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February 2005 Taking Stock The Paper Prophet says ...
I am keeping a close watch on my "paper" crystal ball and am pleased to have a short report for you. There is a lot of activity in the paper industry; most notable being the ongoing UPM strike and the announcement that MeadWestvaco is selling off its paper business... What's on the Horizon? (February 2005)
Supply of groundwood (lightweight mechanical coated) stock is expected to stay tight for the foreseeable future as mills in North America and Europe attempt to meet the growing demand... Special Report Paper 2005 - Profits Up, Prospects in Question
With shifting economic conditions, new communications technologies, changing demand, and the impact of global currency markets, the paper industry has been on something of a roller coaster for the past couple of years... Mill Round Up MeadWestvaco Agrees to Sell Papers Assets for .3 Billion
MeadWestvaco Corporation (NYSE: MWV) announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Papers business and associated assets for $2.3 billion to a new company controlled by Cerberus Capital Management L.P., a private, New York-based investment firm... Of Interest What is Job Lot Paper?
Job lot paper is a secondary market for the sale of printing papers. The paper may be sold by a job lot paper merchant who buys the paper and resells it to paper customers. There are several reasons why job lot paper may be available for a merchant to resell...
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