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The article focuses on the growth in the private label paper products segment in the U.S., as of July 2014. It refers to recent market reports which says that all categories in private label paper products market including toilet tissue and facial tissue, have registered growth in the 52 week period, ending April 20, 2014, except disposable cups. It says that the market share of these products is increasing, and the sector's further growth depends on product quality and performance. INSET: EYE ON THE NATIONAL BRANDS.

The article discusses the marketing trend of paper products in the U.S. for 2007. According to Information Resources Inc. (IRI), a researcher based in Chicago, Illinois, toilet tissue sales rose 2.6%, and moist towelette sales, excluding baby wipes, increased 7.4% during the 52 weeks ending October 7.

The article focuses on a research conducted on examining the performance of private label paper products in comparison with national branded paper products at supermarkets of Ingles Markets Inc. across the U.S. The research reveals that the private label papers have been shelved side-by-side with national brands. The research further compares the merchandising and prices of both private label and national brand paper products including bath tissue, paper towels, and napkins.

Discusses the impact of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation designed to control the release of pollutants from pulp and paper mills in the United States. Changes in the way the industry operates; Environmental benefits from the EPA rule; Pulp and paper mills' need to follow best management practices; Key component of the rule's water effluent guidelines and standards. INSET: And look who's next....

The article reports on the increase of the sales of private label paper product in the U.S. According to a report by SymphonyIRI Group Inc., private label sales increased about 1.1% to 712 million dollars. A consumer survey of Mintel International Group Ltd. reveals that just one in five respondents use store brand toilet paper, which suggests that investing in advertising by the national brands had paid off.

The article discusses the results of a survey, conducted by LightSpeed Research, on the favorite category of consumers for buying private label offerings in the U.S. in January 2011. The survey revealed that 65% of the 2,003 people surveyed said paper goods when asked the categories of store products they have bought in the last six months. The survey showed that 34% of people surveyed indicated paper goods as categories they purchase private label goods exclusively.

Discusses the modification of traditional automatic samplers and sampling techniques to comply with the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Cluster Rules, a set of regulations for the pulp and paper industry. Impact of the Cluster Rule on the way pulp and paper mills operate; Cluster Rule benefits; Compliance monitoring changes. INSET: Understanding VATIP..

Features the wastewater treatment of The Rand-Whitney Group Inc. paper mill in Montville, Connecticut. Inadequacy of water supply of nearby localities; Processing of effluent in a sequence batch reactor; Supply of nonpotable process requirements.

Reports on the publication of an environmental standard for coated printing paper by the environmental labeling organization Green Seal in the United States. Expenditures on coated printing paper; Amount of waste paper in the United States; Benefits of meeting the Green Seal standard; Requirements that should be met to receive the seal.

Focuses on the debate over the use of paper and plastic as packaging materials for dairy products in the United States. Use of paperboard cartons in school milk programs; Tendency of rural school districts to prefer paper cartons; Effectiveness of paper in keeping products cold; Decision of Wendy's International Inc. and McDonald's Corp. to switch to plastic bottles. INSET: OTHER TRENDS GUIDE PACKAGING.

The article reports on New York-based architect Jeffrey Milstein's design and production of note cards die cut from photographs of facade models of classic American house styles. The paper models are five-to-six inches high and feature front doors that open. The design includes New England Colonial and Gothic Revival Houses.

Highlights the design of the National Studio for Contemporary Arts in Tourcoing, France. Who designed the building; Physical description of the structure; Details on renovation efforts.

Reports on the environmental protection of the paper mills in the United States. Requirement of a minimal periodic maintenance; Performance of trial on the aerator system; Criticisms against conventional propeller mixing and aeration technologies.

The United States-based paper manufacturer and supplier, Office Depot reported that sales of recycled paper are increasing indicating corporate commitment to promoting environmentally-sensitive products and a testament to the growing public and corporate adoption of their quality recycled paper. The company also reported that nearly two of every three sheets of paper sold in the United States by Office Depot in 2004 contained recycled content. The company also provided statistics on the number of trees conserved, reduction in energy consumption, emission reductions, elimination of solid wastes and wastewater.

Reports on the plan to build a paper recycling plant in Staten Island, New York City. Economic and environmental benefits of the paper plant; Site-specific labor agreements with the unions; No strike pledge with Building & Construction Trades Council of Colorado on other sites.

The Paper Collection is one of the newest chair designs resulting from the collaboration between the family-owned Northern Italian manufacturer Plank and designers Raul Barbieri and Anna Giuffrida of the Taftville, Connecticut-based furniture manufacturer ICF Group. The Paper Collection is available in side, arm, and swivel options and at bar and kitchen heights. Featuring a tubular, steel-polished chrome frame, the molded seat and back are available in colored laminate, aluminum laminate, and veneer.

The article focuses on the reports by Mintel Research International on the sales growth in the household paper product category from 2005 to 2010 in the U.S. The report says that due of the economic situation household continue to use private label products instead of national brands, however, 18-24 years old preferred to buy a national brand for consumer-trust reason. Moreover , the reports predict that consumers' use of private label products will continue as the economy improve.

The article features Kayem Foods Inc. and its use of Sani-sense sanitary wipes, a sanitizing product from Medtrol Inc. in the U.S. The company has been using the sanitizing product to clean their machinery as a part of their sanitation process and has been recommending the use of the product to other processing plants. Kayem official reports that since they started using the product there has been a significant decrease in their bacterial count throughout the production day.

Reports that the International Appliance Technical Conference (IATC) is soliciting technical papers for its Conference 2002 at the Hyatt Regency in Lexington, Kentucky on March 25-27, 2002. Type of papers IATC is looking for from appliance manufacturers; Research papers IATC is soliciting from appliance industry suppliers; Requirement for paper presentation.

Reports that most hazmat shipments that require shipping papers must be accompanied by emergency response information in the U.S. Emphasis on the basic description and technical name of the hazmat; Accounts on the immediate methods for handling spills or leaks in the absence of fire; Consideration of the occurrence of hazardous materials incident.

Several statistics are presented depicting the results of the 24th annual White Paper Survey of "Industry Safety and Hygiene News" which includes professional challenges, facility challenges and operational costs and revenues of U.S. companies.

Reports that the National Labor Relations board in the United States has ruled that the International Paper Company was wrong to lawfully lock out its striking workers. Expiration of the joint collective-bargaining contract between International Paper Company and the paperworkers' and electrical workers' unions; Staging of the lock by National Paper to pressure the unions and avoid a coordinated strike at the mill in Mobile, Alabama; Views of the Labor Relations board.

The article reports that with effect from October 1, 2009 the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) discontinued the distribution of paper maps. Reportedly, Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) have replaced the paper maps. As stated, DFIRMs are environment friendly and will improve the usability of FEMA's flood hazard data.

Reprints an article on green building which originated as an internal NIBCO memorandum to the company's wholesale sales force, dated July 17, 2005. Discussion on how a building can become a green building through design and construction; Role of U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in determining whether a building is considered green or not; Objectives of the creation of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System; Reasons for having a green building.

Discusses the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed emission standards for industrial-manufacturing categories involving coating application. Draft regulations for coating processes in the metal-furniture and large-appliance industries; Enactment of air toxics standards for other industries where coatings are applied.

The article offers news briefs related to land surveying in the U.S. The National Museum of Surveying in Springfield, Illinois organized its opening ceremony on March 19, 2011. Papers are being sought by the Surveying and Geomatics Educators Society (SaGES) on the topic "Advances in Geospatial Science and Engineering Education" for its biannual conference. The National Society of Professional Surveyors Inc. (NSPS) held the 10th Annual Student Competition in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 7, 2011.

Evaluates the Argos for Windows software from Sepialine in San Francisco, California.

Announces Hartman-Cox Architects' plan to begin construction of the Jefferson Library at Kenwood, outside of Charlottesville, Virginia, in August 2000. Scheduled completion date; Highlights of the multimillion-dollar architectural project.

The article offers information on the online Symposium Papers Subscription system developed by the American Concrete Institute (ACI). It includes 12 months of unlimited access to Symposium Papers dating back to 1962. A research conducted by ACI showed that more than 90% of members and customers were interested in the opportunity for easy access to Symposium Papers online. Executive vice president William R. Tolley said the demand for immediate access to online technical information from the ACI continues to increase.

Editorial. Comments on the divisiveness between big and small or industrial pipe, valves and fittings (PVF) and PHC wholesalers in the United States regarding the American Supply Association's (ASA) White Paper on the group's restructuring. Sentiments of smaller wholesalers about the White Paper; Issues that ASA and its members need to consider; Need for wholesalers to make their feelings known about the proposals.

Presents results of the survey on environmental safety and health personnel in the U.S. Safety professionals; Industrial hygienists; Professionals in elite safety and health cultures; Others.

Focuses on the dairy processing operations of the Marigold Foods plant in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Computer operations and high-speed packaging; Inventory control system (ICS); Warehouse management project; Fluid dairy operations; Employee participation and attitudes; Equipments used.

The article offers insights of several U.S. contractors regarding paper-faced corner trim. Contractors involved in drywall finishes include Island Acoustics, Emerald Drywall Finishing Corp. (EDFC), United Drywall Inc., Valley Interiors Systems, and Pete King Construction Co. Topics covered include brief history of the companies, the services they offered, and projects being handled and have already completed.

The article offers information on the white paper "Integration in Access Control systems: Putting Together the Pieces of an Integrated Access Control System" written by RS2 Technologies LLC in the U.S. The said document furnishes vital integrated security applications for the industry. It also shows different types of exploration work and the reason for its popularity.

Focuses on the preparations made by Airpol, a paper product manufacturer, for the compliance with the regulations imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency in the United States. Innovation of scrubbers; Concern of plant management regarding gas volume fluctuations; Advantages of using the Venturi system.

Announces the plan of International Paper to divest Arizona Chemical, a pine-chemical business in Jacksonville, Florida. Budget allocated for the divesture program; Effect of divestiture process on employees at Arizona Chemical; Product and service offerings of Arizona Chemical.

Reports that the Pacific Northwest Society for Coatings Technology has announced its call for papers for presentation at its May 2001 symposium in Portland, Oregon. Contact information.

Announces that the Adhesion Society's 24th Annual Meeting will be held in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia in February 2001. Program focusing on application of adhesion science to solving technical problems; Call for papers issued by the society in all areas of adhesion science and technology for presentation at the meeting; Contact information.

Presents the results of a survey on occupational health and safety in the U.S. Reaction of the members of the American Society of Safety Engineers to the commitment of managers to workplace safety; Increase in the number of shiftworkers working overtime; Challenges posed by record levels of overtime.

The article reports that the industrial coatings business of PPG Industries Inc. has published an eight-page white paper that compares the environmental, economical, and performance advantages associated with the application of liquid and powder coatings on architectural aluminum. The white paper provides a review of historical factors that have made liquid coatings the choice of architects in North America and powder coatings the prevailing option in Europe.

Reports that the University of Southern Mississippi's Department of Polymer Science has issued a call for papers for the 28th Annual International Waterborne, High-Solids and Powder Coatings Symposium. Solicitation of papers related to engineering aspects of coating systems or solvent abatement; Holding of the conference in February 2001 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Reports on the invitation by the Steel Structures Painting Council for painting industry professionals to submit papers for its 9th annual Industrial Lead Paint Abatement and Removal Conference on March 11 to 13, 1996 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Features of the conference; Criteria for the evaluation of the papers; Contact information.

The article reports that many contractors in the heating and ventilation industry in the U.S. are using digital technology, instead of physical paper documents, for conducting their business. It says that according to these contractors, technology allows them to improve professionalism and customer service, along with boosting their profits.

The article reports on the aim of a white paper by the Smart Card Alliance which is to educate the state and local governments on Personal Identity Verification Interoperable (PIV-I) in the U.S.

The article reports on the release of a white paper on inbound marketing by Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association's (CEDIA) Industry Best Practices Action Team in the U.S.

The article focuses on the probable end to the paper trail in almost all electronic transactions in the U.S. Once considered unimaginably distant, the goal now is within sight. It is achievable, practical and even supported by federal law--the Government Paperwork Elimination Act of 1998 in the U.S. It requires federal agencies to maintain records digitally and give people and companies the option of exchanging forms and submitting information electronically, when practicable, "as a substitution for paper." Some sectors of the economy, particularly those like financial institutions with well organized regulations and standards, are well down the trail toward total electronic transactions and running like mad toward the white light of business salvation. But even construction now is getting a spring in its step, enabled by increasing use of secure document formats like PDFs that can carry embedded controls for viewing, forwarding and printing.

Reports on the issuance by RadTech International North America of a call for papers for the RADTECH 2002 conference, scheduled on April 28-May 1, 2002, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Topics; Guidelines and deadline of submission.

The article reports that the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) has released its document titled "HDMI Installation Best Practices" in the U.S.

Provides information on various technological innovations in both electronic and traditional bingo games as of March 1, 2004. Customization of game sheet; Upgrade on Melange's UPICK'EM bingo; Changes in bingo legislation in the U.S.

The article offers the author's view regarding the need of businesses in the U.S. to preserve paper documents despite the increasing use of electronic transmission and storage communications. He states that business must consider balancing electronic and environmental emphasis with prospects of needing communications, records or documents, and provide proof of evidence. He mentions that preventive methods are meaningful while document retention is necessary.