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R.R. Donnelley & Sons

R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company has closed an offering of USD 600 million.

The Final Word by Jim Thompson

One other bright spot...

Earnings Announcements

AbitibiBowater Sells Its Interest in ACH Limited Partnership

AbitibiBowater has closed the sale of its 75% indirect interest in ACH Limited.

International Paper to Produce Fluff Pulp at Franklin Mill

International Paper plans to repurpose a portion of its closed mill in Franklin, Virginia, as a fluff pulp mill.

Sappi Southern Africa to Modernize Ngodwana Mill

Sappi Southern Africa plans to expand and modernize the Sappi Ngodwana mill, including the introduction of 210,000 tons/year of chemical cellulose production.

Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Receives Funds for Training

Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Ltd. is receiving CAD 4.3 million for training to boost the mill’s competitiveness.

CPNP Holdings and Philippines Initiate Corn Stalk Paper Project

The Philippines has won a USD 100 million manufacturing project that would convert corn stalks into paper.

Norske Skog Sells Its Shares in Brazilian Energy Company

Norske Skog has entered into an agreement to sell all the shares in the energy company Enerpar to a subsidiary in Brazil.

Microfibrillated cellulose precommercial plant offers lighter and stronger materials for renewable packaging.

RockTenn Completes Acquisition of Smurfit-Stone

Rock-Tenn Company and Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation Shareholders Approve Merger

Gestion Laurent Lemaire Acquires Shares of Cascades

Gestion Laurent Lemaire acquires common shares of Cascades.

TimberWest Forest Comments on First Nation Claims

TimberWest Forest Corporation commented on matters raised by the Hul'qumi'num Treaty Group.

Vienna-based multinational paper trading company Roxcel Group recently signed an agreement to purchase the paper manufacturer Brigl & Bergmeister and Vevce.

Sino-Forest Comments on Share Price Decline

Sino-Forest Corporation today commented on the share price decline of 02 June 2011 and short seller allegations.

The Uncertain Future Of Graduate Chemical Engineers in South Africa

Part 1 - My Story

Andritz has received an from Holmen AB’s subsidiary, Iggesund Paperboard Ltd., to deliver a wood-based biomass receiving and handling system for Iggesund’s paperboard mill at Workington in Cumbria, UK.

PM40

The PM40 closed 22 April 2011 at 2081.91.

Disconnected Comparisons

In this issue, we evaluate Domtar Corp. and Kimberly-Clark Corporation.

And the Floods Came

By:

Don Meadows, Editor

Never underestimate Mother Nature, nor the need for disaster planning and preparation.

RearView

The PM40 closed 06 May 2011 up 29.0% compared to the 07 May 2010 level.

Insider Trading

Reported insider trading since the last issue of PaperMoney.

International Paper and USW Ratify New Contract

The United Steelworkers and International Paper have ratified a four-year master agreement.

Tembec Workers Strike at Matane, Quebec, Pulp Mill

Following a breakdown in labor discussions, Tembec unionized employees did not report to work Masy 10 at the mill in Matane, Quebec.

The Final Word by Jim Thompson

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