Today, NewPage announced coated mechanical and Supercalendered paper price increases, effective with all new and existing orders with confirmed delivery dates of October 1, 2012. An increase of $3.00 cwt applies to Escanaba web, Dependoweb
web, Capri web and Consoweb web. An increase of $2.00
cwt applies to Voyager web and Supier Gloss web. The changes are for all
basis weights and finishes.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Resolute Drops Pulp Price for September
Resolute
Forest Products (Resolute) informed North American customers today that its
paper grade bleached softwood kraft (BSK) market pulp prices would decrease
$20/tonne, effective September 1.
Port Hawkesbury Future Depends on Tax Ruling
To most Nova Scotians, it may seem like the
revival of the former NewPage Port Hawkesbury paper mill at the Strait of Canso
is all but a fait accompli.
A federal tax ruling is all that stands in
the way of restarting the mill, which has been on “hot idle” for nearly a year.
But the Canada Revenue Agency tax decision
now appears to be a large obstacle in the way of completing the deal.
Russia in WTO; Opportunities for Finnish Forest Industry
Russia's WTO Membership Opens Fresh Opportunities for the Forest Industry of Finland: (Finland) Russia's ratification of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) accession agreement on July 21 improves corporate access to the Russian market.
PRC Approves Valassis Plan; Newspaper Assoc. "Stunned"
PRC Approves Valassis Plan to Grow Shared Mail Volume: Valassis, one of the nation's leading media and marketing services companies, announced today that it will begin moving forward with plans to introduce a mail product that provides national retail advertisers an affordable avenue to reach a broad base of consumers following the Postal Regulatory Commission's (PRC) approval of a three-year negotiated service agreement (NSA).
The Newspaper Association of America is stunned by the U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission’s decision to approve an anti-competitive and damaging negotiated services agreement (or special contract rate) between the U.S. Postal Service and Valassis Direct Mail.
USPS Saves Millions in Energy Costs
USPS Saves Millions in Energy Costs: The U.S. Postal Service recently reported it had reduced total facility energy consumption by nearly 26 percent, or 8.6 trillion BTUs, since 2003. Robust energy measurement systems and practical steps, including actions such as the steps noted by the Go Green Forever Stamps, Adjust the Thermostat and Turn off Lights Not in Use, contributed to the reduction, which is about the same amount of energy used annually by 90,000 households.
IKEA; Catalog Using Digital Photos
This year 12% of IKEA's content for the Web,
catalog and brochures were rendered virtually; that number will increase to 25%
next year.
IKEA's
newest catalogs are touting photos created by digital artists, not
photographers. Jens Hansegard reports on The News Hub.
In all, IKEA plans to publish 208 million
catalogs this year, more than double the amount of Bibles expected to be
produced. And it will create 62 different versions in 43 countries.
"Smithsonian" Redesigned
Smithsonian Magazine
unveils its redesign under new editor-in-chief Michael Caruso. The September
"Style & Design" special issue offers a revamped layout, graphics
and content. It also introduces new features, with a new focus on technology
and design to include subjects found in Smithsonian’s Cooper Hewitt and
Hirshhorn museums.
"The Printed Blog" is Launched
"The Printed Blog" Mixes New and Traditional Media: Thanks to a recent investment in The Printed Blog, the magazine is debuting its largest issue to date, the 36-page "Dejà Vu" issue released under the guidance of guest editors, New York Times best-seller Maddox and Heroin Life editor Neal Boulton.The Printed Blog is the world's first and only print magazine featuring blog content hand-picked from around the web.
New York Times Co. Sells About.com
New York Times Co. Sells About.com to IAC for $300 Million:
The New York Times Company has agreed to sell the About Group to IAC. Included in the $300 million all-cash deal are About.com, ConsumerSearch.com and CalorieCount.com.
The New York Times Company has agreed to sell the About Group to IAC. Included in the $300 million all-cash deal are About.com, ConsumerSearch.com and CalorieCount.com.
Google Acquires Frommer's
Google acquires Frommer's: Having acquired Frommer's from John Wiley & Sons on Aug. 13, Google now plans to add the travel guide trademark to its previous Zagat acquisition in an effort to expand its Google+Local platform.
Study; 8 Reasons Mail Works
8 Reasons Mail Succeeds in a Digital Age:
A recent study by ExactTarget, an international company that specializes in interactive marketing, helps illustrate direct mail’s continued relevance.
1. Mail Is Tangible / 2. Mail Integrates Well / 3. People Like Opening Mail / 4. There’s Less Competition in Direct Mail / 5. Mail Builds Loyalty / 6. Mail Is More Sophisticated Now / 7. Mail Helps You Target / 8. Mail Delivers Results.
A recent study by ExactTarget, an international company that specializes in interactive marketing, helps illustrate direct mail’s continued relevance.
1. Mail Is Tangible / 2. Mail Integrates Well / 3. People Like Opening Mail / 4. There’s Less Competition in Direct Mail / 5. Mail Builds Loyalty / 6. Mail Is More Sophisticated Now / 7. Mail Helps You Target / 8. Mail Delivers Results.
L.A. Schools Replace Plastic Trays with Paper
The
districtwide switch to recyclable paper trays was sparked by students at one
middle school who were studying the effects of trash on the environment.
The district uses about 40 million trays a
year. The new paper tray is about 3 to 4 cents cheaper per unit and saves the
district about $5 million to $6 million, Binkle said. King Middle and every
other school in the district have now adopted the compostable paper trays.
Kodak Will Sell Personalised & Document Imaging
Kodak to sell personalised and document imaging businesses:
Eastman Kodak Company today outlined its next steps toward a successful emergence from Chapter 11 reorganization as a company primarily focused on commercial, packaging and functional printing solutions and enterprise services. Accordingly, the company has initiated sale processes for its market-leading Personalized Imaging and Document Imaging businesses.
Eastman Kodak Company today outlined its next steps toward a successful emergence from Chapter 11 reorganization as a company primarily focused on commercial, packaging and functional printing solutions and enterprise services. Accordingly, the company has initiated sale processes for its market-leading Personalized Imaging and Document Imaging businesses.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Resolute Will Restart Dolbeau SC Paper Mill
Resolute Forest Products Announces Restart of its Dolbeau (Québec) Paper Mill:
Resolute Forest Products Inc. announced today that its paper mill in Dolbeau-Mistassini (Québec) is to resume operations.
This decision follows the receipt of a notice of acceptance of the tender regarding the sale of electricity to be produced at the company’s Mistassini cogeneration facility to Hydro-Québec. The restart of operations represents an investment of $20 million.
Production of soft nip calendered (SNC and SCB) commercial printing paper will resume as soon as the recall of employees is completed.
Resolute Forest Products Inc. announced today that its paper mill in Dolbeau-Mistassini (Québec) is to resume operations.
This decision follows the receipt of a notice of acceptance of the tender regarding the sale of electricity to be produced at the company’s Mistassini cogeneration facility to Hydro-Québec. The restart of operations represents an investment of $20 million.
Production of soft nip calendered (SNC and SCB) commercial printing paper will resume as soon as the recall of employees is completed.
AF&PA Releases Recovered Fiber Report
AF&PA Releases July 2012 U.S. Recovered Fiber Monthly Report:The American Forest & Paper Association released its July 2012 U.S. Recovered Fiber Monthly Report today.
According to the report, total U.S. industry consumption of recovered paper in July was 2.43 million tons, less than 1 percent lower than June 2012. Year-to-date consumption in 2012 is 4 percent lower than during the same period last year.
U.S. exports of recovered paper, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau, dropped 3 percent in June compared to May, led by a steep decrease in Pulp Substitutes exports to China. Year-to-date exports of recovered paper in 2012 are 5.5 percent lower than during the same period in 2011.
According to the report, total U.S. industry consumption of recovered paper in July was 2.43 million tons, less than 1 percent lower than June 2012. Year-to-date consumption in 2012 is 4 percent lower than during the same period last year.
U.S. exports of recovered paper, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau, dropped 3 percent in June compared to May, led by a steep decrease in Pulp Substitutes exports to China. Year-to-date exports of recovered paper in 2012 are 5.5 percent lower than during the same period in 2011.
Pacific West Adding $40 Million & Other Port Hawk. News
Pacific West
Commercial Corp. will put up $40 million of its money, in addition to the
purchase price, to get the former NewPage paper mill operating again, a company
official says.
It will take a total of $80 million in working capital to get the mill, to
be named Port Hawkesbury Paper, up and running, including the $40-million
repayable loan the province announced this week.
An environmental advocacy group is cautiously applauding the Nova Scotia
government’s fibre deal with the potential new owner of the former NewPage Port
Hawkesbury paper mill.
The outline of the forest utilization licence agreement between the province
and Pacific West Commercial Corp. was released this week.
The Vancouver company working to buy an idled Nova Scotia paper mill is
arguing that its municipal tax bill should be about one-sixth of what it is
currently expected to pay.
Pacific West Commercial Corp. wants the Nova Scotia Supreme Court to cancel
the Port Hawkesbury mill's tax agreement with Richmond County.
Study: Millennials, Social Media & Magazines
While many magazines are still struggling to produce revenue from digital
platforms, their social media efforts aren’t going to waste—if they have
something tangible to offer. According to a new study from the MPA and GfK MRI,
millennials are engaging with magazines through a number of different social
media platforms in search of special contests, promotions and discounts.
The MPA’s study, which surveyed over 1,000 consumers between the ages of 18
and 34, found that nearly all millennials read magazines—93 percent of those
surveyed said that they have looked at a magazine in the past 60 days, and 37
percent read a digital edition—and are hooked on mobile technology and social
media.
Canadian Auto Workers Vote for Merger with CEP
Nearly
1,000 CAW delegates have voted unanimously in favour of moving forward with creating
a new union with the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers union (CEP).
The
vote is the first of two before the new union can be formed. CEP will be voting
on the new union proposal during its convention October 14-17 in Quebec City.
"This
new union has the potential to change the way workers are represented in this
country, bringing about stronger democracy in the workplace and greater
community involvement," said CAW President Ken Lewenza, following the
vote. "This union will pose a serious challenge to the unrepresentative,
unfair economic and political systems workers now find themselves caught
in."
Hearst Names Exec. VP, Sales & Marketing
Jeffrey W. Hamill has been promoted to executive vice president, sales and
marketing for Hearst Integrated Media, the corporate sales and marketing unit
of Hearst Magazines, today announced Michael A. Clinton, the company’s
president of marketing and publishing director. Previously, Hamill was senior
vice president, advertising sales and marketing for the magazine division of
Hearst Corporation since January 1988. The promotion is effective immediately
and he will continue to report to Clinton.
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