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Reports that Corporacion Durango, the holding company for Mexican pulp and paper concern Grupo Industrial Durango, has purchased 100 percent of the shares of Gilman Paper Co. of the United States.

Companies are turning to the commercial paper market to reduce interest costs and prepare for potential rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Commercial paper, which has a short maturity, allows companies to quickly benefit from falling interest rates and can serve as a cheaper alternative to bank loans. Despite volatility in the market, corporate bond sales have remained strong. Issuance in the commercial paper market has increased since the initial economic shock caused by the pandemic. Companies are finding that the savings from commercial paper programs can outweigh the fixed costs, making it an attractive option. [Extracted from the article]

Reports that York, Pennsylvania-based P.H. Glatfelter Co. will reduce its production capacity in its tobacco-paper-making business by as much as one-third.

Companies like Pepsi, Procter & Gamble, and Diageo are working on developing paper bottles that can keep drinks fizzy and products fresh while also being recyclable. However, putting liquids in paper bottles presents challenges, such as the need for an internal plastic barrier to prevent leaking and maintaining flavors and carbonation. Despite concerns about the environmental impact of paper production and the difficulty of recycling paper-lined bottles, consumer-products companies are optimistic about the potential of paper bottles to attract consumers and reduce carbon emissions. The development of paper bottles has been a century-long journey, with companies like Paboco working on creating strong and smooth one-piece paper shells and reducing the amount of plastic used in the bottles. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the similarities between China's property market issues and Japan's past economic challenges with zombie banks. It highlights the differences between the two countries, suggesting that Japan's experience may be easier compared to China's potential crisis due to significant debt and mortgage issues. The author warns that when these problems come to a head, the Chinese government may face severe challenges beyond just economic slumps. [Extracted from the article]

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is currently hosting an exhibition titled "Mexican Prints at the Vanguard," which showcases nearly 150 works spanning 200 years of Mexico's printmaking tradition. The exhibition features a diverse range of prints, including books, posters, broadsheets, and fine art prints, many of which have never been exhibited before. The show highlights the aesthetic quality, graphic punch, and art-historical revelations of Mexican printmaking, while also exploring the country's historical events and the impact of modernism. The exhibition emphasizes the democratic street art of Mexico, which fuses art with politics, social causes, and native customs. The show aims to bring an underappreciated chapter of Mexican art history to the global stage. [Extracted from the article]

Reports on plans by Norway-based pulp and paper group Norske Skogindustrier A/S to acquire the paper division of New Zealand's Fletcher Challenge Ltd. Terms of the proposed acquisition; Completion of two other international prominent deals involving Nordic pulp and paper groups.

Harvard Medical School scientist Khalid Shah is facing accusations that more than two dozen papers he co-authored contain doctored or copied scientific images. Microbiologist and science image expert Elisabeth Bik sent the accusations to research integrity officials at both institutions and the journals that published the papers. Bik used advanced image analysis tools to identify signs of image manipulation or errors in 28 papers co-authored by Shah. While some issues could be explained by honest error, there are a couple of papers that suggest an intention to mislead. The allegations have prompted calls for an institutional review. [Extracted from the article]

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, is conducting a review of over 50 papers, including those authored by the hospital's CEO, as part of an investigation into four senior cancer researchers and administrators. The institute is seeking to retract six studies and correct 31 other papers, with some requests for retractions and corrections already sent to journals. The researchers under investigation have faculty appointments at Harvard Medical School, and this is the latest in a series of misconduct allegations involving Harvard researchers. The investigation was prompted by a data sleuth who identified irregularities in the researchers' papers, including signs of image manipulation. The institute has yet to determine whether misconduct occurred. [Extracted from the article]

Explains why the Atlanta-based Georgia-Pacific Corp. has focused on branding. Introduction of paper towels and toilet paper; Drawbacks of selling paper products on the basis on price; Includes commodity price gyrations.

The article discusses how the paper-manufacturing industry is coping with a world of increasing digitization. Special attention is paid to Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. of Cohoes, New York. Mohawk has adapted by moving into the market for high-quality paper. Among its customers are online photography service Shutterfly Inc. and Moo.com, a Website that sells business cards. Commentary about his company is provided by Mohawk president Thomas D. O'Connor Jr.