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The article reports that the Canton, North Carolina-based paperboard manufacturer Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. partially shut down its operation for a week due to the shortage of water supply. Canton Mayor Pat Smathers said that the mill's own reservoir is nearly depleted and it already uses water from the Pigeon River to supplement its water needs for manufacturing processes. Meanwhile, it notes that Blue Ridge uses about 17 million galloons of water every day.

The article reports on the confirmation of Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. on the preliminary sales talk with the Rank Group in Canton, North Carolina. Blue Ridge Paper which is an integrated manufacturer of specialty paperboard packaging products and a broad range of specialty and commodity grades of paperboard and paper products is engaged in preliminary talks with the Rank Group pursuant to a nonbinding letter of intent regarding a potential transaction involving the sale of Blue Ridge.

The article reports that Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. is likely to face suit for polluting the Pigeon River in Canton, North Carolina.

The article reports on the accident in the Kapstone Paper and Packaging Corp. on October 3, 2009. It notes that the accident happened in the unbleached kraft paper mill of the company in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina where nine people were injured. Spokeswoman Kimberly Bracy says that the injured workers were taken to the hospital, in which seven had been treated and released the next day, but conditions of the two were not released. Meanwhile, the cause of the accident is being determined.

The article cites a report on the reduction in the number of employees at Blue Ridge Paper Products in North Carolina. It is inferred that the elimination of jobs will be done through attrition at the company's board mill and finishing plants. In addition, 28 nonunion salaried workers will also be terminated. Information about the acquisition of the company by New Zealand billionaire Graeme Hart is also presented.

The article reports on the opening of the new recycling plant of Recycling Management Resources (RMR) in High Point, North Carolina.

The article reports on the two-year contract won by Sonoco Recycling Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sonoco Products Co., for the hauling of residential and commercial materials in the city Durham in North Carolina. Ted Voorhees, deputy city manager of Durham, explains why they have chosen the company for the project. Voorhees further stresses that the company has a proven track record of successfully working with municipalities and in processing large volumes of materials.

The article reports on the move of Jackson Paper Manufacturing Co. in upgrading its corrugating medium mill in Sylva, North Carolina. It notes that the company's crews spent four days in installing a custom-build headbox performing crucial steps in the production process. It mentions that the new headbox was custom built over a nine-month period at a factory in Quebec and delivered to Sylva through tractor trailer in early March 2009.

The article reports that Cadmus Communications Corp. has received the Chain of Custody Certification given by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) in Charlotte, North Carolina. It states that the certification given to the company signifies the use of environmental-friendly paper products. Wade Bryant, technical services manager at Cadmus states that the accreditation will help the company enhance its services and promote a more sustainable environment.

The article reports that the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) is offering an early registration discount for The Corrugated Press Hands-In Maintenance Workshop will be held at Harper Machinery Corp. in Charlotte, North Carolina from February 21 to 23, 2007. Registration fees for TAPPI members and non-members are provided. The workshop will provide on-site learning for corrugated container industry plant managers, superintendents and engineers.

The article reports on the move of Evergreen Packaging Group Inc. to renew its National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for its liquid paperboard packaging mill in Canton, North Carolina. It states that the application includes a Division of Water Quality (DWQ) fact sheet that cites a 2006 consultant's report indicating the mill is ranked No. 1 in the world in pollutant removal. It mentions that the mill uses about 25 million gallons of water daily to produce about 1,600 tons per day.

The article reports on the unanimous decision of the Tennessee Court of Appeals on a 2005 jury verdict against the Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. over its board mill which is based in Canton, North Carolina. According to "The Knox News Sentinel," the court has awarded $2 million to landowners who was affected by the board mill along the Pigeon River in the said state.

The article reports on the acquisition of a 1700SII Diecutter from Young Shin USA by Ferguson Box in Charlotte, North Carolina. The high-speed diecutter has a new style makeready system designed to increase productivity. It states that Ferguson acquired the equipment to enhance its services to its growing client base.

Reports on the Irish patents issued to Container Graphics Corp. for its Phase 3 Trim Edge Stripper and Phase 3 Scrap Stripper in Cary, North Carolina. Product marketing for corrugated rotary diecutter applications; Elimination of scrap in the product load; Design to manage lead edge and trim scrap.

The article reports that Federal Way, Washington-based Weyerhauser Co. plans to indefinitely close down its containerboard machine in Plymouth, North Carolina. The machine has a capacity of 350,000 tons per year, is being used to produce linerboard and is 48 years old. The move has the goal of synchronizing containerboard production with the company's box plant demand.

The article reports that Chesapeake Printing and Packaging Co. has won several awards at The Printing Industry of the Carolinas' 2005 award competition for printing excellence in North Carolina. The company was awarded for its various printing projects that presents a wide range of printing and packaging capabilities.

The article reports on the receipt of triple chain-of-custody (CoC) certification by Rock-Tenn Co. for its folding carton plant in Marion, North Carolina. According to Mike Kiepura, executive vice president, the certification gives customers assurance that the fiber in their cartons is thoroughly tracked from well-managed forests, controlled sources, or recycled material. The company's folding carton plants also achieved Fiber Sourcing Certification to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative.

The article announces the opening of Alcan Packaging North Carolina in Reidsville Industrial Park in North Carolina on July 2005. It is a new carton plant which is worth $42.6 million . The company handles 170 employees and produces printed packaging that includes labels and folding cartons for customers in the company's global tobacco business.

The article reports that folding carton manufacturer Colonial Carton has purchased a new Bobst Alpina II 75-A2 folder-gluer in Clayton, North Carolina. Productivity enhancing features of the Alpina folder-gluer include a Cartonpack GT and Colonial's newest Alpina II, the first in the U.S. configured with the Bobst AccuBraille rotary Braille embossing system. Information about the advantages of the Colonial's AccuBraille system is also presented.

The article reports on the business loss of Canton, North Carolina-based Blue Ridge Paper Products Inc. due to a planned outage in 2007. This outage involves the company's pine pulp mill which converts wood chips into pulp to be made into paper. Sales of $144.3 million are slightly down from sales of $144.8 million in 2006. Blue Ridge's products include coated paperboard and uncoated paper.

The article reports that Riverside Printing Co. in Rocky Mount, North Carolina will utilize its new Kluge OmniFold automatic folder-gluer for a range of products, from presentation folders to packaging and folding cartons. The company also plans to install a scoring unit in the near future to expand the ability of the machine.

The article reports on the selection of Benchmark Products Inc. (BP) as the exclusive MicroClean agent for Flexo Concepts in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. The appointment will see BP selling the MicroClean dry media anilox cleaning equipment to the Web and sheetfed offset markets in the region. The MicroClean line will be represented by BP owner Tom Sprecher.

The article reports that folding carton manufacturer 3C! Packaging in North Carolina has successfully produced five separate packaging components for a pharmaceutical company with over half a million units in just 36 hours.

The article focuses on the economic performance of Evergreen Packaging Inc. in Canton, North Carolina. It states that the company is facing challenging economic climate which prompted its managers to position the operation in order to survive. However, Richard Phillips of the Department of Wood and Paper Science, believes that the company's liquid packaging production should help it survive because it has a strong hold in the sector along with its advanced technologies.

The article reports that the Corrugated Press Hands-on Maintenance Workshop by the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry will occur on April 16 to 18, 2008 at Harper Machinery Corp. (HMC) in Charlotte, North Carolina. The interactive course uses real world converting machinery and class time will be spent on HMC's facility floor.

The article reports on the consolidation of Sonoco Recycling Inc.'s packaging plant operations in Statesville, and Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

The article reports on the building expansion of the International Paper Co. It mentions that the company added a 25,000 square feet warehouse space in northwest Charlotte, North Carolina. In addition, the finish boxes will be stored at the company's warehouse just a mile away from the 65,848 company's plant, before shipment to customers.

The article reports that Evergreen Packaging Group Inc. cuts production for one week starting on January 19, 2009 at its paper and coated boxboard mill in Canton, North Carolina to save money. It will lay off 138 employees, but affected workers will be allowed to use paid vacation days or apply for unemployment during the shutdown.

The article reports that the MeadWestvaco Corp. has restructured its packaging business in the U.S. As part of the restructuring process, the company has established a research center in North Carolina, and consolidated and relocated its headquarters from Connecticut to Richmond, Virginia. According to John Luke, chairman and CEO of the company, the restructured organization is geared to have a better position for global market segment.

The article reports that Global anilox and coating roll supplier Harper Corp. of America in Charlotte, North Carolina has created an enhanced program offering to its complimentary WalkingSeminar brand. Harper is now offering its Harper WalkingSeminar to flexo students and interns. The mission of the seminars is to help attendees develop a clearer understanding of the flexography process.

The article offers information on the customer feedback of HarperScientific™'s on-press anilox roll cleaner called CeramClean II™ in Charlotte, North Carolina. According to the customers, the product is an excellent stain remover to supplement cleaning with machine cleaning systems. It could remove tough stains that aren't removed by machine cleaning systems. In addition the company is also a manufacturer of protective coatings, anilox cleaners, and chamber blade end seals.

The article reports that employees from the Multi-Wall Packaging Corp. in North Carolina evacuated after a corrugating machine began smoking. Employees vacated the building following training procedures and no injuries were reported. Bo Geter, city firefighter Battalion Chief said that the machine apparently overheated but an investigation will continue. Corrugated interior packaging is provided by the company to furniture, appliance and other related industries.

The article reports on the closure of the Smurfit-Stone Container Corp.'s two box plants in North Carolina. The company, which is based in Chicago, will close its Lexington plant in June 2009, leaving its 83 employees jobless. The company is also planning to shut down its Raleigh plant that has 36 employees.

The article reports that International Paper Co. (IP) and Sterling Planet Holdings have been negotiating to evaluate installation of a biomass-fueled power plant at IP's pulp and paperboard mill in Riegelwood, North Carolina. It states that the plant will use the mill's wood waste and forest trimmings to provide steam to the mill and to generate renewable energy. The plant which is estimated at 130 million to 160 million dollars could begin operations in 2013 if the negotiation will succeed.

The article reports on the business relocation of Wilmington Box Co. to a larger building in Burgaw, North Carolina in 2009. It states that the relocation intended to provide room for its expansion plan. Part of the plan is the addition of two new machines and increased warehouse space. It also mentions that in addition to shipping its boxes flat on pallets to its customers, customers can request their items be packed and shipped for them at its new facility.

The article reports on the growth of the sales of Clayton, North Carolina-based pharmaceutical folding carton manufacturer Colonial Carton Co. The growth was attributed to the use of two KBA Rapida 105 41-inch sheetfed presses. The presses have helped the company to bring in a host of new customers who give them value-added jobs with specialized coatings.

The article reports that CorTek Inc., one of the largest manufacturers of specialty products in the U.S., is adding a complete line of Honeycomb manufacturing goods to its specialty products in North Carolina.

The article focuses on the recent installation of a six color Speedmaster CD 102 press with UV capabilities from the company Heidelberg by J.R. Cole Industries Inc. for its folding carton division, Southern Converters Inc. J.R. Cole is the holding company for four converting operations in Charlotte, North Carolina in the U.S. The article also provides information on various features of Speedmater CD 102 press.

Reports on the presentation of the Supply Chain Visionary Award to Harper/Love Adhesives Corp. by Weyerhaeuser Co. in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The article reports that Southern Container Corp.'s corporate headquarters and Mooresville, North Carolina division have received ISO 9001:2000 certification. Ron Byers, director of quality for Southern Container Corp. said that the certification reflects the company's continuous effort to achieve superior product quality, service and reliability for its current customer base and new customer prospects.

This article reports that Central Piedmont Community College, of Charlotte, North Carolina, has endowed three full-tuition Ron and Katherine Harper Scholarships to be awarded in April 2005 to winners of the Phoenix Challenge flexo competition. All participating high schools are enrolled in the FTA Flexo in High Schools program, and each school has either a Mark Andy or a Comco press in its lab for hands-on training. The Ron and Katherine Harper Scholarships are also available to other high school students who have an interest in learning flexography at the Harper National Flexographic Center at the college.

Focuses on the damages caused by the fire to the Colonial Carton Co. building in Clayton, North Carolina. Role of the equipment vendor KBA North America in the recovery of equipments at Colonial; Effort of the firm to assess damages in terms of finished goods and raw materials; Plan of Colonial to include the implementation of its value-added services on its new Web site.

The article reports on the closure of the sheet plant of StoneWall Packaging LLC in Sylvia on May 13, 2010 due to slow sales that affect 43 employees in North Carolina.

The article discusses a court case wherein Tennessee attorney Gordon Ball filed a lawsuit with the U.S. District Court in Asheville, North Carolina on August 17, 2009 against Evergreen Packaging Inc. Ball alleges the solid bleached sulfate (SBS) board mill of the company located in Canton of polluting the Pigeon River and seeks a class action worth about 5 million dollars. Ball represents three landowners along the Clyde river who said that the mill's pollution damaged their quality of life.

The article reports on the move of Caraustar Industries Inc. to close permanently its production of uncoated recycled boxboard (URB) at its Paperboard mill in Charlotte, North Carolina on March 19, 2009. It reveals that the plant had been idled since December 2008. Moreover, it mentions that it is not economically prudent to resume paperboard production in this progressively challenging economic environment.

The article reports on Winston Packaging, a printing company, based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, which has upgraded it's printing systems. It is reported that, the company has acquired Prinect Image Control printing system from Heidelberg USA Inc. The system reportedly is a high-performance, closed-loop, spectrophotometric color measurement system that provides online color control for each printing unit while the press is running.

The article reports on the partnership of the service and support team of Mark Andy Inc., MAX with Harper Corp. of America in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is inferred that the partnership expanded the aftermarket offerings of MAX by providing another element of ongoing support for its customers. It offers information on the enhancement of aftermarket program of MAX.

The article reports on the expansion of Dopaco Inc.'s paperboard plant in Kinston, North Carolina. It mentions that the company plans to invest over $25 million in the plant, which already employs 204 employees. It notes that the business expansion will create additional 123 jobs in 2011. Moreover, the One North Carolina Fund gave a $200,000 grant to the company which will be matched with local funds after the company creates jobs.

The article reports that North Carolina's Division of Water Quality (DWQ) has come under fire from a state water advocacy group for not notifying the public of a black liquor discharge from an Evergreen Packaging Group paper plant. The DWQ maintains that it was not required to issue a public notice because the plant in question has a permit to discharge treated effluent, and the yearly limit had not been exceeded. The agency adds that the dark byproduct is not harmful.

The article reports that the Greater Carolinas Red Cross has officially dedicated the Katherine Harper Disaster Staging Area as part of the Sadie Fowler Disaster Center in Charlotte, North Carolina in May 2007. This center is one of the Red Cross Chapters, which offers several services and is staffed by 1,800 trained volunteers. In connection, owners Ron Harper and Katherine Harper of Harper Corp. of America, have donated money for the creation of the staging area.