http://www.paper360.org/paper360 Paper360: Around The Industry, Around The World 2008-11-22T12:16:17Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/People/Ashland-announces-new-management-team/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566832?ref=25 Ashland Inc. detailed a new management structure, reflecting the company's just-completed acquisition of Hercules. 2008-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/472008/566832null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Industry+News/More-shutdowns-layoffs-in-the-works/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566827?ref=25 More companies have announced their intent to lay off workers and/or shut down operations, including Appleton, International Paper and Domtar. 2008-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/472008/566827null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/MWV-Wadco-form-joint-venture/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566822?ref=25 MWV formed a joint venture with India-based corrugated box manufacturer Wadco Packaging Pvt. Ltd. by purchasing a 51 percent equity stake in the company. 2008-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/472008/566822null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Industry+News/Aracruz-reaches-deal-on-bad-debts/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566815?ref=25 Brazilian pulp giant Aracruz Celulose SA, which owes more than $2 billion to a group of banks due to soured currency bets, reached a deal that will let it pay off its losses over a number of years, according to the Wall Street Journal. 2008-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/472008/566815null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Paper+Companies/PaperWorks-taps-Garland-as-presidentCEO/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566833?ref=25 Tom Garland has been named president and CEO of PaperWorks Industries, Inc., a leading producer of coated recycled paperboard 2008-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/472008/566833null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Industry+News/Maine-mill-to-restart-with-new-owners/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566824?ref=25 The Old Town Pulp and Paper Mill, Old Town ME, reportedly will soon restart, rehiring some 160 workers laid off when Red Shield Environmental declared bankruptcy in June. A New York private Investment group, Patriarch Partners, completed its acquisition of the operation last week for about $19 million. 2008-11-21T05:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/472008/566824null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Advertising/Paper360ordm-2009-Media-Guide/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564791?ref=25 Paper360º 2009 Media Guide 2008-11-08T05:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/462008/564791null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/special+section/Building-an-industry-from-the-ground-up/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566000?ref=25 Using modern technology and a long tradition of pulp and papermaking, Finland?s Metsä-Botnia is helping develop a new generation of papermakers in Uruguay. 2008-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/462008/566000null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/TAPPI+Journal/Expanded-TAPPI-JOURNAL-Coverage/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565503?ref=25 Complete coverage includes TAPPI JOURNAL summaries, explosion venting technology and a visit to Western Michigan University 2008-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/462008/565503null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Columnist/Surviving-lean-times/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565302?ref=25 Take proactive steps to position yourself as "irreplaceable" during layouffs 2008-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/462008/565302null XML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Web+Exclusives/ABTCP-2008-A-joint-effort-for-growth/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565305?ref=25 Organized in partnership with APPITA and TAPPSA, the 41st conference featured 37 international lecturers (from a total of 892 expert speakers), and 227 exhibitors covering 10,764 square feet. 2008-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/462008/565305null XML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Industry+News/Headbox---Asia-Pulp-and-Paper-subsidiary-paper-mil/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565306?ref=25 Highlights of the latest industry news 2008-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/462008/565306null XML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Cellulosic-biorefinery-era-begins-in-Louisiana/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565304?ref=25 New plant makes ethanol from bagasse, wood chips and other cellulosic feedstocks 2008-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/462008/565304null XML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Association+news/Association-news/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565505?ref=25 Introducing: The PIMA Management Division 2008-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/462008/565505null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/special+section/A-Wisconsin-success-story/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566001?ref=25 William ?Butch? Johnson: This ?proud? papermaker technically isn?t a papermaker at all?at least he didn?t start out that way 2008-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/462008/566001null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/products/New-Products/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565502?ref=25 Share your latest product innovations with the readers of Paper360º. Send product releases, along with high-resolution images to Editorial Director Glenn Ostle at gostle@tappi.org. 2008-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/462008/565502null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Association+news/Aligning-customer-and-supplier-needs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565504?ref=25 MWV opens its doors to suppliers during ASPI meeting 2008-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/462008/565504null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/special+section/An-old-mill-gets-a-new-lease-on-life/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565999?ref=25 ?Never give up!? should be the motto of this dedicated group, which managed to reopen a northern New York mill after a seven-year shutdown 2008-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/462008/565999null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/special+section/Young-company-long-history/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/566002?ref=25 Today, Paperchine boasts a staff of more than 100 industry-experienced professionals, but according to President Laurie Wicks, it started as a backup plan 2008-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/462008/566002null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/special+section/Proud-to-be-a-Papermaker/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565998?ref=25 This special section features stories on companies and people who have gone the extra mile to make a difference in the pulp and paper industry. Companies featured include Flambeau River Papers, Paperchine, Metsa-Botnia and Newton Falls Fine Paper 2008-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/462008/565998null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/products/Problem-solved/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565303?ref=25 New technology helps save energy and water 2008-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/462008/565303null XML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Industry+News/The-Pulse/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/565506?ref=25 Production down for sixth month in August 2008-11-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/462008/565506null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Halsey-OR-steelworkers-OK-new-contract/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/560236?ref=25 Production and maintenance workers from United Steelworkers (USW) Local 1189 in Halsey, OR, overwhelmingly ratified a new six-year agreement with Cascade Pacific Pulp LLC. The union was successful in regaining main provisions of its former contract with Pope & Talbot at the site. 2008-10-22T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/432008/560236null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Domtar-appoints-John-D-Williams-as-CEO/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/560241?ref=25 Domtar Corp. appointed John D. Williams as President and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2009. Williams joins Domtar from SCA Packaging Europe, where he has served as president since 2005. 2008-10-22T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/432008/560241null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Smurfit-Stone-shuts-down-Quebec-mill/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/560239?ref=25 Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. plans to permanently cease production at its Pontiac pulp mill in Portage-du-Fort, Quebec on Oct. 31. According to the company, the mill produces Northern Bleached Hardwood Kraft paper-grade pulp, which is not core to the company's transformation strategy. 2008-10-22T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/432008/560239null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Exclusive-Verso-Papers-Mike-Jackson/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/560250?ref=25 Mike Jackson, Verso president and CEO credits a foundation document, focused strategies, and talented employees for the company's success. Click here for the full article from this month's Paper360 magazine. 2008-10-22T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/432008/560250null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Wausau-Papers-Davis-to-retire/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/560240?ref=25 Wausau Paper announced that Albert K. Davis will retire from his position as executive vice president, Specialty Products at year-end and will be succeeded by Henry C. Newell who will become senior vice president, Specialty Products. 2008-10-22T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/432008/560240null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/feature/Merge-acquire-profit/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564129?ref=25 It's the wise manager who understands the fine points of M&As including tax advantages or consequences. 2008-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/452008/564129null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/features/Repair-maintain-or-write-off/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564141?ref=25 It's the wise manager who understands the fine points of M&As including tax advantages or consequences. 2008-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/452008/564141null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/products/New-products/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564164?ref=25 New products 2008-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/452008/564164null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/features/Clearing-the-air/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564146?ref=25 Innovative pollution control technology allows Chilean tissue mill CMPC Talagante to replace natural gas with cheaper fuel. 2008-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/452008/564146null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Tappi+News/Expanded-TAPPI-JOURNAL-Coverage/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564161?ref=25 Complete coverage includes TAPPI JOURNAL summaries, and features on LignoBoost and the 2008 International Conference on Nanotechnology in the Forest Products Industry. 2008-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/452008/564161null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/feature/Turning-the-tide-at-TAPPI/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/561169?ref=25 Two years ago we interviewed Larry Montague as he was about to take the reins at TAPPI. 2008-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/432008/561169null XML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/news/The-Pulse/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564173?ref=25 The Pulse 2008-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/452008/564173null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Columnist/Preparing-for-change/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/561168?ref=25 When Americans choose a new president, it could mean significant changes on three critical issues for the forest products industry—climate change, energy and taxes. 2008-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/432008/561168null XML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/features/If-the-footprint-fits/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564168?ref=25 Efforts to label a company's carbon footprint could ultimately affect paper products 2008-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/452008/564168null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/features/Verso-Paper-turns-a-page-with-recent-IPO/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/564135?ref=25 Mike Jackson, Verso president and CEO credits a foundation document, focused strategies, and talented employees for the company's success 2008-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/452008/564135null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Industry+News/Headbox/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/561167?ref=25 Highlights of the latest industry news 2008-10-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/432008/561167null XML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/AdQuest/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/553305?ref=25 AdQuest 2008-09-25T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/392008/553305null REMOTE http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Web+Exclusives/The-onward-march-of-eucalyptus/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/551633?ref=25 Demand for this versatile hardwood pulp is growing 2008-09-19T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/382008/551633null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/BASF-makes-offer-for-Ciba/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/550859?ref=25 BASF plans to acquire Ciba Holding AG, a specialty chemical company, and will make a public takeover offer to Ciba’s shareholders. 2008-09-17T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/382008/550859null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Do-you-know-who-youre-selling-to/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/550930?ref=25 For ultimate success, sales representatives must tailor their pitches to adjust to the type of buyer they’re trying to reach. 2008-09-17T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/382008/550930null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Stora-UPM-Plan-Major-Mill-Closures/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/550857?ref=25 Stora Enso and UPM-Kymmene Corp. will close mills and lay off more than 3,500 total employees next year and in 2010, due to overcapacity within the industry and continued high production costs. 2008-09-17T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/382008/550857null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/IP-shutters-Oklahoma-containerboard-operation/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/550861?ref=25 nternational Paper plans an indefinite shutdown of No. 3 containerboard machine at its Valliant, OK, mill on Nov. 1. The machine produces approximately 430,000 tons annually of containerboard, used to make corrugated packaging. Key grades produced on the No. 3 machine will be transitioned to other IP mills. 2008-09-17T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/382008/550861null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Graphic-Packaging-completes-mill-divestitures/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/550865?ref=25 Graphic Packaging Holding Co. completed the divestiture of two coated-recycled board (CRB) mills, in Philadelphia, PA, and Wabash, IN, to an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. known as PaperWorks Industries, Inc. 2008-09-17T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/382008/550865null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/special+section/Zero-to-Hero/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/556527?ref=25 Manufacturing companies invest a lot of time and effort trying to systematically improve their peformance, but they often focus on the wrong things 2008-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/412008/556527null XML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/special+section/Six-Sigma-What-Went-Wrong/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/553251?ref=25 A 60% failure rate shows that to be successful, Six Sigma should be part of a holistic process improvement program 2008-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/392008/553251null XML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Association+news/EPEIBBC-Conference-Recap/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/555244?ref=25 TAPPI conferences draw a crowd 2008-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/402008/555244null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/products/New-Products/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/555243?ref=25 1. KEEPING TRIM, 2. HIGH COMPRESSIBILITY, 3. TOP PUMP, 4. BIG SEAL, 5. SLICK MOVE, 6. KEEPING A JOURNAL, 7. TAKE IT HIGHER,8. NEW TISSUE 2008-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/402008/555243null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/special+section/Resource-Profiles/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/555248?ref=25 Check out some of the industry companies delivering outstanding products and services 2008-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/402008/555248null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Industry+News/Headbox/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/553247?ref=25 Highlights of the latest industry news 2008-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/392008/553247null XML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/feature/TJ-Special-section---/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/555236?ref=25 Features include TJ Summaries, industry news, an interview with Scott Rosencrance, and bio-based latex binder performance technology 2008-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/402008/555236null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/special+section/Running-the-Strategy-Steeplechase/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/553250?ref=25 Keep your eye on the prize, and know who's chasing you 2008-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/392008/553250null XML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/feature/Press-Rebuilds-Part-2/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/555234?ref=25 Cases show guidelines can accurately predict changes in pressing conditions. 2008-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/402008/555234null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/feature/The-Onward-March-of-Eucalyptus/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/555235?ref=25 Demand for this versatile hardwood pulp has been steadily growing 2008-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/402008/555235null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Industry+News/The-Pulse/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/555245?ref=25 Production off 0.5% at mid-year 2008-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/402008/555245null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/column/Ask-an-Employment-Attorney/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/553252?ref=25 Religious discrimination in the workplace 2008-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/392008/553252null XML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/opinion/Face-to-face-again/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/553246?ref=25 Like most everything else in this world, the purchasing function has changed. Gone are the days when multimillion-dollar deals were approved by an individual over dinner. Today there are formalized procedures and corporate teams. Longstanding relationships have shifted with consolidations and acquisitions, and new types of owners have brought different approaches to the task. 2008-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/392008/553246null XML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Special-Section-Purchasing-Guide-2009/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/555247?ref=25 Improved supplier relations Collaboration is the key to success in the 21st century 2008-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/402008/555247null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/special+section/Improved-Supplier-Relations/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/553248?ref=25 Collaboration is key to success in the 21st century 2008-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/392008/553248null XML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/special+section/Do-You-Know-Who-Youre-Selling-to/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/553249?ref=25 Whether buying or selling, keep in mind that you'll be dealing with different behavior types 2008-09-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/392008/553249null XML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Neenah-Paper-Turns-Up-the-Heat/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/543493?ref=25 In one of its boldest green initiatives yet, Neenah Paper has contracted to convert wood and fiber waste into steam energy to power its largest fine paper mill. 2008-08-20T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/342008/543493null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Kimberly-Clark-Names-Brickman-Chief-Strategy-Offic/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/543501?ref=25 Christian A. Brickman will join Kimberly-Clark Sept. 1 as chief strategy officer. Brickman will lead the development and monitoring of the company's strategic plans and processes to enhance K-C's enterprise growth initiatives. 2008-08-20T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/342008/543501null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Ahlstrom-taps-Lang-as-President-amp-CEO/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/543503?ref=25 Ahlstrom Corp., Helsinki, Finland, appointed Jan L?ng president & CEO of the company, beginning January 1. 2008-08-20T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/342008/543503null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/USW-calls-for-NewPage-Sale-of-Wisconsin-Mill/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/543496?ref=25 The United Steelworkers (USW) is mounting a campaign to require NewPage Corp. and Cerebus Capital Management to reverse refusal of placing the Kimberly, WI, paper mill up for sale, instead of a permanent shutdown by Sept. 30 that will impact 600 jobs. 2008-08-20T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/342008/543496null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/ChemicalsMinerals-Update/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/543538?ref=25 Chemicals/Minerals: Update 2008-08-20T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/342008/543538null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Suppliers/TietoEnator-implements-mill-system-in-South-Korea/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/450472?ref=25 TietoEnator, together with Ahlstrom Group, has implemented a mill information system at the Ahlstrom Hyun Poong mill in South Korea. 2008-08-17T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/332007/450472null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Industry+News/Headbox/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/550709?ref=25 Highlights of the latest industry news 2008-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/382008/550709null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/feature/Chemicals-amp-Minerals-Update/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/545046?ref=25 With price increases arriving almost daily, short supplies resulting from natural disasters and increasing demand, and the continuation of large mergers and acquisitions, chemicals/minerals is an industry in transition 2008-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/352008/545046null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/products/New-Products/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/545051?ref=25 SQUARED AWAY,MESHING WELL,STEAM POWER,BEARING UP,TISSUE COVER,FINE FILTER,MAXIMUM DRIVE 2008-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/352008/545051null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/column/Ask-an-attorney/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/544862?ref=25 Working while wired 2008-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/352008/544862null XML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/column/Choosing-cost-effective-maintenance-programs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/544860?ref=25 Most preventive maintenance programs were set up years ago by plant departments isolated from one another. 2008-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/352008/544860null XML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/opinion/Value-destruction-creation-and-capture/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/545041?ref=25 Despite a poor reputation and widespread pessimism, the industry has an opportunity to capitalize on supply restraints 2008-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/352008/545041null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Industry+News/The-Pulse/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/545057?ref=25 Production declines again in May 2008-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/352008/545057null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/feature/How-does-your-paper-machine-rank/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/545044?ref=25 New scorecard system evaluates whether you're winning the energy game 2008-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/352008/545044null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/feature/Solving-the-Asset-Management-Puzzle/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/545040?ref=25 Today's mills are successfully integrating traditional maintenance practices with newer approaches, perspectives and philosophies 2008-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/352008/545040null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/column/Thoughts-from-the-third-shift/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/544858?ref=25 Managing assets 2008-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/352008/544858null XML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/feature/TJ-Special-section----including-TJ-Summaries-indus/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/545049?ref=25 TJ Special section -- including TJ Summaries, industry news, vessel cell management and the TAPPI event planner 2008-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/352008/545049null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Becoming-Asset-Minded/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/544856?ref=25 Becoming Asset Minded 2008-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/352008/544856null XML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/feature/David-Struhs-on-Climate-Change/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/544861?ref=25 IP takes a global approach to environmental issues 2008-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/352008/544861null XML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Association+news/TAPPI-News/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/545052?ref=25 TAPPI Event Proceedings bring the knowledge to YOU 2008-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/352008/545052null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/feature/Press-rebuilds-improve-efficiency-Part-1/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/545042?ref=25 Understanding pressing basics lets you better estimate the degree of improvement that can be expected 2008-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/352008/545042null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Association+news/PIMA-News/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/545053?ref=25 Experts tackle bioenergy issues at IBBC 2008-08-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/352008/545053null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Industry+News/PWC-North-America-dominates-MampA-activity/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530117?ref=25 Merger and acquisition activity in the forest, paper, and packaging sector increased to $27.6 billion, globally, in 2007, up $1.9 billion from 2006. Deals in North America accounted for $17 billion, according to a new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers. 2008-07-18T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/292008/530117null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Getting-more-from-what-we-have/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530136?ref=25 Paper360' Senior Editor Ken Patrick previews TAPPI's EPE/IBBC conferences, which will explore bleaching, pulping, engineering, environmental and bioenergy issues. To register, visit www.tappi.org 2008-07-18T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/292008/530136null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Ashland-to-buy-Hercules-Dow-buys-Rohm-and-Hass/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530107?ref=25 Ashland will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Hercules. The Ashland-Hercules merger announcement comes on the heels of this week?s announcement by Dow that it will acquire all outstanding shares of Rohm and Haas? common stock, creating the largest specialty chemicals company in the US. 2008-07-18T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/292008/530107null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/10-steps-to-sexy/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530134?ref=25 Hannu Melarti, president of Kemira Pulp & Paper, North America, delivered a passionate presentation at the recent PaperCon '08 on the need to inject renewed pride and enthusiasm into the industry' in his words, to "bring sexy back." 2008-07-18T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/292008/530134null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Industry+News/Flambeau-River-Verenium-receive-biorefinery-grants/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/529679?ref=25 Flambeau River BioFuels received approval of its $30 million grant request from the U.S. Department of Energy to construct and operate a biorefinery at the Flambeau River Papers mill. Another grant was given to Verenium Corp. to support the development of small-scale cellulosic ethanol biorefinery plants. 2008-07-18T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/292008/529679null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/People/RockTenns-Dreibelbis-retires-after-34-years/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530119?ref=25 RockTenn's David Dreibelbis, executive vice president and general manager of the company's Paperboard Division, will retire after 34 years at RockTenn. The company announced several personnel changes as a result of the announcement. 2008-07-18T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/292008/530119null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Recovered-Paper-Prices-Expected-to-Hit-New-High/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/526676?ref=25 Prices for recovered paper will ascend to a new peak in 2009 following a sustained increase in paper and paperboard output and recovered paper consumption, says David Clapp, senior economist of recovered paper at RISI 2008-06-30T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/272008/526676null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/People/Potlach-Marcal-tap-new-executives/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/526681?ref=25 Potlatch Corp. announced today that Gordon L. Jones will serve as president and chief executive officer for the proposed spin-off of the company?s pulp-based businesses. In another personnel move, Tim Spring was named Chief Executive Officer of Marcal Paper Mills, LLC, in Elmwood Park, N.J., effective immediately. 2008-06-30T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/272008/526681null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Smurfit-Stone-Mohawk-talk-sustainability/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/526674?ref=25 Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. again joined the U.S. EPA Climate Leaders program. And Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. Chairman and CEO Patrick J. Moore called for dialogue involving "the broad forest community" to ensure sustainable forests are fully considered in any climate change negotiations. 2008-06-30T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/272008/526674null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Industry+News/SCA-Smurfit-Stone-announce-closures/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/526679?ref=25 SCA Divests Parts of Its UK Packaging Operations and Closes New Hythe Mill; Smurfit-Stone closes Snowflake, AZ operations 2008-06-30T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/272008/526679null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Industry+News/US-bans-imports-of-illegally-logged-wood-products/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/520692?ref=25 The U.S. Congress passed landmark legislation to address the global illegal logging crisis. The U.S. is the first country in the world to prohibit the import of illegally-harvested wood and wood products. 2008-06-02T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/232008/520692null HTML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Industry+News/US-rules-on-antidumping-investigations/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/520681?ref=25 The US Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determinations in the antidumping duty investigations of imports of lightweight thermal paper (LWTP), commonly used for printed receipts, from the People?s Republic of China and Germany. See www.antidumpingpublishing.com the fact sheet here. 2008-06-02T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/232008/520681null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/Industry+News/Pulpwood-prices-hit-record-high/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/520680?ref=25 Global pulpwood prices reached new records in 1Q 2008, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly, driven by tight residual supply, higher fuel costs and unfavorable weather. 2008-06-02T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/232008/520680null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/TJ-Special-section----including-TJ-Summaries-nanot/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/543602?ref=25 TJ Special section -- including TJ Summaries, nanotechnology scholarship winner and Part 2 of the Agenda's 2020 analysis of a business plan to add biofuel/bioproduct capacity to existing US mills 2008-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/342008/543602null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/feature/Chuppies-Zippies-and-the-E-generation/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/543596?ref=25 Rapid consumption is leaving paper recovery efforts in the dust 2008-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/342008/543596null PDF http://www.paper360.org/paper360/column/Ask-an-attorney/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/535112?ref=25 What's retaliation, anyway? 2008-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/332008/535112null XML http://www.paper360.org/paper360/feature/MWV-takes-the-initiative/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/535113?ref=25 Transforming to provide more value 2008-06-01T04:00:00Z http://www.paper360.org/paper360/data/articlestandard/paper360/332008/535113null XML