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Energy generated by the new entity will be sold to power utility companies

Improve the competitiveness of this facility

PM 20 has a capacity of 320,000 tpy

Too expensive to operate

Solenis is grounded in a strong heritage

Reducing the power costs of mechanical pulp producers

The PM40 closed Friday, 15 August 2014 at 3265.

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The PM40 closed 15 August 2014 up 21% from the 16 August 2013 level.

In this issue of Disconnected Comparisons, we evaluate Greif, Inc. and Louisiana-Pacific Corporation.

Reported insider trading since the last issue of PaperMoney.

Let's put safety first

Acquisition provides a great platform for continued growth

Recovery process continues

Sawmills are a strong high performing assets

Four workers suffered smoke inhalation

Project is estimated to generate after-tax returns

Accident under investigation

Pennsylvania facility loses employees

Reduces energy costs and increases machine speeds

Insolvency is the only solution

Injury occurred while moving a stack roll to a paper machine

The fact that a company decided to shutter one of its divisions isn't what makes this story interesting. It's how the country's leaders reacted to the closing that has raised eyebrows across the industry.

It is now standard practice for paper companies and industry associations to publish annual or biannual sustainability reports, often known as "environmental" reports in the past. When we consider the history of sustainability reporting in the industry, I think we can conclude that it a necessary business expense, and that it is worth some effort to write the reports well.