Coated Magazine Paper Production Ceased at UPM Stracel Mill:
UPM has finalized the employee information and consultation process with the Central Workers’ Council of UPM France and the Workers’ Council of the Stracel mill. The mill ceased production of coated magazine paper on January 4, 2013.
The consultation process was started in July, 2012. The process is part of UPM’s asset review announced on 31 August 2011, aiming to adjust company’s magazine paper capacity to match the needs of its global customer base.
The current customers of the UPM Stracel will be served from other UPM mills. UPM Stracel mill has been producing 270 000 tonnes of coated magazine paper grades. The mill has 250 employees.
As the next step, UPM will continue the negotiations of the sale of assets and part of the land of the Stracel mill to the joint venture created by VPK Packaging Group and Klingele Papierwerke.
Monday, January 7, 2013
AF&PA Reports November P&W Ships
AF&PA November 2012 Printing-Writing Paper Report: WASHINGTON - The American Forest & Paper Association has released its November 2012 Printing-Writing Paper Report.According to the report, total printing-writing paper shipments decreased 4 percent in November compared to November 2011.
November shipments of coated mechanical (CM) papers decreased 5 percent compared to November 2011. Year-to-date shipments of CM are down 5 percent compared to the same 11 months in 2011.
November shipments of coated free sheet (CFS) papers increased year-over-year for the sixth time in the past 12 months. CFS shipments increased 1 percent when compared to November 2011 to 330,800 tons, the fourth highest total in 2012.
November uncoated mechanical (UM) paper shipments decreased 24 percent when compared to November 2011, the twentieth consecutive month of year-over-year decline.
While uncoated free sheet (UFS) papers shipments decreased 2 percent compared to November 2011 to 705,500 tons, October exports increased year-over-year for the third consecutive month. Year-to-date shipments of UFS paper are down 3 percent compared to the same months in 2011. Exports of UFS increased year-over-year in October, up 15 percent. Year-to-date UFS exports are up 11 percent in 2012 compared to same 10 months in 2011.
November shipments of coated mechanical (CM) papers decreased 5 percent compared to November 2011. Year-to-date shipments of CM are down 5 percent compared to the same 11 months in 2011.
November shipments of coated free sheet (CFS) papers increased year-over-year for the sixth time in the past 12 months. CFS shipments increased 1 percent when compared to November 2011 to 330,800 tons, the fourth highest total in 2012.
November uncoated mechanical (UM) paper shipments decreased 24 percent when compared to November 2011, the twentieth consecutive month of year-over-year decline.
While uncoated free sheet (UFS) papers shipments decreased 2 percent compared to November 2011 to 705,500 tons, October exports increased year-over-year for the third consecutive month. Year-to-date shipments of UFS paper are down 3 percent compared to the same months in 2011. Exports of UFS increased year-over-year in October, up 15 percent. Year-to-date UFS exports are up 11 percent in 2012 compared to same 10 months in 2011.
RRD Names Daniel L. Knotts as COO
RR Donnelley Names Daniel L. Knotts as COO: CHICAGO, - R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company today announced that Daniel L. Knotts is being named Chief Operating Officer, succeeding John R. Paloian who is retiring after over 25 years in the industry and having served for more than five years as the company's COO. Mr. Knotts has most recently been the company's Group President, with responsibility for global sales, operations, information technology, logistics, financial services, business process outsourcing operations, strategic sourcing and Environmental, Health and Safety.
Energy Dept. Invests in Biomass/Biofuels
These projects use innovative synthetic biological and chemical techniques to convert biomass into processable sugars that can be transformed into bioproducts and drop-in biofuels for cars, trucks, and planes. The awards announced today will support projects led by collaborative teams, including universities, national laboratories and private industry.
Kruger's Corner Brook PM Running Again
Kruger employees back at work in Corner Brook after Christmas layoff:
Kruger workers who were laid off over the Christmas holidays in Corner Brook, Newfoundland returned to work today.
One of the paper machines was shut down on December 23. The 15 day shutdown reduced Corner Brook Pulp & Paper’s newsprint output by 4,000 metric tonnes.
Kruger workers who were laid off over the Christmas holidays in Corner Brook, Newfoundland returned to work today.
One of the paper machines was shut down on December 23. The 15 day shutdown reduced Corner Brook Pulp & Paper’s newsprint output by 4,000 metric tonnes.
Postmaster General Scolds Congress
Postmaster Raps Congress for Failure to Pass Bill: Hanging from a cliff, the 112th Congress ignored USPS boss Patrick Donahoe's pleas for postal reform. Now he's setting an agenda for the 113th.
Warning that the United States Postal Service is on “an unsustainable financial path,” Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe released a statement yesterday chiding the adjourned 112th Congress for failing to pass legislation that he believes will “put the organization on a stable, long-term financial footing.”
Warning that the United States Postal Service is on “an unsustainable financial path,” Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe released a statement yesterday chiding the adjourned 112th Congress for failing to pass legislation that he believes will “put the organization on a stable, long-term financial footing.”
Heidelberg Offers Carbon Offsets
Heidelberg now offers carbon neutralized for its postpress equipment: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) is taking its environmental commitment to the next level. Customers can now have all postpress equipment for commercial printing supplied with carbon offsetting.
Cenveo Announces Refinancing
Cenveo Announces Refinancing:
Cenveo Corporation (the "Company"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cenveo, Inc., today announced that it had completed the steps necessary to refinance the remainder of its 7.875% senior subordinated notes due 2013 ("7.875% Notes").
Cenveo Corporation (the "Company"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cenveo, Inc., today announced that it had completed the steps necessary to refinance the remainder of its 7.875% senior subordinated notes due 2013 ("7.875% Notes").
Pinterest for Printers?
Is Pinterest Relevant to Printers? (Digital Nirvana):
Print is a visual medium, and since Pinterest appeals to visual thinkers like designers, you’d think there would some great overlap there. Yet look for a printer on Pinterest and, well, if you find one, let me know.
I can see this really working for printers. Different boards for different types of products alongside quirky boards about unusual uses for recycled paper, unorthodox employee activity, contest results for the most creative use of empty ink cans, things like that. It would be killer for dimensional mail, I would think. Especially considering the visual- and design-focused audience.
Print is a visual medium, and since Pinterest appeals to visual thinkers like designers, you’d think there would some great overlap there. Yet look for a printer on Pinterest and, well, if you find one, let me know.
I can see this really working for printers. Different boards for different types of products alongside quirky boards about unusual uses for recycled paper, unorthodox employee activity, contest results for the most creative use of empty ink cans, things like that. It would be killer for dimensional mail, I would think. Especially considering the visual- and design-focused audience.
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