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The article reports on the shortage of pulpwood in the U.S. in 1944. It mentions that the War Production Board (WPB) will require mills to produce the scheduled amount of paper and board on the preferred production list despite output of other type of paper should fall off. It explains that the shortage was driven by the purchases used directly by the armed service, war plants, export, and other purchases used to maintain a war economy.

The article describes how Time Incorporated's acquisition of two paper mills is enabling the continuous supply of paper for the publishing company as of October 27, 1945. The author also reports that Time has announced its acquisition of the Maine Seaboard Paper Co. of Bucksport, Maine from Coffin & Burr Inc. and the First Boston Corp. Time had earlier purchased the paper-making properties of Bryant Paper Co.

The article discusses plans of Crossroads Paper to construct a recycled paper mill in Utah, which is expected to open in early 2022. It mentions that 80-acre plant is expected to produce 1,000 tons of packing paper a day and will depend solely on 100 percent recycled fiber like cardboard boxes and existing waste paper. It mentions that output from the plant will be used to make new boxes for manufacturers, farmers and e-commerce companies.

Discusses the options for catalog companies when sourcing paper for their catalogs. Opinion of paper industry professionals on buying paper directly from a paper mill; Differences among small, midsize and large catalogers; Factors that catalogers should consider in selecting a paper source; List of paper mills, paper brokers and printers in the U.S. INSETS: PAPER RESOURCE GUIDE;PAPER GLOSSARY;Selling paper online.

A photograph depicting several workers sorting old clothes and rags for making paper, paperboard, and asphalt roofing in paper mills.

The article considers the rising market for plastic paper as pulp paper cost increases. The market for plastic paper is approximately 50,000 tons per year worldwide while cost of wood-pulp paper is estimated at 1 billion U.S. dollars in the next 3 years to stop the pollution of plants which are using petrochemical technology. It notes new entries as interest in plastic paper grows including the solid poly-ethylene product called AcroArt, the firs Canadian synthetic paper called Tissuephane and the Polyart polyethylene film.

The article discusses the impact of rising costs and supply shortages of paper on publishers in the U.S. Topics covered include increase in price of paper per ton, according to a report by printer Quad Graphics, factors contributing to the reduction in paper supply such as shutdown of some Canadian paper mills and reduced imports from China, factors driving up paper prices, and the need for U.S. publishers to look for alternative sources of paper.

The article discusses things that should and should not be done when buying paper for catalogs. Among the things to consider are comparing samples from various mills, testing paper before rolling it out and being cautious when buying from a seconds house. Things that should not be done include neglecting delivery dates, assuming the same quality of paper from supplier to supplier and allowing a printer to use paper that has been exposed at the shop for more than six months. INSET: Shop around for the right partner and paper.

The article discusses the challenges facing print catalogers trying to purchase paper in the U.S. in 2008. Mill shutdowns continue to affect catalog paper supply. According to Miles Kimball marketing manager Ryan Hennig, the company had to change its paper stock when its text paper was discontinued in February. Ross-Simons jewelry and decor merchant tries to stay ahead of potential paper supply problems by using a dual vendor strategy.

The article focuses on the increase in prices of paper as the result of mill closure and consolidation in the industry in the U.S. It states that the price for coated freesheet paper have risen by 6%-7% since June 2006. It suggests that companies should consider the look they are trying to establish for their catalogs when buying papers. David Goldschmidt, vice president of marketing catalog division for Strategic Paper Group, mentions that further consolidation in paper mills is unavoidable. INSETS: Recycling comes around again;Mills cutting down capacity.

Focuses on the impact of strikes and lockout conducted by labor unions on paper prices in 2005. Impact of a lockout implemented by the Finnish Forest Industries Federation in Finland following the failure of its talks with the Finnish Paperworkers' Union representing paper mill employees on paper prices; Effect of the continuing strike at UPM-Kymmene Group's lightweight coated paper mill in Canada on the supply for coated groundwood in North America; Approaches used by catalogers to address the price changes in paper.

The article discusses how the price increases in the value of paper will affect those in the catalogue industry. It states that effective July 1, 2011 paper mills throughout the U.S. and Canada will raise their prices to 1.50 U.S. dollars per hundredweight (cwt) but that such will take effect in the middle of August. Some believe that this is in response to the coming holidays when demand for paper rises. It is noted that rising costs and low demand will affect both paper producers and catalogue companies.

The article discusses rising paper prices as of April 2011, and the reasons behind them. It states that on April 1, most of the major producers increased their prices by 2 dollars per hundredweight (CWT). This is due to the rising costs of chemicals, fiber, fuel and transportation costs, as well as the February shutdown of NewPage's mill at Whiting, Maine. As a result, buyers have been increasing inventory, while mills have been replenishing theirs cautiously. It is expected, however, that further price hikes may be implemented before year's end. INSET: NEWPAGE'S PROSPECTS.

The article reports on the increasing cost of paper. According to the article, a $3 per hundredweight (cwt) or $60 per ton price will be in effect from October 1, 2008. Bradner Smith & Co. vice president of catalog/publication papers Dan Walsh shares that, New Page Corp. has decided to close its Kimberly, Wisconsin mill which produces 500,000 tons of coated freesheet paper annually. As stated, loads of at least 44,000 lbs of paper shipped from Verso Paper to Wisconsin will incur a $0.15/cwt upcharge effective September 1, 2008.

The article focuses on "Bamboo 290," the art inkjet paper developed by Hahnemühle paper mill from bamboo grass fibers and pure spring water. The natural white paper is the 23rd paper produced by the Hahnemühle Digital FineArt Collection. The features of "Bamboo 290" as an artist's material are highlighted. The company decided to donate a portion of revenues made by the paper to support environmental projects.

The article reports on the decision of several paper companies in the U.S. to implement price increases of $3 per hundred weight price for coated freesheet paper. Companies that made such a move include NewPage, West Linn and Bowater. It cites mill closures and postal increase as the major reasons behind the paper price hikes. Dave Norman of Arandell Corp. states that prices for coated freesheet could rise 4% to 7% in the third quarter of 2007.

Comments on the expansion of recyclables market as of April 2005. Reliance of China on paper pulps of other countries; Impact of an increase in recycling prices on local governments and U.S. paper mills; Information on the glass recycling venture of a glass bottle firm in the U.S. in 1980s.