LONDON--(Marketwire - Oct 29, 2012) - The paper & paper products industry, which features companies such as International Paper Co. and Boise Inc., is facing several challenges of late. Subdued consumer spending continues to persist in a number of developed markets, which has made it difficult to grow packaging sales in some cases.

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In an attempt to improve bottom-lines, several companies have been focusing on cost-cutting initiatives. For some this has meant shuttering mill operations that are less economically sound. Boise is a good example of a company looking to stream-line operations, as it recently announced that it will be closing its last paper machine at its St. Helens paper mill. The company stated that the machine cannot compete in the market place for the long-term. Analyst opinion on Boise Inc. accessible for free at

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Elsewhere in the industry, companies have been looking to acquisitions and partnerships to grow their market share. This approach has certainly been adhered to by International Paper, as the company has made a number of acquisitions of late, and is also using joint ventures to grow internationally. Most recently the company stated that it has entered into an agreement to form a joint venture with Jari Celulose, Embalagens e Papel S/A. See what our analysts have to say on International Paper Co. Follow the Link below

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