http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging A publication edited for management and other key personnel involved in the manufacturing and marketing segments of the paperboard packaging industry. 2008-07-25T20:42:09Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/Pratt-Borrows-112-Million-for-Board-Mill/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/531224?ref=25 GE Commercial Finance Corporate Lending, Norwalk, Ct., is the agent for $112 million in senior secured notes that will fund the development, construction and operation of a greenfield recycled containerboard mill by Pratt Paper LA, LLC, a Louisiana-based subsidiary of Pratt Industries, Inc., Conyers, Ga. 2008-07-23T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/302008/531224null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Allied-Partners-With-RecyleBank/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530716?ref=25 Allied Waste Industries, Inc., Phoenix, and RecycleBank, Philadelphia, have launched a partnership aimed to improve recycling across the U.S. Allied, recently acquired by Republic Services, Inc., will form the country?s second largest waste hauler. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530716null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Odyssey-and-PrintSynergy-Dates-to-Overlap/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530706?ref=25 The International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking (IADD) and the Foil Stamping and Embossing Association (FSEA) join forces with The Printing & Imaging Association of Georgia (PIAG) for two overlapping events: the 2009 IADD?FSEA Odyssey and PrintSynergy 09. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530706null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/Maintenance-Change-Means-More-Jobs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530654?ref=25 A change with the on-site maintenance contractor at International Paper's (IP) largest containerboard manufacturing mill located Mansfield, La., will mean additional jobs. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530654null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/Arden-Opens-North-American-Division/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530658?ref=25 Arden Software, developer of package design software, has a new North American division. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530658null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/AFampPA-Says-Clean-Air-Act-Wrong-Tool/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530670?ref=25 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530670null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Product-Update/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530659?ref=25 VantagePoint Systems, Inc., Vancouver, British Columbia, introduces new functionality for its Business VantagePoint core business system for corrugated box manufacturers. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530659null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Menasha-Ruling-to-Cost-Wisconsin-Millions/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530672?ref=25 A Wisconsin Supreme Court decision involving a company that provides products for the paperboard industry could cost the state $265 million. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530672null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/How-Do-You-Build-Trust-in-Sales/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530719?ref=25 Why has the Internet NOT replaced salespeople? Because sales is still a contact sport?a people business. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530719null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Ultimate-Paper-Box-Orders-New-Presses/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530722?ref=25 Ultimate Paper Box Co., a City of Industry, Calif.-based folding carton plant, is moving into the large format printing market with two new KBA Rapida 162a 64-in. six-color (plus aqueous coater) sheetfed presses. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530722null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Blackmer-Helps-Rock-Tenn-Eliminate-Leaks/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530704?ref=25 In 2005, Norcross, Ga.-based Rock-Tenn Co., began having maintenance problems at its St. Paul, Minn., paperboard mill. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530704null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Potato-Starch-Could-Go-in-iPhone-Package/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530718?ref=25 Apple Inc.?s iPhone 3G will reportedly be sold in packaging made from potato starch and created by Dutch eco-friendly packaging firm PaperFoam, web site packagingnews.co.uk reports. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530718null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/CMM-International-Accepting-Nominations/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530720?ref=25 CMM International is accepting nominations for the 2009 Converter of the Year award. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530720null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Chinas-Economy-Isnt-Invincible/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530646?ref=25 While China's overall economy looks good, growth is now slower, says Byron Luo, purchasing manager, Ralison International Inc., Diamond Bar, Calif. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530646null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/AICC-to-Host-Sustainability-Webinar/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530652?ref=25 The Association of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC) is offering its first Sustainability Webinar on Aug. 13 at noon. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530652null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/Free-Shuttle-Service-Offered-at-SuperCorrExpo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530648?ref=25 Free shuttle service will be provided during SuperCorrExpo 2008, Sept. 22-26 in Atlanta. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530648null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Grant-Helps-Expand-Railway-for-GPB/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530665?ref=25 A Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grant will provide funding to enhance rail services critical to the expansion of Green Bay Packaging Inc. (GBP) facilities in De Pere, Wis. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530665null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Proteus-Purchases-Heidelberg-Presses/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530725?ref=25 Proteus Packaging is the first U.S. company to purchase Heidelberg's new Speedmaster XL 145 press ? one of two very large format (VLF) press models Heidelberg unveiled at drupa 2008. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530725null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/Minnesota-Box-Maker-Collects-Donations-for-Victims/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530649?ref=25 Minnesota Corrugated Box, Alberta Lea, Minn., headed up a drive on July 18 to help raise supplies and dollars for flood and tornado victims in northern Iowa and southern Minnesota from the spring. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530649null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/GP-to-Expand-Mich-Carton-Plant/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530655?ref=25 Graphic Packaging Holding Co. (GP), Marietta, Ga., plans to invest $27 million to expand its Kalamazoo, Mich., folding carton plant, the Kalamazoo Gazette reports. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530655null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Learn-to-Optimize-Digital-Plate-Workflow/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530675?ref=25 Newly updated for 2008, The FFTA/Clemson Seminar: Optimizing the Digital Plate for Flexography will offer this semi-annual program on Aug. 7-8 at Clemson University. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530675null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Graphics-Packaging-to-Sell-Two-Mills/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530687?ref=25 Graphic Packaging International, Inc., Marietta, Ga., has signed an agreement with an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc. to sell two coated-recycled board (CRB) mills. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530687null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/CRB-Market-Share-Shifts/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530721?ref=25 The pending sale of two coated recycled boxboard (CRB) mills of Graphic Packaging International (GPI) to a Sun Capital Partners, Inc. affiliate (see p. 9) has brought attention to a paperboard sector that the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) determined has the potential for price manipulation, reports Forestweb. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530721null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/FiberMark-Opens-New-Design-Center/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530724?ref=25 FiberMark has opened its new Manhattan Design Center showcasing a library of FiberMark?s textured and colored cover materials and the applications they have inspired. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530724null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Waste-Management-Bids-on-Republic-Services/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530702?ref=25 Waste Management, Houston, the leading waste services company in the U.S., has made an offer to buy Republic Services for $6.19 billion in an attempt to prevent Republic's planned agreement with Allied Waste. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530702null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/Fire-Crews-Extinguish-Weyerhaeuser-Blaze/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530653?ref=25 Fire crews quickly put out a fire at Weyerhaeuser Co.'s containerboard packaging mill in Lynchburg, Va., early July 16, reports WSET-TV. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530653null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/People-Update/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530660?ref=25 Gordon Jones, 58, is set to serve as president and chief executive officer for the Potlatch Corp.?s proposed spin-off of its pulp-based businesses. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530660null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/GPA-Gains-Partner-in-South-Africa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530717?ref=25 The Global Packaging Alliance (GPA) has a new partner in South Africa after signing an agreement with Masterpack. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530717null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/AFampPA-Applauds-Offshore-Drilling-Ban-Lift/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530651?ref=25 President Bush's lift on the ban on offshore energy exploration is being commended by the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA). 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530651null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Ilim-Group-Opens-Box-Plant-in-Russia/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530701?ref=25 A new corrugated packaging plant of Ilim Group launched June 18 in Kommunar, Russia, making it the most advanced corrugated box plant in the northwestern region of that country. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530701null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Curtis-Packaging-Introduces-SBR/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530667?ref=25 SBR? (Set Box Replacement) is the latest innovation of folding carton converter Curtis Packaging, Newtown, Conn. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530667null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Sonoco-Earnings-Up-in-Second-Quarter/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530680?ref=25 Sonoco, Hartsville, S.C., reports earnings for the second quarter ended June 29 were up 37 percent to $58 million, up from $42.4 million during the same quarter last year. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530680null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/SSCC-Mill-Recognized-for-Conservation-Efforts/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530683?ref=25 Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.?s (SSCC) Stevenson, Ala., corrugating medium mill was recently awarded the Jackson County Soil and Water Conservation District?s Outstanding Conservation Business Award for achieving the standards established by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530683null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Box-Shipments-Keep-Falling/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530705?ref=25 Last month corrugated box shipments on both an actual and an average week basis dropped 3.5 percent, reports the Fibre Box Association, Chicago. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530705null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/SSCC-Partners-with-Advanced-Disposal/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530650?ref=25 Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.'s (SSCC) recycling division has partnered with Advanced Disposal Services Inc., to operate Advanced?s materials recycling facility (MRF) in Jacksonville, Fla. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530650null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Ben-Stein-to-Address-AICC-in-Atlanta/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530678?ref=25 Ben Stein, economist, actor, author, and former lawyer and speechwriter for Presidents Nixon and Ford, is slated to give the opening keynote address Sept. 25 at the Association of Independent Corrugated Converters' (AICC) 2008 Annual Meeting. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530678null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/Chinas-Production-Tops-Consumption/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530657?ref=25 For the first time in history, production of paper and board in China went beyond consumption, reports ChinaPaperOnline.com. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530657null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/US-Corrugated-Acquires-Heritage-Packaging/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530686?ref=25 U.S. Corrugated, Inc. will acquire Heritage Packaging Co., an Atlanta sheet feeder, from CorrChoice. 2008-07-19T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530686null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/GP-to-Expand-Mich-Carton-Plant/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530173?ref=25 Graphic Packaging Holding Co. (GP), Marietta, Ga., plans to invest $27 million to expand its Kalamazoo, Mich., folding carton plant, the Kalamazoo Gazette reports. 2008-07-16T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530173null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/Maintenance-Change-Means-More-Jobs/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530174?ref=25 A change with the on-site maintenance contractor at International Paper's (IP) largest containerboard manufacturing mill located Mansfield, La., will mean additional jobs. 2008-07-16T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530174null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/American-Box-Makers-Study-at-drupa/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530624?ref=25 A group of 17 corrugated box making industry professionals from America recently participated in the 4th ARCH/drupa Study Tour, organized and hosted by Chris Heusch, president of ARCH, Inc. 2008-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530624null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Flint-Group-to-Implement-Price-Increases/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/529036?ref=25 Flint Group will implement price increases and surcharges on all packaging and commercial inks sold in North America, effective on all products billed on or after July 21. 2008-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/282008/529036null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Chinas-Containerboard-Sector-Weakens/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/529039?ref=25 Because of rising raw material costs, Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Ltd.'s gross profit has declined on the Hong Kong stock market, leaving the company performing below market expectations, reports ChinaPaperOnline.com. 2008-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/282008/529039null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/Pratt-Charges-Abuse-of-Power/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/529032?ref=25 Last week lawyers for Australian billionaire box maker Richard Pratt slammed the competition watchdog's decision to file criminal charges against him, saying the allegations that he lied to regulators were an abuse of power against an "honored and honorable" man, The Australian reports. 2008-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/282008/529032null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Ben-Stein-to-Address-AICC-in-Atlanta/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530629?ref=25 Ben Stein, economist, actor, author, and former lawyer and speechwriter for Presidents Nixon and Ford, is slated to give the opening keynote address Sept. 25 at the Association of Independent Corrugated Converters' (AICC) 2008 Annual Meeting. 2008-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530629null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Sonoco-to-Close-Montreal-Mill/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530622?ref=25 Sonoco will permanently close its Montreal, Quebec, uncoated recycled paperboard mill, effective Aug. 27. 2008-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530622null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Republic-and-Allied-Waste-Merger-Approved/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/529003?ref=25 The boards of directors at Republic Services, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Phoenix-based Allied Waste Industries, Inc., have approved a merger. 2008-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/282008/529003null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Five-SSCC-Operations-Receive-PPSA-Honors/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530636?ref=25 Five Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. (SSCC) facilities received top honors and a total of 30 were recognized for outstanding safety achievements at the Pulp & Paper Safety Association's (PPSA) 65th annual Safety and Health Conference. 2008-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530636null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Michelman-Will-Raise-Prices/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530625?ref=25 Michelman, Cincinnati, will increase its prices on coatings and additives across all product categories in the Americas by 15-25 percent, effective July 14. 2008-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530625null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/FFTA-Fall-Conference-Will-Explore-Packaging-Premed/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530641?ref=25 The Foundation of Flexographic Technical Association (FFTA) annual Fall Conference & Tabletop Exhibit will occur on Oct. 5-7 at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis in Indianapolis. 2008-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530641null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/How-MRFs-Vary-by-Region/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530628?ref=25 A materials recovery facility (MRF) serving a growing Texas city probably won't have a lot in common with one serving a seasonal resort region in Colorado. 2008-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530628null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Pratt-Plans-Price-Increase/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530635?ref=25 Pratt Industries, Conyers, Ga., is notifying customers in North America of its plans to increase prices on all corrugated packaging. 2008-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530635null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/People-Update/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530638?ref=25 Stacey Mobley has been elected to the board of directors of International Paper, Memphis, Tenn. 2008-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530638null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/New-CD-Series-Teaches-Sales-Techniques/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530644?ref=25 Tom Reilly has released a CD Series, Crush Price Objections, to help salespeople sell more profitably and confidently. 2008-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530644null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Graphic-Packaging-to-Raise-Prices/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/529038?ref=25 Graphic Packaging International, Inc., Marietta, Ga., will increase its prices $50 per ton on coated recycled board (CRB) and uncoated recycled board (URB) to partially offset increased input costs for fiber, energy and chemicals. 2008-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/282008/529038null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/GBP-Fine-Reduced-by-OSHA/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/528997?ref=25 Green Bay Packaging Inc.'s (GBP) Arkansas Kraft Division, Morrilton, Ark., recently reached a settlement agreement with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) that reduced a proposed $132,000 fine to $23,000. 2008-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/282008/528997null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/CEP-Lashes-Out-at-Norampac/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/529037?ref=25 The Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union (CEP), Canada's largest union of forestry workers, is "outraged" that Norampac Cascades was not sincere from the outset about its plans to close its Toronto boxboard mill, says Bob Huget, Ontario regional vice president. 2008-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/282008/529037null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Catalyst-to-Close-Containerboard-Mill/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530633?ref=25 Catalyst Paper will permanently close its containerboard and sawdust pulp mill on Nov. 30 at its Elk Falls Division in Campbell River, British Columbia. 2008-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530633null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Total-Board-Inventories-Keep-Falling/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530621?ref=25 Total containerboard inventories (includes mills and box plants) fell 2 percent between the end of April and the end of May, the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) reports. 2008-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530621null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/FiberMark-Acquires-BSPP/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530639?ref=25 Brattleboro, Vt.-based FiberMark, which produces specialty covering materials, has acquired the pressboard business of Brownville Specialty Paper Products (BSPP), based in Brownville, N.Y. 2008-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530639null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/Copar-Completes-Weyerhaeuser-Orders/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530642?ref=25 Copar Corp., Burbank, Ill., has completed two orders totaling 29 complete corrugator control systems for Weyerhaeuser box plants in the U.S. and Mexico. 2008-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530642null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/Quincy-Acquires-Central-States-Fiber/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530645?ref=25 Quincy Recycle Paper, Quincy, Ill., has acquired paper recycling firm Central States Fiber (CSF), Shelbyville, Ind. Financial terms of the deal were not made public. 2008-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530645null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/RTC-Installs-SCRAP-TRAKKER-at-Freedom-Corrugated/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530627?ref=25 RTC Technologies, Inc., Kenosha, Wis., installs its SCRAP TRAKKER? system at Freedom Corrugated, Hazleton, Pa. 2008-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530627null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Produce-Update/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/530643?ref=25 Corporate Express Ltd. introduces two new box sizes into its delivery operations. 2008-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/292008/530643null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/Alliance-and-STI-Pool-Resources/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/529030?ref=25 The Alliance Division of Rock-Tenn Co., Winston-Salem, N.C., has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with STI Group. 2008-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/282008/529030null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/Newark-Group-to-Close-Board-Mills/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/528996?ref=25 The Newark Group, Cranford, N.J., is closing two of its three paperboard mills in the Northeast next month due to escalating energy and freight costs, reports Forestweb. 2008-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/282008/528996null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Geo-Martin-Acquires-Systematic/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/529034?ref=25 The Geo. M. Martin Co., Emeryville, Calif., has purchased Systematic Machinery LLC, Spokane, Wash. 2008-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/282008/529034null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/manroland-Holds-Open-House/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/529002?ref=25 The large format open house on June 24 at manroland corporate headquarters in Westmont, Ill., featured the Print Technology Center's ROLAND 906LV press. 2008-07-12T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/282008/529002null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/Newark-Group-to-Close-Board-Mills/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/528372?ref=25 The Newark Group, Cranford, N.J., is closing two of its three paperboard mills in the Northeast next month due to escalating energy and freight costs, reports Forestweb. 2008-07-09T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/282008/528372null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Super-Early-Bird-Registration-Extended-for-SuperCo/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527853?ref=25 The first early bird registration deadline for SuperCorrExpo 2008, the Association of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC) 2008 Annual Meeting and the 2008 TAPPI Corrugated Packaging Conference has been extended to July 11. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527853null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/Diversification-Is-Key-to-Survival/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527794?ref=25 The theme of the Association of Independent Corrugated Converters' (AICC) Region 7 Meeting was a simple one: How to survive. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527794null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Golf-Outing-Planned-for-August/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527859?ref=25 A golf outing for the paper industry is scheduled for Aug. 4 at Westchester Hills Golf Club, White Plains, N.Y. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527859null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/IRS-Withdraws-Netting-Rule/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527806?ref=25 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is withdrawing a netting rule that restricted tax credits for energy generated by open-loop biomass ? the method used by wood and paper mills. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527806null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Sonoco-to-Add-Energy-Surcharge/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527805?ref=25 Sonoco will implement a $40 per ton average energy surcharge for its uncoated recycled paperboard products in the U.S. and Canada. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527805null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/SSCC-Will-Close-Medium-Mill/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527799?ref=25 Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. (SSCC), Chicago, will cease operations of its corrugating medium machine at the Snowflake, Ariz., mill no later than Oct. 15. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527799null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Chesapeake-Designs-New-Whisky-Carton/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527854?ref=25 Chesapeake Corp.?s new carton for the launch of The Black Grouse Scotch Whisky from The Edrington Group combines FSC certified board with five-color printing, a satin finish, gold foil stamping, detailed embossing. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527854null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/OCC-Prices-Level-Off/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527858?ref=25 The shutdown of Weyerhaeuser's Cedar Rapids, Iowa, containerboard mill last month (because of nearby flooding) has caused OCC to pile up in Chicago. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527858null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Can-You-Develop-New-Supply/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527804?ref=25 Very few board mills are really good at developing new sources for recovered paper supply, says Bill Moore, president, Moore & Associates, Atlanta. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527804null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/Triumph-Pkg-Buys-Oracle-Carton-Plant/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527802?ref=25 Last month Triumph Packaging Group, Bolingbrook, Ill., bought Oracle Packaging Co.'s folding carton plant in Thomaston, Ga., for a little less than $10 million, reports The Thomaston Times. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527802null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/Boxboard-Mills-Could-Face-Closure/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527796?ref=25 In the next three to four weeks recycled boxboard mill closures could occur due to surging energy and transport costs, says Mark Wilde, paper industry analyst, Deutsche Bank (DB), New York City. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527796null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Fitch-Affirms-SSCC-Ratings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527820?ref=25 Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings of Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. (SSCC) as follows: Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'B+'; Secured bank debt at 'BB+/RR1'; Senior unsecured debt at 'B+/RR4'; Preferred stock at 'B-/RR6'. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527820null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/Arbor-Investments-Acquires-Midland-Container/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527817?ref=25 Arbor Investments of Chicago has acquired Midland Container Corp., a Franksville, Wis.-based maker of corrugated packaging and display products. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527817null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/Economist-Gives-His-Take-on-Midwest-Manufacturing/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527795?ref=25 With his "tell it like it is" style, Midwest box makers got an earful at the AICC region 7 meeting in South Bend, Ind., last week when an economic analyst told them point blank, "People who want to see change leave this part of the country." 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527795null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/RECYL-Names-PPCTS-US-Distributor/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527855?ref=25 RECYL has named PPC Technologies & Solutions (PPCTS), Pewaukee, Wis., as the U.S. market distributor for its complete line of ink cleaning solutions and cleaning systems. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527855null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/Norampac-to-Close-Toronto-Mill/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527798?ref=25 The Norampac division of Cascades Canada Inc. is closing its Toronto boxboard mill indefinitely. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527798null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/People-Update/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527867?ref=25 The Montalvo Corp., international specialists in industrial web control systems, has named MetSource as its sales representative for Kansas, Missouri and part of western Kentucky. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527867null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Recycled-Board-Mill-to-Be-Built/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527808?ref=25 A recycled board mill is to be built in Manchester, England, by Spanish paper and packaging company SAICA. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527808null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Hagadone-Printing-Honored-by-Hawaii/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527862?ref=25 Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle recognized Erwin Hudelist, president of folding carton converter and commercial printer Hagadone Printing, with the Governor's Innovation Awards for his ingenuity and commitment to developing creative ways to improve Hawaii and help the state meet the challenges of the 21st century. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527862null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Study-Shows-Need-for-Pallets-in-2012/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527856?ref=25 A study released by The Freedonia Group, a Cleveland-based industry market research firm, reports that U.S. demand for pallets is projected to advance more than one percent annually through 2012 to 1.5 billion pallets valued at $16.8 billion. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527856null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Product-Update/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527868?ref=25 Aqua Based Technologies offers a water-based resin coating and ink vehicle, Santel 180-H, which provides high adhesion levels to a variety of porous and non-porous surfaces, including paper and board. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527868null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/IFPC-Ranks-High-on-Exporter-List/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527803?ref=25 International Forest Products Corp. (IFPC), Foxborough, Mass., has moved up 60 positions in the past six years and now ranks 40th on the list of the top 100 exporters by the Journal of Commerce. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527803null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/Newark-Group-to-Raise-Prices/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527797?ref=25 The paperboard mill division of The Newark Group will increase its prices on all grades of recycled paperboard to $50 per ton, effective with shipments July 28. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527797null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/KapStone-Sale-of-MWV-Mill-Completed/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527822?ref=25 MeadWestvaco Corp. has completed the sale of its kraft paper mill in North Charleston, S.C., and related assets to KapStone Paper and Packaging Corp. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527822null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Carded-Graphics-Installs-Speedmaster-XL/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527866?ref=25 Carded Graphics, Staunton, Va., has installed one of the first Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105 presses available with hybrid UV capability in the U.S. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527866null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Greif-Joins-WBC-for-Sustainable-Development/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527857?ref=25 Greif, Inc., Delaware, Ohio, has accepted an invitation to join the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527857null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/Caraustar-to-Increase-Prices/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527819?ref=25 Caraustar Industries, Inc. will increase prices by at least $40 per ton for all uncoated recycled paperboard grades as well as make certain adjustments for freight allowances effective with shipments on and after July 17. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527819null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/CorrPak-2008-Still-Accepting-Entries/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527864?ref=25 TAPPI's corrugated packaging division is still accepting entries for CorrPak 2008, its bi-annual competition. 2008-07-05T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527864null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/Triumph-Pkg-Buys-Oracle-Carton-Plant/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527543?ref=25 Last month Triumph Packaging Group, Bolingbrook, Ill., bought Oracle Packaging Co.'s folding carton plant in Thomaston, Ga., for a little less than $10 million. 2008-07-02T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527543null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/SSCC-Will-Close-Medium-Mill/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/527542?ref=25 Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. (SSCC), Chicago, will cease operations of its corrugating medium machine at the Snowflake, Ariz., mill no later than Oct. 15. 2008-07-02T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/527542null HTML http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/OBM+Breaking+News/Republic-and-Allied-Waste-Discuss-Merger/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/526904?ref=25 The country's second and third largest waste haulers are in talks to combine into one company in a deal worth $6.13 billion. 2008-06-28T04:00:00Z http://www.packaging-online.com/paperboardpackaging/data/articlestandard/paperboardpackaging/272008/526904null HTML