| GP Debuts PSO Microsite
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| Georgia-Pacific (GP) has launched a Packaging Systems Optimization (PSO) microsite online at www.gppso.com.
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| AICC Offers Sales Training Webcast
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| The Association of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC) will conduct another program in its series of 90-minute Audio/Web on Tuesday, July 24, at 1:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) titled, “Listen: Do You Want to Know a Secret?
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| Esko Acquires Stonecube Ltd.
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| Esko, the Gent, Belgium-based global system integrator for packaging pre-production, has completed the acquisition of Stonecube Ltd, a developer of dynamic print visualization software, for an undisclosed amount.
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| AF&PA Urges Congressional Support
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| The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) supports the U.S. Department of the Interior Minerals Management Service's (MMS's) proposal to increase the domestic supply of energy by allowing limited natural gas and oil exploration in three promising areas of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).
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| Visy Receives Mill Expansion Approval
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| According to the Australian Broadcasting Corp., the Australian state of New South Wales has approved a $371 million expansion of Visy Industries' recycled linerboard mill in Tumut.
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| TMG Offers Profit Planning Workshop
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| The Markens Group's "Machine Hour Rate and Profit Planning Fundamentals Workshop" will be held June 4-5 near Hartford, Conn.
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| KBA to Host Seminar on Lenticular Printing
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| Williston, Vt.-based KBA North America is offering another comprehensive five-day seminar on lenticular printing and prepress work.
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| CMM 2007 to Provide Free Shuttle
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| Attendees of this year’s Converting Machinery/Material Conference & Exposition (CMM International 2007) can conveniently experience the best of both worlds: While the four-day event will take place in Rosemont, Ill. — a great show location close to the airport and free from distractions — nightly shuttles will be offered to downtown Chicago.
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| PaperSpecs to Host Sustainability Seminar
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| PaperSpec's new webinar series will initially focus on helping the paper buying community on what sustainability really means and how it affects our paper choices.
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| SP Newsprint Examines Its Options
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| SP Newsprint, Atlanta, a privately held producer of newsprint, has engaged TD Securities LLC to explore strategic alternatives to maximize value and position the company for continued long-term success.
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| Cascades Reports Q1 Results
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| Cascades Inc., Kingsey Falls, Quebec, reports net earnings of $22 million (Canadian) for the quarter ended March 31.
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| SPG Joins Sustainable Packaging Coalition
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| The Specialized Packaging Group (SPG), Hamden, Conn., has officially become a member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) as part of its continuing effort to reduce consumption and promote environmentally friendly paperboard packaging.
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| Presto Keeps Package Performance Integrity
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| Two years ago, Presto Products Co, a business of Alcoa Consumer Products, wanted to cut costs in the packaging of its trash can liners and sandwich bags — while still featuring high-end graphics and keeping structural integrity.
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| Box Volumes Fall
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| On an average week basis, industry shipments of corrugated products for April fell 2.5 percent, the Fibre Box Association (FBA) reports.
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| Weyco's Tri-Wall Box Plant Expands
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| To meet increased demand for bulk packaging, Weyerhaeuser Co. has expanded the square footage of its Tri-Wall box plant in Exeter, Calif., by 50 percent.
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