SCA increases prices on publication paper

Headquartered in Nova Scotia, Port Hawkesbury Paper (PHP) is the leading producer of supercalendered papers in North America, manufacturing SCA+ and SCA++ products for use in catalogs, magazines and retail inserts, as well as specialty papers. The company’s paper production capacity includes three thermomechanical (TMP) pulp lines that supply high-quality fiber to the papermaking process. PHP ships its products to customers throughout North America and around the world. “Port Hawkesbury Paper is pleased to support Two Sides North America because we share similar objectives when it comes to the long-term sustainability of our company, our industry and the resources that supply us,” says Port Hawkesbury Co-Manager Bevan Lock. “Our aim is to provide long-term ecological, social and cultural sustainability while managing and maintaining a sustainable wood supply and economic viability for our company, local wood suppliers and sawmills.”

Seaman Paper Company is pleased to announce the acquisition of South Windsor, Connecticut-based Eagle Tissue LLC, a provider of tissue paper printing and converting services. “We believe this acquisition will greatly improve the service and production capabilities of both Seaman and Eagle, and we expect our customers to benefit from this enhancement,” said Ken Winterhalter, CEO of Seaman Paper. “Importantly, the team at Eagle Tissue shares our passion for people and the planet, and their hard work and dedication to customer relationships align perfectly with our core values at Seaman Paper.” “We are excited to join such an incredible team of like-minded people. We have grown our business and partnerships over the last 26 years, and I believe this is the perfect next step for Eagle,” added Bob Costa, CEO of Eagle Tissue.

Total European shipments of graphic papers in November 2020 were down 16.5% vs. November 2019 and were down 19.7% year-to-date. Total European shipments of newsprint in November 2020 were down 21.5% vs. November 2019 and were down 19.3% year-to-date. Total European shipments of sc-magazine in November 2020 were down 14.7% vs. November 2019 and were down 18.5% year-to-date. Total European shipments of coated mechanical reels in November 2020 were down 22.1% vs. November 2019 and were down 26.8% year-to-date. Total European shipments of uncoated mechanical (improved & others) in November 2020 were down 5.9% vs. November 2019 and were down 8.3% year-to-date. Total European shipments of coated woodfree in November 2020 were down 22.1% vs. November 2019 and were down 26.0% year-to-date. Total European shipments of uncoated woodfree in November 2020 were down 6.7% vs. November 2019 and were down 13.7% year-to-date.