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The planned sale of the International Paper Mill in Quinnesec naturally has its employees worried, because their future is uncertain.2.7

New pharmaceutical packaging for prescription-drug and clinical-trial patients uses electronics to monitor and record drug compliance, which is becoming increasingly critical as the U.S. faces nearly $100 ...2.9

BASTROP , Gov. Kathleen Blanco told International Paper employees here today that she "isn't giving up" on saving the company's Louisiana Mill and preserving the remaining 660 jobs.4

MADISON, Wis. The Wisconsin Ethics Board released its total for lobbying done in the first half of the year.3.1

Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. is closing two Canadian containerboard mills, eliminating about 565 ... The closures announced Thursday will result in the permanent layoff of about 295 people at a linerboard mill in New Richmond, Que., and 270 at a mill in Bathurst, N.4.1

TICONDEROGA, N.Y. International Paper has submitted to the state a revised permit request for test-burning tires for fuel at its mill in Ticonderoga.2.7

There may soon be fewer airport security screeners at airports nationwide if the Transportation Security Administration has its way.5.1

The U.S. dollar is worth a bit less against the Chinese yuan these days, and that may be good for some local industries.

CVC Asia Pacific Ltd. and Newbridge Capital LLC, buyout firms that manage at least $5 billion for investments in countries such as South Korea and Australia, may jointly bid for Carter Holt Harvey Ltd., the ...4

A Statesville manufacturing plant may be looking to expand its operations, potentially adding 80 new jobs.

Moving to end a prolonged slump it blames on lower paper and packaging volumes and higher energy ... As part of the restructuring, International Paper said it would decide in the next 30 days whether to move its headquarters to Memphis, Tenn., from Stamford, Conn.2.7

Recycled packaging maker Rock-Tenn Co. is closing a folding carton plant in Waco, Texas.2.7

Boise Cascade today announced plans for a major expansion of its engineered wood products operations in Alexandria, Louisiana, to continue supporting customers in the eastern United States.2.7

Published: Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2005 NASHUA. Nashua Corp., a manufacturer and marketer of labels, thermal specialty papers and imaging products, boosted its net sales and posted a slightly higher profit for the ...2.7

Sappi Limited has announced that it will undertake an environmental impact assessment study at its speciality cellulose mill, Sappi Saiccor, situated in Umkomaas on the KwaZulu Natal south coast .4.1

Meetings aim to avoid mill closure August 02, 2005 Officials from the Newfoundland government and Abitibi-Consolidated Inc.2.7

The American Forest & Paper Association announced the winners of its 2005 AF&PA; Recycling Awards.2.7

Stora Enso-Niagara Mill has applied to the Department of Natural Resources for a permit for paper machine modifications at the Niagara facility at 1101 Mill Street in Niagara, Wisconsin.2.7

The following is a list of companies whose shares may have unusual price changes in the Canadian market.2.7

All 600,000 seedlings allocated for the program have been requested. If you are interested in the program for next year please contact your local service forester.2.7

COLUMBIA Voridian, a division of Eastman Chemical Co., has joined International Paper, WIS News 10 and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control as a sponsor of Champions of the Environment.2.9

Procter & Gamble Co. on Monday reported a 9 percent increase in quarterly profit, but lower margins and a forecast that failed to top Wall Street estimates led to profit-taking in a stock that ran up in July.3.1

Arnold Nemirow, chief executive of Bowater Inc., expects the second half of 2005 to be better than the first.2.7

Procter & Gamble Co. said fourth- quarter profit rose 9 percent, topping analysts' estimates, on sales of health care products such as Crest toothpaste and demand in developing markets including China.2.7

The United States Postal Service has been approved as the first federal organization in The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration's "Voluntary Protection Programs Corporate" ...2.7

Somewhat lost in media reports of the announcement that Kimberly-Clark Corp. plans to shutter up to 20 plants and cut about 6,000 job is the fact that the company plans to expand seven other plants as some ...2.7

Caraustar Industries, Inc. reports sales for the second quarter of $269.3 million, compared to sales of $268.5 million for the same quarter in 2004.2.7

A Wall Street investor Thursday urged Longview Fibre Co. to unload its struggling manufacturing operations, including those in Longview, calling those facilities "albatrosses around its corporate neck." Fibre ...3.1

At least 10 communities that had direct air service from Albany at the beginning of the year no longer do, as the regional carrier that operated those flights cuts back.2.7

The closing of the Abitibi-Consolidated Inc. paper mill in Stephenville will strip the town of its ... "The bottom just dropped out of our town." Meanwhile, the company confirmed it will move ahead with ...2.7

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Georgia-Pacific Corp. today reported second quarter 2005 net income of $194 million compared with net income of $220 million in second quarter 2004.5.1

Canada: Nfld. community losing key employer Search Inside CANOE.CA CANOE Travel CANOE Money ... (CP) - The closure of the Abitibi-Consolidated Inc.2.7

Democratic judicial nominee Kathleen Prendergast is the odd candidate out as Joe Adams and Maria Musti Cook announced Monday they are running a joint campaign for the two open judgeships on the York County ...2.7