold.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Akzo Nobel Buying Chemicals Businesses in China, Germany]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/RecentDeals/Akzo_Nobel_Buying_Chemicals_Businesses_in_China_Germany/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/RecentDeals/Akzo_Nobel_Buying_Chemicals_Businesses_in_China_Germany/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 06:25:18 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Recent Deals</category>
<guid>http://news.paperindex.com/RecentDeals/Akzo_Nobel_Buying_Chemicals_Businesses_in_China_Germany/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(Germany) Akzo Nobel, the world's biggest paint company, said its pulp and paper chemicals business, Eka Chemicals, is acquiring Levasil, the silica sol coating business of Germany's H.C. Starck Group. In a separate deal, Akzo Nobel's polymer chemicals unit has agreed to buy two organic peroxide<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Swedish Paper Manufacturer Grycksbo Paper Invests in Biomass Boiler]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/Recycling_Environment/Swedish_Paper_Manufacturer_Grycksbo_Paper_Invests_in_Biomass_Boiler/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/Recycling_Environment/Swedish_Paper_Manufacturer_Grycksbo_Paper_Invests_in_Biomass_Boiler/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 06:22:18 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Recycling / Environment</category>
<guid>http://news.paperindex.com/Recycling_Environment/Swedish_Paper_Manufacturer_Grycksbo_Paper_Invests_in_Biomass_Boiler/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(Sweden) Swedish paper manufacturer, Grycksbo Paper, is to invest 130 million SEK (approx $21.5m) to install a biomass boiler, which will meet the paper mill's entire need for steam when it comes on-line during the second half of 2009...<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hampton Paper Designs Makes Debut at 2008 National Stationery Show in New York City]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/CompanySpecificNews/Hampton_Paper_Designs_Makes_Debut_at_2008_National_Stationery_Show_in_New_York_City/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/CompanySpecificNews/Hampton_Paper_Designs_Makes_Debut_at_2008_National_Stationery_Show_in_New_York_City/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 06:20:30 CDT</pubDate>
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<guid>http://news.paperindex.com/CompanySpecificNews/Hampton_Paper_Designs_Makes_Debut_at_2008_National_Stationery_Show_in_New_York_City/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(USA) After a successful selling season in the fall focusing in the mid-Atlantic area, Hampton Paper Designs (http://www.hamptonpaperdesigns.com) will be making its national debut at the National Stationery Show, May 18 - 21, 2008 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Paper Imports Increase in Vietnam, Businesses Still Complain about Paper Shortage]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/Export_Import_Cess_Duties_Taxes/Paper_Imports_Increase_in_Vietnam_Businesses_Still_Complain_about_Paper_Shortage/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/Export_Import_Cess_Duties_Taxes/Paper_Imports_Increase_in_Vietnam_Businesses_Still_Complain_about_Paper_Shortage/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 06:18:26 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Export/Import/Cess/Duties/Taxes</category>
<guid>http://news.paperindex.com/Export_Import_Cess_Duties_Taxes/Paper_Imports_Increase_in_Vietnam_Businesses_Still_Complain_about_Paper_Shortage/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(Vietnam) Paper and pulp imports increased sharply in the first four months of 2008, while big paper plants are running at full capacity. However, paper processing companies still complain that they cannot buy paper for production.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sonangol Mulls Acquiring Stake in Portucel]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/RecentDeals/Sonangol_Mulls_Acquiring_Stake_in_Portucel/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/RecentDeals/Sonangol_Mulls_Acquiring_Stake_in_Portucel/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 06:15:30 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Recent Deals</category>
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<description><![CDATA[(Portugal) Angolan state-owned oil company Sonangol is mulling acquiring a stake in Portuguese paper maker Portucel - Empresa Produtora de Pasta e Papel, SA, Diario Economico reported, citing a source close to Sonangol.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pope &amp; Talbot Shuts Down Halsey Mill Affecting 180 Employees]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/NewProjects_MillClosures/Pope__Talbot_Shuts_Down_Halsey_Mill_Affecting_180_Employees/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/NewProjects_MillClosures/Pope__Talbot_Shuts_Down_Halsey_Mill_Affecting_180_Employees/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 06:14:18 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>New Projects / Mill Closures</category>
<guid>http://news.paperindex.com/NewProjects_MillClosures/Pope__Talbot_Shuts_Down_Halsey_Mill_Affecting_180_Employees/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(USA) Pope &amp; Talbot Inc. has announced that its Halsey pulp mill has begun shutdown procedures and is expected to close by the weekend, according to Mark Rossolo, a spokesman for the company. The shutdown affects 180 employees, the company said.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pre-printed Bordered Paper Company Switches Locations]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/CompanySpecificNews/Pre-printed_Bordered_Paper_Company_Switches_Locations/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/CompanySpecificNews/Pre-printed_Bordered_Paper_Company_Switches_Locations/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 06:09:57 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Company Specific News</category>
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<description><![CDATA[(USA) PaperWithBorders.com now offers myriad paper products from their new location in Wisconsin, USA.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Schweitzer-Mauduit Announces Disappointing First Quarter 2008 Results]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/Schweitzer-Mauduit_Announces_Disappointing_First_Quarter_2008_Results/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/Schweitzer-Mauduit_Announces_Disappointing_First_Quarter_2008_Results/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 06:08:10 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Finance / Stock Market</category>
<guid>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/Schweitzer-Mauduit_Announces_Disappointing_First_Quarter_2008_Results/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(USA)  Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. has reported a first quarter 2008 net loss of $1.2 million compared with net income of $4.2 million during the first quarter of 2007. The diluted loss per share was $0.08 compared with diluted earnings per share of $0.27 in the prior-year...<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sweco Raises Standard at Russian Pulp and Paper Mill]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/CompanySpecificNews/Sweco_Raises_Standard_at_Russian_Pulp_and_Paper_Mill/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/CompanySpecificNews/Sweco_Raises_Standard_at_Russian_Pulp_and_Paper_Mill/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:58:43 CDT</pubDate>
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<guid>http://news.paperindex.com/CompanySpecificNews/Sweco_Raises_Standard_at_Russian_Pulp_and_Paper_Mill/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(Sweden) In northeastern Russia, the paper and board manufacturer Mondi is launching an ambitious rebuild and modernisation programme at its pulp and paper mill. Sweco has been given responsibility for architecture, structural engineering and construction management...<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Global Printing and Writing Paper Demand is Flat: Printing and Writing Papers Association]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/Business_Economy/Global_Printing_and_Writing_Paper_Demand_is_Flat_Printing_and_Writing_Papers_Association/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/Business_Economy/Global_Printing_and_Writing_Paper_Demand_is_Flat_Printing_and_Writing_Papers_Association/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:57:00 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Business / Economy</category>
<guid>http://news.paperindex.com/Business_Economy/Global_Printing_and_Writing_Paper_Demand_is_Flat_Printing_and_Writing_Papers_Association/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(USA) World demand for printing and writing paper grades will show virtually no growth in 2008 and then show marginal expansion through 2010, according to a forecast by the Printing and Writing Papers Association.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[No Restart set at International Paper's Mississippi Linerboard Plant]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/CompanySpecificNews/No_Restart_set_at_International_Papers_Mississippi_Linerboard_Plant/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/CompanySpecificNews/No_Restart_set_at_International_Papers_Mississippi_Linerboard_Plant/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:53:26 CDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[(USA) International Paper doesn't know when it will restart operations at the containerboard mill in Vicksburg, Miss., that was idled after a recovery boiler explosion on Saturday, May 3, killed one worker and injured 17 others, all contractors.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Kazakhstan Kagazy Shows Robust Growth in Revenues in 2007]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/Kazakhstan_Kagazy_Shows_Robust_Growth_in_Revenues_in_2007/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2008 05:51:13 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Finance / Stock Market</category>
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<description><![CDATA[(Kazakhstan) Kazakhstan Kagazy PLC, owner of Central Asia's largest producer of paper, corrugated board and packaging products and one of the leading industrial real estate development companies in the country, has announced its summary preliminary...<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AbitibiBowater 2008 First Quarter Loss Widens]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/AbitibiBowater_2008_First_Quarter_Loss_Widens/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 22:00:41 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Finance / Stock Market</category>
<guid>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/AbitibiBowater_2008_First_Quarter_Loss_Widens/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(Canada) AbitibiBowater Inc, the largest North American newsprint maker, on Thursday posted a wider first-quarter loss, hurt by poor results from its newsprint, specialty papers and wood products businesses.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Norske Skog Q1 2008 Earnings Drop Below Forecast]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/Norske_Skog_Q1_2008_Earnings_Drop_Below_Forecast-1/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/Norske_Skog_Q1_2008_Earnings_Drop_Below_Forecast-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 21:41:27 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Finance / Stock Market</category>
<guid>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/Norske_Skog_Q1_2008_Earnings_Drop_Below_Forecast-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(Norway) Norwegian papermaker Norske Skog reported a bigger-than-forecast drop in core earnings for the first quarter on Thursday, hit by weak demand in North America and Europe.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Holmen Q1 2008 Profit Falls Sharply on Newsprint, Virgin Fibre Weakness]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/Holmen_Q1_2008_Profit_Falls_Sharply_on_Newsprint_Virgin_Fibre_Weakness/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/Holmen_Q1_2008_Profit_Falls_Sharply_on_Newsprint_Virgin_Fibre_Weakness/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 21:38:33 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Finance / Stock Market</category>
<guid>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/Holmen_Q1_2008_Profit_Falls_Sharply_on_Newsprint_Virgin_Fibre_Weakness/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(Sweden) Holmen AB said its first quarter pretax profit fell 33 percent to 383 million Swedish crowns, hit by weakening prices and demand for newsprint in Europe, and slowing demand for virgin fibre board.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WorldWin’s Extraordinary Crafting Papers Now Available at The Paper Mill Store]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/ProductLaunches_NewTechnology/WorldWinrsquos_Extraordinary_Crafting_Papers_Now_Available_at_The_Paper_Mill_Store/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/ProductLaunches_NewTechnology/WorldWinrsquos_Extraordinary_Crafting_Papers_Now_Available_at_The_Paper_Mill_Store/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 21:34:09 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Product Launches / New Technology</category>
<guid>http://news.paperindex.com/ProductLaunches_NewTechnology/WorldWinrsquos_Extraordinary_Crafting_Papers_Now_Available_at_The_Paper_Mill_Store/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(USA) WorldWin's exotic and refreshing brands of cardstock and crafting papers are now available to crafters, cardmakers and retailers at The Paper Mill Store .com (thepapermillstore.com)...<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Kimberly-Clark to Webcast Participation At Goldman Sachs Consumer Products Symposium on May 12, 2008]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/CompanySpecificNews/Kimberly-Clark_to_Webcast_Participation_At_Goldman_Sachs_Consumer_Products_Symposium_on_May_12_2008/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/CompanySpecificNews/Kimberly-Clark_to_Webcast_Participation_At_Goldman_Sachs_Consumer_Products_Symposium_on_May_12_2008/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 21:32:13 CDT</pubDate>
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<guid>http://news.paperindex.com/CompanySpecificNews/Kimberly-Clark_to_Webcast_Participation_At_Goldman_Sachs_Consumer_Products_Symposium_on_May_12_2008/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(USA) Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) will webcast its participation in the 2008 Goldman Sachs Consumer Products Symposium from 12:00 p.m. to 12:40 p.m. CDT on Monday, May 12. Mark Buthman, Senior Vice President and CFO will discuss the company's strategies for growing its global health...<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Graphic Packaging Reports Q1 2008 Results; Sales Up by 5%]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/Graphic_Packaging_Reports_Q1_2008_Results_Sales_Up_by_5/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/Graphic_Packaging_Reports_Q1_2008_Results_Sales_Up_by_5/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 21:30:14 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Finance / Stock Market</category>
<guid>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/Graphic_Packaging_Reports_Q1_2008_Results_Sales_Up_by_5/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(USA) Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), formerly Graphic Packaging Corporation (&quot;Graphic&quot;), a leading provider of packaging solutions to food, beverage and other consumer products companies, has reported a Net Loss for the first quarter 2008 of $(23.3) million, or $(0.10) per diluted<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Xerium Technologies Reports Q1 2008 Results; Sales and Income Increase]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/Xerium_Technologies_Reports_Q1_2008_Results_Sales_and_Income_Increase/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/Xerium_Technologies_Reports_Q1_2008_Results_Sales_and_Income_Increase/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 08:25:23 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Finance / Stock Market</category>
<guid>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/Xerium_Technologies_Reports_Q1_2008_Results_Sales_and_Income_Increase/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(USA) Xerium Technologies, a leading global manufacturer of clothing and roll covers used primarily in the paper production process, today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Highlights for the quarter include...<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Metso Paper to Supply Tissue Line to Santher in Brazil]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/RecentDeals/Metso_Paper_to_Supply_Tissue_Line_to_Santher_in_Brazil/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 08:21:45 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Recent Deals</category>
<guid>http://news.paperindex.com/RecentDeals/Metso_Paper_to_Supply_Tissue_Line_to_Santher_in_Brazil/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(Finland) Metso Paper will supply a complete Advantage DCT 100 tissue machine to Santher Fábrica de Papel Santa Therezinha S/A, Braganca Paulista Mill, Brazil. The Metso machine is of the latest technology with state-of-the-art equipment and is scheduled to start during the second quarter of 2009..<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[FTC Grants Early Termination of Waiting Period for KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/Legal_Regulatory/FTC_Grants_Early_Termination_of_Waiting_Period_for_KapStone_Paper_and_Packaging_Corporation/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/Legal_Regulatory/FTC_Grants_Early_Termination_of_Waiting_Period_for_KapStone_Paper_and_Packaging_Corporation/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 08:11:57 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Legal / Regulatory</category>
<guid>http://news.paperindex.com/Legal_Regulatory/FTC_Grants_Early_Termination_of_Waiting_Period_for_KapStone_Paper_and_Packaging_Corporation/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(USA) KapStone Paper and Packaging has reported that KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation (&quot;KapStone&quot;) was notified on May 5, 2008 by the Federal Trade Commission that early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976...<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Neenah Paper Reports Q1 2008 Results; Sales Increase by 19% Due to Acquisition of Fox River]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/Neenah_Paper_Reports_Q1_2008_Results_Sales_Increase_by_19_Due_to_Acquisition_of_Fox_River-1/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/Neenah_Paper_Reports_Q1_2008_Results_Sales_Increase_by_19_Due_to_Acquisition_of_Fox_River-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 08:09:17 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Finance / Stock Market</category>
<guid>http://news.paperindex.com/Finance_StockMarket/Neenah_Paper_Reports_Q1_2008_Results_Sales_Increase_by_19_Due_to_Acquisition_of_Fox_River-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(USA) Neenah Paperhas reported income from continuing operations for the first quarter 2008 of $8.5 million, or $0.57 per diluted common share, compared with income from continuing operations of $10.1 million, or $0.67 per diluted common share for the first quarter of 2007...<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Rock-Tenn's Folding Carton Division Earns SFI(R) Fiber Sourcing Certification]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/CompanySpecificNews/Rock-Tenns_Folding_Carton_Division_Earns_SFIR_Fiber_Sourcing_Certification/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 22:24:51 CDT</pubDate>
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<guid>http://news.paperindex.com/CompanySpecificNews/Rock-Tenns_Folding_Carton_Division_Earns_SFIR_Fiber_Sourcing_Certification/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(USA) The Folding Carton Division of Rock-Tenn Company has announced that it has achieved Fiber Sourcing Certification to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative(R) (SFI) standard, becoming North America's largest folding carton manufacturer to earn this distinction...<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[China`s Nine Dragons Buys Majority Stake in Taiwanese Papermaking Firm in Vietnam]]></title>
<link>http://news.paperindex.com/RecentDeals/Chinas_Nine_Dragons_Buys_Majority_Stake_in_Taiwanese_Papermaking_Firm_in_Vietnam/</link>
<comments>http://news.paperindex.com/RecentDeals/Chinas_Nine_Dragons_Buys_Majority_Stake_in_Taiwanese_Papermaking_Firm_in_Vietnam/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 06:15:50 CDT</pubDate>
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<category>Recent Deals</category>
<guid>http://news.paperindex.com/RecentDeals/Chinas_Nine_Dragons_Buys_Majority_Stake_in_Taiwanese_Papermaking_Firm_in_Vietnam/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(China/Vietnam) Competition between Taiwanese and Chinese paper makers has extended to the emerging market of Vietnam, as Nine Dragons Paper, China`s leading paper firm, has obtained 60% stake in a Vietnamese paper-making company from Taiwan Paper and Pulp Co. at cost of US$22.8 million...<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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