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Official Board Markets archives from May 2007
Containerboard upcycle isn't finished.(SAYS CITIGROUP'S DILLON)
May 5, 2007... Worldwide containerboard prices haven't rallied sufficiently to induce substantial new capacity (outside of China), says Chip Dillon, paper industry analyst for Citigroup Investment Research, N.Y. In fact, there's very little new containerboard...
Transacted containerboard prices.
May 5, 2007
Rock-Tenn to close Ga. carton plant.
May 5, 2007
SSCC realigns board mills.(ALSO REPORTS 1Q EARNINGS)
May 5, 2007
Graphic Packaging reports loss, IP gains.(DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS)(Financial report)
May 5, 2007
IDP, BDA enter joint venture in China.(HIGH-END CAPABILITIES)
May 5, 2007
More details emerge about Wal-Mart's packaging scorecard.(DIFFICULT TO FOLLOW)
May 5, 2007
FEFCO Seminar draws a crowd.(IN FRANCE)
May 5, 2007
Transacted boxboard prices.
May 5, 2007
Injuries and Illnesses continue to decrease.(SAFETY AWARDS TOO)
May 5, 2007
Canada's recovered paper consumption (metric tons) Feb 2007.(Statistical table)(Brief article)
May 5, 2007
Transacted paper stock prices--low grades.(Statistical table)(Brief article)
May 5, 2007
OCC supply sloppiness continues.(MARKET REPORT)
May 5, 2007
Caraustar receives supplier of the year award.(SNACK FOOD HONORS)
May 5, 2007
Transacted paper stock prices--high grades.(Statistical table)(Brief article)
May 5, 2007
KBA designs special Rapida 105.(FOR COLOR SPECTRUM NETWORK)
May 5, 2007
Research and Markets surveys board mills.(MARKET INDEX)
May 5, 2007
OCC collection faces dilemma.(SAYS RECOVERED PAPER CONSULTANT)
May 5, 2007
FTA to host Digital prepress seminar.(COLOR REPRODUCTION)
May 5, 2007
Harper Corp. of America.(People Update)
May 5, 2007
Smurfit-Kappa invests in biodegradable packaging research.(NANOCLAY TECHNOLOGY)
May 5, 2007
MPS selects radius solutions.(PECAS VISION)
May 5, 2007
MeadWestvaco reports net loss.(FOR FIRST QUARTER)(Financial report)
May 5, 2007
Peachtree implements software suite.(FROM ADVANCED SOFTWARE)
May 5, 2007
What's new in corrugators?(HEARD AT CHICAGO TAPPI)
May 5, 2007
Amtech to install at Commencement Bay.(BUSINESS SOLUTION)
May 5, 2007
Do you know your leadership style?(FORMER DISNEY TRAINER ASKS)
May 12, 2007
Transacted containerboard prices.
May 12, 2007
Illinois tool works buys Kiwiplan.
May 12, 2007
Weyco may sell containerboard division.(PART OF REIT CONVERSION?)
May 12, 2007
FreshDirect retains Southern Container Corp.(AS NEW BOX VENDOR)
May 12, 2007
KapStone reports Q1 results.($7.1 MILLION IN NET INCOME)(Financial report)
May 12, 2007
Evergreen to close two more plants.(IN CANADA)
May 12, 2007
Grain Processing Corp.(People Update)
May 12, 2007
Schwarz partners acquires The Royal Group.(CONTINUED INDEPENDENCE)(Brief article)
May 12, 2007
Display-ready system.(Product Update)
May 12, 2007
Containerboard inventories rise.(2.7 PERCENT)
May 12, 2007
Riverside installs OmniFold unit.(FOLDER-GLUER)
May 12, 2007
Osiris partners with POET AG.(SUPPLY CHAIN AUTOMATION)
May 12, 2007
Paperboard mill performance.
May 12, 2007
Producer price indexes-1982=100.
May 12, 2007
Transacted paper stock prices--low grades.(Statistical table)
May 12, 2007
OCC study looks for sponsors.(PIRA AND MOORE & ASSOCIATES)
May 12, 2007
Vacant mill catches fire.(NEWARK GROUP PROPERTY)(vacant Middletown Paperboard Co.)(Brief article)
May 12, 2007
Mod-Pac acquires direct-response company.($850,000 CASH)
May 12, 2007
Caraustar Industries reports 1Q results.(DOWN 11.8 PERCENT)
May 12, 2007
Dicar garners OSHA Award.(SAFETY AND HEALTH ACHIEVEMENT)
May 12, 2007
Smurfit-Stone plants earn SFI designation.(SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY INITIATIVE)
May 12, 2007
Laminations.(People Update)
May 12, 2007
Transacted paper stock prices--high grades.(Statistical table)
May 12, 2007
ICCA releases 2010 Global Forecast.(FOR MEMBERS ONLY)
May 12, 2007
NAPA names best of show winners.(CARTON AND RIGID BOX)
May 12, 2007
FBA members invited to Washington 'Fly-In'.(INDUSTRY-WIDE EVENT)
May 12, 2007
Appalachian State dedicates Harper Hall.(FLEXOGRAPHY EDUCATION)
May 12, 2007
International Corrugated Case Association (ICCA).(People Updates)
May 12, 2007
Sonoco.(People Updates)(appointment of Brad Weller)(Brief article)
May 12, 2007
Flutes are constantly in flux.(HEARD AT IADD'S ODYSSEY)(Brief article)
May 19, 2007... If you're producing small flute board, don't try to impress your customers with letters (F-, G- and N-flute, to name a few) and numbers (flutes per lineal foot). Instead, start with the needs of these clients and engineer backwards, says John...
SP Newsprint examines its options.
May 19, 2007... SP Newsprint, Atlanta, a privately held producer of newsprint, has engaged TD Securities LLC to explore strategic alternatives to maximize value and position the company for continued long-term success. It will consider a range of options,...
Transacted containerboard prices.
May 19, 2007...
Transacted Containerboard Prices
Average transacted price levels are tabulated by obtaining paid prices
from independent converters purchasing linerboard and medium. All
prices are intended as a reference standard only. Transactions may be...
Weyco's Tri-Wall box plant expands.(BY 50 PERCENT)
May 19, 2007... To meet increased demand for bulk packaging, Weyerhaeuser Co. has expanded the square footage of its Tri-Wall box plant in Exeter, Calif., by 50 percent.
The improved facility, now nearly 300,000 sq ft and the largest bulk bin facility in...
Box volumes fall.(FBA REPORTS)
May 19, 2007... On an average week basis, industry shipments of corrugated products for April fell 2.5 percent, the Fibre Box Association (FBA) reports. Last month had one more shipping day (20) than Apri1 2006. On an actual basis shipments rose 2.6 percent....
Presto keeps package performance integrity.(WITHOUT LOSING HIGH-END GRAPHICS)
May 19, 2007... Two years ago, Presto Products Co, a business of Alcoa Consumer Products, wanted to cut costs in the packaging of its trash can liners and sandwich bags--while still featuring high-end graphics and keeping structural integrity. The company...
CMM 2007 to provide free shuttle.(FROM ROSEMONT, ILL. TO DOWNTOWN CHICAGO)
May 19, 2007... Attendees of this year's Converting Machinery/Material Conference & Exposition (CMM International 2007) can conveniently experience the best of both worlds: While the four-day event will take place in Rosemont, Ill.--a great show location close...
Keeping the edges of rolled products clean.(Product Update)
May 19, 2007... Laminations [R], part of Great Northern Corp.'s Specialty Group, now offers a cost-effective, lightweight product for keeping the edges of rolled products clean and free from abrasions, rips, wrinkles, and smudges. FlexRoll [R] has evenly...
American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA).(People Updates)
May 19, 2007... The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) names Donna Harman acting president and ceo. She succeeds Juanita Duggan, who has resigned from the association to pursue other interests. Harman joined AF&PA in 2001 as vice president of...
MeadWestvaco Corp.(People Updates)
May 19, 2007... Bruce Thomas joins MeadWestvaco Corp. as senior vice president, Global Market Strategy and Emerging Markets. In this role, he will drive the Richmond, Va.-based company's efforts to expand its global footprint and capabilities in emerging...
SPG joins sustainable packaging coalition.(ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY)
May 19, 2007... The Specialized Packaging Group (SPG), Hamden, Conn., has officially become a member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) as part of its continuing effort to reduce consumption and promote environmentally friendly paperboard packaging....
Cascades reports Q1 results.($22 MILLION NET)(Financial report)
May 19, 2007... Cascades Inc., Kingsey Falls, Quebec, reports net earnings of $22 million (Canadian) for the quarter ended March 31. This compares with net earnings of $6 million for the same period in 2006. When excluding specific items, net earnings for the...
PaperSpecs to host sustainability seminar.(FREE WEBINAR)
May 19, 2007... PaperSpec's new webinar series will initially focus on helping the paper buying community on what sustainability really means and how it affects our paper choices. Its first one-hour installment, "Sustainability--No smoke or mirrors," will be...
TMG offers profit planning workshop.(LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER)
May 19, 2007... The Markens Group's "Machine Hour Rate and Profit Planning Fundamentals Workshop" will be held June 4-5 near Hartford, Conn.
In addition to learning how to design a budget and create usable machine hour rates, each participant is taught...
Transacted paper stock prices--low grades.(Statistical table)
May 19, 2007...
Transacted Paper Stock Prices--Low Grades
Mixed Boxboard
Paper Cuttings News
(1) (4) (6)
Chicago $60-65 (-10) 80-85 (0) ...
Visy receives mill expansion approval.(IN AUSTRALIA)
May 19, 2007... According to the Australian Broadcasting Corp., the Australian state of New South Wales has approved a $371 million expansion of Visy Industries' recycled linerboard mill in Tumut. The planned project is said to include the installation of a...
AICC offers sales training Webcast.(THE ART OF LISTENING)
May 19, 2007... The Association of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC) will conduct another program in its series of 90-minute Audio/Web on Tuesday, July 24, at 1:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) rifled, "Listen: Do You Want to Know a Secret?" The program will...
GP debuts PSO microsite.(WWW.GPPSO.COM)
May 19, 2007... Georgia-Pacific (GP) has launched a Packaging Systems Optimization (PSO) microsite online at www.gppso.com. The site highlights the Atlanta-based company's program to help customers reduce total packaging costs while achieving sustainability...
KBA to host seminar on lenticular printing.(LIVE IN 3D!)
May 19, 2007... Williston, Vt.-based KBA North America is offering another comprehensive five-day seminar on lenticular printing and prepress work. Scheduled for May 29 to June 1 at KBA's headquarters, the program brings together the company's lenticular,...
Transacted paper stock prices--high grades.(Statistical table)(Brief article)
May 19, 2007...
Transacted Paper Stock Prices--High Grades
For detailed chart explanation, see page 11
White Coated
New DLK News Soft Wht.
Cuttings ...
Esko acquires Stonecube Ltd.(JOINT DEVELOPMENT)(Esko-Graphics N.V.)(Brief article)
May 19, 2007... Esko, Gent, Belgium, has completed the acquisition of Stonecube Ltd, a developer of dynamic print visualization software, for an undisclosed amount. In addition, the two companies have launched Esko Visualizer, the first product resulting from...
Component of the Esko Software Suite 7.(Product Update)
May 19, 2007... Esko Visualizer, a new component of the Esko Software Suite 7, is the first result of Esko's cooperation with Stonecube Ltd. For almost 10 years now, Esko has been pioneering integrated packaging design software combining graphic and structural...
IP to close medium mill.(200,000 TONS ANNUALLY)
May 26, 2007... International Paper says it will close its Terre Haute, Ind., 170-worker containerboard mill in the fourth quarter. The mill produces 200,000 tons of medium annually.
The Memphis, Tenn.-based company said it had studied its options for...
Altivity plant to add $6.4 million in equipment.
May 26, 2007... Altivity Packaging has added General Mills as a customer, which will literally double its production volume for its LaPort, Ind., folding carton plant, says the South Bend (Ind.) Tribune. In response, the company has spent $6.4 million for...