Cascades Converting Former Boise PM

http://www.paperage.com/2013news/09_19_2013cascades_st_helens_tissue_machine.html

Cascades has announced plans to install a second paper machine at its tissue mill in St. Helens, Oregon.

The project will be realized through the acquisition of the specialty paper machine previously operated by Boise Inc., which is located adjacent to Cascades' existing tissue machine. This machine will be reconfigured to produce 55,000 tons of tissue paper annually, bringing the total tissue paper capacity of the St. Helens' site to 120,000 tons per year, Cascades said.

The total cost of the project is estimated to be $35 million.

UPM, Stora Enso Mega-Merger Speculation

http://www.printweek.com/news/1212615/UPM-Stora-Enso-mega-merger-mooted/

According to a report in Swedish business title Affärs Välden (Business World) the two companies would combine the majority of their European papermaking operations, with UPM becoming the majority shareholder in the new venture with a 65% stake.

The mooted move would create the world’s biggest paper company. It has been speculated about for some time.

A Reuters report last year stated: "A merger would improve profitability by combining production facilities while at the same time allowing them to take advantage of growth areas and businesses that are not overlapping, such as in packaging and label products."

A merged business would control around 40% of European paper capacity, said Handelsbanken. Any deal would be subject to approval by the European competition authorities.

A paper industry expert told PrintWeek: "I think it would make complete sense culturally. If UPM is going to take over anyone then Stora Enso is the most compatible. And Stora Enso have made it clear they don’t want to remain in paper making."

UPM and Stora Enso declined to comment on market rumours. 

PaperlinX Management Changes

http://www.4-traders.com/PAPERLINX-LTD-6491525/news/Paperlinx-Ltd--PaperlinX-Management-Changes-17279877/

The PaperlinX Board announced today that effective immediately Mr Andrew Price has been appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Mr Dave Allen has stepped down as the Group's Chief Executive Officer but will remain with the Company until 31 December 2013 to assist with special projects and to work with Mr Price on transition.

Riding The Wave Of Killer Catalog Design

http://printmediacentr.com/2013/09/riding-the-wave-of-killer-catalog-design/

My catalog love affair never faded, but now I that I work in the printing industry, I see these campaigns from a professional advertising perspective. I still scope out the inventory, only I also consider the overall layout along with other design considerations. Today I want to share what I think is an excellent example of a catalog design from Swell.com, an ecommerce site for surf/skate apparel and accessories. I discovered the site while searching for board shorts for my very picky husband, and that’s how I ended up on their mailing list.  I’ve made a few purchases in the last couple of years, so I’m an example of a repeat customer taking the catalog bait to make a purchase online. I leave their catalogs on my coffee table for guests to enjoy, another big bonus for their brand. My friends leaf through them all the time, and most have never heard of Swell before. I doubt any of my friends have made a purchase, but at least they’re aware of the brand’s existence.

Folio: People on the Move

http://www.foliomag.com/2013/people-move-9-19-13#.UjteELyYyKw

Time Inc. announced a big managerial expansion with a slew of new hires and promotions:
Michael Crowley was promoted to chief foreign affairs correspondent. Crowley joined Time in May 2010 and has covered national politics and foreign policy.
Massimo Calabresi was lifted to deputy Washington bureau chief. After joining the Washington bureau in 1999, he covered the CIA, State, Justice, Treasury, Congress and the White House for Time.
Catherine Mayer, now editor-at-large, will continue to advise on the title's strategy and help build the company's events program.
Isaac Guzmán, formerly of the New York Post, is the new culture editor.
Matt Vella, the title’s new business editor, was previously at Fortune where he managed technology coverage both online and in print.
Jason Fell, a former editor at FOLIO:, has been promoted to managing editor at Entrepreneur.com. He was previously technology editor for the site.
Joy Robins joins Quartz as vice president, advertising and strategy. Robins previously worked as senior director digital ad sales at NBC Universal.
SMS Marketing Services, Inc. appointed Amy Williamson as vice president of sales.  Williamson, most recently of AccuData Integrated Marketing, will focus on new business development.
Rodale Inc. has promoted Molly O’Keefe to publisher of Runner’s World and Running Times magazines and Zack Grice to associate publisher for sales and marketing for Bicycling Magazine.
On the heels of IDG Communications Worldwide CEO Bob Carrigan’s decision to step down and subsequent shift to Dun & Bradstreet as its new CEO, new IDG Communications U.S. CEO Michael Friedenberg announced a pair of senior-level promotions Tuesday in his first major move after being promoted last month. Friedenberg lifted Peter Longo to chief digital officer and John Gallant to chief content officer. And more...

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AAP StatShot Reports 1H Book Sales

http://ipdahome.org/newsstand/?cat=296
Declining sales of “Fifty Shades” trilogy impacted trade paperbacks: -11.7% in 1H. Also affected adult ebooks, which were up just 4.8%. Adult hardcovers +7.4%. 
Publishers Weekly

Bonnier, Sony Launch Title

http://ipdahome.org/newsstand/?cat=296
Bonnier’s American Photo and Popular Photography have partnered with Sony to launch an iPad and print magazine, Imaging Edge.   
TalkingNewMedia

Q&As with Time’s New Managing Editor

http://ipdahome.org/newsstand/?cat=296
Nancy Gibbs offers some insights on plans and direction for Time in Ad Age and Audience Development Q&As. In Ad Age, asked if she can imagine a time when Time stops printing, she replies: “No, I can’t. We have a bigger audience than ever in our history–the magazine’s founders would only dream of having this audience…I think readers’ habits are going to keep changing and migrating..."

Ad Age

Audience Development

Poynter.org

Penton sells Clymer, Intertec Manuals

http://www.btobonline.com/article/20130919/MEDIABUSINESS03/309199995/penton-sells-clymer-intertec-manuals-to-haynes-publishing
Somerset, England—Haynes Publishing Group has acquired the assets of Clymer and Intertec Manuals from Penton Media. The acquisition was valued at $9.25 million.
Collectively, Clymer and Intertec published 432 manuals; Clymer specialized in power-sports manuals, while Intertec was best known for its I&T tractor and farm machine manuals. Haynes Manuals, a unit of HPG under which the acquired titles will be housed, publishes motorcycle and automotive repair manuals.

Senate Postal Reform Hearings Begin Today

http://www.dmnews.com/senate-postal-reform-hearings-begin-today/article/312325/

The postal Board of Governors gave mailers, postal workers, and U.S. Postal Service (USPS) executives a matter of weeks to build momentum behind postal reform to avoid an exigent rate increase. Today these parties will be given a stage to bring the issue front and center before a Congress preoccupied with foreign military intervention and healthcare legislation.
http://www.piworld.com/aggregatedcontent/postmaster-general-says-usps-in-midst-of-financial-disaster
Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe told a U.S. Senate committee today that the U.S. Postal Service is in the midst of a financial disaster and that its cash liquidity remains dangerously low.