Demand high for Fibre's newest recycled paper Oct 29, 2009
Workers unfurl sheets of kraft paper from Longview Fibre's No. 12 paper machine Tuesday ... For manufacturers, such as Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging Inc., the label is a gold mine to grow their business ... justagirl wrote on Oct 28, 2009 3:40 PM:" Seriously, why all the negativity? Can't you all just be proud that a local business has something good going for it? Or do you only get off on bad news? Longview Fibre's a great company to work for and I'm hoping it stays in business for future... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Talking Business: Produce stand opens near future SuperCenter Oct 27, 2009
Randy Nebel, president of Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging Inc., has been elected to the board of the American Forest and Paper Association, the company announced last week. The trade group is based in Washington, D.C.. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Signs of life for local economy Jul 19, 2009
Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging Co., which has eliminated 40 percent of its workforce since the start of the recession in 2007, has begun hiring again. Improved sales at Fibre allowed the company to hire 25 workers in late June. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Fibre looking to hire 16 to 20 for new entry-level positions Jul 15, 2009
Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging Inc. will hire 16 to 20 new entry-level workers by mid-August the first call to fill new jobs from the street in more than two years, a company official said Monday ... Bert wrote on Jul 14, 2009 11:48 AM:" Thanks to initiative 688, Washington State has the highest minimum wage in the nation, $8.55. What that means is that Longview Fibre's starting wage, which should be a family wage manufacturing job is only $3.22 above minimum wage. Hardly a family wage job... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Regatta draws 51 mostly seaworthy vessels and a large crowd (with video) Jul 6, 2009
Fifty-one vessels entered the race, which was sponsored by The Daily News and Longview Fibre ... AnotherLameOpinion wrote on Jul 5, 2009 1:37 AM:" My wife and I had four kids in our boat, and they had a great time. We are hoping they are planning on doing this again next year. Although we didn't sink (our boat actually held up quite well), I learned a lot making mine this year, and hope to apply that and make an even better one next year. What a great family event that everyone can enjoy at... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Special filing period for Kelso, Woodland council seats ends Thursday Jul 2, 2009
The Kelso City Council appointed Von Rock, a former Longview Fibre labor union leader, on June 8. Von Rock still must run for election in November to allow other candidates a shot at finishing the last two years of Slater s four-year term. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Longview Fibre increases workforce Jun 24, 2009
Longview Fibre Pulp and Paper mill ... Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging Co., which shed 40 percent of its workforce over the last two years, has hired about 25 workers due to improving sales, company officials said Tuesday ... The amount of money that we re putting into sales and marketing is much more significant than it ever has been at Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging, and it s starting to pay off, Nebel said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
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Longview Fibre Pulp and Paper mill ... Longview Fibre increases workforce ... Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging Co., which shed 40 percent of its workforce over the last two years, has hired about 25 workers due to improving sales, company officials said Tuesday. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Regatta Update: Pick up your cardboard Wednesday Jun 3, 2009
Longview Fibre, which is sponsoring the regatta with The Daily News, specially produced the 6-foot by 10-foot sheets of corrugated board Tuesday, and regatta participants were advised to reserve in advance the number of sheets they wanted. After the reserved cardboard is taken, any cardboard left over will be up for grabs for regatta participants who still need it. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Regatta Update: More cardboard on the way May 31, 2009
Longview Fibre, which is co-sponsoring the July 4 regatta with The Daily News, is specially producing sheets of 6-foot-by-10-foot cardboard for the event s boats ... So far, Longview Fibre has donated 1,350 sheets of 200-pound-strength corrugated cardboard for the regatta, which will be held during the Go 4th Festival at Lake Sacajawea. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Regatta Update: Boat-building clinic set for Saturday May 29, 2009
The regatta, which will be held at Lake Sacajawea during the Go 4th Festival, is sponsored by The Daily News and Longview Fibre ... Longview Fibre has donated 1,350 sheets of 200-pound-strength cardboard so far for boat builders. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Almost 70 people registered for regatta May 10, 2009
Longview Fibre delivers another load of cardboard to The Daily News offices Friday ... Meaning, starting at 3 p.m. there was an orderly and steady run on six pallets of corrugated cardboard provided by Longview Fibre ... The regatta, which will be held at lake Sacajawea, is being sponsored by The Daily News and Longview Fibre. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Quit complaining May 8, 2009
Kudos to The Daily News and Longview Fibre for thinking outside the (cardboard) box and adding the Regatta to Go 4th. It was a refreshing change Sunday morning to open the paper to read that and other creative and green ideas by local citizens: biking to work, the city history celebration and especially city editor s development of waterfront resources our Field of Dreams to increasing livability and tourism. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Regatta Update: Get your cardboard Thursday May 6, 2009
Longview Fibre is providing free 72-inch-by-120-inch sheets of 200-lb ... Sponsored by The Daily News and Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging Inc., the regatta will be the first sanctioned cardboard regatta on the West Coast. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Regatta, anyone? (w/photo gallery) May 5, 2009
Looking to add a little splash to this year s Go 4th Festival, The Daily News has teamed with Longview Fibre to sponsor cardboard boat races on Lake Sacajawea ... Longview Fibre is providing free 96-inch-by-120-inch sheets of 200-pound strength corrugated cardboard to everyone who wants to give boat-building a shot ... The pulp and paper product company thought the Great Cardboard Boat Regatta would demonstrate the many interesting ways cardboard can be used and allow community members to show... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Editor's note: With the $1,000 treasure hunt over, we're cooking up another big event Apr 30, 2009
We re partnering with Longview Fibre to put on this event. It s a big deal in the other communities where officially sanctioned regattas are held. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Crash kills Longview man Feb 28, 2009
hilander1961 wrote on Feb 27, 2009 12:57 PM:" Gene, we will miss you so much! A fine co-worker at Longview Fibre for many years - always upbeat and funny. He made me a stainless steel desk that still sits in the Box Plant office today. You never went to a Kelso football game without seeing Gene & Diane there. God bless the family.Darrel & Bertie " ... smokey01 wrote on Feb 27, 2009 8:50 PM:" How long did "Gene" work at Longview Fibre? I think he was a member at Fibre Federal Credit Union, but I... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Denver gas company drilling test wells in Wahkiakum County Feb 26, 2009
It s also drilling around Middle Valley near Faulk Creek, on land leased from Longview Fibre. Each of the four wells will be approximately 6,500 feet deep and will cost about 3 million, Edwards said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
RSG agrees to sell land sought for grain elevator Feb 14, 2009
At right is Longview Fibre. At left center is RSG's log sort. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Frank McShane's tenure as Longview Fibre president comes to an end Feb 11, 2009
Frank McShane is out as president of Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging as of Tuesday, but company officials declined to say whether he departed voluntarily or was forced out ... He was named Longview Fibre president in June 2008. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Comments short-sighted Feb 10, 2009
Longview Fibre Paper and Packaging is the largest producer of bag paper on the West Coast, supporting a large number of very well-paying jobs in our community ... Longview Fibre Company. (Longview Daily News, WA)
