Conciliator submits settlement proposal for UPM Biofuels

The transaction includes the acquisition of CPG’s Carmignano and Condino Mills in Italy, its digital imaging business located in Cham, Switzerland as well as all brands and know-how. It will be funded through internal cash resources. The transaction is conditional on the approval from certain competition authorities. We expect the acquisition to be completed during the first calendar quarter of 2018. The main benefits of the acquisition include: *Supports Sappi’s diversification strategy and 2020vision to grow in higher margin growth segments. Strengthens Sappi Europe’s speciality and packaging papers footprint and skills; adds 160,000 tons of speciality paper to our capacity. *Increases Sappi’s relevance in speciality papers, opening up new customers and markets to Sappi’s existing products and generating economies of scale and synergies. Click Read More below for additional information.

Mactac® releases the latest edition of its industry-preferred foam bonding guide, which offers the most recent updates and guidance in adhesive-foam selections. An excellent resource for fabricators and converters, the guide aids in adhesive selection for foam bonding applications – from gaskets, seals, and gap-filling to thermal and acoustical insulation, vibration dampening, filtration, dunnage, cushioning and everything in between. “Mactac is a known expert in material handling and we’ve tested many popular grades of foam to confidently recommend adhesives based on our research,” says Janet Page, Senior Marketing Manager, Mactac Performance Adhesives. “The newest edition of our customer-favorite foam-bonding guide offers our latest recommendations to help customers select the best adhesive for their application.”

Please be advised that, effective with shipments on or after June 1, 2018, Resolute Forest Products will raise its SC paper prices. The products impacted by the price increase include, but are not limited to, the following: ResoluteSCA+; ResoluteSCA; ResoluteSCB; ResoluteSNC. The increases will be applicable to all basis weights and finishes, and all up charges apply.