Cascades announced today, in the presence of Alain Lemaire, President and CEO of Cascades, of Suzanne Blanchet, President and CEO of the Cascades Tissue Group, and David Whissell, Minister of Labour and MP for Argenteuil, a major investment towards the acquisition of a high-tech conversion line for its Lachute tissue paper plant.
Carta Elega is the new member in M-reals range of lightweight and fit-for-purpose cartonboards.
GBC Commercial Laminating Solutions Group, part of Acco Brands Corporation (NYSE: ABD – news) and a world market leader in print finishing equipment and consumables, introduces the GBC Scuff-FreeTM Matte Film, a unique combination of polypropylene and an abrasion-resistant coating that protects and enhances the look of printed materials.
Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) today announced that it has completed the purchase of the pressure-sensitive adhesive business and the atmospheric emulsions business from Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD). The $92 million transaction includes manufacturing facilities in Elkton, Md., and Piedmont, S.C.
On June 30, 2008, in response to a lawsuit filed by Graco Inc., Gama Corporation and Denis Commette filed an antitrust counterclaim against Graco Inc., and Graco Minnesota, Inc. In their lawsuit, Gama and Mr. Commette allege that Graco has achieved a monopoly in the in-plant polyurethane processing equipment (IPPE) industry; has wrongfully abused that monopoly power in an effort to harm Gama; has wrongfully used its monopoly power to threaten Gama and its customers; and has wrongfully conspired and otherwise attempted to prevent Gama from fairly obtaining business.
M-real Graphic Papers today (4 June 2008) announces a fuller and more comprehensive service that provides expert advice to publishers and printers on improving quality, efficiency and consistency.
With immediate effect or as contracts allow, BASF is increasing the sales prices globally for acetylene-based specialty intermediates by 10%. Rising costs make these price adjustments necessary.
