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http://www.pulpandpaper-technology.com/press/pressrelease_archives.asp?PID=233Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:07:38 GMThttp://www.pulpandpaper-technology.com/press/pressrelease_archives.asp?PID=233Metso to supply coater rebuild for Hansol Paper in South Korea <font size="2">Metso will rebuild an off-machine coater of the coated woodfree paper production line at the Changhang mill of Hansol Paper Co., Ltd. in South Korea. The rebuilt production line will be fully operational during 2013. The value of the order will not be disclosed.<br><br>“The main target of the rebuild is to convert the production line to produce also thermal paper grades. As a result of the rebuild, the mill will be capable of flexibly changing production between coated woodfree grades and thermal paper grades,” says Metso’s Senior Sales Manager Pekka Turtinen.<br><br>The order is included in Metso’s Pulp, Paper and Power second quarter 2012 orders received.<br><br>Technical information<br><br>Metso’s delivery will comprise a curtain coating unit, a soft calender, a reel and a moisturizer for curl control. The new curtain coating unit applies a thin thermal coating layer on the web economically in a non-contacting operation.<br><br>Hansol Paper Co., Ltd. is a leading South Korean paper producer. The company manufactures printing papers, industrial papers and special papers, including thermal papers, pressure sensitive papers, fancy papers and inkjet papers. The company’s headquarter is located in Seoul.<br><br>Metso’s pulp, paper and power professionals specialize in processes, machinery, equipment, services, paper machine clothing and filter fabrics. Our offering and experience cover the entire process life cycle including new production lines, rebuilds and services.<br><br>Metso is a global supplier of technology and services to customers in the process industries, including mining, construction, pulp and paper, power, and oil and gas. Our 30,000 professionals based in over 50 countries deliver sustainability and profitability to customers worldwide. Expect results.<br><br>For further information, please contact:<br><br>Dong-Whee Choi, President, Metso South Korea<br>Tel. +82 2 583 4856<br><br>Pekka Turtinen, Senior Sales Manager, Paper business line, Metso<br>Tel. +358 40 770 7649<br><br><br><br>Source: Metso</font>http://www.pulpandpaper-technology.com/press/pressrelease_archives.asp?PID=234Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:07:38 GMThttp://www.pulpandpaper-technology.com/press/pressrelease_archives.asp?PID=234Catalyst to permanently close Snowflake recycle paper mill<font size="2">Catalyst Paper today announced the permanent closure of its Snowflake recycle mill located in northeastern Arizona and its subsidiary the Apache Railway Company. This follows extensive efforts to improve the operation’s financial performance in the face of intense supply input and market pressures. The operation is scheduled to shut production on September 30, 2012.<br><br>“The decision to close Snowflake is an extraordinarily difficult one given the exceptional effort that employees, unions and public officials have given to address the unique challenges at this mill, said President and CEO Kevin J. Clarke. “We understand and regret the difficult impact within the Snowflake community and surrounding region created by closure of the mill. I want to acknowledge and thank all who have given us their unwavering support and cooperation. There were no stones left unturned.”<br><br>Catalyst implemented a number of measures since acquiring the Snowflake operation in 2008, to address market challenges and input cost pressures. These included production of higher-value specialty paper grades at what was formerly a newsprint-only mill, capital investment, productivity, quality and service improvements, full leverage of the mill’s environmental attributes, and competitive labour agreements. Catalyst has also explored a range of alternatives, including attempting to sell the mill on a going concern basis.<br><br>However with newsprint demand down more than 10 per cent annually since the end of 2008, old newsprint (ONP) price volatility and higher freight costs as procurement and sales have been forced to go further afield to source recycled paper supply and secure product orders, the mill’s profitability could not be restored. ONP prices have increased approximately 163% since 2009. A US$5 per ton increase in ONP price has a negative impact of approximately US$2 million on EBITDA and approximately US$1 million on net earnings. Snowflake generated negative EBITDA since 2009. The closure of the mill is expected to result in savings of annualized selling, general and administrative expenses and avoid future operating losses associated with Snowflake. Catalyst recorded a $161.8 million asset impairment charge, required under GAAP, in the latter half of 2011. The closure will result in some initial cash costs, which are expected to be recouped from working capital and the sale of Snowflake mill assets in 2013.<br><br>“Reduced quality of ONP as municipalities moved to single stream waste recovery combined with ONP price volatility driven by export markets were obstacles on the input side. Added to these challenges are the protracted demand decline for recycled newsprint and other printing papers. While we did everything possible to prevent this outcome, employees, vendors and customers needed the certainty that today’s announcement provides,” Mr. Clarke said.<br><br>Mr. Clarke and other Catalyst executives are meeting today with employees and union representatives at the Snowflake Mill and Apache Railway Company to outline the closure plan. The operations currently employ 308 salaried and hourly workers. Catalyst will honor its obligations to employees and will work closely with suppliers, customers and regulators through the wind-down of operations. The site will subsequently be prepared for sale and repurposing.<br><br>Catalyst is contacting Snowflake customers today to advise them of specific transition plans. The closure is not anticipated to have any impact on operations at Catalyst’s other mills. The company offers a range of environmentally preferred products, using fibre sourced from sustainably managed forests and manufactured at its low-carbon mills in BC.<br><br>Catalyst Paper manufactures diverse specialty mechanical printing papers, newsprint and pulp. Its customers include retailers, publishers and commercial printers in North America, Latin America, the Pacific Rim and Europe. With four mills, located in British Columbia and Arizona, Catalyst has a combined annual production capacity of 1.8 million tonnes. The company is headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada and is ranked by Corporate Knights magazine as one of the 50 Best Corporate Citizens in Canada.<br><br>Forward-Looking Statements<br><br>Certain matters set forth in this news release, including statements with respect to expected savings as a result of the closure of Snowflake and Catalyst’s transition plans for Snowflake, are forward-looking. These forward-looking statements reflect management’s current views and are based on certain assumptions including assumptions as to future operating conditions and courses of action, economic conditions and other factors management believes are appropriate. Such forward looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in these statements, including those risks and uncertainties identified under the heading “Risks and Uncertainties” in Catalyst’s management’s discussion and analysis contained in Catalyst’s annual report for the year ended December 31, 2011 and report for the first quarter of 2012, which are available at www.sedar.com.<br><br>Contact:<br>Investors<br>Brian Baarda<br>Vice-President, Finance &amp; CFO<br>604-247-4710<br><br>Alistair MacCallum<br>Vice-President, Treasurer &amp; Corporate Controller<br>604-247-4037<br><br>Media:<br>Lyn Brown<br>Vice-President, Marketing &amp; Corporate Responsibility<br>604-247-4713<br><br><br>Source: Catalyst Paper <br></font>http://www.pulpandpaper-technology.com/press/pressrelease_archives.asp?PID=232Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:07:38 GMThttp://www.pulpandpaper-technology.com/press/pressrelease_archives.asp?PID=232Twin Rivers Paper Company Launches a Natural Packaging Paper <font size="2">Broadens Its Reach in Specialty Packaging with Acadia Natural<br><br>Twin Rivers Paper Company, a leader in lightweight specialty packaging, label and publishing papers, has strengthened its commitment to sustainable packaging with the release of Acadia Natural, a compostable and recyclable paper made from unbleached pulp. This product design offers a natural substrate for packaging applications such as fast-food sandwich wraps, french fry and carry-out bags, and basket liners. <br><br>FDA-compliant for direct and indirect food contact, Acadia Natural offers the optimal solution for Quick Serve Restaurant (QSR), food service, and retail food applications, where high performance and sustainability are essential. For oil and grease resistance, Acadia Natural is available in an Acadia Natural OGR version. Both products bring excellent printability, runnability and convertability to packaging applications.<br><br>Acadia Natural answers the growing demand for natural alternatives for packaging papers and represents an ideal choice for companies looking to have their packaging reflect their own sustainability initiatives, says Dave Deger, Director of Business Development and Marketing.<br><br>Sustainability plays a large role in shaping Twin Rivers operations, products and processes. Its portfolio of sustainable papers is built around fiber certification and recycled content and the company has made tremendous progress in reducing its environmental footprint. All of these papers are certified to the SFI fiber sourcing program standards and FSC certified (FSC C002686) upon request.<br><br>Twin Rivers Paper Company is an integrated specialty paper company that manufactures publishing, packaging and label products for targeted markets and applications. The company has operations in Maine and New Brunswick. <br><br>Contacts:<br>Twin Rivers Paper Company<br>Louise C. Merriman, 207-523-2360<br>Communications Manager<br>louise.merriman@twinriverspaper.com <br><br>Source: Twin Rivers Paper Company<br><br></font>http://www.pulpandpaper-technology.com/press/pressrelease_archives.asp?PID=230Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:07:38 GMThttp://www.pulpandpaper-technology.com/press/pressrelease_archives.asp?PID=230Voith Water Tractor "Ilan" in the Port of HaifaIn April, the new Voith Water Tractor (VWT) "Ilan" underwent its official sea trial achieving a speed of 13.5 knots and a bollard pull of 73.5 tons: much to the satisfaction of the operator, the Haifa port authority, which decided in favor of the VWT due to its precise maneuvering capabilities. Each of the two diesel engines supplies the Voith Schneider Propellers<br>with an input power of 2 640 kW. And what's more: Voith not only delivered the complete propulsion system but also provided the basic design of the tug in cooperation with the shipyard.<br><br>Four other VWT equipped with Voith Schneider Propellers already operate successfully in the port of Haifa, one of the largest ports in Israel. The "Ilan" has been designed for a bollard pull of 70 tons whereas those of the other VWTs range between 30 and 55 tons. In recent years, the amount of goods to be handled and thus the shipping traffic in the port of Haifa have been on the increase. The port authority has therefore been enlarging its fleet of tugs and ordered another VWT in November 2009. At present, work is being carried out on the new Carmel Terminal which will expand the port as of 2014.<br><br>Voith sets standards in the markets energy, oil &amp; gas, paper, raw materials and transportation &amp; automotive. Founded in 1867, Voith employs more than 40 000 people, generates €5.6 billion in sales, operates in over 50 countries around the world and is today one of the biggest family-owned companies in Europe.<br><br>Contact:<br>Adela Trstenjak<br>adela.trstenjak@voith.com<br>Phone: 49 (0) 7321 37 25 94<br><br>Voith Turbo GmbH &amp; Co. KG<br>Alexanderstrae 2<br>89522 Heidenheim, Germany<br>Phone: +49 7321 37-2802<br>Fax: +49 7321 37-7110<br><br><br>Source: Voith <br>http://www.pulpandpaper-technology.com/projects/projects_archives.asp?PID=2Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:07:38 GMThttp://www.pulpandpaper-technology.com/projects/projects_archives.asp?PID=2Procter & Gamble paper-products plantProcter & Gamble paper-products planthttp://www.pulpandpaper-technology.com/projects/projects_archives.asp?PID=1Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:07:38 GMThttp://www.pulpandpaper-technology.com/projects/projects_archives.asp?PID=1Bilt announces capacity expansion of Bhigwan MillBilt announces capacity expansion of Bhigwan Millhttp://www.pulpandpaper-technology.com/exhibitions/Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:07:38 GMThttp://www.pulpandpaper-technology.com/exhibitions/International Paper Exhibition ( IPX India ) 2012 Event Venue : Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre (BEC), Mumbai, India<br> Event Organisers : Adforum <br>Event Address : Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre (BEC), Mumbai, India<br>Event Email : ipx.india@interads.inhttp://www.pulpandpaper-technology.com/exhibitions/Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:07:38 GMThttp://www.pulpandpaper-technology.com/exhibitions/Paper+ - The Indian Paper ShowEvent Venue : CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, Coimbatore<br> Event Organisers : International Trade and Exhibitions India Pvt. Ltd<br>Event Address : CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, Coimbatore<br>Event Email : gagan.sahni@ite-india.comhttp://www.pulpandpaper-technology.com/exhibitions/Wed, 01 Aug 2012 14:07:38 GMThttp://www.pulpandpaper-technology.com/exhibitions/Tissue World Asia 2012Event Venue : Shanghai International Exhibition Center, Level 1, INTEX Shanghai, China<br> Event Organisers : UBM Asia Trade Fairs Pte Ltd<br>Event Address : Shanghai International Exhibition Center, Level 1, INTEX Shanghai, China<br>Event Email : gwen.ng@ubm.com