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Last week, we left our hapless suppliers attempting to defend their overhead costs. They had been asked questions designed to be embarrassing and did the best they could to maintain their cool and answer the questions politely. The potential buyer is smug--he has them on the ropes. Not so fast. There are plenty of arrows left in the sellers' quiver, so to speak. Even when there are two or three offerings on the table, sellers can still maintain their operating margins if they play the game correctly...

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Iggesund Paperboard, a subsidiary within the Holmen group, is currently implementing efficiency measures to secure an efficient business and safeguard the long-term profitability of Iggesund Mill.

The typical way to improve fabric life in the forming section is to use larger yarn diameters on the bottom-side strands which make them more wear-resistant. However, larger strands can create undesired fabric bulk, reduce machine efficiency, and compromise the dryness of the sheet as it enters the press section.

International technology Group Andritz has signed a contract for the acquisition of Novimpianti Drying Technology S.r.l., a company owned by Novigroup S.r.l. and based in Lucca, Italy.

Graphic Packaging Holding Company announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Graphic Packaging International, LLC, has agreed to acquire substantially all the assets of PFP, LLC and its related entity PFP Dallas Converting, LLC.

The people who "wrote the book" on paper machine clothing, have done it again.

Smurfit Kappa, leader in complete Bag-in-Box® packaging solutions, has expanded its range of packaging solutions for the fresh apple juice market.

USG Corp. agreed to a $7 billion acquisition by Germany's Knauf KG, a deal championed by Warren Buffett as a way to exit an 18-year investment that suffered through bankruptcy and a bailout.

Green Bay Packaging is spending more than $500 million to build what it says will be the first new paper mill in Wisconsin in 30 years.

The Board of Directors of Empresas CMPC S.A. accepted the resignation of Hernán Rodríguez Wilson from the position of CEO.

China's largest producer of coated and uncoated white top test liner and world-class preprint home base, Sunshine Paper, has automated its scheduling process for its five cutters by integrating opt-Studio with its SAP ERP solution. The system went live last month.

At International Paper on Mayflower drive in Lynchburg, rain water collapsed the roof while 35 people were working inside.

U.S. log exports reached 4.29 million m3 through April, up 12.5% from the first four months of 2017, according to the USDA data.

BillerudKorsnäs is encouraging action against ocean litter in a series of just-announced U.S. events, in theme with this year's World Oceans Day.

Smurfit Kappa's Cellulose du Pin Paper Mill in Facture, France is celebrating its 90th anniversary. The mill, which began operating in 1928, quickly established itself as a leading supplier of kraftliner in France and then extended its reach throughout Europe.

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Cenveo, Inc. announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has approved its amended disclosure statement (the "Disclosure Statement"), paving the way for the Company to commence solicitation of votes for approval of its amended plan of reorganization ("Plan of Reorganization") and emerge from Chapter 11 this summer.

German investment bank LIVIA Corporate Development SE reached an agreement to acquire the Baden board and packaging facility from Smurfit Kappa.

Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) has begun a new water security and sustainable living project on Indonesia's Pari Island (Thousand Islands), which includes improving water resource technology, waste management, and providing the community with training on sanitation and hygiene.

Kruger Products L.P., Canada's leading manufacturer of Cashmere and Purex bathroom tissue, SpongeTowel Paper Towels and Scotties facial tissue, has been named one of Corporate Knights' 2018 Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada.

Södra announced that the interior wood operations in Kallinge and Umeå will be sold to Sörnsen Holzleisten.

Suzano Papel e Celulose SA lost about 80,000 tonnes of pulp production and 25,000 tonnes of paper production during a late-May truckers' strike, the company said in a securities filing on Thursday.

A man who was critically ill after being overcome by gas that killed two other men at a Norske Skog NSW paper mill is expected to make a full recovery.