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FOEX NBSK price increases again; U.S. newsprint still dropping ( More <http://www.forestweb.com/digest/news.control.taf?_section=view&_function=detail&EDITION_ID=1912&_UserReference=BEA93575440C1E5E3BCCF940#story14382<...)
International Paper to permanently shut Erie, Pa., paper mill-cuts 760 jobs ( More <http://www.forestweb.com/digest/news.control.taf?_section=view&_function=detail&EDITION_ID=1912&_UserReference=BEA93575440C1E5E3BCCF940#story14401<...)
Mead and Westvaco merger plan clears Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period ( More <http://www.forestweb.com/digest/news.control.taf?_section=view&_function=detail&EDITION_ID=1912&_UserReference=BEA93575440C1E5E3BCCF940#story14383<...)
Philippine gov't moves to save Picop and 8,000 paper jobs from going under ( More <http://www.forestweb.com/digest/news.control.taf?_section=view&_function=detail&EDITION_ID=1912&_UserReference=BEA93575440C1E5E3BCCF940#story14364<...)
China's newsprint producers reducing October domestic prices ( More <http://www.forestweb.com/digest/news.control.taf?_section=view&_function=detail&EDITION_ID=1912&_UserReference=BEA93575440C1E5E3BCCF940#story14400<...)
Knight Ridder calls September "very difficult month" for newspapers ( More <http://www.forestweb.com/digest/news.control.taf?_section=view&_function=detail&EDITION_ID=1912&_UserReference=BEA93575440C1E5E3BCCF940#story14392<...)
APA cancels rescheduled annual meeting ( More <http://www.forestweb.com/digest/news.control.taf?_section=view&_function=detail&EDITION_ID=1912&_UserReference=BEA93575440C1E5E3BCCF940#story14388<...)
Futura acquires pressure treated wood products manufacturer Ultract Louchel ( More <http://www.forestweb.com/digest/news.control.taf?_section=view&_function=detail&EDITION_ID=1912&_UserReference=BEA93575440C1E5E3BCCF940#story14404<...)
Web-based GIS, forest analysis firm Forest One gets funding from Earth Satellite ( More <http://www.forestweb.com/digest/news.control.taf?_section=view&_function=detail&EDITION_ID=1912&_UserReference=BEA93575440C1E5E3BCCF940#story14367<...)
Ethan Allen, MFI enter joint venture to open U.K. furniture stores ( More <http://www.forestweb.com/digest/news.control.taf?_section=view&_function=detail&EDITION_ID=1912&_UserReference=BEA93575440C1E5E3BCCF940#story14370<...)


FOEX NBSK price increases again; U.S. newsprint still dropping

10/16/2001 10:48:14, Forestweb


SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 16, 2001 (Forestweb) --- The PIX price of northern bleached softwood kraft (NBSK) in Europe has increased to $463.94/tonne, up $5.05/tonne from a week ago.

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International Paper to permanently shut Erie, Pa., paper mill-cuts 760 jobs

10/16/2001 16:31:01, Press Release


ERIE, Pa., Oct. 16, 2001 (Press Release) -- International Paper Co. announced today that it will close its pulp and paper mill in Erie. The decision, which will impact 760 positions at the mill and within Forest Resources and other supporting functions, was reached after a thorough review and consideration of all available options. ...
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Mead and Westvaco merger plan clears Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period

10/16/2001 10:58:56, PRNewswire


DAYTON, Ohio and STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 16, 2001 (PRNewswire/press release) -- The Mead Corporation (NYSE: MEA - news) and Westvaco Corporation (NYSE: W - news) announced today that the statutory Hart-Scott-Rodino review related to the proposed merger of the two companies has terminated. Clearing this step was required to complete the merger....
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Philippine gov't moves to save Picop and 8,000 paper jobs from going under

10/16/2001 04:09:51, ABS-CBN News/TODAY (Manila)


By Jodeal Cadacio
TODAY Reporter

MANILA, Oct. 15, 2001 (ABS-CBN News/TODAY) -- The House Committee on Trade and Industry moved Monday to salvage Paper Industries Corp. of the Philippines, th...
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China's newsprint producers reducing October domestic prices

10/16/2001 16:29:23, ChinaPaperOnline


SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 16, 2001 (Forestweb) -- Major Chinese newsprint producers are making another attempt to boost sales and pave ways for business growth in the coming year--namely by increasing discounts--ChinaPaperOnline reported this week. At least five newsprint producers announced the price for October was discounted by RMB200/tonne (US$24/tonne) from the RMB5,800/tonne (US$701/tonne) delivered price in September. ...
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Knight Ridder calls September "very difficult month" for newspapers

10/16/2001 12:29:09, PRNewswire


SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 16, 2001 (press release) -- It was a very difficult month for the newspaper business in September, with total operating revenue down 13.3% below the same period a year ago. For the year to date, it's down 7.2%....
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APA cancels rescheduled annual meeting

10/16/2001 11:25:23, APA-The Engineered Wood Association


TACOMA, Wash., Oct. 16, 2001 (press release) -- APA-The Engineered Wood Association announced today it has canceled its annual meeting scheduled for Nov. 4-7 in San Diego. The meeting was originally scheduled for Sept. 14-17, but had been postponed following the East Coast terrorist attacks on Sept. 11. ...
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Futura acquires pressure treated wood products manufacturer Ultract Louchel

10/16/2001 17:32:11, CNW



VANCOUVER, B.C., Oct. 16, 2001 (Canada NewsWire/press release) -- The Futura Corporation, a privately held
company controlled by Amar Doman and based in Vancouver, B.C., has annou...

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Web-based GIS, forest analysis firm Forest One gets funding from Earth Satellite

10/16/2001 05:34:51, BW


WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2001 (press release) -- Earth Satellite Corporation (EarthSat), an international leader in the field of remote sensing and geo-spatial technologies, has announced a strategic investment in Forest One, Inc - a leading information technology company, focused on providing remote sensing solutions and web technologies to the forestry and natural resources industries. ...
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Ethan Allen, MFI enter joint venture to open U.K. furniture stores

10/16/2001 05:59:42, BW


DANBURY, Conn., Oct 16, 2001 (press release) -- Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE:ETH) announced today that they have formed a joint venture with MFI Furniture Group Plc. Of U.K. (LONDON:MFI) to open retail stores in the United Kingdom. ...
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