Schweitzer Mauduit International News

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David Duval's career at Schweitzer-Mauduit International Inc. ended yesterday when most operations at the company's cigarette paper-making mills in Lee were shut down.

Schweitzer-Mauduit International Inc., the world's largest supplier of cigarette paper, ceased most of its operations at its three Lee mills along the Housatonic River yesterday.

Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. today reported a first quarter 2008 net loss of $1.2 million compared with net income of $4.2 million during the first quarter of 2007. via Paper Age

“It borders the Housatonic, and we're not great stewards of the river”

Lee Community Development Corporation enters 2008 with an unexpected agenda following an economically tumultuous year. via Berkshire Eagle

Ancram Mill Manager Gary Kennedy explains to Ancram Supervisor Tom Dias the workings of a machine that slits rolls of a porous cigarette filter paper. via Daily Freeman

Soaring electricity prices leave Massachusetts manufacturers struggling Higher power bills contribute to plant closings State lawmakers will soon finalize energy legislation that aims to promote efficiency and ... via Peak Oil

“I've met with some people who have worked there for over 30 years, and when it comes to severance packages, it buys them a little time to find another job or education”

For at least 70 former employees of the Laurel specialty papers plant in South Lee, that two-word goodbye is a hard gift to accept this holiday season. via Berkshire Eagle

Peter Thompson - President and Chief Financial Officer Wayne Grunewald - Corporate Controller Analysts Ann Gurkin - Davenport & Company Jonathan Lichter - Sidoti & Company Thomas Russo - Gardner, Russo & ... via Seeking Alpha

“Will they sell the mills? Keep the mills? They themselves may be unsure of their future”

The Select Board will hold a meeting to update residents on the future of the town's two paper mills. via Berkshire Eagle

Second-quarter 2007 financials: Net income of $1 million on sales of $171.8 million. via Berkshire Eagle

At this point, news of another mill closing in Berkshire County surprises no one. via Berkshire Eagle

“We continue to lose jobs in the Berkshires, and the choices for these talented hard workers are limited.”

For 37 years, the soundtrack of Robert Zerbato's working life has been the din of machines turning out cigarette paper. via Berkshire Eagle

Associated Press - October 2, 2007 8:24 AM ET ALPHARETTA, Ga. - Specialty papers maker Schweitzer-Mauduit International plans to close its paper mill in Lee next year, a move that will put nearly 170 people out ... via WWLP

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