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The article focuses on the decline of the paper industry in the 21st century. There was a significant decrease in printing-paper consumption since the peak in paper demand in North America in 2000. The key challenges facing the sector are boosting the environmental and usability credentials of paper and finding new applications for the pulp. But the consumption decline in the west is not reflected in Asia and South America.

Real consumption of pulp and paper products has continued to fall since our last update on the industry in January. As the economic downturn continues, companies spend less on print [...]

The paperless society Wilfred Lancaster envisioned three decades ago is almost at hand For decades, high-tech pundits have carelessly attributed one of the central claims of the Information Age to [...]

Abitibi-Consolidated's John Weaver is talking tough bout job cuts and higher margins. But the rookie CEO's real test will be coping with the newsprint giant's giant-sized debt. It wasn't the [...]

When Reto Braun took over as CEO of Moore, the business forms and products giant, he found the Canadian company fat, contented and fading fast. Can his no-nonsense style buck [...]

To shred or not to shred: that is the perennial question for mere mortals bound by legalities. After all, there are some documents corporate and government officials are required to [...]

To the endangered species list, add many of North America's commercial printers. So what does that make Quebecor's Pierre Peladeau? A very powerful predator, happily chewing up the competition. WHEN [...]

'It was the greatest relationship in the world. We trusted each other implicitly.' Bernard Kruger, 73, is talking about his older brother, Gene, 83, on the telephone from his autumn [...]

Wondering about the Aspers' plans? How about Edward Scissorhands meets Father Knows Best? To: All National Post employees RE: Cost-cutting measures FROM: You know who (and my dad) Hello. Let [...]

Judging by the price surge in paper and forest stocks, Xerox machines across North America are sorting and collating at full tilt as the economy rebounds and offices rev up [...]

The paper princes of high finance Stockbrokers have always managed to take care of themselves pretty well--sometimes even better than their own customers. That's not news. What is news is [...]

While recent accounting scandals have taken down highfliers like Houston-based Enron corp. and shaken investors, the news that there is something terribly wrong hidden in the financial statements of major [...]

WHY WE'RE NOT NUMBER ONE Francoise Guenette comes to fetch me from the lobby herself. She sticks out a small hand to shake, and then leads the way down the [...]

If you're going to have lunch with the men who run Cascades Inc., you can forget about Veal Oscar at a swish corporate dining room. What you'll get instead is [...]

Postmedia Network Canada Corp. has announced the cancellation of the Sunday editions of three of its newspapers, namely 'Calgary Herald,' 'Edmonton Journal' and 'Ottawa Citizen,' to focus on digital distribution. The first newspaper in Canada to publish a Sunday edition was 'The World' on May 24, 1891 but law required that it had to be delivered on Saturday.

Things happen fast around David Radler, president of Conrad Black's Hollinger Inc. Too fast for Southam Inc.'s president and CEO, Bill Ardell - judging by his recent public spat with [...]

It seems we in for another summer full of hot air. That wouldn't be so bad if it were the weather, which until now has been unseasonably cold across the [...]

The article discusses the collapse of the asset-backed commercial paper (ABCP) market in Canada. One company holding frozen ABCP wants the government to investigate ABCP dealers, including Coventree Inc. A memorandum issued to dealers by Coventree on July 24, 2007 may have provided material information investors say should have been shared with them.

If you're willing to rob Peter to pay Paul, you can bet Paul will support the plan. Same goes for Big Steel and protectionist trade actions. So don't shed tears [...]

The article discusses the impact of the crisis in asset-backed commercial paper financing on Baffinland Iron Mines Corp., a Canadian company that sought short-term financing through the investments. Factors leading to the collapse of the Canadian commercial paper market are discussed, including lack of transparency and the inability of credit rating agencies to evaluate the assets.

It took Scott Smith about two days and seven phone calls to run his quarry to ground. And just when the 31-year-old president of Proshred Management corp., a mobile shredding [...]

Evaluates the paper and forest products industries in Canada as of July 8, 2002. Topic of stock prices in the industries; Mention of the Toronto Stock Exchange Paper and Forest Index; Suggestion that Domtar Inc, a producer of paper, might present fewer risks for investors; Discussion of the lumber industry.

This article discusses the development of commodity price related surcharges in recycling and scrap industries that collect iron, steel, and paper. Bob Garino from Scrap Recycling Industries Inc. comments on the difficulties associated with the sale of materials for recycling. The limited offset to losses associated with the diminished market for paper by a decline in the price of oil and gas is noted.

Yes, yes, we know. You're about as interested in pulp and paper stocks as you are in a two-hour documentary on the migration patterns of the Peruvian yellow-billed tern. But [...]

Courageous George Standing inside a building large enough to contain two football fields, George Petty watches the workings of a paper-coating machine that's easily three stories tall. As he converses [...]

Focuses on Canadian paper company Abitibi, the world's largest newsprint producer. Background on the company, which traces its history through its six founding companies, primarily Abitibi-Price, Stone Consolidated and Donohue; Comments of Chief Executive officer John Weaver; Financial details; Expansion of the company; Exports.

Reports on Chief Executive Officer Reto Braun's efforts to revive Canada's Moore Corp. Ltd., a business forms maker. Braun accepting the resignation of United States forms division head Pat Allin and running the division himself; His goal of reviving the company remaining elusive; Job cuts; Productivity not improving; Braun's history with the company; Details of its products and services; Financial details.

MacMillan Bloedel's war against inefficiency has been traumatic, costly--and ultimately successful. Now comes the hard part--making peace with its work force. ALMOST EVERYTHING ABOUT MacMillan Bloedel Ltd. (MacBlo) these days [...]

Looks at Merfin Hygienic Products Ltd., Canadian manufacturer of paper with a difference. By using air instead of water in the process, Merfin makes strong, biodegradable, cloth-like paper that's highly absorbent. Brand name, Vicell; Applications; Rising sales; The company's biggest customers; Expansion plans.

Reports on Canadian Industrial Consortium Inc.'s signing of a $32.4 million contract for pulp-and-paper equipment and services with Shaowu Bamboo Pulp and Paper Mill in Fujian Province, China.

The article reports on a bioactive paper being designed in Canada, which would help protect humans from bacteria and viruses. The Sentinel Bioactive Paper Network consists of Canadian universities, government and business partners researching the antibacterial product. The hope is for a paper that can detect, warn and destroy bacteria upon contact. Data from the Public Health Agency of Canada is provided and network director Bob Pelton quoted.

The article presents the advantages of having a paper shredder at work. A discussion of the benefits executives can have with shredder use is presented. The features and benefits of the Fellowes PS-79Ci shredder, which is both quiet and portable, are discussed. An increase in paper which has been caused by the development of the digital age and has led to an increase in shredder use, is examined.

When Laurent Lemaire and his brothers Bernard and Alain started to transform their family waste business into a paper and board manufacturing company 35 years ago, with recycling as a [...]

A look at Canada's most profitable companies based on profit, market capitalization, revenue and 5-year return on investment is presented. Toronto-Dominion Bank, Bank of Nova Scotia and Royal Bank of Canada have dominated the charts on profits and market capitalization. Manulife Financial Corp. tops the revenue chart, while Rio Alto Mining Ltd. has the highest 5-year return.

Presents a humorous examination of employers who shred their company documents in an effort to cover up scandal, in light of the bankruptcy of Enron. Cases of high-profile secret keepers, including Oliver North, who admitted to shredding documents pertaining to the Iran-contra scandal; Increase in the number of people who shred in the U.S. business world; Why shredding is good according to the National Association for Information Destruction; Strategy for choosing an efficient document shredder. INSET: IT'S HOW YOU SLICE IT.

The article discusses the amount of paper that has been used in the USA v. Conrad Black et al. trial. According to Conrad Black's lawyer Edward Greenspan, at least seven million pieces of paper have been used in the trial. The author believes that much paper would stand about 700 meters high, or taller than any building currently built.

The article offers tips on swabbing the hole of a smartphone's headphone jack by using paper clip and scotch tape with lint roller.

Macmillan Bloedel Ltd. employed a unique method to control noise from the vacuum pump exhaust system of its pulp and paper mill in Port Alberni, Canada. They sought the services of Nelson Industries Inc. in installing an active noise control system.

The article mentions the popularity of the luxurious wool cashmere which comes from the Asian mountain goat, chyangra. Karl Spilhaus, president of the Boston-based Cashmere and Camel Hair Manufacturers Institute, says "It's probably the finest animal fibre that's really in commercial production. It is also a finite resource--less than 20,000 tons annually--so you can't find a bargain in cashmere, any more than you could in gold or diamonds." The wool also makes great men's clothing. "The most common items are the cashmere sweater, the cashmere scarf and the cashmere sports blazer," says Larry Rosen, chairman and CEO of Canadian men's wear retailer Harry Rosen. Cashmere is so universally associated with luxury that it seems marketers will try to tie any product in with its allure. In 1999, Canadian paint company Sico Inc. launched a high-end interior latex line called Cashmere. Last year, Scott Paper launched a new toilet paper called Cashmere from Cottonelle. The company commissioned eight Canadian designers to come up with the "White Cashmere" collection for the launch of the toilet paper last August, their extravagant one-off runway creations got plenty of attention. Scott Paper now plans to change its brand name from Cottonelle to Cashmere by 2007. Toronto designer Tam Boyko of Heaven Cashmere was one of the contributing designers. Her shawl-collared women's wrap cardigan is the only piece from last year's White Cashmere collection that's available for sale.

The article reports how more temporary body arts are rising in demand in comparison to permanent tattoos, with tattoo regret helping create a booming ink-removal industry valued at $75.5 million in the U.S.