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The article focuses on the 2005 report from the Pulp and Paper Products Council that determines the challenges encountered by paper mills in Montreal, Quebec. It emphasizes that several paper mills in the region have closed and some were struggling to make profits. The country's consumption of old corrugated containers has increased to a little percentage while the consumption of mixed paper decreases.

The article offers information on the annual Containerboard Mills meeting hosted by Paper Packaging Canada at the Sofitel Hotel in Montreal on August 23, 2011.

The article reports on the acquisition of the former Quebecor World Printing industrial building owned by Quebecor Inc. by Keystone Paper & Box Co. Inc. in Montreal, Quebec. The manufacturing facility includes six loading docks, one drive-in bay and a heavy power. The deal was valued at $19.50 per square foot and amounted to $975,000.

The article reports on the increase of consumption of old corrugated containers of Pulp and Paper Products Council by 14 percent between June 2005 and June 2006 in Montreal, Quebec. Boxboard cutting is one grade that more Canadian mills are looking for. Consumption of boxboard cutting has increased by two percent.

Focuses on the inquiry of paperboard packaging converters regarding the entry of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in the paperboard industry and the debate between the use of plastic and paper in packaging discussed during the Pulp and Paper Product's Council's Packaging Open Forum in Montreal, Quebec. Statement of Paul Getman, president and CEO of Economy.com, on the purpose of the action of Wal-Mart; Preferred type of packaging materials by the consumers and retailers; Benefits of digital printing.

The article reports on the permanently shutdown of uncoated recycled paperboard mill of Sonoco Products Co. in Montreal, Quebec effective August 27, 2008. According to the company, the decision to shutdown the plant was due to a significant downturn in the Canadian paper industry. The closure will impact 53 employees.

The article reports on the shareholders' decision to approve the merger between Abitibi-Consolidated Inc. and Bowater Inc. in Montreal, Quebec. The combined company will be named AbitibiBowater Inc., which will create a wide range of newsprint, commercial papers, market pulp, and wood products. The merger is expected to create the biggest pulp and paper manufacturer worldwide. Both management believes the merger help improve their financial performances and increase future stability.

The article reports on the projection of Pierre Lacroix of Montreal, Quebec-based Desjardins Securities Inc. on the stock performance of Canadian forest and paper product makers for 2008. He mentions that Canadian and U.S. currencies will remain near par for 2008. He also said that Cascades Inc., a paper product maker in Montreal, is well positioned for 2008 due to the expected closing of its new European joint venture.

Information about several papers discussed during the annual conference and trade fair of the Canadian Corrugated Case Association entitled "Corrugated-The Whole Package: Strategies for Competing Globally" held at the Hilton Montreal Bonaventure in Montreal, Quebec from March 5 to 6, 2006 is presented. Leading executives in the business are identified as the speakers during the conference. Included in the list are David Detomasi, Scott Ellis and Larry Cooper.

Focuses on chief executive officer at Eureka! Recycling, Susan Hubbard's speech at the Paper Recycling Open Forum during the Paper Week in Montreal, Quebec. Call on board mills to address single stream recycling's impact on their operations; Promoting recycling; Description of how Saint Paul, Minnesota and Portland, Oregon handle single stream recycling.

The article reports on the move of containerboard and box maker Norampac Inc. to seek help to value-added reseller (VAR) THConsultants Inc. in Montreal, Quebec. Dominic Dore, corporate director of information technology (IT) at Norampac, explains how the company worked with THConsultants to implement a centralized and virtualized infrastructure. Dore further stresses that they want to be agile in integrating their IT support in response to the challenges of troubleshooting on a remote-basis.

The article reports on the plan of Cascades Boxboard Group to close its folding carton converting plant in Montreal, Quebec by the end of the first quarter of 2007. Cascades Boxboard will transfer its customers and the equipment to other folding carton plants in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and the U.S. Company president Eric Laflamme revealed that the decision of the company to close the plant was prompted by the difficult market conditions in North America.

The article reports that the use of old corrugated containers (OCC) by Canadian mills increased as disclosed by the Pulp and Paper Products Council in Montreal. Their OCC consumption rose by five percent more last June 2007 than they did in June of the previous year. Other grades saw an increase in demand in the same period including boxboard cuttings by 18 percent, mixed paper by 13 percent and high grade de-ink grades of six percent while those of sorted office paper rose by 11 percent.

Reports on the discussion on possible countries that might challenge the economy of China at the Canadian Paper Week's Open Packaging Forum in Montreal, Quebec. Economic growth rate of China; Share of manufacturing industries in China's economy; Difference between China and India;

The article reflects on the report from the Pulp and Paper Products Council that announces the increasing demand for container board products in December 2005 in Montreal, Quebec. The report emphasizes that the country's container board demand has been down since January 2005. The industry was able to met the demand for domestic deliveries and imports from other countries.

The article reports that Montreal, Quebec-based folding carton converter and Baldwin Paper branch Papiers Baldwin purchased a SheetRunner from MarquipWardUnited. The sheeter features dual web sheeting capability, heavy-duty sheet delivery with Soft Nip snubber wheels and a personal computer-based control system. Installation is scheduled to coincide with the company's upcoming expansion.

The article offers information on the Pulp and Paper Products Council (PPPC) conference to be held in Montreal, Quebec on Feb 3, 2008.

The article reports on the fire incident wherein about 20,000 dollars worth of baled old corrugated containers (OCC) were lost at Kruger's recycled linerboard mill in Montreal, Quebec.

The article reports on the challenges faced by Cascades Inc., a paperboard manufacturer, in the boxboard market in Montreal, Quebec. It notes that the company had $3.5 billion in sales and net earnings of $169 million in 2003. According to Alain, Lemaire, president and chief executive officer (CEO), the firm needs better products and ways for its management. He emphasizes the need for Cascades to shore up its North American and European markets while trying to keep Asian imports at bay.

The article offers information on an open house event to be hosted by Axium Solutions in Montreal, Quebec.

The article reports that Drent Goebel will demonstrate a variable sleeve offset printing press in its acquired facility in Montreal, Quebec, from June 22 to 27, 2006. The press features a web width of 33.5 inches and is designed to print on various substrates. In addition, the press boasts a downstream coater and an electron beam curing unit.

Reports on the decline in demand for containerboard in North America in September 2005, according the report from the Pulp and Paper Products Council in Montreal, Quebec. Percentage of the reduction in demand; Reduction in containerboard production; Production-to-capacity ratio.

Focuses on the airline fare reform requested by corporate travel managers in Montreal, Quebec. Relevance of airlines to the entire travel industry; Discussion of air fare reform by the Association for Corporate Travel Executives; Release of air fare reform by the Business Travel Coalition.

The article focuses on the message of Tony Smurfit, president and chief operating officer of Smurfit Kappa Group PLC in Europe, during the 2011 Global Summit featuring box and containerboard manufacturers held in Montreal, Québec in May 2011. Smurfit states that box makers should advocate the value of their products to the costumers in a continuous way. Furthermore, the future of box making industries depends on the promotion of its benefits.

The article focuses on the growth of demand for containerboard discussed at the International Corrugated Case Association/World Containerboard Organization (ICCA/WCO) meeting in Montreal, Quebec. Industry economist Lynn Michaelis says that the containerboard production in China rose at double-digit rates annually while it decreases by nine percent in North America. He suggests that consumer spending in the U.S. with the help of net exports can help the manufacturing sector.

The article offers information on the Box Maker Global Summit to be held at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Quebec from May 23-25, 2011.

The article offers information on the Annual Meeting of Fibre Box Association to be held in Montreal, Quebec on May 24-25, 2011.

The article reports that Tembec Inc., a company based Montreal, Quebec will increase the price of its paperboard group of certain grades by 60 dollars per ton.

The article reports that the Foundation of Flexographic Technical Association (FFTA) has opened the registration for its 2007 Annual Forum and INFO*FLEX Exhibition which will be held at the Palais des congress de Montreal in Quebec from May 6 to 9, 2007. The theme for the forum is "Crossing borders...Flexo's global gateway". Several topics to be discussed during the event include foundational elements and processes of flexography.

The article reports that Kingsey Falls, Quebec-based Cascades Boxboard Group will close one of two production lines at its Montreal, Quebec folding carton facility. 61 jobs will be eliminated by the restructuring and it will also result in temporary layoffs of 26 workers. According to Eric Laflamme, president and coo of North America-based Cascades Boxboard Group, the plant will remain profitable in spite of a possible reduction in demand.