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RICHMOND, BC, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Catalyst Paper (TSX:CYT) announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin J. Clarke will step down from his position later this spring. Mr. Clarke has advised Catalyst's Board of Directors that, with the company's recent financial restructuring successfully completed, the time is right for a leadership transition. "Kevin steered Catalyst through a pivotal three years and the Board of Directors extends its appreciation...

New packaging design and product categories help consumers quickly pick the best paper for their specific needs ATLANTA, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- When consumers need paper for a specific purpose like business reports, copies or daily home printing, they can encounter a range of product specifications. To simplify the paper purchasing experience, Georgia-Pacific is re-launching its communication papers in three intuitive product categories - Standard, Premium, and Super...

Catalog Spree and PaperKarma Join Forces to Raise Awareness of Paper Waste and Encourage Use of Digital Media LOS ALTOS, Calif., April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalog Spree, your personal digital mall that lets you browse, discover and shop your favorite catalogs, today joins forces with PaperKarma, an Apple "disruptive app of 2012" that stops unwanted paper mail, to kick off the "Paperless Pledge" (www.paperlesspledge.com), an effort to raise awareness of the landfill waste...

Roll-Kraft continues a legacy that began in 1963. Mentor, OH. (PRWEB) April 16, 2013 Roll-Kraft is pleased to commemorate its 50-year anniversary of designing and manufacturing tooling for the tube & pipe and roll forming industry. Founded in 1963 by George F. Gehrisch, the company’s goal has always been to be the most reliable supplier of custom-designed roll tooling to every producer who uses welded tube or pipe products or roll forms open shapes. The modest original facility in...

Clothing tags, shoes, purses, wallets, and more are all being made in the material most recognized for its use in law labels. LOS ANGELES, April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tyvek, a synthetic material that's very similar to paper, has a compelling history. Created in the 1950s by a DuPont scientist, the material quickly became popular for use as house siding, disposable coveralls, and as law labels for furniture, pillows, and mattresses. More recently, however, Tyvek has taken on new...

CANDIAC, QC, April 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - North America's fourth largest producer of towel and tissue paper, Cascades Tissue Group, today announced an extension of its Cascades Moka line with the launch of the first-ever, unbleached, 100 percent recycled, environmentally preferable facial tissue. This new beige-colored facial tissue unique to Cascades--one of the softest of its kind on the market--follows the award-winning, January 2012 launch of the Cascades Moka bathroom tissue,...

Finishing and coating chemicals segment will witness highest growth SAO PAULO, Brazil, April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The escalating demand for paper and the ensuing rise in paper production have spurred the pulp and paper chemicals market in Brazil. The need for high-quality paper will lead to technological advancements, and will continue to aid the market's development. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.chemicals.frost.com), Analysis of the Pulp and Paper Chemicals...

FRANKLIN, Mass., April 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AR Metallizing at the brink of creating "smart", disposable metallized paper touch pads. For many consumer goods and beverage companies, labels allowing customers to effectively interact with their brand, are considered the Holy Grail. Similarly, they are seeking solutions to allow their boxed products to communicate with the consumer. With a newly developed application for metallized paper, this ambitious goal might be closer than the...

PRYOR, Okla., April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Orchids Paper Products Company (NYSE MKT: TIS) today announced that it will release 2013 first-quarter and full-year financial results on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 after the close of the New York Stock Exchange. The company will hold a teleconference to discuss its results at 10:00 a.m. (ET) on Thursday, April 25(th). All interested parties may participate in the teleconference by calling 800 860 2442 and requesting the Orchids Paper...

ORONO, Maine, April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sappi Fine Paper North America has donated $100,000 over the course of four years to the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation to establish an endowed scholarship fund for engineers. The Sappi Scholarship Fund is a Leadership Gift to the University of Maine Pulp and Paper Foundation's $2 million fundraising campaign, which begins this year. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130403/NE87827LOGO )(Logo:...