Seeds for Growth: New Markets & New Products - Research Report on Domtar, P.H. Glatfelter, Schweitzer-Mauduit, Resolute Forest Products and Fibria Celulose
NEW YORK, March 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Today, Wall Street Source announced new research reports highlighting Domtar Corp (NYSE: UFS), P.H. Glatfelter Company (NYSE: GLT), Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. (NYSE: SWM), Resolute Forest Products Inc (NYSE: RFP) and Fibria Celulose SA (NYSE: FBR). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.
Domtar Corp Research Report
Domtar recently finished installing a commercial-scale lignin separation plant at its Plymouth, North Carolina mill. This enables the Plymouth Mill to produce up to 75 tons of BioChoice lignin daily for various industrial uses. Lignin may be converted to a biofuel and may work as an alternative to the use of petroleum and other fossil fuels. The new development is also expected to improve the efficiency of Domtar's pulp-making process, while at the same time providing the market with a reliable source of this underused material. Going forward, Domtar will continue to launch similar projects to improve its portfolio of offerings and grow its business. The Full Research Report on Domtar Corp - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.wallstsource.com/r/full_research_report/94c6_UFS]
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P.H. Glatfelter Company Research Report
P.H. Glatfelter has agreed to purchase Dresden Papier GmbH from Fortress Paper Ltd. for $209 million. This acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings per share by approximately 25 cents on an annualized basis. According to Glatfelter Chairman and CEO Dante C. Parrini, this acquisition will add another nonwovens product line to its Composite Fibers business, which manufactures fiber-based products like filtration papers for tea and single-serve applications, metalized papers and other applications. The acquisition will also provide operational leverage and opportunities for Glatfelter in markets like Russia, China, Eastern Europe, and Asia. Glatfelter shares soared on the news, with many expecting that this expansion of its business will pave the way for higher profits and future growth. The Full Research Report on P.H. Glatfelter Company - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.wallstsource.com/r/full_research_report/da1b_GLT]
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Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. Research Report
As a part of the company's efforts to better focus its resources on innovation and organic growth opportunities in the non-tobacco market, the company has appointed Stephen Dunmead as its new Chief Operating Officer. Dunmead has more than 20 years of experience in the industry and has substantial experience in research and technical roles, shown by the 25 patents he currently holds on specialty chemicals. He is expected to lead the company in expanding its business and begin manufacturing products that are used for electrical, laminating filtration and medical applications. Schweitzer-Manduit is also currently in the process of ramping up its capabilities in China, with its second joint venture in the region set to begin in 2014. The Full Research Report on Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.wallstsource.com/r/full_research_report/e0ac_SWM]
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Resolute Forest Products Inc Research Report
Resolute Forest Product is in the process of improving its asset base, reducing costs, and strengthening its financial position. As a part of its efforts, the company has expanded its pulp assets, invested in power cogeneration plants and grew its lumber business. The company has also begun constructing a new sawmill in Atikokan, Ontario, reflecting the company's commitment to build a solid wood business. This will improve the company's offerings to customers in Canada and key markets in the United States. By focusing on the strong aspects of its business, Resolute Forest Products may be on its way to profitability. The Full Research Report on Resolute Forest Products Inc - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.wallstsource.com/r/full_research_report/a6bc_RFP]
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Fibria Celulose SA Research Report
Fibria has outlined several growth opportunities present in its near future. Fibria cites the high demand of pulp in China, with the country accounting for 27 percent of the global market pulp demand in 2012. China's consumption of pulp has increased at an annual average growth rate of 11 percent since 2004, above the global average of 2 percent. For the rest of the year, Fibria will have a capital budget of R$1,244 million, up 24 percent from 2012. This will be used for greater forest renewal at the Aracruz Unit and the foreign exchange and inflation impacts. Furthermore, Fitch changed the rating outlook for Fibria from stable to positive because of the company's efforts to "reduce leverage in 2012 and with the expectation that Fibria will lower its net debt for the rest of the year." The ratings currently assigned to Fibria are BB+/Positive by Fitch, Bal/Stable by Moody's and BB/Positive by S&P. The Full Research Report on Fibria Celulose SA - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.wallstsource.com/r/full_research_report/7702_FBR]
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