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A judge ruled on Monday that Appleton Coated paper mill will stay open and operate for 45 days as a potential buyer is sought.

The Procter & Gamble Company and Constellation, a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation, announced the completion of a 50-megawatt biomass-fueled combined heat and power plant located at one of P&G's largest U.S. facilities.

Downtown Atlanta Marker Highlights Company's 90-Year History

UPM Specialty Papers has strengthened its digital presence by launching www.upmspecialtypapers.com.

The question of whether flushable wipes -- used by potty-training toddlers and people looking beyond traditional toilet paper -- are clogging sewer systems will be hashed out in federal court, where a manufacturer has sued the District over a new city law regulating when such wipes can be labeled "flushable."

Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. and Tembec Inc. announced that, as a result of legislation that went into effect, approval of the acquisition by Rayonier Advanced Materials of all of the outstanding shares of Tembec (the "Transaction") under the Investment Canada Act (the "ICA") is no longer required as a closing condition of the Transaction.

The Sappi pulp and paper mill was recognized by the Minnesota Office of Foreign Direct Investment as the mill's South African owner has poured money into the plant to keep it viable and growing in recent years.

Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) expressed its support for the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union for commencing its provisional application.

Fortress Paper Ltd. reports that it has experienced a burst in a pressurized auxiliary gas collection system relating to one of the recovery boilers at the Fortress Specialty Cellulose Mill (the "FSC Mill") in Thurso, Québec.

If convicted, Van Den Heuvel faces up 20 years in prison, though he would be likely to get far less time under federal sentencing guidelines.

International Paper announced plans to invest approximately $300 million to convert its No. 15 paper machine at the Riverdale Mill in Selma, Ala. from uncoated freesheet to high quality whitetop linerboard and containerboard.

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Appleton Coated is in the process of being sold to Industrial Assets, a used machinery dealer based in Los Angeles, and that pending sale raised objections from government officials alarmed at the potential loss of more than 600 jobs.

Verso Corporation announced that its board of directors, as part of its ongoing efforts to maximize stockholder value, has formed a Strategic Alternatives Committee comprised of independent directors Eugene I. Davis, Alan J. Carr and Steven D. Scheiwe, with Mr. Davis serving as chairperson.

Expera is launching its new brand of medical papers known as Health-Gard™.

Mill watchdog group says Nova Scotia government is failing to enforce emissions standards

Donald Trump's policy on trade since becoming U.S. president has been all about putting "America First." But in one corner of the commodity world, his actions are having the opposite effect.

The firm that owns 66 percent of the company's shares is disappointed with its return and says selling the Androscoggin Mill would be one way to give value to stockholders.

The Shareholders' Committee of Voith Management GmbH has decided about the succession of Dr. Hubert Lienhard, long-standing President and CEO of the Management Board. Stephan Schaller, currently member of Voith Shareholders' Committee and head of the global motorcycle division of BMW Group, has been appointed as successor.

Announces Industry-Leading Achievements In Paper Sourcing, Employee Safety

It soon could become much harder for recycling centers across the U.S. to turn a profit, and some instead could divert reusable materials to landfills, thanks to a looming Chinese import ban on certain types of recycled materials.

Stora Enso has completed the divestment announced on 26 July 2017 of its 35% holding in the equity accounted investment Bulleh Shah Packaging (Private) Ltd. in Pakistan to the main owner Packages Ltd.

Appvion will lay off 62 workers at its distribution center and warehouse, choosing to use third-party contractors instead, according to the state Department of Workforce Development.