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Discusses the merger of Scott Paper Co. with Kimberly-Clark Corp. which Scott Chairman and CEO Albert J. Dunlap heralds as an astounding achievement for the previously underperforming tissue paper manufacturer. Professional triumph for Dunlap who more than doubled the stock price of the company in only more than a year; Benefits of the deal for Dunlap; Claim by critics that Dunlap is leaving the company in a much less healthy position than he claims. INSETS: Two views of a turnaround.;Losing ground with American shoppers.;The making of a corporate tough guy..

The article focuses on the trends of paper clothes and other disposable supplies in the U.S. market, which could help address laundry problems. It states that Scott Paper Co. has received 500,000 paper dress orders after it has advertised a 1.25 dollars paper dress in March 1965, wherein, its contractors are reported to lag behind the scheduled deliveries. It says that the biggest potential market for disposable items is in hospital goods with regards to problems of laundry cost and cleanliness.

The article reports on the support of several U.S. companies for the efforts of the Marketing Science Institute (MSI) to make marketing a science. The backers of the initiative include J. Walter Thompson Co., Scott Paper Co., and Du Pont. The purpose of a study by the MSI was to explore the manner in which companies really decide the amount of time, money, and confidence to put into advertising, personal selling, and sales promotion.

The article discusses the new marketing and distribution plans of Scott Paper Co. in 1957. In an effort to improve its distribution process, Scott Paper Co. announced a 14-point marketing program during the National Paper Trade Association (NPTA) meeting in New York. The new distribution scheme features a policy that limits Scott's sales only through distributors, a five-year distributor contract that can be terminated for cause, and the addition of a distributor incentive program to supplement sales contests.

The article offers business updates concerning personal paper products manufacturer Scott Paper Co. It describes the financial difficulties experienced by the firm prior to 1969, with emphasis on the declining prices of its stocks after the failed marketing tactic launched by then marketing vice-president Harrison F. Dunning. The benefits of the acquisition of three small companies and reorganization to enhance the management system of the company are described. The competition between Scott and Procter & Gamble is also reported.

Reports on how the acquisition of Scott Paper Co. has affected the financial status of Kimberly-Clark Corp in the late 1990s. Problems at Scott which cost Kimberly-Clark millions of dollars; Reasons behind the merger; Statistics regarding Kimberly-Clark's finances as of February 1998; Comments from Wayne R. Sanders, chief executive officer of Kimberly-Clark.

The article reports on the concerns over the move of Scott Paper Co. to invest 1.6 billion dollars to upgrade aging plants, buy new machinery, and expand capacity in the U.S. It raises concerns over the company's sale-lease-back of sorts with one facility and the sale of 50 million dollars worth of tax benefits under the 1981 tax law's safe harbor provision. It contends that the company has been fairly ingenious, particularly about trading off its tax benefits for lower financing rates.

The article focuses on the market performance of several forest products in 1981. Scott Paper Co. announced that 5% of its outstanding shares has been acquired by Denison Mines Ltd. of Toronto, Ontario in 1981. Paper and wood stocks are considered to be a very depressed group in the market. Other companies that sold their 5% stock include Federal Paper Board, Hammermill Paper, Potlatch and Southwest Forest Industries.

This article focuses on how Scott Paper Co. aims to regain its competitive position in the U.S. sanitary paper market. It explains that complacency and increased competition have eroded its market share, created management issues and cut its earnings. The company is implementing a short-term strategy to regain its market share by recognizing that aging equipment and machinery are limiting its options. The company will focus on products that it can produce efficiently.

The article focuses on the testing of Educasting, a five-button frequency modulation (FM) receiver which combines educational broadcasting with the programmed text to allow students to answer questions during the broadcast lecture in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Many companies including Scott Paper Co. have sponsored supervisors participating the trial in a basic management course. Moreover, Educasting Systems Inc. has been responsible for directing the programmed learning development.

The article offers information on the profits of several companies in the U.S. It reports on the improvement of sales and earnings of several companies including General Motors Corp., Air Reduction Co., and Scott Paper Co. It discusses the impact of the reduced profits margins on the economy in the country. The total earnings, which are estimated to be at 44.5 billion dollars in 1960 and the 47 billion-dollar profit in 1959, are also mentioned.

The article reports that Pennsylvania-based tissue manufacturer Scott Paper Co. entered the wax paper business by acquiring the assets of Automatic Paper Machinery Co. in June 1945. With the purchase of Automatic, Scott acquired paper-making facilities in New Jersey and Ohio. Growth strategies by the co-founder's son Arthur Hoyt Scott, the firm's merchandising and advertising strategies, and the firm's agreement with the Federal Trade Commission are discussed.

The article reports that sulphite liquor from a paper mill was used to treat gravel streets in Marinette, Wisconsin in 1944. The sulphite liquor came from the digesters of Scott Paper Company's subsidiary, the Marinette Paper Co. As stated, the experiment aims to test the effectiveness of sulphite liquor as a dust layer.

The article focuses on the Institute for the Future's launch of the Project Aware which helps a company forecasts the long range changes in the economy, technology, and social environment in the coming decade. The project was supported by Du Pont, Scott Paper, Lever Bros, and Monsanto. Each company has contributed 120,000 U.S. dollars for the development of the project. It uses the Delphi forecasting tools to help provide an outlook in the 1980s. It outlines the quality of life, energy crisis, and worker dissatisfaction in the 1980s.

The article reports that Scott/Chatham Co., a partnership of Chatham Manufacturing Co. and Scott Paper Co., will market Tanera, a leather-like product. William J. Gies, marketing/vice president of the company, explains that target market for the product which is the average shoe buyer. Some features of the manmade shoe material are discussed, including a single fibrous structure, scuff resistant, works like leather and uniform quality.

The article reports on the recommendation by code authority of the National Association of Broadcasters to lift a television advertising ban on women's hygiene products in the U.S. such as tampons, sanitary napkins and douches. It highlights the rumors on the plan of Procter & Gamble to make a new venture into the tampon business. It also mentions the companies requesting the change on the code including Tassaway Inc., Scott Paper Co. and Johnson & Johnson.

The article offers news briefs related to the U.S. business enterprises. Scott Paper Co. reportedly broke its previous records with net sales at 16,149,000 dollars and net earrings of 1,379,950 dollars in 1938. Sugar law passed in 1937 has affected the performance of American Sugar Refining Inc. with net earrings 407,088 dollars as compared to 84,143,138 dollars in 1937. McKesson & Robbins Inc.'s January 1939 sales were ahead as compared to the last year at 8,939,260 dollars.

The article offers updates on several companies in the U.S. including Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co., Scott Paper Co. and Ferro Corp.

Reports on the European Union's plan to launch an antitrust probe that could have a negative impact on Kimberly-Clark and Scott Paper's merger plans. Possibility that the companies may be forced to sell part of their assets in Europe; United States companies' involvement in about 25 of the 81 EU antitrust cases as of 1995; Other companies that have merger plans affected by EU's competition unit.

The article offers news briefs related to people, companies and finance in the U.S. Continental Illinois Corp. has promoted its treasurer David G. Taylor to vice-chairman and director. Maker of paper towels, toilet paper and tissues Scott Paper Co. has agreed to sell its foam division to General Felt Industries Inc., maker of underlays for carpets. Malcom P. McLean has raised 129 million U.S. dollars from a sale of stock and debentures to provide working capital for his shipping fleet.

The article offers news briefs related to finance as of April 6, 1981, including the sale of Scott Paper Co. of 3.6 million of its shares of common stocks to Brascan Ltd., the permission given to savings and loans (S&L) banks in other states to save failing S&L banks issued by the U.S. Federal Home Loan Bank Board, and the offer of Prudential Insurance Co. to buy Bache Group Inc.

This section offers news briefs on companies including the launch by Scott Paper Co. of a capital spending program, the financial aid received by Abitibi-Price Inc. to avoid a takeover by Olympia & York Developments Ltd. and suspension of negotiations to settle the antitrust case against American Telephone & Telegraph Co.

The article offers news briefs related to U.S. companies as of April 30, 1979, including the modification of price increases on products planned by Scott Paper Co., the approval of the Civil Aeronautics Board for the merger between Continental Air Lines Inc. and Western Air Lines Inc., and the planned sale of shares by Chrysler Australia Ltd. to Mitsubishi Corp. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. in Japan.

Reports on Scott Paper Co.'s marketing schemes and strategy. Comments from Chief Executive Officer Albert J. Dunlap; Stocks prices and market position of Scott paper co.; Plans of the company for its European factories.

Reports on Scott Paper chairman Albert Dunlap's efforts to improve the company. Persuasion of directors to give up certain benefits in exchange for 1,000 company shares of stock a year.

Reports on the increase in the value of Scott Paper's stock in August 1994. Restructuring of the company under chairman and chief executive officer Albert Dunlap; Possible sale of the S.D. Warren unit.

Reports on business-related developments in the United States. Temporary shutdown of the Nasdaq; Scott Paper's plan to cut jobs; Rejection of American General's offer for insurer Unitrin.

States that Elizabeth Vale of CoreStates Investment Advisers has been snapping up share of Scott Paper because she believes this maker of toilet tissue as well as printing and book paper has hit bottom in both its stock price and earnings. Big loser in 1990; Stock performance.

The article reports on the separate rulings of the Federal Trade Commission which order Pillsbury Co. and Scott Paper Co. to disinvest of their acquired companies including Ballard & Ballard Co., Soundview Pulp Co. and Hollingsworth & Whitney Co., respectively.

This section offers business-related news briefs as of March 1959. Holland's DAF car will be launched at the New York's International Auto Show from April 4, 1959 to April 12, 1959. Bowater Paper Corp., Great Britain's paper and print maker, will merge with Chester, Pennsylvania-based Scott Paper Co. to form Bowater-Scott Australia Ltd. Thyssen-Huette AG will acquire majority interest in Phoenix-Rheinhohr in West Germany.

The article reports that Scott Paper Co. have recently unveiled a cloth like paper made up of rayon to be used in making tablecloths, aprons, dresses etc.

The article offers brief information on the paper textile from Scott Paper Co. and Snap-on insulation from Delaware Insulation Co.

This section offers news briefs on U.S. politics as of June 1956. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed suit against two firms for antitrust violations, the Brillo Manufacturing Co. for its purchase of Williams Co., and the acquisition by Scott Paper Co. of three other paper producers. Congress is expected to approve federal aid to tungsten, asbestos and acid-grade fluorspar mines for stockpiling at above market prices. The Senate Antitrust Subcommittee is considering legislation on pre-merger notification as a means of dealing with antitrust issues.

The article focuses on the efforts of President Charles D. Dickey, Jr., for the growth of Scott Paper Co. in the U.S. To increase the earnings of the company, Dickey is undertaking an analysis of the potential of its each and every product. He is also making an observation of the household and industrial personal paper products of the company, including, cups, napkins, and place mats, to enhance its business.

The article offers information on Scott Paper Co., a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based company that favors 50-50 joint venture deal with international companies. The company started its international market operation in 1954 with its partnership with Westminster Paper Co. in Canada. Scott Paper's success led to its entry into Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America. An overview to the company's corporate profit in 1970 is given.

The article offers news briefs related marketing in the U.S. Television stations might gain advetising money from makers of personal products. General Mills Inc. has bought Monocraft Products Co., New York manufacturers of Monet costume jewelry. Scott Paper Co. is advertising a lightweight instant bar that pops open for parties.

The article provides updates on the U.S. business including the rise of Scott Paper Co.'s net income in 1940, the purchase of refunding bonds by Reconstruction Finance Corp, and the annual net profit of Newport News Shipbuilding Inc.

The article offers news briefs related to business developments in the U.S. Scott Paper Co. will spend around 1.5 million dollars for plant expansion. Canada Dry Ginger Ale Inc. is introducing their soft drink product called Spur, as a competition to Coca-Cola. Old Gold has changed its animated-cartoon sign in New York.

The article previews several products, including absorbent paper wipers from Scott Paper Co., a slide rule for bridge players from Bridge Masters and the Bambino copying machine from General Aniline & Film Corp.