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The article reports on Eurocartex, an European leader in the production of soft packaging paper, protective and decorative cushion pads and coated paper for foodstuff and industry.

The article reports on the aim of Mexican packaging paper producer Grupo Gondi to use recovered paper as its main raw material to increase its own recovered paper collection rate in the U.S.

The article reports on the move of Packaging Corp. of America (PCA) in Lake Forest, Illinois in putting the finishing touches on a major expansion to its main Winter Haven, Florida plant.

The article reports that the carton firm Southern Standard Cartons Inc. of the Standard Group Inc. in Louisville, Kentucky is a certified ISO 9001:2008 for its quality management systems. It is stated that the carton firm had undergone an audit which include the inspection of all equipment, procedures, and manufacturing process. It mentions that Standard Group Inc. is a folding carton company that manufactures packaging and paperboard converter.

The article reports on the production capacity closures for Smurfit Kappa Group containerboard manufacturer due to price pressures and high costs of recovered-fiber in the U.S. According to Smurfit chief executive Gary McGann, the company had announced an increase in some containerboard prices due to reduced production capacity, low inventory, and high input cost. It notes that a 14 percent revenue drop has been reported by Smurfit for a three-month duration ended September 30, 2009.

The article evaluates the spirally wound paper tubes and cores for the textile, paper and packaging industries, from Bharath Paper Conversions.

The article reports on the partnership agreed between CardPak Inc. and Winterborne Inc. in the U.S. The companies stress that the deal will focus on the manufacture of sustainable packaging products made available for the clamshell and blister packaging industry. It reveals that both companies have been awarded for the development of environmentally friendly packaging products which help protect the environment.

The article reports that VantagePoint Systems Inc., a Vancouver, British Columbia-based supplier of business software for packaging manufacturing companies, and its subsidiary HRM Inc. will be hosting the 2008 Customer Conference entitled "Summit 2008 — Maximum Information, Maximum Success," to be held at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 22-23, 2008. The event's objective is to provide the company's customers with information on their software investment.

The article discusses the investment made by Oji Fibre Solutions (OFS), producer of paper and fibre based packaging, on the expansion and upgrade of its manufacturing plant of paper bag in Penrose, Auckland.

The article profiles Verso Specialty Papers, a company that focuses on producing specialty papers and pulp and printing papers use for marketing and media applications and commercial printing located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. It mentions the company's specialty paper solutions including pressure sensitive papers, flexible packaging papers, and label and converting papers. Also mentioned the location of the company's paper mills in Kentucky, Maine, Maryland.

The article features the industrial operation of Menasha, Wisconsin-based George A. Whiting Paper Co. It specializes the manufacturing of made-to-order paper for scrapbooking , printing and photo matte boards. Meanwhile, it is stressed that whether the order is for cover-weight or text-weight, plain or embossed, designer colors or white, Whiting Paper is proud to deliver pristine product that is 100 percent usable. Information on how the company protects expensive paper rolls is included.

The article reports on the growth and development of the global paper packaging industry in 2011. It states that the continuous growth of the industry was driven by the emerging acceptance among consumers and its eco-friendly nature. According to a report, the increasing consumer demand in North America, Europe, China and India are also driving the industry. Technological advancements enable the market to diversify and meet customer needs in terms of convenience and functionality.

The article discusses the economic trend of the paper-based packaging sector in Great Britain in 2009. It notes that the sector was already in a deep downturn before the recession hit the country which results to the development of strategies to beat the economic situation. It mentions that the industry has seen a rebound, with DS Smith PLC and SAICA Packaging investments in using state-of-the-art machinery to produce the lighter-weight materials that the market is demanding.

The article reports that Benson Group Ltd. has purchased Lithrone SX40 presses from Komori Corp. for 1.9 million pounds in Great Britain. It reveals that the technology aims to increase the company's production of sheets by five million every year at its facility in Gateshead, England. Mark Kerridge, managing director of the company, anticipates that the presses will play an essential role in enhancing the company's business operations.

The article reports on the rise in the prices of packaging grade papers and boards in the packaging industry in Great Britain. Paper and packaging company Mondi PLC stresses that the increase in prices did not affect the company's financial performance in the third quarter of 2009 brought by the implementation of cost-cutting strategies. The company anticipates that the prices will be dependent on the global economic recovery.