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Machine fire breaks out at Soundview paper mill

Jan 05, 2016 at 09:45 am by admin

PUTNEY, Vermont (From the Rutland Herald) -- Thirteen area fire departments battled a machine fire at the Putney Paper division of Soundview Paper early Tuesday morning.Putney.... Read More

Federal government to fight Resolute Forest's claim for compensation under NAFTA

Jan 04, 2016 at 09:30 am by admin

MONTREAL (From The Chronicle Herald) -- The federal government said it will mount a vigorous defense against a $70-million claim for compensation that Resolute Forest Products.... Read More

Smurfit Kappa acquires Brazilian packaging companies for €186 million

Jan 04, 2016 at 09:15 am by admin

IRELAND (From the Irish Times) -- Packaging group Smurfit Kappa has announced the acquisition of two Brazilian companies for €186 million.The company has acquired integrated p.... Read More

KapStone to temporarily layoff 25 at facility

Dec 31, 2015 at 10:00 am by admin

LONGVIEW, Washington (From The Daily News) -- KapStone Paper & Packaging will temporarily lay off 25 employees at its Longview box plant for most of the winter due to fall.... Read More

Resolute seeks more than $70 million in damages over revival of Port Hawkesbury paper mill

Dec 31, 2015 at 09:30 am by admin

MONTREAL (From the Globe and Mail) -- Resolute Forest Products Inc. is seeking damages of more than $70-million under the North American Free Trade Agreement, citing losses it.... Read More