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The SmartWood Program of the 
Rainforest Alliance has certified
Potsdam Specialty Paper, Inc (PSPI) as an FSC Chain of Custody Company, committed to sound forest stewardship.
PRLog (Press Release)- April 5, 2010- Click to view Full Release
What is FSC?
FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) is a non-profit organization devoted to encouraging the responsible management of the world's forests. FSC sets high standards that ensure forestry is practiced in an environmentally viable way. Landowners and companies that sell timber or forest products seek certification as a way to verify to consumers that they have practiced forestry consistent with FSC standards. For more information, visit FSC's website.
How does FSC work?
Independent certification organizations are accredited by FSC to carry out assessments of forest management to determine if standards have been met. These certifiers also verify that companies claiming to sell FSC-certified products have tracked their supply back to FSC-certified sources. This chain-of-custody certification assures that consumers can trust the FSC label.
The Paper Market
The US is the largest market for paper products in the world, producing 90 million tons of paper annually and, in-turn, consuming about 100 million tons. Despite improved technologies for refining post consumer recycled pulp, virgin fiber is still a significant requirement, as only 35% of current consumption is met by using recycled fiber. Roughly 25% by volume of timber cut annually in the US is used for paper production. The FSC certification system allows paper manufactures to know they are doing the right thing. Any product made of pulp or paper has the potential to be certified as long as the wood used in the product originates from FSC-certified sources. Julst like other forest products, in order to use the FSC logo as an "environmental claim" on paper, the product must have flowed through the FSC "chain-of-custody" from the FSC-certified forest, to paper manufacturer, merchant and finally printer who all have FSC chain-of-custody certification.
SmartWood is a program of the Rainforest Alliance, which works to protect ecosystems and the people and wildlife that depend on them by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior.
Trees Planted in Honor of PSPI for Energy Conservation
POTSDAM, NY (June 7, 2010) - The Energy Curtailment Specialists, Inc. (ECS) has honored PSPI for participating in the ECS PowerPay! demand response program by planting 10 native pine, fir and cedar trees in the Plumas National Forest in honor of PSPI's participation with this program. The PowerPay! program is an energy conservation program that focuses on reduction of energy during high times of electric demand.
Nobel Laureate Robert Mundell Joins PSPI Advisory Board for 'Green' Manufacturing
Potsdam Specialty Paper Inc. (PSPI), a global specialty paper manufacturer and distributor applying comprehensive "green" manufacturing technology in the specialty paper industry, is very pleased to announce that Professor Robert A. Mundell of Columbia University has accepted an invitation to join the company's Advisory Board of Directors.
POTSDAM, NY - The paper industry needs to be a proactive steward of the environment; Potsdam Specialty Paper is making green manufacturing technology a hallmark of their expansion as a global specialty paper manufacturer, and will be a recognized industry leader for applying a comprehensive environmental stewardship manufacturing strategy to their global business portfolio.
Potsdam Specialty Paper Inc. (http://www.pspi.us.com) General Manager Ron Charette stated, "We are delighted with the appointment of Professor Mundell, he is a visionary strategic leader, with experience and a passionate interest in environmental stewardship and green technology which will be of tremendous value to both PSPI and our global enterprise."
Potsdam Specialty Paper will apply best-of-breed technology from its US specialty paper production operation to its future acquisition of China based manufacturing plants. Most interesting to the Board Advisor, Potsdam Specialty Paper's comprehensive green technology approach encompasses world class waste water treatment, renewable energy strategies using hydro and biomass gasification, energy efficiency programs for power and lighting optimization, and working with industrial waste providers to utilize scrap industrial waste in many of the products.
The Board of advisors believes that Potsdam Specialty Paper's ability to apply the world-class expertise of its Potsdam, NY-based production operations to its Chinese affiliates will make it a long-term leader in the specialty paper industry. "I am sure the company is a fine one, and will be a winner. I am glad to be a part of that leadership as an Advisory Board member," said Professor Mundell.
About Potsdam Specialty Paper:
With a foundation of over $40 million in capital investment and $30 million in R&D, PSPI will apply its best-of-breed green technology platform in Potsdam, NY to paper mill acquisitions in China. This will establish a new industry benchmark in China for environmental stewardship which will have a lasting impact on the environment. PSPI will continue to be a global leader in specialty paper production technology and a benchmark for comprehensive green technology and environmental stewardship.
About Professor Robert A. Mundell Columbia University:
Professor Mundell is a 1999 Nobel Laureate in Economics, a globally respected economist that has been advisor to a number of International Agencies and Organizations including the United Nations, the IMF, the World Bank, the European Commission, and several Fortune 500 companies.
MWV Completes Sale of Specialty Papers Cedar Mill to Potsdam Specialty Paper, Inc.
RICHMOND, VA (09/03/08) -- MeadWestvaco Corporation (NYSE:MWV - News) today announced it has completed the sale of its Specialty Papers Cedar mill in Potsdam, NY, to Potsdam Specialty Paper, Inc. (PSPI) on September 1, 2008. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
PSPI is part of an investment holding company with offices in NY, Hong Kong, and Toronto, and has the financial resources to continue growing the business, expanding the product portfolio, investing in the people and facilities, and rapidly expanding the global reach to new customers. PSPI is part of a portfolio of global businesses that focus on niche products and markets in the value added paper and coatings distribution business.
The mill ’s current management team remains in place, and all employees transitioned to PSPI upon completion of the sale.
MWV Agrees to Sell Specialty Papers Mill in Potsdam, NY
RICHMOND, VA (June 2, 2008) — MeadWestvaco Corp. (MWV) today announced plans to sell the MWV Specialty Papers Cedar mill in Potsdam, NY, to Potsdam Specialty Paper Inc. (PSPI). MWV Specialty Papers will continue to own and operate its Willow mill in South Lee, MA. The sale is expected to close in the third quarter. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
PSPI is part of an investment holding company with offices in NY, Hong Kong, and Toronto, that has the financial resources to continue growing the business, expanding the product portfolio, investing in the people and facilities, and rapidly expanding the global reach of the business to new customers. PSPI will be part of a portfolio of global businesses that focus on niche products and markets in the value added paper and coatings distribution business.
“I am very pleased that PSPI will be part of a fast growing, global portfolio of specialty products holdings and confident that they will be a responsible steward and great asset to the Potsdam community,” said Mike Huth, president of MWV Specialty Papers.
The mill’s current management team will remain in place following the sale, and all employees will transition to PSPI following the completion of the sale.
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How to convert English / Metric measurements:
| Known Measurement | Conversion Factor | Will Equal This (approximate) |
| Inches | X 25.4 | Millimeters |
| Inches | X 2.54 | Centimeters |
| Feet | X 30.48 | Centimeters |
| Yards | X 0.9144 | Meters |
| Millimeters | X 0.03937 | Inches |
| Centimeters | X 0.3937 | Inches |
| Centimeters | X 0.0328 | Feet |
| Meters | X 1.0936 | Yards |
| Square Inches / in2 | X 6.4516 | Square Centimeters / cm2 |
| Square Feet / ft2 | X 0.0929 | Square Meters / m2 |
| Square Yards / yd2 | X 0.8361 | Square Meters / m2 |
| Square Centimeters / cm2 | X 0.1550 | Square Inches / in2 |
| Square Meters / m2 | X 10.7639 | Square Feet / ft2 |
| Square Meters / m2 | X 1.1960 | Square Yards / yd2 |
| Pounds | X 0.4536 | Kilograms |
| Short Tons | X 0.9072 | Metric Tons |
| Kilograms | X 2.2046 | Pounds |
| Metric Tons | X 1.1023 | Short Tons |
To learn more about the ISO 9000 family of standards, we encourage you to visit their website. To PSPI, our ISO9001 certification provides that extra assurance to our customers that they can count on our ability to consistently meet their expectations and receive the quality products they deserve.
This certification assures that PSPI products meet the specific performance requirements and test methods for sterilization as outlined by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN; Brussels). For more information on CEN and EN 868, please visit their website.
GMP refers to the Good Manufacturing Practice Regulations promulgated by the US Food and Drug Administration under the authority of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (See Chapter V, Subchapters A, B, C, D, and E for drugs and devices.)
These regulations, which have the force of law, require that manufacturers, processors, and packagers of drugs, medical devices, some food, and blood take proactive steps to ensure that their products are safe, pure, and effective.
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