New on Nip Impressions: Green Turkeys
Bottom line on the "green economy" - "We have to put aside our own feelings of practicality, especially if the idea of going green is harmless. If someone wants to pay more for green products, we need to find ways to be there to serve them." Think differently? Submit a letter. nipimpressions.co1 Vote(s) Read Full Story
What the Rich Guys are Saying on PaperMoney
This week, Don Meadows's commentary summarizes Bill Gates's and Warren Buffett's thoughts on the state of the economy. This is one of the many ways PaperMoney tries to bring perspective to pulp and paper news and analysis. Check out all the latest content at: http://www.globalpapermoney.or1 Vote(s) Read Full Story
Unionist to chair PEFC
A union official has been elected as Chairman of a global forest certification organisation for the first time. William Street accepted the position following a vote at the General Assembly of the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) (1), the largest organization of this kin1 Vote(s) Read Full Story
Seminars round-off successful show for Denmaur at Media Pro
With a broad audience for the first ever Media Pro exhibition, it was the ideal opportunity for Denmaur Independent to promote their three main stock paper brands to designers, buyers and specifiers, and this was achieved through a trio tower theme at the exhibition. In what was probably the talles1 Vote(s) Read Full Story
Black Liquor Bonanza: Earnings Exceeding Projections of Experts and Congress
Pulp and paper companies' 3rd Quarter earnings statements suggest that the industry is earning more black-liquor credits than analysts thought possible and far more than Congress projected, according to an exclusive Dead Tree Edition analysis.2 Vote(s) Read Full Story
Summer Sale Boosted Catalog Mailings, Paper Exec Says
NewPage CEO says the Postal Service's discount program helped the paper company's 3rd Quarter results.1 Vote(s) Read Full Story
New on Nip Impressions: Politics and Pulp and Paper
Politics are inextricably linked to modern pulp and paper manufacturing and sales activities. They can not be avoided. It has really been this way for a long time, but as a individuals and collectively as an industry we have tried to avoid it, probably to our detriment. www.nipimpressions.com1 Vote(s) Read Full Story
Did Black Liquor Credits Pave the Way for Healthcare Legislation?
The Democrats' healthcare plan hasn't even been approved by Congress yet, but it already seems to be doing wonders for several hundred pulp-mill workers in Baileyville, Maine.2 Vote(s) Read Full Story
No Quick Exit For AbitibiBowater
With AbitibiBowater likely to remain under bankruptcy protection well into next year, a Canadian court has approved additional financing for the giant papermaker. A court-appointed monitor says there is much to be done before the company can get a reorganization plan approved.1 Vote(s) Read Full Story
Measured Speaking and Writing on PaperMoney
"All business conversation boil down to just two admonishments: 1. Only say things that will contribute to spinning the invoice printer. 2. Never say things you would not want repeated as testimony in a lawsuit where you are a defendant." Get the latest insight at: http://www.globalpapermoney1 Vote(s) Read Full Story