17 May 2012 − Mitsubishi HiTec Paper Europe replaces quality control system at the German Bielefeld mill to provide greater visibility into the papermaking processes. » more

16 May 2012 − Appleton Papers will change its corporate name to Appvion, following merger with Hicks Acquisition. The combined company will be listed on the Nasdaq.» more

16 May 2012 − In May, the European markets for hardwood and softwood pulp are shaped by price talks. Industry experts believe that producers of both grades could find it difficult to get European converters to accept their asking...» more

15 May 2012 − Resolute buys additional shares in Fibrek. Offer period for all the remaining Fibrek shares to expire definitely on May 17.» more

15 May 2012 − In order to defend their prices against pressure manufacturers of decor paper curtailed production in April and May. » more

15 May 2012 − Prices for brown kraftliner in Gemany remained stable in the first days of May, talks on white-top kraftliner prices are still ongoing» more

14 May 2012 − Domtar invests $61m to strengthen its position in the personal care products market.» more

14 May 2012 − The company’s 2011-2012 investment programme boosts cumulative virgin fibre cartonboard capacity by a total of 150,000 t to 935,000 tpy. Sheeting capacity expansion at Äänekoski will follow in autumn.» more

11 May 2012 − The forest industry's production environment was difficult in the first quarter and demand for several product categories was sluggish in the main mar-ket areas.» more

11 May 2012 − Due to "differing views regarding the ongoing development of the company" the Board of Directors of Sweden's forest products group Södra decided to terminate the employment of CEO Leif Brodén. Södra Timber's CEO Peter...» more