Paper/Forest Products/Containers Newswire
Highland Capital and Marcal Paper Mills Announce Agreement with EPA
DALLAS & ELMWOOD PARK, N.J.-(Business Wire)-February 19, 2008 - Highland Capital Management, L.P. ("Highland Capital") and Marcal Paper Mills, Inc. ("Marcal"), today announced that they have reached an agreement in principle with the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") and U.S. Department of...
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Boise Cascade, LLC/
In the news release, Boise(R) SPLOX(R) Receives ISTA(R) Certification, issued earlier today by Boise Cascade, LLC over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the subhead should read "ISTA Certification Assures the Safe and Secure Shipment of Paper" rather than "ISTA Certification Assures...
Acquire Intimate Knowledge of the Paper & Paper Products Industry in the U.S. with This PEST Framework Analysis
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-February 19, 2008 - Research and Markets from other producers within this industry, from paperboard manufacturers and pulp mills. It also purchases flexible packaging to store its products from plastics producers. The products made include tissues, paper-based...
Magellan Introduces Rugged, Entry-level, Professional GIS and Mapping Solution
SANTA CLARA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 19, 2008 - Magellan today introduced the latest addition to its MobileMapper GIS and mapping line of products - the MobileMapper 6. A rugged, waterproof, handheld GPS/GIS receiver, the MobileMapper 6 fulfills the requirements for low-cost, professional...
Westchester Group CEO Reveals Exciting Times Ahead for Agriculture
PEORIA, Ill.-(Business Wire)-February 19, 2008 - "The real driver in the global agriculture market is the dramatic increase in caloric intake in the world's most populated country: China," said Murray Wise, founder and CEO of the Westchester Group, Inc., at a presentation on global agriculture...
Laidlaw Berlin, N.H. Biomass Energy Project Files for Interconnection to New England Power Grid
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 19, 2008 - Laidlaw Berlin, LLC, an affiliate of Laidlaw Energy Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets: LLEG), announced today that it has filed an application with the operator of the New England power grid, ISO New England, for the interconnection of its Berlin, New Hampshire...
Glatfelter Reports Record Sales for 2007 and 2007 Fourth Quarter Results
YORK, Pa.-(Business Wire)-February 19, 2008 - Glatfelter (NYSE: GLT) today reported net sales of $287.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2007, compared with $268.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2006. Net income was $50.4 million, or $1.11 per diluted share, compared with $15.0 million, or $0.33...
The Timber Wholesaling in Australia Report is an in-Depth Study Containing Statistics, Trends, Forecasts and Competitor Information
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-February 19, 2008 - Research and Markets Real Growth Table Ratio Table Graphs Statistics Available: Revenue, Industry Gross Product, Enterprises, Establishments, Employment, Imports, Exports, Assets, Total Wages, Domestic Demand SEGMENTATION Products and Service...
Georgia-Pacific Gypsum Extends Weather Exposure Warranties For Leading Paperless Gypsum Products
ATLANTA, Feb. 19 PRNewswire — Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC announces new weather exposure limited warranties for three of its leading paperless gypsum panels. The flagship DensGlass Gold(R) exterior sheathing and DensGlass Ultra Shaftliner(R) now feature 12-month weather exposure...
AbitibiBowater reschedules release of fourth quarter and full year 2007 results
MONTREAL, Feb. 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall - AbitibiBowater Inc. today announced that it will reschedule the release of its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2007 and the associated conference call until February 28, 2008. The Company is taking additional...
Green is the Answer
RICHFIELD, Ohio, Feb. 19 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Recycling Today Media Group has announced the program for its 2008 recycling conferences. Each June the group hosts The Paper Recycling Conference, Plastics Recycling Conference and Electronics Recycling Conference. As the business...
American Woodmark Corporation Announces Third Quarter Results
WINCHESTER, Va., Feb. 19 PRNewswire-FirstCall — American Woodmark Corporation (Nasdaq: AMWD) today announced results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2008, that ended on January 31, 2008. Net sales declined 18% as compared with the third quarter of the prior fiscal year to...
Weyerhaeuser Announces Sale of Timber Rights to West Fraser; Closure of Kamloops Sawmill
VANCOUVER, British Columbia-(Business Wire)-February 19, 2008 - Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE:WY) announced today the outcome of its strategic review for the Kamloops, BC sawmill and timber tenure operations. "After a long process of examining all of our options for more than a year — including...
Asymtek to Feature Calibrated Process Jet Dispensing of Catalyst Ink on Fuel Cell Membranes at FC2008 Japan, Booth #1-002
CARLSBAD, Calif.-(Business Wire)-February 19, 2008 - Asymtek, a Nordson company (NASDAQ:NDSN) and leader in dispensing and jetting technologies, will feature Mass Flow Calibration (MFC) jet dispensing of catalyst ink on fuel cell membranes at the 4th International Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Expo...
ENAP to Endorse and Market ''Certified Green Dealer(TM)'' Program To Its Members
LAKEVILLE, Minn.-(Business Wire)-February 18, 2008 - LBM Journal—the nation's leading editorial voice for lumber and building material dealers—today announced that ENAP, a lumber and building materials cooperative, will endorse and co-market the new "Certified Green Dealer(TM)" Program...
American Woodmark Corporation Announces Third Quarter Conference Call On the Internet
WINCHESTER, Va., Feb. 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — American Woodmark Corporation (Nasdaq: AMWD) will provide an on-line, real-time webcast of its conference call to discuss third quarter results on Tuesday, February 19, 2008. The live broadcast of American Woodmark Corporation's...
New Report Examines the Market for Printing and Writing Paper Wholesalers in the US
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-February 16, 2008 - Research and Markets Real Growth Table Ratio Table Graphs Statistics Available: Revenue, Industry Gross Product, Enterprises, Establishments, Employment, Imports, Exports, Assets, Total Wages, Domestic Demand SEGMENTATION Products and Service...
Jolina withdraws its proposal for the recapitalization of Tembec Inc.
MONTREAL, Feb. 15 PRNewswire - Jolina Capital Inc. ("Jolina") announced today that it is withdrawing its unsolicited non-binding proposal ("Jolina Proposal") for the recapitalization of Tembec Inc. ("Tembec") in response to Tembec's rejection of the Jolina Proposal in favor of the...
Albemarle Raises Prices of Aluminum Alkyls
BATON ROUGE, La., Feb. 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), the world's leading producer of organometallic compounds used in polyolefin production and chemical synthesis, will increase the prices of the neat portion of all of its aluminum alkyl products by...
Gain Insight in to Veneer, Plywood and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing in the US
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-February 15, 2008 - Research and Markets Real Growth Table Ratio Table Graphs Statistics Available: Revenue, Industry Gross Product, Enterprises, Establishments, Employment, Imports, Exports, Assets, Total Wages, Domestic Demand SEGMENTATION Products and Service...
Neenah Paper Announces Special Shareholders' Meeting on March 12 to Approve Reverse/Forward Stock Split
ALPHARETTA, Ga., Feb. 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Neenah Paper, Inc. (NYSE: NP) ("Neenah Paper") announced today that the company will hold a special stockholders' meeting on March 12 to approve a reverse/forward stock split. As previously announced, the record date for the meeting was...
MeadWestvaco Specialty Chemicals to Expand Performance Chemicals Business
CHARLESTON, S.C.-(Business Wire)-February 15, 2008 - MeadWestvaco Corporation (NYSE:MWV) Specialty Chemicals Division today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Eastman Chemical Company's (NYSE:EMN) pine chemicals product lines. The acquisition of Eastman's tall oil rosins...
Weyerhaeuser Announces Prospective Buyer for Its Cosmopolis Pulp Mill
FEDERAL WAY, Wash.-(Business Wire)-February 15, 2008 - Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE:WY) today announced that it intends to enter into preliminary/formal purchase discussions with Evergreen Pulp/Grays Harbor PUD to buy the Cosmopolis Pulp Mill, located near Aberdeen, Wash. A viable proposal offered...
National Envelope, Mayer Kuvert, Tompla and Imura Announce Global Alliance
UNIONDALE, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-February 15, 2008 - National Envelope, headquartered in Uniondale, New York; Mayer-Kuvert-network GmbH headquartered in Heilbronn, Germany; Group Tompla headquartered in Madrid, Spain; and Imura Envelope, based in Osaka, Japan, have entered into an international...
Titan Wood Announces Opening of Americas' Headquarters
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-February 15, 2008 - Titan Wood has announced the official opening of its Americas' headquarters office in Dallas, Texas. The company's CEO and several other top executives will be based in Dallas. "In light of demand throughout the Americas, we are pleased to be increasing our...
New Report Profiles Major Players in the UK Market for Timber Framed Windows
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-February 15, 2008 - Research and Markets - VALE WINDOW CO - VELFAC - VENTROLLA - WINCHESTER JOINERY - WINDOW DISTRIBUTION *T For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c82962
Real Wood Floors: The 'Green' Flooring Option
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 15 PRNewswire — Public awareness about environmental issues is at an all-time high, and increasingly, consumers are doing their part by choosing products that have a minimal impact on the environment. As consumers become more ecologically conscious, they are demanding...
Domtar Corporation reports preliminary fourth quarter and fiscal year 2007 results
MONTREAL, Feb. 15 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Domtar Corporation (NYSE/TSX: UFS) today reported a net loss of $26 million ($0.05 per diluted share) for the fourth quarter of 2007 compared to net income of $36 million ($0.07 per diluted share) for the third quarter of 2007. Sales for the fourth...
Michael E. Dougherty Elected to Forestar Real Estate Group Board
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-February 14, 2008 - Forestar Real Estate Group Inc. (NYSE: FOR) has announced the election of Michael E. Dougherty to the Company's Board of Directors. Michael E. Dougherty, 67, is the Founder and Chairman of Dougherty Financial Group LLC, which was formed in 1977. In...
Pregis' North American Protective Packaging Business Announces Price Increase and Fuel Surcharge
DEERFIELD, Ill., Feb. 14 PRNewswire — Pregis Protective Packaging North America today announced a price increase and fuel surcharge for its entire product line in North America. The price increases, effective March 15, 2008, will range from six to nine percent depending on the product...
Kimberly-Clark to Webcast Presentation and Q&A at Consumer Analyst Group of New York Conference on February 19, 2008
DALLAS, Feb. 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) will webcast its participation in the 2008 Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) conference from 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. CST on Tuesday, Feb. 19. Tom Falk, Chairman and CEO, will give a presentation about...
Natural Products Expo Asia 2008 Set to Attract Record Number of Exhibitors, Attendees
HONG KONG-(Business Wire)-February 14, 2008 - The sixth annual Natural Products Expo Asia (www.naturalproductsasia.com), produced by New Hope Natural Media, will take place at the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Center, Hong Kong, June 26-28 2008. The trade show is expected to attract record...
New Water Purification Product from Reliance Products and Procter & Gamble now Available in Retail Stores
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Feb. 14 PRNewswire — A new water purification technology by Reliance Products L.P., one of Canada's largest providers of outdoor hydration and sanitation products, and Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) is now available in retail stores throughout the United States. The...
NN, Inc. to Hold Fourth Quarter 2007 Conference Call on Thursday, February 28, 2008
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., Feb. 14 PRNewswire-FirstCall — NN, Inc. (Nasdaq: NNBR) today announced that it will release fourth quarter 2007 financial results for the period ended December 31, 2007 before the opening of the market on Thursday, February 28, 2008. Management will hold a...
Vulcan Announces Record Operating Earnings for 2007
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-(Business Wire)-February 14, 2008 - Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC) today announced that 2007 full year sales, net cash provided by operating activities, operating earnings and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") were at record levels...
Kadant Reports 2007 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results and Gives Financial Guidance for 2008
WESTFORD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2008 - Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) reported record revenues from continuing operations of $96.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2007, an increase of $10.6 million, or 12 percent, compared with $85.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2006. The 2007 period...
Mobile Ready Signs Major Marketing Contract With Natural Resource Company
ATLANTA-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2008 - Mobile Ready Entertainment Corp (Nasdaq OTC: MRDY) today announced the execution of a $250,000 marketing contract with BlackGold Natural Resources (Frankfurt: N1Y). BlackGold is hiring Mobile Ready to manage some of the company's global marketing projects...
Lumber Liquidators to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Earnings on March 12, 2008
TOANO, Va., Feb. 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Lumber Liquidators, Inc., (NYSE: LL) the largest specialty retailer of hardwood flooring in the U.S., today announced that it intends to release fourth quarter and full year 2007 results as well as full year 2008 guidance on Wednesday, March...
Catalyst approves $12M capital project at Port Alberni mill
VANCOUVER, Feb. 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Catalyst Paper (TSX:CTL) announced a $12 million capital upgrade and the restart, by mid-year, of the # 4 paper machine at its Port Alberni mill. The investment in the mill's thermo-mechanical pulp facility and restart of the machine was approved by...
Finch Paper Names Anthony McDowell as VP of Sales and Marketing
GLENS FALLS, N.Y., Feb. 13 PRNewswire — Finch Paper LLC, maker of the Finch Paper brand of uncoated printing papers, has announced the hiring of highly regarded marketer Anthony T. McDowell as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Mr. McDowell, respected throughout the industry for his...
Catalyst 2007 results reflect challenging business climate
VANCOUVER, Feb. 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Catalyst Paper (TSX:CTL) posted a net loss of $31.6 million ($0.15 per common share) on sales of $1,714.6 million during 2007. This compared with a net loss of $15.9 million ($0.07 per common share) on sales of $1,882.5 million in 2006. The company...
Masisa S.A Announces Conference Call to Discuss Q4 2007 Results
SANTIAGO, Chile, Feb. 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Masisa S.A. (NYSE: MYS) a leading Latin American producer of wood boards for furniture, will hold its quarterly conference call on Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The Company will discuss results for the quarter...
Votorantim Celulose e Papel - VCP Announces Filing of Form 20-F 2007 with the SEC
SAO PAULO, Brazil, Feb. 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Votorantim Celulose e Papel S.A (NYSE: VCP and BOVESPA: VCPA4) filed on January 31, 2008 its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2007 with the Security and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The 2007 Form 20-F includes...
AERT Aims to Make 'Green' Focus of '08
SPRINGDALE, Ark.-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2008 - The following is an article by Andrew Jensen about AERT, Inc., which ran in the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal, reproduced with permission of Arkansas Business Publishing Group. With a slight modification, a classic Barbara Mandrell song sums...
American Israeli Paper Mills Ltd. (AA-)/Stable Credit Rating
HADERA, Israel, Feb. 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — American Israeli Paper Mills Ltd. (Amex: AIP) [AIPM] announced that Maalot (the Israeli Securities Rating Company Ltd., affiliation of Standard and Poor's, the entity responsible for credit rating in the Israeli market) decided to re-affirm...
Class for Building Log Homes Held in Log Home from ''Northern Exposure''
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-February 13, 2008 - The nearly 7,000-square-foot log home used in the filming of the television series "Northern Exposure" as the home of retired astronaut Maurice Minnifield (played by actor Barry Corbin) serves as the backdrop for a two-day class on building log homes...
Stora Enso - Q4 Results Presentation
LONDON, February 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Stora Enso CEO Jouko Karvinen and Deputy CEO & CFO Hannu Ryopponen will host a live conference call at 1400GMT (1500CET/0900EST) discussing the group's financial results for Q4 2007. A replay will be available later in the day. The...
Stora Enso Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results 2007
Operating Profit Burdened by High Wood Costs; Corrective Actions Underway; Proposed Dividend per Share Unchanged at EUR 0.45 Summary of Fourth Quarter Results (compared with Q4/2006) Continuing Operations: Q4 / Q4 / 2007 2006 2007 2006 Sales EUR 3 372.7 3 319.9 13 373.6 12 957.2 million...
Stora Enso Oyj - Notice to Convene Annual General Meeting
HELSINKI, Finland, February 13 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Stora Enso's Board has in its meeting decided that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in Helsinki on Wednesday 26 March 2008. The Board has proposed the following: Matters to be resolved by the AGM pursuant to Article 14...
BWAY Holding Company Announces First Quarter Results and Affirms Annual Guidance
ATLANTA, Feb. 12 PRNewswire-FirstCall — BWAY Holding Company (NYSE: BWY), a leading North American supplier of general line rigid containers, today reported a net loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 of $(3.9) million, or ($0.18) per diluted share, compared to $(0.6) million or...
Wausau Paper Expands Share Repurchase Program
MOSINEE, Wis.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2008 - Wausau Paper (NYSE:WPP) (the "company") today announced its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of an additional 2,500,000 shares of the company's outstanding common stock over an indefinite period of time. During 2007, the company...
Watts Water Technologies Reports Fourth Quarter 2007 Results
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2008 - Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: WTS) today announced results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2007. Sales for the fourth quarter of 2007 were $345.3 million, an increase of $14.8 million, or 4%, compared to the fourth quarter of...
Kraft Foods Named Official Food Sponsor of RecycleBank
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2008 - RecycleBank(TM), a rewards program that motivates people to recycle, announced today that Kraft Foods has signed on as the "Official Food Sponsor of RecycleBank." This partnership will enable both companies to work together to educate consumers...
LP CFO to Present at CIBC World Markets 2008 Whistler Institutional Investor Conference
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2008 - Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP) (NYSE: LPX) announced today that Curt Stevens, CFO, will make a presentation at the CIBC World Markets 2008 Whistler Institutional Investor Conference on Friday, Feb. 22, 2008, at approximately 1 p.m. (EST) in...
Pope & Talbot Announces Agreements to Sell Fort St. James and Midway Sawmills
Agreements subject to approval by US Bankruptcy Court and Canadian Court. PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 12 PRNewswire — Pope & Talbot, Inc. (Pink Sheets: PTBT) today announced that it has agreed to sell its Fort St. James and Midway sawmills. The Sinar Mas Group has agreed to purchase the...
Lynn M. Utter Appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Knoll North America
EAST GREENVILLE, Pa., Feb. 12 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Lynn M. Utter, the Chief Strategy Officer at Coors Brewing Company, a business unit of Molson Coors Brewing Company (NYSE: TAP; TSX), has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of Knoll North America. Ms. Utter will...
Weyerhaeuser Report on Washington and Oregon December 2007 Storm Now Available
FEDERAL WAY, Wash.-(Business Wire)-February 12, 2008 - Weyerhaeuser Company today issued a summary and report on the series of storms that hit southwest Washington and northwest Oregon on Dec. 1-4, 2007. The extremely high winds and rainfall caused significant tree blowdown, landslides, and...
OGC(R) and buildingSMART alliance(TM) Tackle Interoperability Across the Building Life Cycle
WAYLAND, Mass.-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2008 - buildingSMART alliance, the OGC and Sponsors of the AECOO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner and Operator) Testbed have today issued a Request for Technology (RFT). This document provides global software and research communities...
Smurfit-Stone's Recycling Division Collected Company-Record 7 Million Tons of Material in 2007
CREVE COEUR, Mo., and CHICAGO, Feb. 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation's recycling division achieved a company record in volume in 2007, collecting more than 7 million tons of recyclable materials. For years one of the industry's largest paper recyclers...
USA Uranium Appoints Mining Director and Begins Preparation of Qualifying Geological Reports
LAS VEGAS-(Business Wire)-February 11, 2008 - USA Uranium Corp., (OTCBB:USAU): The Company is pleased to announce that Dr. Earl W. Abbott, Ph.D. (geology) has agreed to assume the management position of Director of Mining Operations, in addition to his current role as a Director and Chairman of...
Brides Magazine Introduces Wedding Collection
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 PRNewswire — BRIDES Magazine and Gartner Studios are introducing the BRIDES Magazine Wedding Collection for the DIY bride available today nationwide exclusively at Michaels craft stores. The BRIDES Wedding Collection is a stationery and accessories line that includes...
Chesapeake to Expand and Relocate North American Pharmaceutical Packaging Operation
RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Chesapeake Corporation (NYSE: CSK), a leading international manufacturer of value-added specialty paperboard packaging and the largest supplier of printed pharmaceutical leaflets in North America, today announced that it is expanding its...
AbitibiBowater Announces Sale of Snowflake Mill
MONTREAL, Feb. 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall - AbitibiBowater today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Catalyst Paper Corporation (TSX: CTL) for the sale of its Snowflake, Arizona, assets for cash consideration of $161 million, excluding working capital of approximately $19...
Catalyst to acquire Snowflake mill from AbitibiBowater and to proceed with C$125 million Rights Offering
VANCOUVER, Feb. 11 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Catalyst Paper Corporation (TSX:CTL) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with a subsidiary of AbitibiBowater to acquire its Snowflake Arizona recycled newsprint mill for a total consideration of US$161 million in cash...
Medallion Cabinetry Celebrates 10 Years in West Coast Manufacturing Facility
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-February 8, 2008 - On Monday, February 4th, Medallion Cabinetry celebrated an anniversary marking 10 strong years in the West Coast market for kitchen and bath cabinetry. To commemorate this special event, Tim Jahnke, President and CEO of Elkay Manufacturing Company...
U-Printing Flexes Its Printing Power and Continues in a Path of Rapid Growth
WEST LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 8 PRNewswire — UPrinting.com, a trusted leader in online printing, is proud to announce a new lineup to its arsenal of offset printing technology. Joining the West LA production facilities is a brand new 40" Mitsubishi Diamond 3000S Offset Press, which...
Vulcan Increases Quarterly Dividend on Common Shares
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.-(Business Wire)-February 8, 2008 - The Board of Directors of Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC) at a regular meeting held today declared a quarterly dividend of 49 cents per share on its common stock payable March 10, 2008, to shareholders of record February 25, 2008. The new...
Flame Seal Updates Investment Community Regarding: The OEM Program, a Major Breakthrough, the Executive Team
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-February 8, 2008 - CURRENT NEWS ITEM UPDATE: Flame Seal Products' OEM program is now experiencing breakthroughs on several fronts, in no small part due to the input and advice of our Advisory Committee (executive team), which advised that our primary focus must always be...
Valspar to Present at the Lehman Brothers Industrial Select Conference, Miami
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 8 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Valspar's William L. Mansfield, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, will address financial analysts at an investment conference sponsored by Lehman Brothers on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 1:05 P.M., Eastern. Valspar will...
Weyerhaeuser Net Earnings Increase to $790 Million for 2007
FEDERAL WAY, Wash.-(Business Wire)-February 8, 2008 - Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE:WY) today reported net earnings of $790 million for 2007, or $3.59 per diluted share, on net sales of $16.3 billion. This compares with net earnings of $453 million for 2006, or $1.84 per diluted share, on net sales...
Smurfit Kappa Announces Board Appointment
DUBLIN, Ireland & LONDON-(Business Wire)-February 8, 2008 - Smurfit Kappa Group plc ('SKG' or the 'Group') (ISE:SKG) (LSE:SKG), one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of paper-based packaging products with operations in Europe and Latin America, is pleased to announce the...
Sonoco to Present at Lehman Brothers Industrial Select Conference
HARTSVILLE, S.C.-(Business Wire)-February 8, 2008 - Sonoco (NYSE: SON) Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Harris E. DeLoach Jr., and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Charles J. Hupfer will make a presentation at the Lehman Brothers Industrial Select Conference on...
PepsiCo Names Sunsweet Growers Hot Fill Co-packer of the Year for 2007
YUBA CITY, Calif., Feb. 8 PRNewswire — PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP) named Sunsweet Growers, Inc. as its inaugural Hot Fill Co-packer of the Year for exhibiting superior achievements in quality and overall effectiveness across PepsiCo's beverage supply chain. The company was honored recently...
TimberWest Announces 2007 Fourth Quarter Results And Sawmill Closure
VANCOUVER, Feb. 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall - TimberWest generated distributable cash of $55.4 million, or $0.71 per stapled unit, in Q4, 2007 and $90.3 million, or $1.16 per unit, for the year overall. This compares to $27.5 million, or $0.35 per unit, in Q4, 2006 and $103.8 million, or $1.34 per...
Research and Markets: A SWOT Framework Analysis of International Paper Company Completes This In-Depth Company Analysis
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-February 7, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of Analysis of International Paper Company to their offering. We present Analysis of International Paper Company. A complete and comprehensive analysis of International Paper Company includes an...
Cascades and Reno De Medici Announce Merger Approval
KINGSEY FALLS, QC, Feb. 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Cascades Inc. ("Cascades" - CAS-TSX) announced today that the merger of the recycled boxboard operations of its European subsidiary Cascades SA and Reno De Medici S.p.A. has been approved by the competition authorities in Germany and Italy. The...
Universal Corporation Announces Third Quarter Results
RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Allen B. King, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV), announced that income from continuing operations for the third quarter of fiscal year 2008, which ended on December 31, 2007, increased by 42% to...
TimberWest to permanently close Elk Falls Sawmill
VANCOUVER, Feb. 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall - TimberWest Forest Corp. announced today that it will permanently close the Elk Falls sawmill in Campbell River, B.C. The last full operating shift will be May 9, 2008. The sawmill closure will include the associated shipping operations at Stuart...
Harrell to Lead Sonoco's North America Paper Division
HARTSVILLE, S.C.-(Business Wire)-February 7, 2008 - Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today announced that James Harrell has been named division vice president and general manager, Paper, North America, according to Jim Bowen, senior vice president...
Housewares and Home Furnishings in the United Kingdom Is Available Now
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-February 7, 2008 - Research and Markets , company shares, brand shares and distribution data. Why buy this report? - Get a detailed picture of the housewares and home furnishings industry; - Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; - Understand the...
OfficeMax Announces Dates for Fourth Quarter 2007 Earnings Release and 2008 Investor Day
NAPERVILLE, Ill., Feb. 7 PRNewswire — OfficeMax(R) Incorporated (NYSE: OMX), a leader in office products and services, today announced its intention to release its fourth quarter 2007 earnings on February 19, 2008. Investors are invited to participate in a webcast and conference call to...
International Paper 4th-Quarter 2007 Net Earnings Reach $327 Million
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 7 PRNewswire-FirstCall — International Paper (NYSE: IP) preliminary full-year 2007 net earnings total $1.2 billion ($2.70 per share) compared with $1.1 billion ($2.18 per share) in 2006. The company reports fourth-quarter 2007 net earnings of $327 million ($0.78 per...
Avery Redesigns Index Maker Dividers with New Easy Apply Label Strips
BREA, Calif., Feb. 7 PRNewswire — Avery Dennison Office Products Company has redesigned Avery(R) Index Maker(R) Clear Label Dividers with new Easy Apply(TM) label strips that are easier to use and apply, for professional-looking dividers from your desktop in minutes. Designed with the...
Obtain the Latest Info on the Production and Market of Turpentine in China With New Report
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-February 7, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of Production and Market of Turpentine in China to their offering. This Production and Market of Turpentine in China report is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the gum...
Deltic Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Year of 2007 Results
EL DORADO, Ark.-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2008 - Deltic Timber Corporation (NYSE: DEL): -0- *T DELTIC TIMBER CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA SUMMARY FOURTH QUARTER 2007 2006 Net sales $ 24,445,000 26,758,000 Net income (loss) 1,679,000 (2,018,000) Earnings per common share Basic .13...
UFPI Posts 4th Quarter Sales Increase; Sales Grow in Three of Four Markets
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2008 - Universal Forest Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:UFPI) today announced fourth quarter 2007 results including net sales of $512.6 million, an increase of $13.4 million over net sales of $499.2 million for the same period of 2006. For the year, net sales...
Sonoco Elects Sanders Executive Vice President of All Industrial Businesses
HARTSVILLE, S.C.-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2008 - Sonoco (NYSE:SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today announced that M. Jack Sanders has been elected executive vice president, Industrial, according to Harris E. DeLoach Jr., chairman, president and chief executive...
Knoll, Inc. Reports Highest Quarterly Earnings, Sales and Operating Margins Since 2004 IPO
EAST GREENVILLE, Pa., Feb. 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Knoll, Inc. (NYSE: KNL) today announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007. Net sales were $281.8 million for the quarter, an increase of 3.2% from fourth quarter 2006. Operating income was $39.5 million...
Multi-Color Declares Quarterly Dividend
SHARONVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 6 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Multi-Color Corporation (Nasdaq: LABL) announced today that its Board of Directors declared the Company's quarterly cash dividend for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2008. The dividend is a payment of five cents per common share...
Forestar Real Estate Group Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Results
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2008 - Forestar Real Estate Group Inc. (NYSE: FOR) today reported essentially break-even results in fourth quarter 2007. Net income for full year 2007 was $24.8 million, or $0.69 per proforma diluted share. "The spin-off of Forestar Real Estate Group Inc. as...
HNI Corporation Announces Results for Fourth Quarter and Year-End - 2007
MUSCATINE, Iowa-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2008 - HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) today announced fourth quarter sales of $668.5 million and income from continuing operations of $37.5 million for the quarter ending December 29, 2007. Net income per diluted share from continuing operations for the...
Pope Resources Reports Fourth Quarter Net Income of $6.3 Million
POULSBO, Wash.-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2008 - Pope Resources (NasdaqGSM:POPEZ) reported net income of $6.3 million, or $1.30 per diluted ownership unit, on revenues of $17.6 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2007. This compares to net income of $7.8 million, or $1.63 per diluted...
Pope Resources Quarterly Distribution
POULSBO, Wash.-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2008 - Pope Resources (NasdaqGSM:POPEZ) announced today a quarterly distribution of 40 cents per unit, effective for unitholders of record on February 28, 2008 and payable on March 13, 2008. About Pope Resources Pope Resources, a publicly traded limited...
Holmen: Year-end Report for 2007
STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2008 - Regulatory News: -0- *T Quarter Full year MSEK 4-07 3-07 4-06 2007 2006 Net turnover 5 073 4 637 4 830 19 159 18 592 Operating profit 1 039 642 590 2 843 2 303 Operating profit excl. items affecting comparability (a) 482 642 590 2 286 2 303...
Newton Elected to the Sonoco Board of Directors
HARTSVILLE, S.C.-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2008 - Lloyd W. Newton, retired executive vice president, Pratt & Whitney Military Engines, and retired four-star General with the U.S. Air Force, has been elected to the Sonoco (NYSE: SON) Board of Directors, it was announced today by Harris E...
Sonoco Reports 2007 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results
HARTSVILLE, S.C.-(Business Wire)-February 6, 2008 - Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today reported fourth quarter 2007 earnings of $.54 per diluted share, compared with $.39 per diluted share reported in the fourth quarter of 2006. As a result of a...
Sappi Limited Press Release: Voting Rights and Capital
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Feb. 6 PRNewswire — In accordance with the United Kingdom's Financial Services Authority's Disclosure (FSA's) and Transparency Rules, Sappi (NYSE: SPP) advises that its issued share capital comprises 239,071,892 ordinary shares of R1.00 each. Of that number...
Universal Completes Purchase of International Wood Industries, Inc.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2008 - Universal Forest Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: UFPI) announced that one of its subsidiaries completed the purchase of International Wood Industries, Inc. (IWI), a manufacturer of wood industrial products that is expected to add new markets...
Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.42 Per Share
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2008 - Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc. (NYSE:PCL) today announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share. The dividend is payable on Feb. 29, 2008, to shareholders of record as of Feb. 14, 2008. Plum Creek's dividend is expected to be characterized as...
Media advisory - AbitibiBowater to hold fourth quarter and 2007 results conference call and webcast
MONTREAL, Feb. 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall - AbitibiBowater Inc. will release fourth quarter and 2007 results before the stock markets open (approximately 7:30 a.m. Eastern) on Wednesday, February 20, 2008. Management will host a conference call and question-and-answer session to discuss...
Aldabra 2 Acquisition Corp. Announces Stockholder Approval for Acquisition of Boise Paper and Packaging Assets
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2008 - Aldabra 2 Acquisition Corp. (AMEX: AII.U, AII, AII.WS, "Aldabra") announced today that its stockholders have approved its acquisition of Boise Cascade, LLC's packaging and paper manufacturing businesses("Boise"). The vote to approve the merger took place...
Universal Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividends and Adjustment to Conversion Rate
RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Allen B. King, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV), announced today that the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of forty-five cents ($0.45) per share on the common shares of the...
Crown Holdings To Present at Lehman Brothers Conference
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK), announced today that John W. Conway, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer and Alan W. Rutherford, Vice Chairman, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer will address the...
Kadant to Hold Conference Call on Thursday, February 14, 2008
WESTFORD, Mass.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2008 - Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) announced that it will release its 2007 fourth quarter and full-year results after the market closes on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 and will hold a conference call for investors the next day, Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 11...
Smurfit-Stone Completes Safest Year in Company History
CREVE COEUR, Mo. and CHICAGO, Feb. 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation (Nasdaq: SSCC), which has led its industry in safety performance every year since 2001, completed its safest year in company history in 2007 by achieving a 1.05 recordable case rate (RCR...
NMI (Non-Manufacturing Index) at 44.6%; January Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R); Business Activity Index at 41.9%; New Orders Index at 43.5%; Employment Index at 43.9%
TEMPE, Ariz.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2008 - Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector contracted in January for the first time in 58 months, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business(R). The report was issued today by Anthony...
LP Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2007 Results
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-February 5, 2008 - Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP) (NYSE: LPX) reported today a fourth quarter loss of $39 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, on sales from continuing operations of $377 million. In the fourth quarter of 2006, LP's net loss was $25 million, or...
Listen Live to Ball Presentation at the Lehman Brothers Industrial Select Conference
BROOMFIELD, Colo., Feb. 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ball Corporation (NYSE: BLL), one of the world's leading suppliers of metal and plastic packaging to the beverage, food and household products industries, will speak to the investment community on Feb. 12 at the Lehman Brothers Industrial...
American Woodmark Corporation Announces Third Quarter Conference Call On the Internet
WINCHESTER, Va., Feb. 5 PRNewswire-FirstCall — American Woodmark Corporation (Nasdaq: AMWD) will provide an on-line, real-time webcast of its conference call to discuss third quarter results on Tuesday, February 19, 2008. The live broadcast of American Woodmark Corporation's...
Ricoh Products Equipped With FabSoft Modular Object Scanning Technology 2.0
WEST CALDWELL, N.J., Feb. 5 PRNewswire — Ricoh Americas Corporation, a leading provider of digital office equipment, today announced the availability of FabSoft's Modular Object Scanning Technology 2.0, a plug-in for FabSoft's core product, Reform. Exclusive to Ricoh multifunctional...
Wausau Paper Announces Fourth-Quarter and Year-End Financial Results
MOSINEE, Wis.-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2008 - Wausau Paper (NYSE:WPP) today reported a net loss for the fourth quarter of $27.6 million, or $0.55 per share, compared with net earnings of $7.3 million, or $0.14 per share, in the year-earlier period. Net sales increased 1 percent to a record $304.5...
Springs Bring Sexy Back
CARTHAGE, Mo.-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2008 - If you think women want to be swept off their feet and into bed this Valentine's Day, you're right. So do men. And they both want the same thing - a nap. It's no secret that America is a sleep-starved nation, and we know lack of sleep is a factor in...
Jewett-Cameron Announces the Appointment of a New Director
NORTH PLAINS, Ore., Feb. 4 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Jewett-Cameron Trading Company Ltd. (Nasdaq: JCTCF; TSX: JCT) today announced the election of Ralph Lodewick as a new director at its annual meeting of shareholders that was held in Vancouver, British Columbia on Friday, February 1...
LP Announces Quarterly Dividend
NASHVILLE, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2008 - Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP) (NYSE:LPX) announced today that its board of directors has approved a $0.15 per share dividend. The dividend will be paid on March 3, 2008 to shareholders of record on February 15, 2008. LP, headquartered in...
Potlatch Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Results
SPOKANE, Wash.-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2008 - Potlatch Corporation (NYSE:PCH) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2007. Q4 2007 FINANCIAL SUMMARY -0- *T — Earnings from continuing operations after taxes for the quarter were $11.2...
Universal Corporation Announces Conference Call
RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 4 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV) will webcast its conference call on February 7, 2008, following the release of its results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2008 after market close on that date. The conference call will begin at 5:00...
Study the French Market for Kitchen Furniture in Volume (Thousand Units) and Value (EUR Million), 2002-2011
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-February 4, 2008 - Research and Markets , 2002-2011 The French market for flat pack kitchen furniture by style, in value, 2002-2011: -contemporary -rustic The French market for flat pack kitchen furniture by type of facade material, in volume, 2006 -melamine panels...
Advisory - Boralex - Release of the 2007 Fourth Quarter Results
MONTREAL, Feb. 4 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Boralex Inc. ("Boralex" or the "Corporation") announces that the release of the 2007 fourth quarter results will take place on Friday, February 29, 2008. Financial analysts are invited to attend a conference call during which the financial results...
Webcast Alert: Caraustar Industries, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter & Full- Year 2007 Financial Results Webcast
ATLANTA, Feb. 4 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Caraustar (Nasdaq: CSAR) announces the following Webcast: What: Caraustar Industries, Inc. Fourth Quarter & Full-Year 2007 Financial Results Webcast When: Friday, February 29, 2008 @ 9:00 a.m. (Eastern) Where: http://www.caraustar.com How: Live...
The MATLET Group Gains National Recognition
PAWTUCKET, R.I., Feb. 4 PRNewswire — In recognition of the economic power of multicultural businesses, DiversityBusiness.com, the nation's leading multicultural internet site, recently named The MATLET Group as one of the "Top Diversity Owned businesses in the United States" in the...
Release of Cascades' Fourth Quarter and Yearend Financial Results
KINGSEY FALLS, QC, Feb. 4 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Financial analysts and investors are invited to attend Cascades' (CAS-TSX) 2007 fourth quarter and yearend results conference call: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. ET Dial numbers: (514) 807-8791 (416) 644-3415 Replay: (416) 640-1917...
Hallmark Cards Offer Laughs During Election Season
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 4 PRNewswire — Just in time for super Tuesday, Hallmark announces a new selection of cards poking lighthearted fun at the uniquely American political process and its cast of characters, including Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, President George W...
Terrapin Partners and Boise Cascade Enter Into Agreements With Certain Aldabra 2 Investors
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-February 1, 2008 - Aldabra 2 Acquisition Corp. (AMEX: AII.U, AII, AII.WS) (the "Company") announced today that contingent value rights agreements (the "Agreements") have been entered by and among certain investors (the "Investors") and Terrapin Partners Venture Partnership...
Temple-Inland Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-February 1, 2008 - The Board of Directors of Temple-Inland Inc. (NYSE:TIN) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.10 per common share, payable March 14, 2008, to shareholders of record February 29, 2008. Doyle R. Simons, Chairman and Chief Executive...
Media advisory: Domtar Corporation fourth quarter 2007 financial results
MONTREAL, Feb. 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Domtar Corporation (NYSE/TSX: UFS) will release its fourth quarter 2007 financial results before markets open on Friday, February 15, 2008. A conference call will be held to discuss the results at 10:00 a.m. (EST) the same day. Financial analysts are...
Weyerhaeuser Considers Strategic Alternatives For Commercial Construction Sales
FEDERAL WAY, Wash.-(Business Wire)-February 1, 2008 - Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE:WY) today announced that it will consider a broad range of strategic alternatives for its Commercial Construction Sales business and related assets. Alternatives range from continuing to hold and operate the assets to a...
MeadWestvaco Reports 2007 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results
RICHMOND, Va.-(Business Wire)-February 1, 2008 - MeadWestvaco Corporation (NYSE:MWV) today reported 2007 fourth quarter net income of $148 million, or $0.82 per share. Included in the results are after-tax restructuring charges of $26 million, or $0.14 per share, primarily related to asset...
Cenveo Appoints Dean E. Cherry to President of Envelope Operations
STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 1 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Robert G. Burton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cenveo, Inc. (NYSE: CVO) announced today the appointment of Dean E. Cherry to the position of President of the Company's Envelope Operations. Mr. Cherry will report directly to Mr...
Jolina Amended Early Warning Report in Respect of Tembec Inc.
MONTREAL, Jan. 31 PRNewswire - Jolina Capital Inc. ("Jolina") announces that a copy of its amended Early Warning Report in respect of Tembec Inc., which was filed on SEDAR under Canadian securities laws earlier today, is also available at http://files.newswire.ca/676/EWR31jan08.pdf. Neither...
Neenah Paper Board Approves Reverse-Forward Stock Split
ALPHARETTA, Ga., Jan. 31 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Neenah Paper, Inc. (NYSE: NP) ("Neenah Paper") announced today that its Board of Directors approved a reverse/forward split of the issued and outstanding shares of Neenah Paper common stock. If approved by Neenah Paper stockholders, the...
Eagle Materials Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
DALLAS, Jan. 31 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The Board of Directors of Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE: EXP) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share, payable on April 18, 2008 to stockholders of record of its Common Stock at the close of business on March 20, 2008. Eagle...
News from Masisa S.A. Regarding a Significant Event
SANTIAGO, Chile, Jan. 31 PRNewswire-FirstCall — The following letter was sent to the Superintendency of Securities and Insurance by Enrique Cibie on behalf of Masisa S.A.: MASISA S.A. Publicly-Traded Corporation Registered under No.825 in the Securities Registry Mr. Superintendent...
Jolina announces details of its proposal for the recapitalization of Tembec Inc.
MONTREAL, Jan. 31 PRNewswire - Jolina Capital Inc. ("Jolina") presented today the terms of its proposal ("Jolina Proposal") for the recapitalization of Tembec Inc. ("Tembec") at a meeting of the holders of Tembec Industries Inc. unsecured senior notes respectively due June 2009, February 2011...
Bemis Announces 5 Percent Cash Dividend Increase
NEENAH, Wisc.-(Business Wire)-January 31, 2008 - Bemis Company, Inc. (NYSE: BMS) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a 5 percent increase in the quarterly cash dividend, increasing it to 22 cents per share compared to the previous quarterly dividend of 21 cent per share. The...
Bemis Elects Van Deursen to Board of Directors
NEENAH, Wis.-(Business Wire)-January 31, 2008 - The Board of Directors of Bemis Company, Inc. (NYSE: BMS) announced today that it has accepted the retirement of Nancy Parsons McDonald, a member of the Bemis Board of Directors since 1982. Ms. McDonald is the great-granddaughter of Judson Moss...
Asset Management Finance(SM) Announces Investment in Employee Buyout of Forest Investment Associates
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 31, 2008 - Asset Management Finance Corporation (AMF(SM)) announced today that it has made an investment in Atlanta-based Forest Investment Associates (FIA), a leading timberland investment manager. AMF has provided capital to FIA in exchange for a Revenue Share...
Forestry Expert Says Technology Will Globally Drive Dramatic Change in Timberland Management but U.S. is Behind in Adoption
MORGANTOWN, W.Va.-(Business Wire)-January 31, 2008 - Technology is driving dramatic change in the continuing evolution of the forestry industry, said North Carolina State forestry professor Dr. Lee Allen, speaking last week at an industry seminar organized and hosted by ImageTree Corporation, "but...
Research and Markets: Oilseed Farming - Industry Profile Available Now
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 31, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of "Oilseed Farming - Industry Profile" to their offering. Covering over 175 industries and updated every 90 days, the First Research Industry Profiles do the "heavy lifting" for you - saving your...
Understand the UK Wood Flooring Industry with the Assistance of This Portfolio Analysis
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 31, 2008 - Research and Markets - Woodenfloors Uk Com - Woodfloor Imports - Woodfloor Warehouse - World Of Wood Floors *T For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c81276
Schweitzer-Mauduit Announces Fourth Quarter 2007 Results
ALPHARETTA, Ga., Jan. 31 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Summary of Results (Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) 2007 2006 Fourth Full Fourth Full Quarter Year Quarter Year Net Sales $188.5 $714.8 $166.2 $655.2 Restructuring (Income) Expenses (0.3) 24.0 4.8 21.1 Operating Profit...
Identity Theft Concerns, Recycling Initiatives Boost Shred-Tech Revenues in 2007, with Significant Growth Planned for 2008
CAMBRIDGE, Ontario, Jan. 31 PRNewswire — Shred-Tech, a world leader in information destruction and reduction systems including mobile and in-plant shredding, today announced that it has significantly increased its business in 2007 and plans to add new locations and products in 2008. The...
Schweitzer-Mauduit Announces Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter 2007 Results
ALPHARETTA, Ga., Jan. 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. (NYSE: SWM) will issue a press release announcing the Company's fourth quarter 2007 results prior to the market opening on January 31, 2008. In conjunction with the earnings release, you are...
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Sappi Limited/
In the news release, Sappi Limited (NYSE: SPP) Results for the First Quarter Ended December 2007, issued earlier today by Sappi Limited over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that in the table, following the line item "EBITDA excluding special items," there should only be one asterisk. At...
New Report Analyses the Huge Potential in China's Papermaking Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 31, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of China Papermaking Industry Report, 2007-2008 to their offering. The papermaking industry is still acknowledged as a sunrise industry in China and has massive potential market. Since 2007, with...
Albany International Plans Live Audio Webcast to Discuss Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2007 Financial Results
ALBANY, N.Y.-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - Albany International Corp. (NYSE:AIN) will host a live audio webcast on Monday, February 11, 2008, to discuss fourth-quarter and full-year 2007 financial results, which will be announced on Friday, February 8, 2008 after the market closes. -0- *T WHAT...
CORRECTING and REPLACING Buckeye Announces October-December Quarter Results
MEMPHIS, Tenn.-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - In the table titled SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA, under Segment Results/Three Months Ended Sept. 30, 2007/Operating Income, amount should be 22,066 (sted 12,288). The corrected release reads: BUCKEYE ANNOUNCES OCTOBER-DECEMBER QUARTER RESULTS...
Balcones Resources Merges with Austin Shred, Creating the Premier Document Destruction Facility in Central Texas
AUSTIN, Texas-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - Balcones Resources (www.balconesresources.com/), the largest independent recycler of high-grade paper and provider of comprehensive environmental services in the Southwest, today announced its merger with Austin Shred (www.austinshred.com), the...
COADE Discovery Tour Featuring CADWorx Plant Design Suite 2008 Scheduled for February 5th and 8th in Johannesburg and Durban South Africa
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - COADE announced today that February 5th in Johannesburg and February 8th in Durban, South Africa, are the next stops on its COADE Discovery Tour. The events, organized in conjunction with Chempute Software, COADE's dealer covering the region, are part of...
Eagle Materials Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results
DALLAS, Jan. 30 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE: EXP) today reported financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2008 ended December 31, 2007. Eagle produces and distributes Gypsum Wallboard, Cement, Recycled Paperboard and Concrete and Aggregates. The...
Soluol, a Carl Marks Portfolio Company, Acquired by DSM
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 PRNewswire — Soluol, a developer, producer and marketer of high-performance urethane resins and a portfolio company of Carl Marks, the investment and advisory services firm headquartered in New York, has been acquired by Royal DSM N.V. DSM is a leading life sciences...
SCA: Year-End Report 1 January-31 December 2007
STOCKHOLM, Sweden-(Business Wire)-January 30, 2008 - Regulatory News: SCA (Nasdaq:SVCBY) (STO:SCAA) (STO:SCAB) (LSE:SNKB) — The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of SEK 4.40 (4.00) per share. — Net sales increased by SEK 4,474m and amounted to SEK 105,913m (101,439). &mdash...
LogoYes Launches First-Ever Technology to Match Logos to Biz Card Designs
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 30 PRNewswire — LogoYes.com announces the launch of a trailblazing addition to its popular do-it-yourself (DIY) logo creation process: the LogoYes Biz Card Maker. Unlike other online business card makers - which require users to search through hundreds of...
Chesapeake Dedicates Plastic Packaging Plant in Hungary
PEREMARTON, Hungary, Jan. 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Chesapeake Corporation (NYSE: CSK), a leading international supplier of value-added specialty paperboard, plastic and pharmaceutical packaging, recently dedicated its new plastic packaging plant in Peremarton, Hungary, which serves...
Focus on the China Papermaking Industry Report, 2007-2008
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 29, 2008 - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Wood and Paper industry is available in its catalogue. China Papermaking Industry Report, 2007-2008 To order that report...
Vermont Pure Holdings, Ltd. Announces Financial Results for 2007
WATERTOWN, Conn., Jan. 29 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Vermont Pure Holdings, Ltd. (Amex: VPS) announced its financial results for its fiscal year 2007 and that it plans to file these results on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission today. Total sales for the fiscal year...
Harriman Chemsult & CBI China Finalizing Report on Future of Chlorine & Caustic Soda Market in China
LONDON-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2008 - Harriman Chemsult & Chemease/CBI China are finalizing an important new report "China Chlorine and Caustic Soda 2008-2011" which explores the impact of China on global chlorinated derivatives and caustic soda balances. The report covers the production...
Plum Creek Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007
SEATTLE-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2008 - Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc. (NYSE:PCL) today announced fourth quarter earnings of $118 million, or $0.68 per diluted share, on revenues of $504 million. Earnings for the fourth quarter of 2006 were $69 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, on revenues of...
Jolina invites Tembec noteholders to information session regarding Jolina proposal
MONTREAL, Jan. 28 PRNewswire - Jolina Capital Inc. ("Jolina") invites the holders of Tembec Industries Inc. unsecured senior notes respectively due June 2009, February 2011 and March 2012 to an information session on January 31, 2008 where the terms of Jolina's proposal for the...
EUCATEX Announces New T-HDF/MDF Plant in Salto, Sao Paulo State
SAO PAULO, Brazil, Jan. 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — EUCATEX S/A Industria e Comercio (Bovespa: EUCA3 and EUCA4), currently in judicial reorganization and one of the largest producers of hardboard and medium-density panels (MDP) in Brazil, also producing paints, laminated flooring, shapes...
Smurfit-Stone Reports Improved Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Earnings
CREVE COEUR, Mo. and CHICAGO, Jan. 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation (Nasdaq: SSCC) today reported fourth quarter 2007 adjusted net income of $23 million, or $0.09 per diluted share. These results represent a $0.03 per share improvement compared to adjusted...
Plastipak Holdings, Inc. To File Annual Report With Trustee for Holders of Its Senior Notes
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 28 PRNewswire — Plastipak Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") announced today that it will file its Form 10-K Equivalent Report for its fiscal year ended November 3, 2007 electronically with Wells Fargo National Bank, as Trustee for the holders of its 8-1/2% Senior...
Advisory - Boralex Power Income Fund - Release of the 2007 Fourth Quarter Results
MONTREAL, Jan. 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Boralex Power Income Fund (the "Fund") announces that the release of the 2007 fourth quarter results will take place on February 22, 2008. Financial analysts are invited to attend a conference call during which the financial results will be...
Horne International Forges Strategic Green Relationship with FORECON EcoMarket Solutions
FAIRFAX, Va.-(Business Wire)-January 28, 2008 - Horne International, Inc. (OTCBB:HNIN), has entered into an alliance with FORECON EcoMarket Solutions, LLC (FORECON EMS), to broker global carbon offset projects. The formal agreement advances Horne International's strategy to serve the market for...
Cascades to present to institutional investors on January 28 and 29, 2008
KINGSEY FALLS, QC, Jan. 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Cascades Inc. (TSX: CAS) announces that Mr. Alain Lemaire, President and CEO and Mr. Christian Dube, Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer will be presenting to institutional investors on the U.S. West coast on Monday, January 28, 2008...
Schweitzer-Mauduit Announces Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter 2007 Results
ALPHARETTA, Ga., Jan. 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. (NYSE: SWM) will issue a press release announcing the Company's fourth quarter 2007 results prior to the market opening on January 31, 2008. In conjunction with the earnings release, you are...
Stora Enso's SC Paper Machine in Shandong Province, China Inaugurated Today
HELSINKI, Finland, January 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Stora Enso's Hannu Alalauri, EVP, Magazine Paper, and representatives of Huatai Paper and local government today inaugurated Stora Enso's 200 000 tonnes per year super-calendered (SC) paper machine at Dongying in Shandong province...
Gerresheimer Finalises Purchase of Spanish Company EDP
DUSSELDORF, Germany, January 28 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Gerresheimer AG has quickly completed the takeover of the Spanish PET specialist EDP. The Dusseldorf manufacturer of glass and plastic products for the pharmaceutics and life-science industry announced the purchase, through which it...
Minnesota's Sustainable Forestry Initiative(R) Building Habitat for Humanity Home in Hibbing; Project Began Today in Cook with Harvesting of Timber
COOK, Minn.-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2008 - What started Saturday morning as a well managed Tree Farm will soon become dozens of 4' x 8' sheets of oriented strand board (OSB), as part of a unique effort by the Minnesota Sustainable Forestry Initiative(R) (SFI(R)) Implementation Committee to build...
Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. and Huntsman Corporation Agree To FTC Request To Extend Review Time For Proposed Merger
COLUMBUS, Ohio-(Business Wire)-January 26, 2008 - Hexion Specialty Chemicals announced today that both it and Huntsman Corporation have agreed to allow additional time for the Federal Trade Commission to review the proposed merger of the two companies. As a result, the merger is not expected to...
Rock-Tenn Company Announces Dividend
NORCROSS, Ga.-(Business Wire)-January 25, 2008 - Rock-Tenn Company (NYSE:RKT) today reported that its Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.10 per share on its Class A Common Stock to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 5, 2008. The dividend will be paid on February...
Envelope Industry Foundation Launches www.powerofenvelopes.org, A New On-Line Resource for Direct Marketers and Creative Professionals
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 25 PRNewswire — Direct marketing and design professionals now have an exciting new on-line resource for information about the power of envelopes and paper-based communications: www.powerofenvelopes.org. Created by the Envelope Manufacturers Association Foundation...
Elk City, Idaho, Framing Our Community, Inc. Wins $100,000 Great Strides Award from Northwest Area Foundation
The Award Recognizes Poverty Reduction Efforts and Successes ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 25 PRNewswire-USNewswire — The Northwest Area Foundation today named Framing Our Community, Inc. of Elk City, Idaho, a 2008 Great Strides Award winner for a cutting-edge initiative that intertwines forest...
Agricultural Machinery & Equipment Wholesalers (Japan) - Portfolio Analysis Available Now
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 25, 2008 - Research and Markets - Portfolio Analysis" to their offering. The Plimsoll Portfolio Analysis - Agricultural Machinery & Equipment Wholesalers is a comprehensive evaluation of the Japanese market. The revised and updated 2008 edition analyses...
Research and Markets: Seracare Life Sciences Inc. Del-Deals & Alliances Report Out Now
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 25, 2008 - Research and Markets Top Deals by Deal Value Partners based on Product Miscellaneous Deals M&A Stats Recent Partnering Updates For more information, visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c80736
Multi-Color Corporation Announces Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal 2008
CINCINNATI, Jan. 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Multi-Color Corporation (Nasdaq: LABL) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2007, compared with the same period a year ago. Third quarter highlights included: — Revenues from Continuing Operations...
Stora Enso, Anaika Group and Empower Take the First Concrete Steps to Sustain Economically Viable Employment in Kemijarvi and Kymenlaakso
HELSINKI, January 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Stora Enso has signed a letter of intent with Anaika Group to sell part of the Kemijarvi Mill real estate to Anaika Group to enable it to start a high quality engineering works and gluelam beam operations at the mill site. When in full...
Stora Enso, Anaika Group and Empower Take the First Concrete Steps to Sustain Economically Viable Employment in Kemijärvi and Kymenlaakso
HELSINKI, January 25 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Stora Enso has signed a letter of intent with Anaika Group to sell part of the Kemijärvi Mill real estate to Anaika Group to enable it to start a high quality engineering works and gluelam beam operations at the mill site. When in full...
CSS Industries, Inc. Reports Sales and Earnings for the Nine Months and Quarter Ended December 31, 2007
PHILADELPHIA-(Business Wire)-January 24, 2008 - CSS Industries, Inc. (NYSE:CSS) announced today the results of operations for the nine months and third quarter ended December 31, 2007. For the nine months ended December 31, 2007, sales decreased by 9% to $441,854,000 from $485,428,000 in 2006...
Laidlaw Energy Group, Inc. Issues Shareholder Update
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 24, 2008 - Laidlaw Energy Group, Inc. (Ticker Symbol "LLEG") is pleased to provide its shareholders with an update on its recent progress. Dear Laidlaw Energy Shareholders and Friends: In am writing today in order to provide you with an update on several matters...
EPA Approves Award-Winning Technology for Use in Wood Preservation
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 24 PRNewswire — Viance LLC announces United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval of EcoVance(TM) Preservative* — a high performance, non-metallic preservative with superior environmental benefits for use in wood protection. Viance will...
Sawmills and Wood Preservation Industry in the US Expects a Recovery in Activity Due to Strong General Economic Growth Conditions and Pent-up Demand among First Home Buyers
DUBLIN, Ireland-(Business Wire)-January 24, 2008 - Research and Markets Real Growth Table Ratio Table Graphs Statistics Available: Revenue, Industry Gross Product, Enterprises, Establishments, Employment, Imports, Exports, Assets, Total Wages, Domestic Demand SEGMENTATION Products and Service...
Pax World High Yield Bond Fund Ranks in Top 1 Percent for Performance in 2007 According to Lipper
PORTSMOUTH, N.H.-(Business Wire)-January 24, 2008 - Pax World Management Corp., investment adviser to Pax World Funds ("Pax"), which launched the nation's first socially responsible mutual fund in 1971, today announced that the Pax World High Yield Bond Fund's return for 2007 outperformed 99 percent...
Rayonier Reports Strong 2007 Results
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-(Business Wire)-January 24, 2008 - Rayonier (NYSE:RYN) today reported full year 2007 income from continuing operations of $174.3 million, or $2.21 per share, compared to $171.2 million, or $2.19 per share, in 2006. Excluding special items(1), earnings were $2.35 per share, or 18...
Matthews International Announces First Quarter Earnings and Declares Quarterly Dividend
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Matthews International Corporation (Nasdaq: MATW) today announced earnings for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2007. Net income for the Company's fiscal 2008 first quarter increased to $17,431,000, compared to $13,971,000 for the same...
/S T A T E M E N T/ - Tembec Rejects Jolina Proposal
MONTREAL, Jan. 24 PRNewswire - CNW Telbec would like to inform the Media and the Financial Community that the press release MO362, "Tembec Rejects Jolina Proposal", sent on January 23rd, 2008 at 20:29, was issued by Jolina Capital Inc. and not Tembec Inc. An answer to this press release has...
Neenah Paper Declares Quarterly Dividend
ALPHARETTA, Ga., Jan. 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Neenah Paper, Inc. (NYSE: NP) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable on March 4, 2008 to stockholders of record as of...
Deluxe Reports Fourth Quarter 2007 Results
ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) reported fourth quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.77 on net income of $40.2 million. EPS for the fourth quarter of 2006 was $0.92 on net income of $47.5 million. Results for 2006 included a...
Kimberly-Clark Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Results
DALLAS, Jan. 24 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today reported that net sales in the fourth quarter of 2007 improved 10.5 percent to $4.8 billion, setting a new quarterly record. Highlights included continued strong growth in developing and emerging...
Rock-Tenn Reports Higher Income on Strong Sales Increase for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2008
NORCROSS, Ga.-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2008 - Rock-Tenn Company (NYSE:RKT) today reported earnings for the quarter ended December 31, 2007 of $0.46 per diluted share. The Company reported net income of $17.5 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 compared to...
Tembec Rejects Jolina Proposal
MONTREAL, Jan. 23 PRNewswire - Jolina Capital Inc. ("Jolina") announces that it has approached the board of directors of Tembec Inc. ("Tembec" or the "Company") with an unsolicited non-binding proposal for the recapitalization of Tembec Inc. ("Jolina Proposal") which Jolina and its...
Potlatch Corporation Joins State in Sustainable Forest Effort
MADISON, Wis.-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2008 - Healthy forests are critical to Northern Wisconsin's major industries - forest products and tourism. The importance of forests to Wisconsin has led the state to become a leader in third-party certification of publicly owned forest lands. Now, 76,000...
FP International Announces Management Changes
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 23 PRNewswire — FP International, a leading manufacturer of innovative protective packaging products and packaging systems in the U.S. and abroad has announced the promotion of Joe Nezwek to president, along with Jim Taylor as COO and CFO as well as other...
Graham Packaging Launches Search-and-Save Online Database of Containers
YORK, Pa., Jan. 23 PRNewswire — Graham Packaging Company, L.P., has launched an online database that enables customers and potential customers to search the company's extensive catalog of stock containers and save the downloaded information and drawings in a password account. The...
Hayes Elected Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer; Friedery, Herdman Named to New Positions
BROOMFIELD, Colo., Jan. 23 PRNewswire-FirstCall — Ball Corporation's (NYSE: BLL) board of directors today elected John A. Hayes executive vice president and chief operating officer of the corporation. Ball also named John R. Friedery president, metal beverage packaging, Americas and...
Get a Deep Insight into the U.S. Pulp & Paper Chemicals Market
NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-January 23, 2008 - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Wood and Paper industry is available in its catalogue. -0- *T U.S. Pulp & Paper Chemicals Market To order that report...
US Bankruptcy Court in New Jersey Approves Sale of Marcal
DALLAS-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2008 - Under a sale approved by Judge Morris Stern of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey in Newark, funds managed by Highland Capital Management, LP have been approved to become the new majority owner of the assets of Marcal Paper Mills, Inc...
Packaging Corporation of America Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Results
LAKE FOREST, Ill.-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2008 - Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE: PKG) today reported fourth quarter 2007 net income of $44 million, or $0.42 per share, compared to fourth quarter 2006 net income of $38 million, or $0.37 per share. Fourth quarter 2007 earnings include a...
ecoEnvelopes Secures Financing from Twin Cities Angels
MINNEAPOLIS-(Business Wire)-January 22, 2008 - ecoEnvelopes, (www.ecoEnvelopes.com) the developer of an innovative, new line of eco-friendly reusable envelopes announced today they have received an investment from the Twin Cities Angels (TCAngels) (www.TCAngels.com). The TCAngels' investment of...
Tim Tompkins Named Vice President of Sales for ArborCraft
New hire brings 24 years of flooring experience to company. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., Jan. 22 PRNewswire — ArborCraft SOURCE ArborCraft
Sawmill production curtailment prompts 9-day pulp shut at Elk Falls
VANCOUVER, Jan. 22 PRNewswire-FirstCall - Catalyst Paper's Elk Falls mill at Campbell River continues to feel the effects of coastal fibre constraints as sawmills reduce production levels due to weakening US lumber markets. The shortage of sawdust furnish will require Elk Falls kraft and...
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