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Tuesday, May 10, 2005

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Headline News
SMART Papers Expands Capacity, Product Offering Following Acquisition of Fraser Papers Midwest US Operations
Hamilton, Ohio, SMART Papers, LLC recently completed its acquisition of Fraser Papers' Midwest U.S. operations including a pulp and papermaking center in northern Wisconsin and a 470,000-square foot high-cube converting and distribution center in West Chicago, IL.  
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MeadWestvaco Completes Sale of Papers Assets for $2.3 Billion
Walden-Mott Corp.   4/2/2005  
STAMFORD, Conn., May 2, MeadWestvaco Corporation announced that it has completed the sale of its Papers business and associated assets for $2.3 billion to NewPage Corporation, a new company controlled by Cerberus Capital Management L.P., a private, New York-based investment firm.   Full Story...
 
NewPage(TM) Corporation Begins Operations
Walden-Mott Corp.  5/2/2005
DAYTON, Ohio, May 2, NewPage Corporation announced today that it will begin operating as an independent company focused solely on the coated and carbonless paper business. This follows the MeadWestvaco announcement of the Papers Group sale to Cerberus Capital Management L.P., a private, New York-based investment firm.   Full Story...
Printing & Writing Shipments in Negative Territory after Two Months
3G Publishing  4/8/2005 
North American shipments of printing & writing grades to the U.S. fell 2.8% in February, pulling overall shipments down by 2.3%. Net demand in the U.S. and Canada was flat year-over-year at just +0.3%, with negative figures for uncoated freesheet and coated mechanical.  
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Upcoming Event
 
WORKSHOP: Overview of Paper and Printing
This workshop will benefit anyone who needs a good working knowledge of paper, its issues and its impact on budget. Compare paper categories to help predict reproductive results of individual paper stock types. Topics include: manufacturing and paper features and benefits, selecting and specifying paper, how to get better results on press, printing tips, paper permanence, environmental issues, changing paper requirements influenced by digital technologies, and how to avoid common press problems due to paper selection. To register or find out more...
 
Publication Highlight
Walden's Paper Handbook
Walden-Mott Corp.
This edition has been rewritten to represent today's industry making it the most up-to-date and comprehensive guide available. The Paper Handbook is a valuable training tool for entry-level employees, as well as an authoritative reference for seasoned practioners.  Learn More...
 


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