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O-I CFO to Present at Baird's 2009 Industrial Conference

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:01:05 GMT

PRNewswire - Owens-Illinois, Inc. (NYSE: OI), today announced the company will participate in the Baird's 2009 Industrial Conference on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Chicago, Ill.

Temple-Inland Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:57:30 GMT

Business Wire - The Board of Directors of Temple-Inland Inc. (NYSE:TIN) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.10 per common share, payable December 15, 2009, to shareholders of record December 1, 2009.

Libbey Inc. Names New General Manager of International Operations Roberto Rubio Named Vice President, General Manager, International Operations

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:52:19 GMT

PRNewswire - Libbey Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: LYBI) announced today that Roberto Rubio is being appointed to the position of Vice President, General Manager, International Operations.

Third Annual Opportunity Green Conference Features Slate of Industry Leaders Ready to Share Insight on Driving Opportunity Through Sustainability

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:42:28 GMT

Business Wire - The Opportunity Green Sustainable Business Conference, which brings together leading companies and visionaries in business, technology, and design to showcase the hottest opportunities for driving profitability through sustainability, today announced its final agenda and speaker list for the 2009 conference, taking place November 7-8 at UCLA in Los Angeles, California.

SMUD Approves Renewable Energy Contract with Buena Vista Biomass Power

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:30:23 GMT

Business Wire - The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) has approved a 20-year contract with Buena Vista Biomass Power LLC, a renewable energy woody biomass power plant majority-owned by Minneapolis-based renewable energy company, Otoka Energy.

Georgia-Pacific to Distribute Third Quarter 2009 Financial Information on Nov. 12

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:00:45 GMT

PRNewswire - Georgia-Pacific LLC will make available to current or potential investors in its corporate notes or debentures selected third quarter 2009 financial information on Nov. 12.

Ashland Inc. CFO Chambers to Speak Nov. 12 at Longbow Research Paper, Packaging and Chemicals Investor Conference

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:34:57 GMT

PRNewswire - Lamar M. Chambers, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), will...

Research and Markets: Trees and Forests: A Colour Guide Will Be Useful To Professionals and Students in Plant Science, Plant Biology, Ecology and Cons

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:57:21 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.co m/research/dd5f92/trees_and_forests) has announced the addition of the "Trees and Forests: A Colour Guide" report to their offering.

Pregis Announces Investor Conference Call to Review 2009 Third Quarter Financial Results

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:44:09 GMT

PRNewswire - Pregis Corporation, a leading international manufacturer, marketer, and supplier of protective packaging products and specialty packaging solutions, will conduct an investor conference call to review its 2009 third quarter results on Friday, November 13, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. ET (9:00 a.m. CT).

Esker Signs US $200,000 Agreement with Leading Medical Company in Australia

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:07:49 GMT

Business Wire - Esker, the leader in document process automation solutions, announced today that it has signed an agreement totaling approximately USD 200,000 with a leading medical diagnostics and surgical equipment company in Australia to automate processing of sales orders into the company’s SAP system with Esker DeliveryWare.

Duoyuan Printing, Inc. Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:01:15 GMT

PRNewswire - Duoyuan Printing, Inc. ("Duoyuan" or the "Company") (NYSE: DYP), a leading offset printing equipment supplier in China, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 6,455,918 shares at a price of $8.50 per share, including 955,918 shares being offered by the selling shareholders.

Hundreds Line Up For Charmin(R) Open Auditions to Work in Times Square for $10,000 Salary Holiday Job-Seekers Showcase Their Love-of-the-Loo in H

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:53:27 GMT

PRNewswire - Today, Charmin, America's favorite toilet paper brand, held open auditions in NYC as part of a national job search to find five outgoing and enthusiastic people to work in Times Square at the Charmin Restrooms this holiday season for a salary of $10,000 each! Hundreds of holiday-job-hopefuls lined up to take part in the "potty-pandemonium," each trying to convince judges that they enjoy going to the bathroom so much -- whether it be to catch up on reading or just enjoy some "me time" -- they never want to leave.

Xerium Technologies Reports Third Quarter Results

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:46:50 GMT

Business Wire - Xerium Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:XRM), a leading global manufacturer of industrial textiles and rolls used primarily in the paper production process, today reported results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2009.

Kimberly-Clark Corporation Announces Regulatory Clearance for Its Planned Acquisition of I-Flow Corporation

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:31:39 GMT

CNW Group - Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE: KMB) today announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act with respect to its previously announced planned acquisition of I-Flow Corporation (Nasdaq: IFLO).

Neenah Paper Renews Credit Facility Through 2013

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:15:19 GMT

PRNewswire - Neenah Paper, Inc. (NYSE: NP) today announced the Company had successfully renewed its North American senior secured credit facility.

Universal Corporation Reports Improved Six Month Results

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:00:17 GMT

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The Smart Way to Manage Financial Transactions Electronically: Zetadocs for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 3.0 is Released Automate the Process of Managing

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:41:58 GMT

PRNewswire - Equisys, one of the leading developers of software solutions for document management and delivery, and a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, announced today the launch of Zetadocs for Microsoft Dynamics NAVÂ® 3.0.

Cascades posts a sixth consecutive quarter of improved results

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:20:29 GMT

CNW Group - Cascades Inc. (CAS on the Toronto stock exchange), a leader in recovery and the manufacturing of green packaging and tissue paper products, announces its financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2009.

Universal Corporation Announces Share Repurchase Program and 39th Annual Dividend Increase

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:40:19 GMT

PRNewswire - George C. Freeman, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV), announced today that the Company's Board of Directors approved a program for the repurchase of up to $150 million of Universal Corporation common stock.

Smurfit-Stone Appoints Michael Exner Senior Vice President and General Manager, Containerboard Mill Division

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:37:29 GMT

CNW Group - Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation has announced the appointment of Michael Exner as senior vice president and general manager of the company's Containerboard Mill division, effective January 1, 2010.

Smurfit-Stone Appoints Michael Exner Senior Vice President and General Manager, Containerboard Mill Division

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:36:04 GMT

PRNewswire - Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation has announced the appointment of Michael Exner as senior vice president and general manager of the company's Containerboard Mill division, effective January 1, 2010.

Ball Corporation to Present at Investor Conferences

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:08:32 GMT

PRNewswire - Ball Corporation (NYSE: BLL), one of the world's leading suppliers of metal and plastic packaging to the beverage, food and household products industries, will speak to the investment community on Nov. 11 and 12 at two investor conferences in Chicago.

Orient Paper, Inc. Effects a One-For-Four Reverse Stock Split

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:52:54 GMT

PRNewswire - Orient Paper, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ORPN) ("Orient Paper" or the "Company"), which controls and operates Hebei Baoding Orient Paper Milling Co., Ltd. ("HBOP"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of diversified paper products in Hebei, China, today announced that the Company has effected a one-for-four reverse split of the Company's common stock and traded on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board under the new ticker symbol "ORPN.OB" effective at the open of the market on November 5, 2009, so that every four shares of common stock before the reverse stock split represent one share of common stock after the reverse stock split.

Northwest Receives Millions in Federal Tax Credits

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:03:58 GMT

Business Wire - The U.S. Treasury has selected Ecotrust to allocate $30 million in new markets tax credits...

Media Advisory/Photo Opp - New 2009 Yahoo! Rock Paper Scissors World Champion to be Crowned in Toronto on November 14

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:05:41 GMT

CNW Group - Next Saturday, contestants from around the world will come together for one night only to prove they are worthy of champion status in the ultimate duel - the Yahoo! Rock Paper Scissors World Championships.

Graphic Packaging Holding Company Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:30:29 GMT

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Verso Paper Corp. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:14:30 GMT

Business Wire - Verso Paper Corp. (NYSE: VRS) today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009.

Research and Markets: Wrapping & Paper Packaging in Germany - Detailed Data on Market Size and Segmentation, Key Trends and Competitive Landscape, Lea

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:12:25 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/6870e8/wrapping_paper_p) has announced the addition of the "Wrapping & Paper Packaging in Germany" report to their offering.

GLV Reduces From 90% to 75% the Minimum Acceptance Threshold for Shares to be Tendered Into its Voluntary Takeover Bid for the Shares of Christ Water

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:17 GMT

CNW Group - GLV Inc. ("GLV"; ticker symbols GLV.A, GLV.B / TSX) announces an amendment to the conditions of its voluntary takeover bid (the "Offer"), launched on October 13, 2009, to acquire up to 100% of the shares of Christ Water Technology AG ("CWT").

Research and Markets: Wrapping & Paper Packaging in Japan: Textual and Graphical Analysis of the Key Trends and Competitive Landscape, Leading Compani

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:00:48 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/40a218/wrapping_paper_p) has announced the addition of the "Wrapping & Paper Packaging in Japan" report to their offering.

Kadant Authorizes Share Repurchase

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:06:07 GMT

Business Wire - Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) announced today that its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $20 million of its equity securities effective November 4, 2009 through November 4, 2010.

Kadant Reports Results for Third Quarter 2009

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:59:27 GMT

Business Wire - Kadant Inc. (NYSE:KAI) reported revenues from continuing operations of $53.7 million in the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of $30.0 million, or 36 percent, compared to $83.7 million in the third quarter of 2008. Revenues in the third quarter of 2009 increased 7 percent compared to revenues of $50.1 million in the second quarter of 2009.

KapStone Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:01:25 GMT

PRNewswire - KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation (Nasdaq: KPPC) today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.

Research and Markets: Barnes report: 2010 U.S. Printing & Writing Paper Wholesales Report

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:16:21 GMT

Business Wire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/760ea1/2010_u_s_printing) has announced the addition of the "2010 U.S.

NMI (Non-Manufacturing Index) at 50.6%; October Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®; Business Activity Index at 55.2%; New Orders Index at 55.6%

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:01:58 GMT

Business Wire - Economic activity in the non-manufacturing sector expanded in October for the second consecutive month, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®.

Catalyst appoints Brian Baarda as chief financial officer

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:01:26 GMT

PRNewswire - Catalyst Paper (TSX:CTL) today announced the appointment of Brian Baarda, vice president, finance and chief financial officer effective November 5, 2009.

Emdeon Announces Billing Solution for H1N1 Vaccine Administration Electronic alternative to paper billing helps to connect retail pharmacies with the

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:30:42 GMT

PRNewswire - EmdeonÂ® (NYSE: EM), a leading provider of healthcare revenue and payment cycle management solutions, today announced that its eRx NetworkÂ® will provide real-time electronic billing solutions to retail pharmacies for the nation's top 25 medical payers in light of the dramatic increase in H1N1 vaccinations being administered by pharmacies.

Consolidated Graphics Reports Financial Results For The Quarter Ended September 2009

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:30:22 GMT

PRNewswire - Consolidated Graphics, Inc. (NYSE: CGX) today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009.

MOD-PAC CORP. Reports Earnings per Share of $0.29 on $12.6 million in Revenue in Third Quarter 2009

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:17:32 GMT

Business Wire - MOD-PAC CORP. (NASDAQ: MPAC), a manufacturer of custom and stock paper board packaging and personalized print products, today reported total revenue of $12.59 million in the third quarter of 2009, which ended October 3, 2009, relatively flat compared with revenue of $12.64 million in the 2008 third quarter.

Third Quarter Financial Results for Boralex Power Income Fund

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:00:50 GMT

PRNewswire - For its third quarter 2009, Boralex Power Income Fund (the "Fund") reported lower revenue from energy sales and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") compared to the same quarter in 2008, primarily due to the fact that the Dolbeau power station was shut down.

Sino-Forest to host Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Call on November 12, 2009

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:41:27 GMT

PRNewswire - Sino-Forest Corporation (TSX: TRE) will host its third quarter 2009 earnings conference call and live webcast on Thursday, November 12 at 8:30 am EST.

Appleton to Release Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:34:16 GMT

PRNewswire - Appleton will release its third quarter 2009 financial results on November 9. Chief Executive Officer...

RockTenn Reports Earnings for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2009 of $1.72 Per Share and Adjusted Earnings Per Share of $1.21, up 34% over Prior

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:33:41 GMT

Business Wire - RockTenn (NYSE:RKT) today reported earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 of $1.72 per diluted share.

Schweitzer-Mauduit Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results and Asian RTL Expansion Project

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:30:15 GMT

PRNewswire - Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. (NYSE: SWM) today reported third quarter 2009 earnings results for the period ended September 30, 2009 and announced plans to construct an Asian greenfield production site to produce reconstituted tobacco leaf (RTL).

Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.42 Per Share

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:11:34 GMT

Business Wire - Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc. (NYSE:PCL) today announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share.

NewPage gets permission to cut trees for fuel

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:45:51 GMT

CBC - The NDP government has given permission to the NewPage paper company in Port Hawkesbury, N.S., to cut down trees on Crown land to use for fuel rather than fibre.

AK Steel Honored With Award for Technical Research Paper

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:30:17 GMT

PRNewswire - AK Steel (NYSE: AKS) said today that it has received the 42nd Outstanding Author Award from the Galvanizers Association for a technical paper entitled "Furnace Atmosphere Monitoring at AK Steel Coating Lines." The award was presented at the association's annual meeting held in October in Louisville, Kentucky.

Webinars for Reporters: Pacific Rim Summit to Host Forums on Algae, Cellulosic Biofuels and Renewable Chemicals

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:18:01 GMT

Business Wire - Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO):

Graphic Packaging Continues Manufacturing Integration The Company Plans to Close Two U.S. Folding Carton Plants

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:05:16 GMT

PRNewswire - Graphic Packaging International, Inc., a subsidiary of Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), today announced that it plans to close two manufacturing facilities and transition business to other U.S. operating locations.

JessicaSprague.com Offers Free Class to Help Students Preserve Holiday Memories

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:23:29 GMT

PRNewswire - JessicaSprague.com is encouraging people to "capture the hope, memories and wonderment of the holidays" by offering a free 1-week online class that shows students how to do just that.

Bestar Common Shares to Trade on CNSX and De-List From TSX

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:44:57 GMT

Marketwire - Bestar Inc. (CNSX:BES)(TSX:BES) today announced that the Canadian National Stock Exchange (the "CNSX") has accepted to list the common shares of Bestar.

Catalyst posts improved results but market challenges persist

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:41:09 GMT

CNW Group - Catalyst Paper (TSX:CTL) recorded net earnings of $13.2 million ($0.03 per common share) on sales of $263.4 million for the third quarter of 2009 compared to a net loss of $1.9 million ($0.01 per common share) on sales of $291.5 million in the second quarter.

Hi-Cone's New Look Says Less Is Better

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:31:32 GMT

PRNewswire - Hi-Cone, www.h i-cone.com, a global leader in packaging systems, has a new corporate look to convey its core message that for consumer goods companies, their customers and long-term sustainability, less packaging is the best packaging.

Wilsonart Achieves Third-Party Certification for Laminate

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:23:00 GMT

Business Wire - Through the use of materials from well-managed forests and recycled sources, Wilsonart offers High Pressure Laminate (HPL) products manufactured in the USA that provide a responsible solution for green building projects.

Energy Composites Corporation Delivers First in Series of Advanced Composites Maceration Tanks Using Revolutionary Abrasion-Resistant Lining

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:13:24 GMT

Business Wire - Energy Composites Corporation (OTCBB:ENCC) announced that it has delivered the first in a series of fifteen large maceration tanks for use in manufacturing gelatin for the food, photographic and pulp and paper industries.