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Does your company have a high quality reputation? Virtually all companies have the goal of achieving that status. But why do some succeed while others are prone to making manufacturing mistakes, resulting in costly recalls and product rejects? Let's explore several of the facets of quality, and attempt to understand some of the methods which have been used to assure consistent product and operating control.

The moves also come shortly after FairPrice and 16 other firms were asked by the SEC to sign a declaration form stating that they did not carry products from the five companies being investigated for their possible connection to the forest fires in Indonesia.

Rick Holley, Chief Executive Officer of Plum Creek Timber Company, has won the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) President's Award, for consistently showing leadership on behalf of working forests that support habitat and rural communities. Holley is known for his leadership on market transformation, sustainable communities and responsible forestry.

A fire broke out inside a Glatfelter building Tuesday afternoon that had crews dousing hot spots for over an hour and a half.

Neenah Paper says that the acquisition of FiberMark, announced last quarter, is now in the process of rapid integration. Newly expanded capabilities include specialty coatings and finishing with a focus on custom work.

The scholarships are made possible through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Williams. Mr. Williams (retired) led an exemplary career, most notably as co-founder of the James River Corporation.

A small fire caused damage to a structure above the power plant at Finch Paper Co.'s mill on Tuesday.

Quad/Graphics Inc. announced a series of management changes that the company said would create a more streamlined organizational structure.

Ellen Kullman, Chair and CEO of DuPont, announced that she will retire from the company effective 16 October 2015.

This week, U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King, and Congressman Bruce Poliquin, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez urging him to approve the recently-filed petition for Trade Adjustment Assistance to assist the 195 displaced workers who are expected to lose their jobs following Expera's announcement that it will close its Old Town mill due to foreign competition in the paper industry. ‎

Pratt Industries announced today its new $260 million recycled paper mill had started production in Valparaiso.

Stora Enso announced it has completed the divestment of its Barcelona mill, which produces recycled-fiber based consumer board, to the private equity fund Quantum.

Verso Corporation, Sappi North America and Appleton Coated LLC, together with the United Steelworkers, have called for an extension of duties on imports of coated paper from China and Indonesia that were previously determined to have threatened material injury to U.S. producers and workers.

Port Hawkesbury Paper's old newsprint building will be torn down as the company moves forward with other ventures, including a proposed sugar extraction plant.

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Through this transaction, WestRock has acquired mills located in Dublin, Georgia, and Newberg, Oregon that produce lightweight recycled containerboard and kraft and bag paper for end use in consumer and corrugated packaging.

Over the years, I have seen many attempts to obtain an advantage in markets by selling product based on quality. I have also seen many shenanigans as people try to short cut quality...

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RR Donnelley, based in North Yorkshire, is set to close at the end of the year with a loss of about 200 jobs.

The Lincoln paper mill that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Monday has lined up an initial bidder and will continue operations under a $2.3 million credit extension...